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Crematorium plans at Hindu temple near Slough move forward after planning battle

Plans for a new crematorium and dining hall at Anoopam Mission, Denham Hindu temple building details approved.

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Disabled woman has 20-minute standoff with two 'selfish' mums over wheelchair space

A disabled woman rowed with two 'selfish' mums for refusing to move their buggies to get her wheelchair on the bus.

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Prince Andrew to lose 'Prince' title and will leave Royal Lodge in Windsor

Prince Andrew will lose his 'Prince' title and will leave his home at the Royal Lodge in Windsor, Buckingham Palace has said.

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Starbucks red cups and how to try the new 'velvety smooth' Christmas coffee first

Starbucks is giving its Rewards customers a sneak peek at its Christmas menu, including a new velvety smooth Chocolatey Mousse Latte.

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Drugs confiscated from Volkswagen Transporter car by Thames Valley Police

The drugs have been seized from a Volkswagen Transporter car by Oxfordshire police who also confiscated the same drug the night before.

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Abandoned van seized in small village as police patrols increase

A van was seized along the Buckinghamshire-Berkshire border as part of a new operation launched by the Thames Valley Police.

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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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Newly built four-bedroom home on the market for £1.65m

A newly constructed, four-bedroom detached home in Maidenhead is on the market for £1.65m

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More than 100 arrests in massive police operation targeting serious criminals

Thames Valley Police and partners arrest 111, seize drugs, weapons and vehicles in crackdown on County Drugs Lines and serious acquisitive crime across transport network.

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Laws to protect swans 'not working' says charity after Berks bird killed by catapult

The death of an Old Windsor swan following a catapult attack has driven a charity to say laws to protect the birds are 'not working'.

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Ukrainian president receives ceremonial welcome in Berks town

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky received a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle before meetings with Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

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Parliament’s watchdog ‘public money’ concern over Prince Andrew Windsor mansion

Parliament’s spending watchdog has raised concerns over the value for money of Prince Andrew’s Windsor living arrangements.

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Newsquest joins forces with local titles against 'secret' alcohol licensing plans

Newsquest has joined forces with other local titles in England and Wales against the government's 'secret' alcohol licensing plans

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Man given near £3k fine for dumping asbestos-infested roof sheets in layby

A man who dumped materials containing asbestos in a Buckinghamshire lay-by because legally disposing it ‘would cost a lot of money’ has received a fine of nearly £3,000.

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Nearly 30 homes hit by unexpected power cut as provider apologises

The electricity provider has apologised for the power cut and promised that engineers are working to fix the issue as quickly as possible

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Amazon plans huge new data centre nearly the height of five double decker buses

Plans by Amazon to build a major new data centre in Iver which would be the height of five double-decker buses have been submitted.

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Driver given £1,000 after getting caught littering in small village

A driver has been given a £1,000 fine after they were caught littering in Iver Heath.

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Residents warned not to use rogue clothing bins in Slough

Residents have been warned not to use rogue clothing bins in Slough

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Slough Post Office to reopen at new location next month

Slough's main post office is set to reopen next month at a new location

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Fly-tipping fines issued after large amount of rubbish appears in small village

Two people have each been given £1,000 fines after they were caught fly-tipping in Iver.