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Miles of traffic as road stopped amid Berks motorway crash emergency response

Traffic is currently stopped on the M4 eastbound J4B to M25 J15 clockwise near West Drayton due to a crash.

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Berks town water restored after pipe burst left homes without supply

Vulnerable Windsor residents were delivered bottled water after Perrycroft, Luff Close, Camm Avenue, Wolf Lane and Highfield Road were impacted.

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State visit to Windsor confirmed for Nigerian president

Nigeria’s president is set to be hosted by the King at Windsor Castle for a state visit in March.

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Slough Healthy Schools Award launches at Langley Academy Primary

Slough Healthy Schools Award was launched at Langley Academy Primary, recognising schools prioritising pupil and staff wellbeing, prevention, and healthy lifestyles.

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Classic car event returning to Windsor this spring

Castle View Drive It Day is returning to Windsor this April, welcoming classic cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles.

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Mum launches her own range of toys to help kids learn Punjabi

Slough mum Harsimrat Kaur has launched a line of educational Punjabi toys on Amazon.

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New planning guidelines adopted to speed up application process

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead approved the National and Local Validation List Requirements at a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, January 27.

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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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Major investment transforms Slough special school with eight new classrooms

The addition to Millside School, part of Haybrook College, was formally opened on January 29 and features eight new classrooms.

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Suspenseful new take on psychological thriller coming to Windsor

The Talented Mr Ripley stage adaptation is coming to Theatre Royal Windsor.

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Tan Dhesi MP: 'Cheers! Pubs to be protected and supported'

Proposed title: Cheers! Pubs to be protected and supported, says MP

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Cash-strapped Slough Council aims to 'stand on its own two feet' - here's how

Slough Borough Council is aiming to no longer need Government support by 2028/29, in an attempt to have the authority ‘stand on its own two feet’, a scrutiny panel heard.

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Nurse struck off for theft of medication from hospital sites

A nurse has been struck off for dishonestly distributing medication.

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Police investigating spate of catalytic converter thefts

Police are investigating a spate of catalytic converter thefts, particularly targetting Toyota Auris cars, across Bracknell and Slough.

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Berkshire village among England's best places to live

A village in Berkshire has been named among England's best places to live in 2026.

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Last-minute valentines gifts that she really wants, and none of them are flowers

For Valentine’s Day 2026, more shoppers are skipping predictable bouquets. Here are gift ideas for any budget she’ll actually want, and remember.

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Plans to reduce vacancy risk for shops amid regeneration plans

Councillors have backed a key planning document meant to improve the design of shop fronts in Maidenhead, in an attempt to ‘hopefully reduce vacancy risk’.

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New urgent recall alert as parents told 'stop using' more baby formula as toxin found

Cereulide toxin can cause sudden symptoms, including nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps, and it isn't killed by boiling water, say experts

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Speed cameras questioned as M4 driver fined for 'speeding' at 47mph

Automated speed cameras have been questioned after a driver was fined for 'speeding' at 47mph on the M4.

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Station near Slough and Bracknell closed following mass stabbing

Commuters heading from Slough into Egham via the train will have to find alternative routes after the latter’s station was forced close due to a mass stabbing.