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National policing reforms: Councillors fear 'watered down' scrutiny
Proposed Government reforms to reduce the number of police forces across the country could lead to ‘watered down’ scrutiny, a councillor has warned. A white paper titled ‘From Local to National: A New Model for Policing’ was published yesterday (Monday), detailing changes which could ‘dram...
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Opening date announced for new Megan's in Windsor
‘The countdown is almost over’ for a new Megan’s restaurant set for central Windsor. The popular eating place is set to open its new branch in unit 28 within Royal Station, Jubilee Arch, where Italian restaurant chain Carluccio’s used to be. It serves an Eastern Mediterranean menu and will b...
'Hospice visits changed my mind': Town's former rabbi to publish book on assisted dying
The former rabbi of Maidenhead Synagogue and a significant figure in the assisted dying debate will soon be releasing a new book on this controversial topic. Jonathan Romain was based at the town’s synagogue for 44 years, from 1980 until 2024, before moving on to become the convener of The Movemen...
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Showstopping workable fairy-tale carriage up for auction at guide price £4,000-6,000
A showstopping Cinderella carriage created by a Maidenhead man running an award-winning special effects company in Dubai is set for auction in Windsor this weekend. The carriage was made to promote the production of Cinderella showing at the Theatre Royal Windsor last year. It was the brainchild of ...
Swan rescuers urge dog owners to use leads after sick swan attacked
The director of a Bray-based swan rescue charity has called for dog owners to keep them on leads in wildlife-rich areas in the wake of bird flu after a sick swan was attacked by a dog. Since the arrival of suspected bird flu locally, Swan Support ‘has received a high number of calls’ reporting d...
Commons Sense: Jack Rankin on the social media ban for under-16s
Commons Sense is a regular column in the Slough & Windsor Express written by the three MPs covering our area - Jack Rankin (Windsor), Tan Dhesi (Slough) and Joy Morrissey (Beaconsfield) This week in their hundreds parents have contacted me from across Windsor calling for one thing – a social ...
Remember When: Castle Hill fight against phone mast
Welcome to Remember When, our weekly delve into the Advertiser archives to see what was making headlines 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50 years ago this week. 1986: In an effort to combat an ever-increasing problem, the district council took The Battle Against Litter into the classroom. The latest visit...
Hobby Festival to become annual Slough event after successful first weekend
Following its success at the weekend, organisers plan to make the Hobby Festival an annual event to celebrate the creativity and diversity of Slough’s residents. Langley Pavilion was transformed into a vibrant hub of creativity and community spirit on Saturday as more than 400 visitors attended th...
TV star James Corden abandons plans to demolish and rebuild home
ACTOR James Corden has abandoned plans to demolish his home near Henley and has sold the property after six years. Corden, 47, who has three children with his wife Julia Carey, bought the C-shaped property off Wargrave Road in December 2020 for £8.5 million, about £2 million above the asking price...
JB Gill cuts ribbon on state-of-the-art teaching farm at BCA College
TV presenter, farmer and musician JB Gill officially opened Top Farm today (Tuesday), cutting the ribbon on a major new agricultural teaching facility at BCA College. The launch marked a significant investment in the future of British farming and land-based education, bringing together students, sta...
Caversham nurseries to reopen after Ofsted suspension lifted
TWO Caversham nurseries will reopen on Wednesday after a suspension was lifted by the regulator. Ofsted closed the Playday sites in Milestone Way and Hemdean Road on January 12 after receiving concerns the provider was not meeting requirements relating to children's safety and welfare concerns and s...
Oratory girls retain Berkshire Schools’ League crown for fifth year running
THE Oratory School won eight of their nine matches to claim the Berkshire Schools’ League title for a remarkable fifth straight year. Their outstanding season saw the silverware wrapped up with a game in hand and featured victories against Reading Blue Coat (4-0) Reddam House (3-0), LVS Ascot (10-...
Slough Town's trip to Bath City postponed after pitch fails inspection
Photo Zak Rana -- Bath City have confirmed this evening’s (Tuesday) National League South clash with Slough Town at Twerton Park has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. The Romans initially felt their pitch would stand up to the heavy rainfall and storms that have swept over the UK in the p...
Magpies showed resilience but lacked a cutting edge in stalemate with Chesham
Maidenhead United’s on loan defender David Mantle in action on Saturday. Photo: MUFC -- Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Chesham United at The Meadow felt like two points dropped to a disappointed Ryan Peters in the immediate aftermath. However, he also acknowledged his side’s resilience and desire to...
Ten-year jail sentence for Slough rapist who targeted woman in town centre
A rapist who targeted a woman in Slough after giving her alcohol late at night has been jailed for a decade. Andrew Collins, 35, was sentenced to 10 years in jail with a further three years on licence, as well as a sexual harm prevention order, at Reading Crown Court on Thursday (January 22). Collin...
Waterlogged pitch forces postponement of Maidenhead United's clash with AFC Totton
Maidenhead United’s home game with AFC Totton this evening (Tuesday) has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. With storms rolling in off the Atlantic and a weather warning in place for the region a pitch inspection was scheduled for 10.30am this morning (Tuesday). Unfortunately, the York Roa...
Kalling-Smith treble helps Rams topple Leeds Tykes
MODEST man-of-the-match Axel Kalling-Smith joked he has to “keep up with the youngsters” after his sensational hat-trick helped Rams topple Leeds Tykes 34-24 at Old Bath Road, writes Richard Ashton. It was a second straight National Division 1 win for the Berkshire boys last Saturday as they rem...