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Developer urged to stick to community centre promise at major housing scheme

The developer of a major Windsor housing scheme has been urged to ‘stick to their promise’ and offer residents a community building under their full control.

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Council gender pay gap widens as men's pay rises faster than women's

The mean gender pay gap at Slough Borough Council increased in 2025, indicating that men’s average pay is rising faster than women’s at the authority.

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Cause of death for boy, 15, found at Eton College ‘to be determined’ – inquest

The cause of death for a 15-year-old boy who was found dead at an Eton College boarding house earlier this year has yet to be determined, an inquest has been told.

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Pair arrested as teenager left seriously injured after alleyway attack

Two men have been arrested after a teenager was hospitalised following a serious attack.

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In pictures: Royal family attends traditional Easter service

The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children have attended the traditional Easter service for the first time since Kate’s cancer diagnosis

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Plan to turn one home into two rejected over fears it would 'change the area'

A project that would have seen a house in Ascot split into two homes has been rejected due to the impact on the character of the area and wildlife.

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Fire TV Stick users warned after Amazon pulls popular app — how to protect your device

Fire TV Stick users are being warned to avoid fake apps impersonating Downloader, following its temporary removal from the Amazon Appstore.

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State pension age rises to 67 — 5 crucial checks to make now

Millions of Britons face a state pension shake-up from April. Payments are rising - but so is the retirement age.

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Firm that helped design world's fastest tractor enters administration after 68 years

Autostructures UK, a manufacturing firm of steel and aluminium products, has gone into administration after being incorporated in 1958

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Is Clare about to make a permanent return to EastEnders?

Gemma Bissix recently returned to EastEnders as Clare Bates for a few episodes, but some fans think the BBC has hinted she'll be back for more

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Greggs to launch new chicken roll called 'ultimate headline act'

Greggs has announced a new chicken version of the sausage roll that will be available in stores this week.

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ITV is closing down one iconic TV channels after 42 years - could yours be next?

ITV will be closing down one of its most beloved TV channels for good after 42 years.

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First- and second-class stamp prices rise today — how much you'll pay

The cost of a first-class stamp has now more than doubled – up 137% – in the past six years after eight rises

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'It can void your policy': the common car habit drivers should stop

The offence can see between three and nine points added to your licence, as well as a fine and your car insurance being invalidated.

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Urgent search underway for missing Berkshire teenager

An urgent search is underway for a missing Berkshire teenager.

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These Berkshire criminals were jailed last month

Here's a round-up of Berkshire criminals jailed last month...

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Employers urged to support young people with SEND through internships

Local charity Ways into Work is calling for businesses to support young people with disabilities through supported internships.

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Man seriously injured in crash as Berkshire driver banned from roads

A woman has been banned from the roads after causing serious injury in a crash in a residential street.

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Over 600 UK e-bike and e-scooter fires in 2025 as Berkshire total revealed

There were over 600 e-bike and e-scooter fires in the UK across 2025 with the total for Berkshire also being revealed.

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Young bakers shock judges with show-stopping sweets

Young bakers have risen to the top in a sweet celebration of talent and teamwork.