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'Food that hits the spot': Browns Brasserie & Bar
A classic British brasserie has undergone a refurbishment, reopening with a new festive menu. Browns Brasserie & Bar Windsor reopened on November 9 with a brand new look inspired by luxe art deco. The Observer was invited down to see the refurbishment
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Watch: 'Explosions and black fumes' seen as car bursts into flames
A car was seen bursting into flames during rush hour in Slough. One man has recounted the moment he heard explosions and saw "black fumes" while parents hurried their children to school. At about 8:30am on Wednesday, November 29, emergency
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Panto star to donate hair on final performance of Rapunzel
Panto star Kirstie Campbell is all set to turn a fairy tale into reality - when she donates her hair to a leading children’s charity. Kirstie will be having her hair ‘cut off’ on stage every night by a wicked witch when she stars as Rapunzel in
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Cash-strapped council receives update on financial situation
An “unanticipated” increase in adult service demand has complicated a council’s financial challenges despite “improvements in processes and approach” over the past few months. Councillors heard an update on Windsor and Maidenhead’s financial situation
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'Ambitious' electric vehicle charging infrastructure plan takes step forward
An “ambitious” plan to bring more electric vehicle charging stations to Windsor and Maidenhead has been moved forward by the council. The council’s cabinet has approved the next steps towards providing the charging infrastructure needed to meet
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Family favourite set to wow crowds at Slough venue
The Curve Venue in Slough is to host a production of childhood favourite 'The Adventures of the Little Red Hen' during the run-up to Christmas. The narrative, adapted by renowned children’s theatre company Stuff and Nonsense, has a humorous and
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Community say they will 'not tolerate attacks' following assault on Sikh man
The Sikh community of Slough has said that they will ‘not tolerate attacks’ following the hospitalisation of an ‘elderly man’. The incident occurred at around 7 pm on Tuesday, November 21 in Langley Memorial Park. A man in his fifties was walking
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Tributes paid to 'wonderful caring' man after body found near Essex marina
Tributes and well wishes have poured in after the search for a missing man was stood down following the tragic news of a body being found near an Essex Marina. Louie, aged 30, went missing from Maidenhead on Friday, November 24 and was seen boarding
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Search for missing man stood down after body found in Essex marina
POLICE officers have stood down their search for a missing man after a body was pulled from Tollesbury Marina. Thames Valley Police had been searching for Louie, 30, who had gone missing from Maidenhead, Berkshire, last Friday. The force says
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New business hub launches in Slough as local entrepreneur wins prize
An inclusive and sustainable business hub has opened in Slough. The Plus X Innovation Hub, a collaborative workspace for businesses, has launched at The Future Works office building in Slough. It brings together a combination of coworking,
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Foster carers awarded for 'remarkable achievements' in community
An award ceremony has been held to celebrate the "remarkable achievements" of foster carers and home from home carers in Slough. On Sunday, November 26, Slough Children First hosted the Foster Carer Awards in a glamorous ceremony. The event
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Labour councillors call for more measures to protect renters from 'no-fault' eviction
Labour councillors have called for measures to protect renters after figures showed hundreds of Slough renters have faced the threat of ‘no-fault’ evictions. Analysis from the local party found that 657 families in the town have faced no-fault
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Train delays as broken rail causes havoc
Commuters are facing major delays this morning after a broken track has meant trains are running at reduced speed. Meanwhile weather conditions and ice are also said to be adding to the ongoing issues. At 6:42am this morning (November 30) Great
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Violent attack identified as hate crime after investigations by Thames Valley Police
A violent attack has been identified as a hate crime following investigations by Thames Valley Police. The incident occurred around 7 pm on Tuesday, November 21 when the man in his fifties was walking through Langley Memorial Park. The victim
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Best and worst Slough schools for getting into Oxford or Cambridge University
The best schools in Slough for Oxford or Cambridge University admissions have been revealed. Langley Grammar School, on Reddington Drive, sent 58 per cent of its pupils to one of the country's best universities at the end of the 2019-20 academic