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Rabbi reflects on ‘changed atmosphere’ for Jews in UK since Hamas attacks

British Jews have been left feeling targeted and less secure in the UK in the past 12 months, a rabbi has said on the first anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel.

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Windsor paratrooper jumps into Arnhem to honour fallen soldiers

A paratrooper from Windsor was a member of the soldiers who jumped to mark the anniversary of 80 years since the Battle of Arnhem in WW2.

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Four men found with swords, knives, and suspected guns

Thames Valley Police is investigating a possession of weapons incident in Slough.

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Road closures you need to know about this week

Drivers in and around Reading will have three National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.

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Maidenhead actress performs in winning play at Windsor Fringe Festival

A local Maidenhead-based actress and star of a popular CBS series performed in a play which was shortlisted for the prestigious Kenneth Branagh Award for New Drama Writing.

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Recycling centre used by Ascot residents could be closed

Bagshot recycling centre, the closest for Ascot, Sunninghill and Sunningdale residents, could be closed by Surrey County Council.

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Entrance to new homes ‘will be like turning across a motorway,’ councillor warns

Controversial plans to build four new homes on London Road in Slough were approved on a knife edge vote after councillor Haqeeq Dar warned they would cause ‘chaos’ on a ‘dangerous’ main road

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TGI Friday's could be saved from closure with new rescue deal

The deal would look to save 55 of the 87 restaurants that will have to close, so despite some TGI Fridays being able to stay open, over 1000 jobs would be lost.

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Doubts cast over future of shopping centre redevelopment

Doubt has been cast over the future of a major regeneration project or hundreds of homes, dozens of shops and restaurants in Maidenhead due to RBWM uncertainty around the Broadway Car Park

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Windsor Photographic Society photography exhibition sees great turnout

Windsor Photographic Society (WPS) held a Special Opening Night of their photographic exhibition last week.  The exhibition is an annual event for members to showcase their photographs across a wide range of genres. Members of WPS were on hand to give further information about the photographs exhib...

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Warning people on low incomes could be ‘adversely affected’ by bus service changes

Changes to subisided bus services haven’t considered whether people on low incomes will be badly affected in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, a councillor has warned

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Popular diner-themed restaurant due to get biggest revamp in 30 years

The boss of New York Italian chain Frankie & Benny’s has revealed the group is set to return to annual profit after a swingeing overhaul to get the business back on track.

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Yellow weather warning released for thunderstorms across the county

This comes as the whole county has recently been experiencing very wet weather, with the government releasing numerous flood warnings affecting Reading, Bracknell, and Slough.

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Woman is jailed for distracting victims and stealing their phones

Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police and Surrey Police, a woman has been jailed after she was convicted of a spate of thefts across Surrey, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire.

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Pubs and restaurants for sale across Berkshire

Have you ever dreamed of opening your very own pub or restaurant serving a host of different people from across the community and beyond.

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'Affluent' Berkshire towns named among most desirable in Britain

Three towns in Berkshire have cracked The Telegraph's list of the most desirable places to live in Britain.

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REVIEW: The Crown in Bray proves it can stand proud among Michelin neighbours

A QUINTESSENTIALLY English village nestled along the riverside in Berkshire is Bray where the name instantly prompts high expectations as a foodie's dream destination.

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Britain's most beautiful couple: Berkshire's Mr England dating Miss England

Mr and Miss England are reportedly in a relationship – and have been living up their honeymoon period in Windsor.

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'A nightmare': Seven-day emergency roadworks launched to repair gas leak

Slough Borough Council has warned locals to plan their journeys around new multi-way traffic lights at a busy junction on Farnham Road.

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Town centre barbers could become ‘high end watch shop’

A former Headcase barbers is set to become a watch shop on High Street in Windsor, plans submitted to the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Council suggest