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Viral feline star among attractions at Windsor’s International Cat Show
An Instagram-famous ‘drinking cat’ whose videos have been viewed millions of times will star in a major feline event returning to Windsor this month. Musrafy Mura, known for her viral videos of drinking water, will make a special appearance at the kiTICAts Cat Club’s International Cat Show on ...
Fans face long trips without star striker
FOR the hardy few hundred Reading fans who regularly attend away games, Saturday marks a step change in the season. They’ll be on the road to Milton Keynes, which is always further than you think. I imagine the Milton Keynes Tourist Board probably use that as their strap line, as they don’t have...
Berks & Bucks Cup round-up: Nkrumah brace helps Maidenhead United sink Beaconsfield
Maidenhead United 4, Beaconsfield Town 1 Maidenhead United were among the teams to progress to the third round of the Berks & Bucks Senior Cup last night (Tuesday) after the Magpies confidently overcame step 4 opponents Beaconsfield Town at York Road. Having not played since their 4-0 success ov...
Maidenhead Ale Trail gets tougher as four new pubs join the challenge
An expanded trail celebrating Maidenhead’s real ale and cider pubs has returned for a second year – with four new additions. The Maidenhead Ale Trail runs from October 4 to November 15, giving participants the chance to collect stickers in a trail pamphlet when they buy a real ale or real cider ...
Marlow continue flying start with thrilling 52-47 win over Old Priorians
Old Priorians vs Marlow on Saturday. Photo credit: Ian Branch. -- Marlow are making up for lost time following the delayed start to their Regional 2 Thames campaign, with their first team registering two impressive league wins on the spin. In the first game, Marlow showed their character as they cam...
Leasehold goes on the market as 'miracle' needed for Ivy Leaf Club, president says
An historic clubhouse in Maidenhead has been placed on the market, as its president says a ‘miracle’ is needed to save it from closure. Maggie Schaap-Smith said the move was a ‘sad’ chapter for the long-running Maidenhead Ivy Leaf Club, founded by returning First World War soldiers in 1918. ...
Position of council-owned company behind Nova House comes under scrutiny
Slough Borough Council is focusing on an ‘exit strategy’ after stepping in to ensure multi-million-pound repair works took place at a block of flats which failed a cladding safety test back in 2017. The council has already agreed to write off £4.5million in loan debt relating to work at Nova Ho...
Marlow's men win clash of unbeaten sides in League West Conference
Captain Sam North scored Marlow’s second goal on Sunday (picture courtesy of Megan Ormond Photography) -- It was a good weekend for both Marlow’s first teams, with the women moving off the bottom of the England Hockey League West Conference and the men pulling clear at the top of their table. Ha...
Ascot photographer turns 60-dog birthday challenge into £6,000 charity legacy
An award-winning photographer from Ascot has turned his 60th birthday challenge into a legacy for a national charity by creating a unique artwork featuring 60 dogs. Professional dog photographer Chris Miller challenged himself to photograph 60 dogs when he turned 60 in November 2023. What began as a...
Proposed changes to RBWM taxi licensing rules may have ‘unforeseen consequences’
The Royal Borough is looking to make changes to hackney carriage licensing rules, but these may have ‘unforeseen consequences’ for taxi drivers. Current rules set out that only vehicles meeting certain age requirements will be considered for licensing. But the Government says local authorities s...
Long Close School celebrates national recognition for outstanding sports provision
Long Close School in Slough has been officially announced as a finalist in the prestigious national ISA Awards for Outstanding Sport 2026. The junior school and nursery in Upton Court Road has been shortlisted for the small school category, despite the Independent Schools Association (ISA) receiving...
Beloved pooch's survival story inspires name for new independent Datchet coffee shop
When husband and wife Joe and Kate Bone were plotting their idea for a new independent coffee shop in Datchet, they decided to name it after their beloved family dog, Alfie. The couple had just received the devastating news that their 12-year-old cavapoo had heart disease and likely only had two wee...
Two charged after machete and drugs recovered during Slough vehicle stop
Two men have been charged after armed officers recovered a machete and drugs during a vehicle stop in Slough over the weekend. Ayub Ghomriche, 18, of Liverpool Road, Reading, was charged on Sunday, October 4, with affray, possession of a bladed article and possession with intent to supply Class A an...