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'I'm going to put everything into it' – Nisbet embracing challenge at Flackwell Heath
Mark Nisbet (right) with Paul Shone. -- Mark Nisbet has said he’s half excited, half nervous about taking on reins at Flackwell Heath following the departure of former boss Chris Ayres and his assistant Paul Shone. Shone has agreed to remain part of Nisbet’s coaching set up until he has finalise...
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Teen filmmakers put Windsor on the map with first film festival
A group of teenage filmmakers have celebrated the success of Windsor’s first film festival. Youth-led filmmaking charity Notice Productions organised The Windsor Film Festival at The Swan Community Pub. More than 200 people attended on Saturday, September 5, after months of work by the young organ...
Four women charged over pro-Palestine protest outside Maidenhead business park
Four women have been charged over a pro-Palestine protest held outside the gates of a business park in Maidenhead. Thames Valley Police said the women had each been charged with locking on (to cause serious disruption) and aggravated trespass following the protest on the morning of June 15. More tha...
Henley Hawks Women soar to eight-try win on the road
HENLEY Hawks Women produced an impressive and highly entertaining performance on Sunday, running in eight tries to secure a comprehensive victory at Oxford Quins in difficult, wet conditions. Darcy Hacke-Woods made a good take from the kick-off, although Henley were unable to retain possession and O...
Pupils hit ground running at opening races of season
THE new season of South Oxfordshire Primary Schools cross-country races got underway at Greys Court last Saturday. The results were as follows: Year 1: boys’ — 1 Albie Smith, Sacred Heart; 2 Charlie Urwin, Nettlebed; 3 Freddie Platt, Rupert House; girls’ — 1 Charlotte Smith, Rupert House; 2 ...
Public notices: Road closures and music festival in alcohol license bid
Stay informed… Find, save and share Public Notices that affect you in your local area Go Powered by Public Notice Portal Privacy Policy This week’s public notices feature warnings of road closures, and a music festival has applied for permission to sell alcohol at next year’s event. Traffic Sl...
Public notices: bid for Barclays and road closures in and around Maidenhead
Stay informed… Find, save and share Public Notices that affect you in your local area Go Powered by Public Notice Portal Privacy Policy A string of road closures in and around Maidenhead have been advertised in this week’s public notices, in addition to plans for a new High Street bank. Traffic ...
Long-standing Maidenhead golf society to celebrate 50th anniversary
A long-standing golf society is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary this month. The Windsor & Maidenhead Staff Golf Society was founded in September 1976 by Mike McNamara, who worked in the engineer’s department in Maidenhead Town Hall. Mr McNamara posted notices onto all the municipal build...
Suspected poachers were 'a violation of our property,' Henley landowner says
A HENLEY landowner has complained of a “violation of our property” after suspected poachers were caught laying traps in a field off Fair Mile. Several “suspicious men” were spotted on the land near the Rupert House School playing fields, who packed up their traps and fled the scene when conf...
Forest Bridge sixth form project risks cancellation if extra £700,000 is not approved
A scheme to build a sixth form at Forest Bridge School ‘will need to be cancelled’ if an extra £700,000 needed for the project is not approved at a meeting next week. The new sixth form building was due to open this month, but the project has hit some roadblocks along the way. Forest Bridge Sch...
Taxpayers footing Windsor state visit policing bill is ‘disgraceful’, hears panel
Thames Valley Police is still seeking greater financial support from the Government after being ‘shortchanged’ over royal state visits – as Windsor Castle prepares to host another world leader. The Sultan of Oman is set to stay at the castle during a state visit to the UK next month, the fifth...
Champions crowned as Maidenhead Town Bowls Club celebrates successful season
Jeff Beal and Kay Dilkes. -- Club champions were crowned as Maidenhead Town’s bowlers brought the curtain down on their season with a series of well-contested matches across Finals Weekend at Oaken Grove. The event brought together the club’s best bowlers across various events including two wood...
Rotherfield Greys pub hosts party for village instead of traditional fete
The Maltsters Arms hosted the evening A DOG who can’t resist the peas served at a Rotherfield Greys pub was first in line to enter its village party. The Maltsters Arms, off Greys Road, run by Summer Williams, 24, and her partner, Harrison Baker, 29, hosted the Party at the Pub on Saturday in...
Microsoft data centre plans could be submitted as early as this autumn
Microsoft is hoping to submit its plans for a data centre near Langley Railway Station this autumn. The former Langley Business Centre near Langley and Windsor College in Station Road, has now been vacant since December 2023. Slough Borough Council previously approved outline plans for a data centre...
Returning Cookham Dean fete boasts 'biggest line-up so far'
Cookham Dean is gearing up for its annual village fete, with organisers promising an afternoon packed with entertainment, food, music and family activities. The Cookham Dean Village Fete will take place on Saturday, September 19, from 1pm to 5pm on the village green. Now a long-standing fixture in t...
Reynolds takes positives despite frustrating draw
RAMS director of rugby Seb Reynolds felt there was plenty to be positive about following the 24-24 National Division 1 draw at Dings Crusaders last Saturday but he also admitted a disappointment his side could not seal the win writes Richard Ashton.. A Pete Austin try put the visitors in front befor...
Maidenhead United Women suffer bizarre 5-2 defeat against Abingdon
Photo credit: Darren Woolley -- Maidenhead United 2, Abingdon United 5 Maidenhead United Women suffered their third league defeat in four outings this season as they went down to a somewhat bizarre 5-2 home defeat against Abingdon United on Sunday afternoon. The Magpies didn’t play awfully at York...
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