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Royal Borough welcomes mew mayor and deputy as outgoing mayor reflects on her year
The Royal Borough's new mayor Cllr Sian Martin and deputy mayor Cllr Helen Taylor have shared their thoughts on taking on their new roles. Outgoing mayor Cllr Mandy Brar has also reflected on her year and shared her key highlights. Royal Borough mayor - Cllr Sian Martin The new mayor of Windsor and ...
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Maidenhead town centre store owners feel 'violated' after devastating burglary
The owners of an antiques store in Maidenhead town centre said they feel ‘violated’ and will be leaving when then their lease ends following a devastating burglary. Thames Antiques, in Market Street, was targeted in an overnight raid on Sunday. Thieves smashed the store’s cabinets and stole je...
Cabinet approves Burnham family hub plan amid closure backlash
Buckinghamshire council’s cabinet has unanimously approved plans to turn a former Burnham day centre into a new Family Hub – amid ongoing rumblings of anger from families. Burnham Short Breaks day centre for disabled adults was controversially closed in September for the sake of efficiency and t...
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| Thames Antiques, Market Street, Maidenhead They were burgled at the weekend and had thousands stolen in jewellery and antiques. co-owner Nick |
Goddard excited to be part of Slough Town's next chapter
Photo credit: Zak Rana -- Johnny Goddard said is excited to be part of a ‘new chapter’ at Slough Town after he agreed a deal for the 2026/27 season, writes David Lee. Another summer of upheaval beckons for the Rebels following the departure of boss Scott Davies to National League side Aldershot ...
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Nibbles Datchet, 21 Manor House Lane, SL3 9EB Nibbles is unhappy as South Western Railway, owner of the road it is based on, has introduced double yellow lines and no parking signs. The shop says this is hurting trade. Cheryl Bohdjalian L-R Lynsey, Anna, Cheryl, Veronica...
Windsor Horse Show gallops into action with international stars and royal tribute
The Royal Windsor Horse Show galloped into action today (Thursday), welcoming visitors and competitors to the private grounds of Windsor Castle for the start of its 2026 event. Among those attending the opening day was Princess Anne, as riders from across the globe gathered for what organisers say i...
Proposals to transform office building into 80 apartments
A developer is seeking permission from Slough Borough Council to turn an office building into 80 apartments. IG Slough Ltd has submitted proposals to transform Wellcroft House in Wellcroft Road into an apartment building The office is a part three, part four-storey building, with 174 car parking spa...
Henley College student dies from suspected meningitis
A STUDENT at The Henley College is understood to have died from meningitis. It is believed that they contracted meningococcal meningitis and the UK Health Security Agency is actively contacting those who may be at risk due to close association with the deceased. Students have been told that if they ...
League allocations see Windsor & Eton promoted into Isthmian League South Central Division
Photo credit: Richard Milam -- League allocations for steps 1-7 have now been set ahead of the 2026/27 season, with promoted Windsor & Eton to lock horns with local rivals Ascot United and Binfield in the Isthmian League South Central Division at step 4. The Royalists are the only team on patch ...
Watlington photography collective show life through a lens
The group held their spring exhibition as part of Watlington ArtWeeks SEVEN photographers held an exhibition last week. The Watlington Photographers’ Collective showcased street and ink photography, handmade lumen prints and still-life painterly pictures at its fifth annual Watlington Artweek...
Sushi bar rolls up as restaurant demand grows
Let's get down to business - fortnightly column JOSEPH Limbu is the co-owner of SuMo Sushi Bar — a new restaurant opening in Gardiner Place, Henley. He also has two other restaurants (with other partners) in East London. The new restaurant joins the family of two London sites Hitachi Sushi in...
Furze Platt pupils ‘very well supported’ for mental health, Ofsted says in new inspection report
Furze Platt Senior School shines at ensuring its pupils are equipped with the knowledge they need to navigate the risks of the online world, among other strengths, Ofsted has found. The ‘welcoming and highly inclusive’ FPSS has scored mainly at the ‘Expected standard’ in its latest Ofsted re...
Hashii's 99th-minute penalty seals Premier Challenge Cup glory for Windsor & Eton
Windsor & Eton celebrate their cup win. Photo: Richard Milam -- Windsor & Eton 4, Wokingham Town 3 Windsor & Eton added silverware to an already successful season on Tuesday evening after dramatically beating Wokingham Town 4-3 in the final of the Premier Challenge Cup at Cobham FC’s g...
Watlington pub bids to hold summer Fifties-theme street party
The Chequers is planning a summer event A PUB in Watlington is planning to hold a street party this summer. Gosia Jarzebak-de, 33, originally from Poland, runs the Chequers with her husband, De, 39. The couple moved to the town in 2020 and met their now business partner, David Man, 73, and th...
Funeral director warns of "buyer’s remorse" over direct cremations
“One of the drivers for my life’s work is just listening to the interesting lives that people have had. Without that ceremony, you don’t tend to be able to celebrate that.” A FUNERAL director has encouraged people to reconsider the importance of a proper grieving process amid a rise of “bu...
Henley schools to merge as pupil numbers fall
TWO independent schools in Henley are to merge at the start of the next academic year. Rupert House will take over St Mary’s Prep in September and with it enrol up to 50 of its pupils and transfer 11 members of staff. Parents were sent letters on Tuesday about the takeover, which was prompted by d...
Drama group receives four awards in debut at annual Henley festival
The Henley Drama Festival gala night was held on Saturday A DRAMA group has won four awards for its “first ever” performance as part of Henley Drama Festival. Brightlight Theatre Company, based in Frimley in Surrey, won four awards for their play The Aviary at a gala evening of the 54th annua...
Calls for greater ADHD support after successful Slough community event
A community organisation brought together families and professionals for a successful ADHD awareness event in Slough at the weekend. The Afro Caribbean Heritage Society (Thames Valley) hosted the ADHD Awareness and Insight Session in Slough on Saturday, May 9, attracting attendees from across the re...
New beginnings with exhibition for arts festival
THE re-opening of the Crown Inn was partnered with an exhibition in the barn, displaying artworks by creatives in the area, as part of Oxfordshire Artweeks. Five artists displayed work at the exhibition, which ended on Sunday 10. Jane White, from Turville Heath, was showing her ceramics. She said: ...