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Hunt for 'vulnerable' missing man sparks police emergency response

Police in Slough appeal for help to find missing man Tashfeen, 42, last seen on Wexham Road. Public urged to call 999 with sightings. Thames Valley Police.

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'Cohesion and resilience' £25k plan for Slough communities and faith groups

Slough Borough Council has secured £25,000 of funding to work with communities and faith groups to build resilience and strengthen cohesion.

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Chicken shop gets new hygiene score following recent inspection

A chicken shop that sits on has received a new food hygiene rating.

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In the Dock: Latest court results from Reading Magistrates' Court

The following cases were heard at Reading Magistrates’ Courts.

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Berks synagogue Civic Shabbat service attended by political and faith leaders

Maidenhead Synagogue has hosted a Civic Shabbat, a special service that invites local civic, faith, and political leaders to join.

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HOT OFF THE PRESS: End of an era as decades old shopping centre shutters

Grab a copy of this week's paper covering the closure of a much-loved shopping centre at the heart of Slough, a daughter's climb for her dad, and so much more!

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Recognise any of these stolen tools? Police search for rightful owners

The stolen tools have a combined value of around £80,000

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Government admits 'serious error' approving data centre near Slough

The Government has accepted that it wrongly granted planning permission for a Iver data centre amid a High Court battle over the decision.

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'Risk' of snow next week, Met Office warns

The Met Office is predicting cold and rainy conditions with a 'risk' of snow

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Slough 'mess of discarded vehicles' car park plans for storage use refused

Slough car park have plans to use the space for storage refused, with it being described as 'a mess of discarded vehicles and fly tipping'.

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Slough-based company named as one of the UK's top franchisors

A Slough-based delivery company has been recognised as one of the country’s top franchisors.

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Consultation period begins as new energy-efficient homes could be built

The Royal Borough is seeking views on a new plan increase energy-efficient homes, as well as installing more electric vehicle charging stations in the area.

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Windsor and Maidenhead receive national award for armed forces support again

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead council has been re-accredited with a national award for its support for members of the armed forces.

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New play to tell 'powerful and provocative' story at Slough theatre

A new play from an ethnically diverse social justice theatre is set to come to Slough Curve Venue next month.

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Long-time Chronicle photographer Chris Forsey passes away

Chris Forsey, a former staff photographer and long-time freelancer for the Reading Chronicle, has sadly passed away.

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Minister celebrates work of global pharma firm in Slough ahead of £500m move

The Science Minister celebrated the work of UCB, which is currently based in Slough, ahead of its move to Surrey amid a £500 million investment.

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Mystery over plan to replace restaurant recently brought back to life with homes

Mystery surrounds a plan to demolish a former seafood restaurant that has recently brought back to life so it can be replaced with homes.

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Great British Bake Off judge announces exit after 9 series on the Channel 4 show

Dame Prue Leith, judge on The Great British Bake Off, has announced she will be leaving the show after nine series.

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Man, 41, created 'bizarre' AI images of ex accusing her of having an affair

A man who posted AI-generated videos and images on social media which accused his former partner of having an affair has been convicted of stalking.

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Bird flu fears ramp up as charity reports more dead swans across Berks

A bird rescue charity has reported further swan deaths in Windsor town after it 'picked up 24 dead swans in Newbury'.