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'We've barely slept' - Slough couple left homeless after coastal house is destroyed

A retired couple from Slough have been forced to pack up and leave their home of 15 years by tomorrow ( January 14) after coastal erosion caused by Storm Goretti left it at risk of falling into the sea.

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Inside sprawling five-bedroom home up for sale in Farnham Common

A five-bedroom home located on Beeches Road in Farnham Common is up for sale with a guide price of £1,595,000

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Search begins for the next Bishop of Oxford after retirement announcement

The search is on for the next Bishop of Oxford.

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Developer request to avoid environmental check on 80-home plan for fields

A developer planning 80 homes on Farnham Common fields has requested to avoid an environmental check.

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Resident 'devastated' as burglary reported at Horlicks Quarter café

A Horlicks Quarter resident has spoken out, saying they were 'devastated' after seeing damage to Slough's Factory Café.

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BBC star opens up on secret health battle and surgery after tumour diagnosis

BBC presenter Reggie Yates has revealed he underwent surgery after being diagnosed with a tumour.

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ITV forced to postpone new series of Love Island: All Stars as villa evacuated

ITV has been forced to postpone the start of Love Island: All Stars series 3 after the villa was evacuated due to “ongoing wildfires”.

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Warner Bros. channel coming to Freeview this week featuring BBC show axed in 2022

Warner Bros. channel TLC will be available on Freeview from Tuesday (January 13) and will feature shows like The Big Bang Theory and a new-look Mock the Week.

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Virgin Media O2 offering £100s for old gaming consoles like PlayStation and Xbox

Virgin Media O2 is offering up to £160 for old gaming consoles, including PlayStation and Xbox, through its O2 Recycle scheme - here's how to claim.

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Remove soap scum from shower using this method with no aggressive scrubbing needed

Keeping your shower clean is important, so staying on top of soap scum is key. Here is a good way of removing it without aggresive scrubbing.

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Slough stores relocate as shopping centre closing this week for 1600-home plan

Slough Post Office and shops have relocated to The Observatory Shopping Centre, with the Queensmere set to close.

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Berkshire's road quality ranked 'amber' by government

Berkshire's roads have been rated as 'amber' by the government for the way the county council handles potholes.

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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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Average house prices for Thames Valley properties revealed by region

Figures from the Office for National Statistics have revealed the latest average house prices for each area in England.

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Five-bedroom family home up for sale for £1.75 million in Gerrards Cross

A five-bedroom detached house with over 3,000 square feet of living space is for sale on Howards Wood Drive in Gerrards Cross

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Amateur theatre group gearing up for six pantomime shows

A theatre club is hoping to bring a bit of magic to all of its audiences

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Man arrested after reports of barefoot man entering gardens

Man, 34, from Slough arrested in Maidenhead after barefoot burglary and cycle theft in Ashcroft Road. Police recover stolen bike; SUV seized. Investigation ongoing.

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Private members' club criticised over 'unacceptable' noise from live events

A private members’ club in Cookham has faced criticism over ‘unacceptable’ noise caused by live events.

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The subtle error that could make your 20p coin worth 200 times its face value

The error appeared on the 20p coin due to an incorrect pairing of the old and new coin designs during the Royal Mint minting process

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Numerous fines issued as drivers are caught on CCTV fly-tipping

Several fines have been issued across Buckinghamshire after motorists were caught fly-tipping in the county.