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Police condemn 'abhorrent' misinformation after death of man in Slough
An investigation has been launched in Slough following the death of a man.
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'I will miss him forever' - Tributes paid as well-known chef dies
An award-winning chef who worked in some of the most prominent restaurants and hotels in the Thames Valley has died.
Big change to refund rules for UK train tickets coming in weeks affecting millions
From April, certain train tickets will now only be refundable up to 11.59pm on the day before they become valid for travel.
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New home on greenbelt will 'ruin' part of village, councillor says
Proposals for a self-build home in Holyport’s greenbelt have been approved, despite a councillor’s concerns that it will ‘ruin’ that part of the village.
Environment plan to be scrutinised amid 'climate emergency'
Councillors are set to scrutinise an environment and climate strategy for the borough amid a ‘climate emergency’.
Teacher banned after being convicted of child sex offences
A teacher at a Berkshire girls’ school has been banned from teaching for life after being jailed over sexual activity with a child.
In the Dock: Latest court results from Reading Magistrates' Court
The following cases were heard at Reading Magistrates’ Courts
Met Office forecasts 'blood rain' for UK as striking sunrises and sunsets expected
A sand plume is expected to reach the UK in the next few days, bringing with it something called 'blood rain'.
This common mistake could be making your energy bills more expensive
This mistake can result in your heating system having to work harder, which could potentially increase the cost of your energy bills
Shoppers at Tesco, Asda & other UK supermarkets face £100 fine over little-known rule
A little-known rule could see UK drivers fined £100 for using Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Lidl, Sainsbury's and other supermarket car parks
Government approves 2am takeaway closing despite council 'significant harm' objection
Grill Street, Slough takeaway will now open until 2am after the government gave it approval despite the council saying it will cause 'significant harm'.
Plane crash: 'Significant facial injuries' for pilot and major emergency response
A plane crash in Maidenhead saw a major emergency response with a medical helicopter call-out and a fuel leak amid facial injuries for the pilot.
How supermarkets and shops are improving in catering for disabled people
Businesses are striving to make things accessible, and whilst I've had to learn to ask, I have also found that so many are willing to change and learn with us.
Budget will be 'very painful' for residents as council tax increase approved
Councillors admitted the Royal Borough’s budget will be ‘very, very painful for residents’ as it was approved last night – including a 7.49 per cent council tax increase.
'Struggling' health centre expansion approved to increase in-person appointments
Plans to expand Langley Health Centre have been by Slough Council approved after a 'struggle' to provide care to its 23,500 patients.
Former office building could become school among Slough planning applications
These are the latest planning applications for Slough Borough Council.
Update provided on plans to bring car park 'back up to standard'
The council has provided an update on the progress it is making to bring the Stafferton Way Car Park ‘back up to standard’, and improvement works it has planned for other car parks across the borough.
Stunning Ascot hotel launches unique pie week
A luxury hotel restaurant is celebrating British comfort food with a special pie week.
HISTORY: From marshland to modern powerhouse, the making of Slough
Slough’s story stretches far beyond the stereotypes - from a medieval hamlet on marshy ground to a modern trading, tech and cultural hub, it has spent centuries reinventing itself.
'Overturned vehicle' on motorway causes delays as two lanes closed
Delays are expected along the M4 near Marlow and Maidenhead following a crash.