The Observer has rounded up some of the most important stories from the last week.

Here are a few of the most significant stories readers should be aware of.

 

1. Woman ‘walking on M4 carriageway’ dies after being struck by lorry

Slough Observer:

A woman has died after being hit by a heavy goods vehicle while walking on the carriageway of the M4 this morning (January 27).

The driver of the lorry was not injured and no arrests have been made.

At approximately 4.15am, the woman was seen walking between junctions 5 and 4B eastbound towards London.

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2. More financial pressures and mistakes have been found in Slough's accounts

Slough Observer:

MORE financial pressures and mistakes have been unearthed after officers find 60 per cent of the 2018/19 accounts will need to be re-done.

Slough Borough Council’s interim chief financial officer Steven Mair and his ‘A-team’ finance officials have been digging through the local authority’s accounts to rectify and bring to light historic accounting errors.

In July 2021, when the council declared a section 114 – effectively declaring bankruptcy – Mr Mair estimated a then budget gap of £174m by 2025. This figure has now increased to £308m – but councillors have been warned this figure could continue to rise.

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3. Developer buys two Windsor stores for £2.8m with hopes to transform rear yard

Slough Observer:

A PROPERTY developer has bought two retails units in Windsor in the hopes to revamp the rear yard.

Sorbon Estates, a south east property owner and developer, has acquired two prime shops on Peascod Street.

The business purchased 131-133 Peascod Street from Aviva Pensions & Life UK for £2.889 million.

Read the full story here.

4. School celebrates 'outstanding' rating - its first Ofsted inspection in 14 years

Slough Observer:

A SCHOOL is celebrating achieving a rating of ‘outstanding’ in its latest Ofsted inspection, its first in 14 years.

Langley Grammar School, which was last inspected in 2007, was exempt from from routine inspection for 14 years until the exemption as removed.

Ofsted’s recent framework introduced a emphasis on the quality of the curriculum, students’ personal development and staff wellbeing.

Read the full story here.

5. Homeless charity 'brings people back to society' as it looks to open new premises

Slough Observer:

A HOMELESS charity has an exciting year ahead as it gets ready to launch a new premises and extend its services.

Windsor Homeless Project, based at the Holy Trinity Garrison Church, on Trinity Place, supports the homeless and most vulnerable in the area.

It sits under its umbrella charity, Windsor Christian Action, which operates three other projects including Windsor Foodshare, More than a Shelter and Windsor Streetangels.

And most recently, the homeless project secured a 25 year lease at the Alma Road Social Club, on Alma Road, which it will start converting for its own purpose in the coming months.

Read the full story here.