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Huge data centre the size of six football pitches to get new access road

A new access road leading into a data centre that is the same size as six football pitches has been approved.

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"He will be forever in our hearts": Family of Slough murder victim pay tribute

The family of a Slough man who was murdered in his home has paid tribute to him calling him a ‘incredibly warm and kind-hearted person’.

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Slough man jailed after attempting to attack victims with machete

A Slough man has been jailed for two and a half years after attempting to hit four men with a machete.

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Police rush to the aid of vulnerable woman who is being exploited

This afternoon PC Ahmed & PCSO Miller attended an address on Cookham Road, Maidenhead to conduct a Closure Order check. 

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When to expect snow and sleet THIS AFTERNOON

The Met Office has forecast sleet and snow for the UK as temperatures drop over the weekend, with central and southern areas likely to be the worst affected.

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One in four UK drivers unknowingly risking prison sentence and driving ban

One in four motorists could be driving illegally the morning after drinking, new data has revealed

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Check your change as rare Royal Mint 20p coin sells for 485 times face value

The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date on the coin due to an error.

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Met Office warns UK to brace for 'cold snap' as snow and lows of -7C forecast

The Met Office has said a "cold snap" will hit the UK this weekend bringing with it snow, low temperatures and health warnings.

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WATCH shocking moment woman is knocked down by e-bike in town centre

Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was knocked down by an e-bike in Windsor Town Centre.

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Slough has second longest social housing wait in UK

Slough has the second-longest social housing waiting time in the UK, with an average wait of 6.25 years

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Windsor hospital receives autism accreditation

A hospital has been recognised for its commitment to understanding and meeting the needs of autistic people

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Police officer left with shattered leg from e-bike says incident will 'stay for life'

A police officer has been left needing a mobility scooter after his leg was shattered when a boy race deliberately drove an electric bike into him.

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In the Dock: The latest cases from Reading Magistrates' Court

The following cases were heard at Reading Magistrates’ Courts.

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People ‘were in tears’ over 25 per cent council tax increase plan, councillor says

People in Windsor and Maidenhead were ‘in tears’ over the threat of a near-25 per cent council tax rise, a councillor has said

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Man conned family out of £171k for daughter's horse riding lessons

A former trader who conned a family into paying him £171,000 for bogus investments, used the money to pay for his daughter’s horse riding lessons, a court heard.

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Heathrow third runway would be ‘fantastic news for Slough’ say Labour councillors

Labour councillors have said their government’s backing for a third runway at Heathrow Airport is ‘fantastic news for Slough’.

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Slough murder victim named as police continue investigation

The body of a 54-year-old man who was found dead in his home in Slough has been named.

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Stolen motorbike that was dumped in woodlands is recovered

A motorbike that was reported stolen along the Buckinghamshire/Berkshire border has been recovered.

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Over 1,000 people sign petition to change rules on dog walking

Thousands of dogwalkers have hit out against the new laws set to be put in place within the Crown Estate.

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Man sentenced after deliberately driving into police officer

A man has been sentenced to three years and six months' after he deliberately drove into a police officer.