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Streetlights to be dimmed across Slough under new council plans
Streetlights across Slough are set to be dimmed in a cost-saving exercise under plans approved by council leaders. Under the plans, streetlights on residential streets will operate at as little as 30 per cent of their capacity late at night to
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Chippy awarded new food hygiene rating
A Slough chippy has been handed a new food hygiene rating after its latest inspection by Food Standards. During the visit, inspectors reviewed the hygienic food handling, cleanliness of facilities, and management of food safety. Food Standards
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Confirmed: Government control of council extended by two years
Government oversight of cash-strapped Slough Borough Council is to continue for another two years, a minister has confirmed – saying a ‘substantial’ number of areas still need to improve. Commissioners with the power to take control of council
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Wellington Road bus lane could be scrapped, council says
A bus lane on Wellington Street could be scrapped under plans being considered at Slough Borough Council. Draft spending plans published by the council last week suggest it hopes to make £100,000 next year from bus lanes, 20 miles per hour limits
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More emergency food parcels handed out in Slough, new figures show
More emergency food parcels were handed out in Slough in recent months, new figures show. Food bank network Trussell said the number of people still facing hunger and hardship across the UK remains "heartbreaking". The charity reported handing
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Six people stopped and searched in Langley following reports of drug dealing
Multiple people from across Slough have been stopped and searched for drugs in an operation conducted by Thames Valley Police. On Monday, November 18, the Slough neighbourhood East team and problem solving team conducted a plain clothes operation
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Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity
A charity has announced a festive fundraising event to support young cancer patients. The Youth Cancer Trust, based in Dorset, is staging The Elf Olympics to help spread festive cheer and help teenagers and young adults living with and beyond cancer
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Confirmed: These roads in Slough will be SHUT for the next week
Drivers in and around Slough will have five National Highways road closures to watch out for this week. And three of them are expected to cause delays of between 10 and 30 minutes. The latest expected works list, with notes from National Highways
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House extension made neighbour’s garden look like ‘a concrete prison’ council told
A ‘prison’-like house extension and plans for new homes on a former builder’s yard are in this week’s roundup of planning applications and decisions at Slough Borough Council and the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. You can view each one
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‘Staggering’ number of homeless families from Windsor and Maidenhead housed in Slough
An ‘absolutely staggering’ number of families facing homelessness in Windsor and Maidenhead are being housed in Slough, a councillor has said. As many as 177 households from the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead are in temporary accommodation
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Santa's route through Windsor revealed
Santa is set to visit streets across Windsor. The Lions Club of Windsor has announced Santa's planned routes, starting on Monday, December 4. Santa will be visiting Gally’s Road, Pierson Road, Testwood Road, Redford Road, Clifton Rise, Aston
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Theatre group to showcase heart-warming comedy
An amatuer theatre group will perform a heart-warming comedy about a group of women preparing for a charity event. The Datchet Players will showcase Cheshire Cats by Gail Young, a play that follows the journey of women participating in the Moonwalk
