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Reduced bus service leaves pensioners ‘struggling to get into town’

Pensioners have been left without a way into town and waiting for hours after the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead reduced the Number 1 service from Ascot to Windsor

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M4 closed after serious crash with air ambulance attending

The M4 has been closed eastbound between J10 (Reading) and J8, Maidenhead, following a serious crash. Westbound has also been held to allow an air ambulance access the scene.

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Ex-Little Mix star Jesy Nelson gives birth to identical twins and reveals names

Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has given birth to identical twins nearly two months prematurely and has revealed their names.

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'Shy and incredibly scarce' snake that is rarest in the UK and where to find it

Find out more about the UK's rarest snake - the Smooth Snake, including if it's dangerous and where it can be found.

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Sir Keir Starmer strikes post-Brexit reset deal with EU

Ministers had appeared confident of securing an accord, with Number 10 saying on Saturday the Prime Minister would “strike a deal” at the first UK-EU summit

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Mars issues update on return of discontinued chocolate 'better than any other'

Mars Wrigley has issued a statement as to whether or not fans can expect the return of White Chocolate Maltesers - see what the company said.

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Millions of holidaymakers making key travel insurance mistake

Millions of holidaymakers making key travel insurance mistake

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‘Doubts in my mind’ about Hatfield car park sale, says senior councillor

Leaders of Slough Borough Council are set to approve the sale of the multi-storey car park on Hatfield Road

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New Mayor and Deputy Mayor elected for Royal Borough

The new Mayor and Deputy Mayor have been elected in Windsor and Maidenhead

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Man, 31, with Berkshire links wanted by police

Essex Police would like to speak to a man with links to Windsor about an attempted burglary.

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Tan Dhesi: 'government is cracking down on fly-tipping that blights our town'

Slough residents deserve cleaner streets, safer neighbourhoods and a sense of pride in their communities, says Slough MP Tan Dhesi

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Excitement as Go Ape reopens with new features

Visitors to Black Park Country Park were surprised with the reopening celebrations of Go Ape Black Park

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Stunning house with Jubilee River views on sale for £1.35 million

A stunning three-bedroom house, complete with views of the Jubilee River, is up for grabs at a price of £1.35 million

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King appears in good spirits at Royal Windsor Horse Show

The King appeared to be in good spirits as he attended the Royal Windsor Horse Show at Windsor Castle. Charles, wearing a tweed blazer, a striped tie and brown Serengeti sunglasses, was pictured on Saturday smiling and waving at the equestrian event, which was a favourite of his mother Queen E...

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Royals enjoy week of Windsor Horse Show with fun and laughter

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have had a fun week representing the Royal family at this years Royal Windsor Horse Show. The Royal event, that has taken place in the grounds of Windsor Castle since 1943, marks the beginning of the Summer event season and is a fan favourite among the Royal Family.

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'What the hell just happened?': Eurovision fans react to UK's finish in 2025 contest

Fans have agreed the UK and Remember Monday "deserved better" after finishing 19th in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest - see the full reaction.

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Care provider raises more than £1,200 for Alzheimer's Society

A care provider has raised more than £1,200 for the Alzheimer’s Society

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Emergency services rush to multiple vehicle fire in Slough

Emergency services rushed to a vehicle fire this week where multiple cars were discovered ablaze. The incident occurred at 12:11am on Thursday, 15 May, on White Hart Road in Slough.

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Council says unauthorised flats behind house can’t be used for commercial storage

Plans to turn an outbuilding used as unauthorised flats into a commercial storage building have been refused by Slough Borough Council

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The 'postcard-perfect' best places to live in Berkshire revealed for 2025

From Arborfield to Cookham, the 10 best places to live in Berkshire for 2025 have been revealed by travel site Muddy Stilettos.