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'I'm more than able': Glastonbury Legends slot to be headlined by Rod Stewart

Sir Rod Stewart will play the Glastonbury Legends slot in 2025, it has been announced.

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Gavin and Stacey star hints at fishing trip reveal in finale on Christmas Day

Gavin and Stacey star Robert Wilfort - who plays Jason - has said fans may learn what happened on the mysterious fishing trip during the Christmas Day special.

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Government announces new plans to ‘get Britain working again’

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall will announce the plans on Tuesday as part of wide-ranging reforms

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Supermarket shoppers warned of 'inevitable' price rises

November was the first time in 17 months that shop price inflation has been higher than the previous month

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Discontinued Metanium nappy rash ointment selling for £30 on eBay

Yellow "miracle" nappy rash ointment Metanium has been discontinued and branches of Superdrug, Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury's are out of stock.

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Black Friday deal warning as 9 in 10 cheaper or same price at other times

Which? found "misleading" Black Friday deals at Boots, Currys, John Lewis and more

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Extra bank holiday 'planned for 2025' to commemorate major anniversary

These are the Bank Holidays to look forward to next year

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Surge in concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse

Almost 4,000 adults contacted the NSPCC Helpline with concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse in the first six months of 2024/25

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Ex-teacher accused of sharing extreme Islamic propaganda denies being terrorist

A former teacher accused of wanting to share her extremist views with British children through a “cartoon-style” book has denied being a terrorist while giving evidence in court.

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Berkshire residents plagued with continued disruptions following Storm Bert

Flooding across Berkshire is expected to cause further upset to Residents after Storm Bert hit the UK with heavy rainfall and strong winds last weekend.

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School to get new science and tech rooms with £3 million grant

More than £3 million has been awarded to Haybrook College l to help it get new science and technology classrooms, after Slough Borough Council leaders gave it the go-ahead

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Special educational needs crisis means council could overspend by £4 million

Rising demand and costs for special educational needs places mean schools in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead are on course to spend £4 million more than planned

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Slough woman helps deliver £3m bargains this Black Friday

A Slough woman is helping to deliver over £3 million in bargains this Black Friday

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Nursery offers free places to siblings

A nursery has started a new initiative to offer free childcare for siblings

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Plans submitted for first crematorium in the Royal Borough

Plans have been submitted to build the first-ever crematorium in the Royal Borough

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Animals abandoned in Berkshire rises by 35%

The number of animals abandoned in Berkshire has increased by 35 per cent since the cost of living crisis began

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'Heart breaking': Number of people ABANDONING their pets has risen

The number of animals abandoned in Berkshire risen by a third last winter, new figures show.

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Love Island star teams up with police to launch important campaign

Thames Valley Police along with ex-love islander Georgia Harrison have launched a campaign targeting issues around sexual consent.

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Roads flooded and blocked from heavy Storm Bert rainfall

Several roads and areas of Berkshire have seen severe flooding as sections of the River Kennet have overflowed.

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Heartbreaking message to homeless families posted on council front door

A heartbreaking message to homeless families has been posted on Slough Borough Council's front door, as private landlords evict tenants to ‘cash in’ on the rental market