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Three Berkshire pubs named amongst the country's best for their rooms
Berkshire pubs have been named amongst the best for their rooms. Condé Nast Traveller has revealed the best country pubs boasting "cosy bedrooms, quirky design, hotel-style comforts and seriously good food". In a prefix of their rankings, they
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Slough's one star food hygiene places revealed
Here is a list of food establishments in Slough that currently have a one out of five hygiene rating. As it stands, there are currently 19 places in the town that have the second-to-worst rating possibly given. While some of the establishments
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German Doner Kebab launches new restaurant
A popular fast-food chain has opened its doors in Maidenhead. German Doner Kebab (GDK) launched its new restaurant on November 21, located on High Street. GDK offers customers a full Dine-In experience, plus Takeaway with Click & Collect and
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Mayor of Windsor and Santa turn on the Christmas lights
The Mayor of Windsor and Maidenhead Councillor Neil Knowles has been busy with his duties of welcoming Christmas to Windsor. The Councillor has been posting frequently on social media to give the public some of the highlights he's experienced during
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Council to consider early rise in fees and charges amid budget woes
A cash-strapped council is set to consider early increases to its fees and charges in a bid to tackle its financial woes. Social care costs and special waste collection charges are among the services that could see early increases under proposals
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Autumn Statement: People have 'had enough' of Tory policies, Slough MP claims
Slough’s MP has claimed people have “had enough” of Conservative policies following today’s Autumn Statement. Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt today (November 22) delivered this year’s Autumn Statement – which is likely to be among the last
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Mayor of Windsor pays respect to Deputy Mayor for "working as a team"
Mayor of the Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Councillor Neil Knowles has been very active on social media lately, paying respect to other members of his political cohort. In a recent post on Twitter, the Councillor paid his thanks to the Deputy
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New toucan crossing officially opens in Maidenhead
A new toucan crossing has officially opened in Maidenhead across the A4 St Cloud Way. The crossing for pedestrians and cyclists connects the forthcoming St Cloud Way development at the former Magnet Leisure Centre and Ten Pin Bowling sites with
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New highway services contract to be considered by councillors
A new highway services contract to give the council greater oversight of highways work is set to be deliberated by cabinet. It would see Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead council officers directly deliver highway inspections, work programme
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24/7 help available for domestic abuse victims
Domestic abuse victims are being reminded that there is always help available to them. Ahead of White Ribbon Day on November 25, The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead and The Dash Charity are reaffirming that there is support available for
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Terror as 16-year-old boy chased with machete and man, 60s, attacked in park
A boy has needed stitches to the leg after being chased by a machete-wielding individual through Slough. It comes as two unrelated incidents across Slough have triggered Thames Valley Police to enact a Section 60 stop and search order. At approximately
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New shop looking for seasonal staff
A popular card shop is looking for seasonal staff for its new shop in Windsor. Card Factory, which has opened in the old Jojo Maman Bebe on Peascod Street is advertising for new staff. In September Card Factory was granted consent to erect
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Five-storey block of flats earmarked for approval in Slough
A new five-storey block of flats has been earmarked for approval in Slough. The proposed apartment block on Petersfield Avenue would house 22 residential flats along with access and parking. Officers are recommending that Slough Borough Council
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Two properties forced to close due to anti-social behaviour
TWO properties in Slough have been ordered to close due to anti-social behaviour. A property in Hughenden Road, Slough was closed on November 16 and a flat in Stratfield Road, Slough, was closed on November 15. Both properties have been closed
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Driver DISQUALIFIED after speeding over 70mph on M40
A DRIVER has been disqualified after being caught speeding on a motorway. Keerat Dhaliwal, of Cedar Way, Slough, was caught on April 1 this year speeding on the M40. The 24-year-old was caught between junction 2 and 1A, exceeding the 70mph
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Number of 'violent incidents' sees stop and search order in Slough
Police have enforced a Section 60 order across Slough following a number of "violent incidents". The public was notified of the order shortly before 9pm on Tuesday, November 21. A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said: "The order will
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Young woman GUILTY of causing death of 77-year-old in car crash
A YOUNG woman has been found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving of a 77-year-old man in Langley. David Anderson died in a crash after his blue Nissan Micra was hit by Renisha Sekhon’s grey Volkswagen Golf on Parlaunt Road in Langley,
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Slough firms named and shamed by HMRC for thousands of pounds of unpaid tax
Individuals and companies in Slough and surrounding areas have been named on the government's latest list of tax defaulters. HMRC’s Publishing Details of Deliberate Defaulters (PDDD) scheme provides information about people and businesses given
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Maidenhead United land deal to be reviewed again by cabinet next month
A controversial decision to withhold land promised to a local football club is set to be reviewed by cabinet next month as a petition challenging the move has gathered pace. Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Council resolved in July not to