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Self-build home plan approved despite concerns it will 'ruin' Holyport
Proposals for a self-build home in Holyport’s greenbelt have been approved, despite a councillor’s concerns that it will ‘ruin’ that part of the village. The home will be built on greenbelt land near the junction of Holyport Street and Holyport Road, between Green View and Glenside, facing t...
RBWM approves budget with plans for council tax increase to overtake debt
Councillors admitted the Royal Borough’s budget will be ‘very, very painful for residents’ as it was approved last night – including a 7.49 per cent council tax increase. A full council meeting yesterday (Tuesday) heard that the 2026/27 budget is ‘not a budget that deserves celebration’,...
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Knightsbridge restaurant to host exclusive omakase pop-up in Marlow
A celebrated Japanese restaurant is heading to Marlow this spring for a special three-day omakase residency at The Oarsman. The team behind Dinings SW3, based in Knightsbridge, will take over The Room Upstairs at the Spittal Street pub this April, bringing its signature dining experience to the town...
Jail for Waitrose Twyford shoplifter who returned to thieving 'within hours' of court hearing
A persistent shoplifter in Twyford has been jailed after he was caught stealing just hours after avoiding prison time for his offending. Muhammad Chaudhry, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to eight counts of thieving alcohol from Waitrose in the village over three months, at Reading Magistratesâ€...
Grant header boosts Heathens while Blues collapse at Welwyn Garden City
Flackwell Heath manager Chris Ayres. Photo: Charlie Carter -- There were mixed fortunes for Flackwell Heath and Marlow again this week as both clubs strive for the kind of consistency that could yet see them finish in the top half of the Southern League Central Division table. Flackwell Heath look t...
Funds still needed for bowls club renovations
Wargrave Bowling Club has £2,500 left to raise of a total £15,000 renovation project, which will give the site on East View Road a facelift in the lead-up to its 100th anniversary in April. Two thirds of the total costs were covered by Joe Hemani, who serves as vice-president of Chelsea FC. Chez A...
Baby joins village spring cleaners
A FOUR-month-old baby was the youngest participant in a village litter pick held on Sunday. The eighth annual Sonning Common Spring Clean saw 90 villagers dispatched to target litter hot spots as well as residential areas in the village. Volunteers gathered at the village hall in Wood Lane at 10am t...
Specially trained dog could help autistic eight year old
A SINGLE mother is raising funds for her eight-year-old autistic son to receive an assistance dog. Kate Ludwig, 42, from Charvil, is more than 40 per cent of the way to raising £7,500, which will go towards a specially trained dog from Autism Dogs Charity UK. The charity donates dogs to those who n...
New multi-use venue 'Maidenhead can be proud of' could open in the town centre
A ‘modern interactive gaming venue’ may open in Maidenhead High Street if the Royal Borough approves it – intended to ‘offer something genuinely different for the town’. Hospitality company Berkshire Sport and Leisure has applied for a new premises licence for a new venue called Level 90. ...
Bucks planning round-up: possible 9-metre phone pole near Taplow Lake
Here are the latest, most significant planning applications and decisions in South Bucks. To see all documents, enter their reference numbers into Buckinghamshire’s planning portal at publicaccess.buckinghamshire.gov.uk Acknowledged: BT has notified the council of 9m pole to carry broadband cables...
Bucks planning round-up: Space for new businesses approved in Marlow
Here are the latest, most significant planning applications and decisions in Marlow and Bourne End. To see all documents, enter their reference numbers into Buckinghamshire’s planning portal at publicaccess.buckinghamshire.gov.uk Approved: Two small commercial units will be built at Rose Industria...
Panel to scrutinise new environment strategy amid 'climate emergency'
Councillors are set to scrutinise an environment and climate strategy for the borough amid a ‘climate emergency’. A draft version of the 2026-2035 strategy went out for consultation from January to March 2 (Monday). The strategy is now set to be discussed at a place overview and scrutiny panel m...
Early goals help AFC Henley edge past Kingston
SECOND-PLACED AFC Henley’s latest victory was more about sweat than substance at Jubilee Park last Sunday. AFC Henley came out of the blocks quickly taking the lead after three minutes when leading scorer Costa Onisor broke down the right and crossed for midfielder Alex Brain to tap home. The seco...
Smith nets brace as United edge nine-goal thriller
ROTHERFIELD UNITED WOMEN ran out 5-4 winners in their away Division 3 West clash at THATCHAM AND NEWBURY TOWN LADIES WHITES last Sunday. Rotherfield started strongly but conceded early on. The response came quickly as captain Gemma Tominey picked up the ball, drove into the box and finished well to ...
Slough Town confirm Desbois exit following seven-day apprioach as Marriott steps in
Adam Desbois. Photo: Zak Rana -- Slough Town have confirmed the immediate departure of goalkeeper Adam Desbois following a seven-day approach by a National League club. Desbois’ departure from Arbour Park was announced prior to the Rebels’ 1-0 away win at Bath City last night (Tuesday). Alfie Ma...
Maidenhead United had a 'point to prove' in commanding home win over AFC Totton
Josh Umerah scoring for the Magpies against Totton. Photo: Darren Woolley/MUFC -- Maidenhead United delivered the perfect riposte to Saturday’s underwhelming display at Chippenham Town as they dominated AFC Totton at York Road on Tuesday evening. The Stags arrived in Berkshire with a proud recent ...
Glaxo offices that have been used since 1948 to become 28 flats
An office building at Sefton Park in Stoke Poges will be converted into 28 flats after the council gave prior approval for the scheme. The proposal covers Building 3 within the office campus off Bells Hill. The building currently operates as office space but will change to residential use under nati...