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Winter crisis: Animal abandonment soars as rescue centres 'full to bursting'
Animal abandonment in Berkshire has hit a three-year high as an animal welfare charity announced its rescue centres are full. The RSPCA has revealed they have seen a 40.9 per cent rise in incidents in Berkshire, with fears unwanted pets face a
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Dance company named as finalist in National Business Awards
A Slough business owner has shared her delight at being named as a finalist in the National Business Women's Awards 2023. In a glamourous award ceremony at Hilton Hotel, Wembley on Wednesday, November 15, Nikita Thakrar was named amongst the best
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Royal Mail's Christmas delivery deadlines for 2023 revealed
As attention turns to Christmas and the shopping begins, Royal Mail has issued an alert to customers urging them to beat the festive rush. The delivery firm has released their recommended posting deadlines ahead of the big day, with customers being
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The 32 UK native dog breeds at risk of being extinct - is yours on the list?
We all have our favourite dog breeds, whether that’s because of their unique features such as being hypoallergenic, their intelligence or their size – the list goes on. But over the years, there are some much-loved breeds that have unfortunately
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Skatepark cordoned off due to unsafe ramps
The council have cordoned off old metal skatepark ramps after safety concerns. The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead announced on Friday, November 24 that old metal skatepark ramps at Kidwells skatepark in Maidenhead have been cordoned off
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Slough Mars factory announces £25k chocolate bar
A major chocolate bar maker based in Slough has announced a sweet treat worth £25,000. Mars Wrigley UK’s Celebrations has created a solid Gold Bounty bar as part of a Christmas competition. Chocolate lovers now have the chance to win the solid
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Court and crime round-up: Stories across Berkshire this week
FROM sentences in court to police appeals, here is a round-up of court and crime stories across Berkshire this week: - A YOUNG man has avoided jail after attempting to buy an almost £5,000 watch with a fake bank card. Abdirahman Abdi was
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Slough pupils achieved lower A-level results than the South East average
Pupils at Slough schools and colleges achieved a lower average A-level results than the South East average, new figures show. Across England, the average point score for 2022-23 was lower than the previous academic year, which was expected due
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Primary school submits plans for new facilities to help SEND pupils
A primary school has applied to have new facilities built to improve its resources for SEND children. Windsor’s Hilltop First School is looking to build a single-storey front extension with a nursery play area and new fencing and gates. The
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Planning roundup: Commercial site and school meeting space plans
Buildings at a Slough commercial estate are set to be demolished to make room for a new building. Under plans approved by the council, Valerie House and Jupiter House are to be taken down as part of the development. Elsewhere, a school has