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One arrest made as primary school is forced to close due to a 'damaged roof'

A primary school on the Buckinghamshire/Berkshire border was forced to close due to a damaged roof.

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Five million pound Berkshire mansion with pool for sale on Rightmove

Chadlington House is an impressive family home offering flexible accommodation cleverly arranged over three floors.

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Former Bracknell GP in court over alleged "campaign of abuse" against female patients

A former Bracknell GP has appeared in court accused of a "campaign of abuse" against seven female patients who say he sexually assaulted them at his doctor's surgery.

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Bankrupt council faces ‘challenge’ to raise £600 million from property sales

A sell-off of Slough Borough Council-owned properties could raise less money than had been hoped, new documents have revealed

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Music for babies class rebrands to reflect variety of modern family

A franchise that has offered music classes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers for 32 years has rebranded.

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Ex-Eton College teacher barred after searching for indecent images of children online

A former teacher at Eton College has been barred from the profession after he searched for indecent images of children on his work laptop, a panel ruled.

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Flammable cladding confirmed on Slough’s tallest block of flats

Lexington Apartments - the talles block of flats in Slough - is covered in unsafe, flammable cladding, owners have confirmed

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Princess of Wales shares heartfelt message as she finishes chemotherapy

Kate Middleton has confirmed she has finished her chemotherapy treatment and hopes to return to public duties.

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Best and worst areas to buy a house with a garden in Slough

With property prices soaring at the moment, it is difficult to decide where to buy your first home.

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Piece of iconic James Bond memorabilia set to fetch thousands at auction

An iconic '007' light that was displayed at the studio where a James Bond movie was filmed will go under the hammer.

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Nando’s closer to opening new branch in town centre

A new Nando’s in Maidenhead town centre is closer to opening after plans were submitted to the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead council

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M4 update: Latest closure information for this week

M4 westbound Jct 10 exit slip road closure (Slips 1+8) from 9 pm to 6 am.  M4 westbound Jct 18 exit slip closed from 9 pm to 6 am.  M4 westbound Jct 20 closed between exit and entry slip roads from 9 pm to 6 am.

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Thames Valley Police call-handler jailed over "gold-dust" information passed to gang

A former Thames Valley Police (TVP) staff member and her brother haven jailed for passing on information that was "gold dust" to a drug-dealing gang.

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Knit group nominated for royal award for spreading woolly love

Slough's Knit Your Socks Off group has been shortlisted for the King's Award for Voluntary Service 2024.

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Care home to showcase new refurbishment during special open day

Slough's Oak House care home is hosting an open day on September 21, to show off its newly refurbished facility.

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Last day for Berkshire organisations to apply for crime prevention funding

Berkshire organisations can apply for grant funding from the PCC to help prevent crime.

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Thames Water's resource plan approved by government

Thames Water's water resource management plan has been approved by the government.

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Weather warning for floods and travel disruption in Berkshire after stormy night

Heavy and thundery rain is forecast to persist across the Berkshire on Sunday as September gets off to a decidedly soggy start.

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Pub to be 'boarded up' after closure amid 'crippling costs'

The owner of a pub near Maidenhead has announced it will close this weekend after a 'significant drop in trade' and 'crippling costs'.

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Locals baffled by bright blue pigeon spotted in Maidenhead

Residents have been mystified by sightings of a bright blue pigeon wandering the streets of Maidenhead.