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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'.

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Council tax discount cuts backed to end the town's 'outlier' status

Plans to reduce Slough’s council tax support for low-income residents could ensure the borough is no longer ‘an outlier’ among neighbouring authorities, a meeting heard.

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Global Slough tech firm marking 50 years since revolutionary breakthrough

A global Slough tech firm is marking 50 years since a revolutionary breakthrough.

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A beloved brand providing delicious, sustainable seafood

A beloved brand providing delicious, sustainable seafood.

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Sir Ian McKellen reflects on Windsor Hamlet performance as he takes on role again

Actor Sir Ian McKellen has revealed he has taken on the role of Hamlet three times in his career including in Windsor as he discussed how unexpected it was to revisit the part in his 80s.

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Berks flats update after emergency poison gas evacuation

Around 40 Maidenhead residents spent the weekend in temporary accommodation after high levels of carbon monoxide were confirmed.

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Weapons seized and arrests made in several early morning organised crime group raids

Weapons have been seized, and arrests have been made following a series of early morning raids across Buckinghamshire and Berkshire.

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Lack of town centre infrastructure funding by developers 'painful', councillors hear

The lack of developer contributions to fund infrastructure improvements in Maidenhead town centre is ‘painful’, a Maidenhead forum meeting heard.

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Lap dancing club licence gets green light as objections are rejected

The Honeypot lap dancing club in Maidenhead has had its sexual entertainment licence (SEV) renewed for another year after councillors rejected concerns that it is in an increasingly residential area.

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Restaurant's licence could be revoked over illegal worker claims

A restaurant in Windsor could have its licence suspended or revoked after a Home Office immigration enforcement investigation was carried out on site.

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Cabinet reshuffle announced at council as authority bids to be financially stable

A cabinet reshuffle has been announced in the Royal Borough as the authority bids to become financially stable.

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Slough Council to close headquarters on Fridays in bid to save £90,000 a year

Slough Borough Council has announced that it will close its headquarters on Fridays in a bid to save £90k a year.

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Fine of £1,000 for driver who dumped doors having refused to pay for fee at tip

A driver is expected to be fined £1,000 after dumping doors in a ditch having been told he'd need to pay to discard of them at the tip.

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Global firm set to leave High Wycombe and merge offices in Maidenhead

US pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson is set to leave its High Wycombe offices and relocate to Maidenhead.

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Aldi to raise starting pay for its workers in Berkshire

Aldi is raising its starting pay for store assistants in Berkshire to £13.35 per hour.

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Berks firefighter raised over £1k for charity which changed his life

A Wokingham firefighter has raised over £1,000 for the charity that helped him get back on his feet after a life-altering back injury.

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Six-bedroom detached house with cinema room on the market for £2.25m

A recently built six-bedroom detached house on Fulmer Drive, Gerrards Cross, is on the market for offers over £2,250,000

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Slough care leavers' service under scrutiny after Ofsted inspection

Ofsted’s 2025 visit to Slough Children First finds care leavers’ support improving but highlights gaps in planning, staff supervision, and communication.

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EastEnders recasts character after 10 years as star joins soap following one-off ep

EastEnders confirms recast for Mark Fowler Jr as character returns to BBC soap after 10 years - see which star is heading to Walford