Slough-wide rollout of parking restrictions under scrutiny
Scrutiny panel members have stopped short of fully endorsing a plan to roll out controlled parking zones across Slough – but said it should be backed in ‘areas that get residents’ support’.
Scrutiny panel members have stopped short of fully endorsing a plan to roll out controlled parking zones across Slough – but said it should be backed in ‘areas that get residents’ support’.
Slough Borough Council has been told to pay a mother £2,250 after her child with special educational needs missed almost a full year of school.
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman upheld a complaint from a mother, referred to as Miss X, after the council issued amendments to her child’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHC) nearly a year late.
A former Wexham Park nurse is being struck off the register for dispensing strong sedatives and opioids without justification – suspected of stealing them for herself.
A special school in Slough has formally unveiled a brand-new eight-classroom extension as part of a council-backed investment of more than £3.75million.
Shahzad was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder but later charged with grievous bodily harm over the broad daylight attack outside the gates of the mosque in 2025.
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Gray, Peter passed away in the early hours of Friday 16th January 2026. Peter and his wife Dorothy and their three children had resided in Wargrave for over 40 years. Peter owned an electronics distribution company with offices in Station Road, Henley-on-Thames during the 1970s and 1980s. The celebration of Peter's life is at the Reading Crematorium on Wednesday 11-February 2026 at 1.45pm. [more..]
Anthony Silvester died on 23rd January, aged 88 years. Beloved uncle of Ruth and Chloe. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Thanksgiving service to be held at Henley Baptised Church, Henley on Thames on Friday 27th February at 2pm.
Crocker, Sheila Dorothy passed away peacefully aged 87 years. Funeral Service to be arranged.All enquiries to Tomalin & Son Funeral Directors. 01491 573370
27/07/1935 to 07/02/2025In memory of my beloved husband, Peter Miles.Loved & missed everyday,From you wife Margaret.xxx
Diana Herke, 1 Jan 1943 – 22 May 2024. It is with sorrow that we announce that Diana Herke died suddenly and unexpectedly on 22 May 2024 at home in Maidenhead where she had lived since 1980. Diana is survived by her husband Peter of 58 years, two children Vivienne, Kevin and five grandchildren. Diana was born in Exeter, her mother introduced her to tennis in early life and actively supported her [more..]
The Hunt for Moriarty is at the Theatre Royal Windsor until Saturday, November 1.
Plans to scrap laws requiring alcohol licensing notices and changes to local authority governance arrangements to be published in printed local newspapers amount to a direct attack on the public right to know, the local news media sector has said today.