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Public notices: Woodlands Park plans grow as ‘greybelt’ proposal reaches 300 homes
The public notices feature an application to increase the number of homes in an already approved plan for more than 200 on green space in Woodlands Park. Developer Berkeley Homes has submitted a variation to increase the number of homes to 300 – up from the 213 sought earlier this year. Original o...
As it happens: Maidenhead United 2-0 Hornchurch
Final whistle: Maidenhead United 2, Hornchurch 0 Maidenhead fully deserved that and probably should have won by more. Their fans sing 'Top of the league you're having a laugh' - De Havilland and Mitchell-Lawson with the goals. Maidenhead fans sing 'Ryan Peters black and white army! 2-0 90' Myles Wes...
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Fire safety backlog keeps pressure on housing provider
A large social housing provider operating in RBWM and Slough continues to face scrutiny over its fire safety improvements. Metropolitan Thames Valley (MTVH) is run by the Metropolitan Housing Trust Ltd, which took over as the organisation in charge at the end of 2024. It has a shared ownership arm, ...
Review: My Fair Lady 'a smashing, absolutely dashing spectacle'
‘What a smashing, absolutely dashing spectacle’ – not the Ascot opening day but this gripping, ‘absolutely ripping’ production of Lerner and Loewe’s hit musical It begins in bustling Covent Garden with street musicians riffing, traders hawking, flower sellers weaving through the opera-go...
New Year's Day Raceday to return to Windsor Racecourse after almost 30 years
The popular New Year’s Day Raceday is making a comeback to Royal Windsor Racecourse after almost three decades in January. The event, designed to be a family celebration, features horse racing and a programme of entertainment, live performances and interactive experiences for visitors of all ages ...
Maidenhead & District Stroke Club given £1,000 donation by rotary's Millennium Trust
A Maidenhead club supporting those who have suffered a stroke received a donation of £1,000 from the Millennium Trust of the Rotary Club of Maidenhead Thames. The funds will go towards Maidenhead & District Stroke Club’s (MDSC) annual Christmas party which is taking place at Cox Green Communi...
Public notices: Lap dancing club seeks to renew sex establishment licence
In this week’s public notices, a lap dancing club in Slough has applied to Slough Borough Council (SBC) to renew its sex establishment licence. Licensing The Flags Gentleman’s Club at 43 Church Street provides erotic dance entertainment to visitors. On its website, the pub describes itself as a ...
Community figures gather for VCS Partnership Awards 2025
Community figures from across Windsor and Maidenhead were celebrated at the inaugural Voluntary and Community Sector Partnership Awards 2025. The event, held on Tuesday saw more than 80 guests gather at Taplow Court, including civic leaders, volunteers, community organisers, and charity representati...
Paralympic champion among judges at Maidenhead School Talent Show
A Paralympic champion was among the judging panel at the second annual Maidenhead School Talent Show. The event, which celebrates the diverse talents and abilities of children in the community, was hailed a ‘roaring success’ by organisers the Maidenhead Lions Club. Taking place at the Furze Plat...
Plans submitted for market-style M&S foodhall at Stafferton Way Retail Park
Marks & Spencer has submitted its plans for a market-style foodhall at Stafferton Way Retail Park. The retail giant dealt a major blow to Maidenhead shoppers last month when it announced the planned closure of its High Street store. The retailer has been based in the town centre for more than 50...
M4 closed eastbound due to overturned car near Junction 7
The eastbound carriageway of the M4 is currently closed near Junction 7 (Slough West) due to an overturned car. Drivers are being warned to expect delays of more than one hour while emergency services respond to the incident. National Highways said traffic is being diverted via entry and exit slip r...
Self-build home will worsen 'already hazardous' junction, residents fear
New plans for a self-build home in Holyport have attracted a string of objections. The application, from Mr N Burgess, seeks planning permission for a single self-build property on greenbelt land near the junction of Holyport Street and Holyport Road, facing the village green. The scheme is for a tw...
MP faces scrutiny over use of public funds to hire fellow councillor's business
Questions have been raised over transparency at Maidenhead MP Josh Reynolds’ office after public money was used to pay a company run by a political colleague for printing services. A freedom of information request by resident and former Tory councillor Marius Gilmore, who has previously criticised...
Warnings that lack of social housing is harming disabled residents’ health
Members of a disability and inclusion forum have raised concerns over the lack of social housing in the Royal Borough – and the negative health impact this can have. A public consultation into the borough’s 2026-2036 joint health and wellbeing strategy (put together in collaboration with the cou...
