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Diverse mix of music set for concerts at Berks arts venue

A diverse mix of music is planned for upcoming concerts at Norden Farm, Maidenhead arts venue near Slough.

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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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Temporary accommodation is 'high-risk' area for council

The Royal Borough’s internal audit report has warned temporary accommodation remains a ‘high-risk’ area for the council.

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Two men charged after attack at Slough garage left woman fighting for life

Two 24-year-old men have been charged after an attack on a woman at Slough Shell Burnham Lane garage left her fighting for her life.

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Slough Shell garage police cordon lifted woman fighting for life after attack

A police cordon at a Slough Burnham Lane Shell garage has been lifted following an attack on a woman.

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Met Office issues amber weather warning in Bucks and Berks as Storm Claudia to hit

The warning is in place from noon until the end of the day and covers parts of Wales, the Midlands, South West, South East and East of England.

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Dog and cat owners warned of 'toxic' threat that could be deadly this winter

The PDSA has also issued a warning to drivers to help keep pets safe this winter

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Country farm submits plans to sell alcohol alongside turkeys

A Cookham-based farm has submitted a new licensing application which would allow it to sell alcoholic drinks alongside its range of turkey and meat products all year round.

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Mother gets £7k pay-out after child with special needs missed nearly year of school

Slough Borough Council has been told to pay a mother £7,000 after her child with special educational needs missed almost a full year of school.

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'Shock' as firework debris prompts clean-up effort in Slough

A council officer said he was ‘shocked’ at the amount of fireworks that had to be cleaned up in Slough following the recent Guy Fawkes Night celebrations.

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Wreath made by pre-school kids laid at Slough war memorial for Armistice Day

A wreath made by pre-school children was laid at Slough war memorial this Armistice Day as councillors gathered on the High Street.

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Second World War veterans attend Berks remembrance reception

Second World War veterans who served in the Pacific and the Prime Minister attended Windsor Castle for Remembrance Day this year.

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Forensics attended Slough Shell garage as woman fighting for life after attack

A woman has been left fighting for her life after an attack at a Shell garage near Slough yesterday as forensics attended and cordon put in place.

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Bake Off applications open - will you be next star baker?

The Great British Bake Off has started looking for its next batch of bakers for the upcoming series.

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Bid to turn old pub into house rejected by council

The Royal Borough has refused a planning application looking to turn a former pub in Cookham into a family home.

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Planning round-up: Warehouses to be built after demolitions despite concerns

Here are the latest planning decisions from Slough Borough Council.

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'Very dangerous' anti-social speeding and racing happening on roads

Parish councillors have raised concerns over drivers taking part in ‘very dangerous’ races around rural roads in Cookham Dean.

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Council could face 'financial crisis' amid £17.5m overspend forecast

The cash-strapped Slough Borough Council could face a ‘financial crisis’ if steps are not taken in time to control its spending amid a £17.5million forecast revenue overspend.

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Woman who survived crash fronting festive raffle for air ambulance

A former patient is helping to front a festive raffle after surviving a major road traffic collision

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Slough couple recognised for their work supporting children with SEND

A couple have been nationally recognised for their work supporting children with SEND