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Angela Rayner facing legal action over 'rash decision' to approve Iver data centre

Angela Rayner facing legal action over 'rash decision' to approve data centre

The fight over sweeping plans for a new data centre in Iver looks set to be thrashed out in court after campaigners launched legal action against the Government. Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner overruled Buckinghamshire Council to approve the ...

26 Aug 2025 at 17:05

Plans approved to refurbish lantern tower at Slough Tesco Extra

Slough Borough Council has approved plans for the refurbishment of the lantern tower at Tesco Extra so it can continue to be used as an escape route in emergencies. The supermarket giant has been carrying out major changes to the infrastructure ...

26 Aug 2025 at 16:48

Burnham Park: police investigating after woman is raped

An investigation is underway after a woman was raped in Burnham Park late last night. Thames Valley Police said it had received a report that a woman was sexually assaulted in the park between 11.45pm on Sunday, and 12.30am on Monday (August ...

25 Aug 2025 at 17:38

Slough man fined for hunting wild animals with dogs and posting social media videos

A 27-year-old man has been fined more than £2,000 for hunting wild animals with dogs and posting videos of it on social media. Harry Laflin of Thorn Drive, George Green, Slough, pleaded guilty to three counts of hunting wild animals with ...

24 Aug 2025 at 06:05

'I belong here': the people driving a Maidenhead charity shop's heartbeat

From treasure troves on the shop floor to tired furniture reborn in the workshop, Thames Hospice’s Maidenhead Homestore is always alive with activity. The Advertiser has delved into how staff, volunteers and donors help turn second-hand ...

24 Aug 2025 at 06:05

Broken down train stops services between Slough and Windsor & Eton Central

A broken-down train between Slough and Windsor & Eton Central is blocking the line this morning (Saturday). As a result, trains running between these stations are suspended. This is expected to cause disruption until approximately ...

23 Aug 2025 at 08:53

Public notices: New parking zones and restrictions in Slough

In the public notices this week, Slough Borough Council is proposing three new parking zones in Colnbrook and Poyle stretching into Langley. A new ‘CP4’ parking zone would introduce shared use for residents and free short-stay ...

22 Aug 2025 at 17:01

In pictures: GCSE results day 2025 in Slough and Windsor

After a summer of nerves and anticipation, students across Slough and Windsor found out how they fared in their GCSEs on Thursday. The Express visited secondary schools including Windsor Girls' School, St Bernard's Catholic ...

22 Aug 2025 at 16:46

Double victory for Slough as youngsters shine at cricket tournament

Two of Slough’s young cricket teams triumphed at the Chance to Shine Street Cricket National Finals last week. Chance to Shine is an independent cricket charity that works in state schools and communities across the ...

22 Aug 2025 at 15:28

‘A senseless tragedy that could have been prevented’: Twin sister’s tribute to Brigitta Rasuli

The twin sister of Brigitta Rasuli – who was killed by her husband in an attack in February – has paid tribute to her and decried the ‘preventable’ and ‘senseless’ tragedy of her death. A ‘devoted mother, daughter ...

22 Aug 2025 at 12:28

Hundreds gather in Slough full of 'joy and pride' for Indian Independence Day

Slough ‘shone with pride and patriotism’ on August 15 as more than 500 members of the Indian diaspora gathered at 7.30am to celebrate the 79th Independence Day of India. The event at Lascelles Park ‘reflected ...

22 Aug 2025 at 10:00

Refurb of Farnham Royal pub is 'better than we had imagined', says publican

The quarter-of-a-million-pound refurbishment of a Grade II listed pub in Farnham Royal has left the publicans 'delighted'. The Dukes Head on Farnham Road has been transformed into a family-friendly local ...

21 Aug 2025 at 18:06

Man sent to secure psychiatric hospital after killing his wife of 27 years

A man who killed his wife of 27 years during a ‘state of mental malfunction’ is being sent to a secure psychiatric facility after pleading guilty to manslaughter due to diminished responsibility. In ...

21 Aug 2025 at 13:06

AS IT HAPPENED: GCSE results day in Maidenhead, Windsor and Slough

Students will be finding out today if their hard work has paid off as they pick up their GCSE results. We'll be bringing live coverage and photographs from across East Berkshire and South Bucks ...

21 Aug 2025 at 08:18

5,000 everyday superheroes take on disability triathlon at Dorney Lake

The spirit of determination, teamwork and joy was alive and thriving at Dorney Lake on Saturday at the ninth annual Superhero Tri. Powered by Marvel, the world’s only grassroots disability ...

20 Aug 2025 at 17:00

Nursery praised for lively learning environment and strong community links

A Taplow nursery has been praised for giving children a lively start to life, with activities ranging from water play to community celebrations. The Old Station Nursery in Lake End Road ...

20 Aug 2025 at 17:01

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