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Slough planning round-up: Plan approved to convert former NatWest unit

Here are the latest planning decisions from Slough. To see more details, enter their reference numbers into Slough Borough Council’s online planning portal. Approved: A former High Street bank is set to be turned into retail unit and flat. Slough ...

29 Aug 2025 at 16:13

Berkshire Pension Fund will only divest as a 'last resort'

A revised Berkshire Pension Fund policy has made clear it ‘does not make investment decisions based solely on political or moral grounds’ – amid ongoing pressure from campaigners. The Berkshire Pension Fund is managed by the Royal Borough and ...

29 Aug 2025 at 16:05

Police appeal issued after boy, 11, suffers serious injuries in Slough hit-and-run

Police appeal issued after boy, 11, hospitalised in Slough hit-and-run

Police are appealing for witnesses after a boy suffered serious injuries in a hit-and-run by a driver fleeing police in Slough on Wednesday night (August 27). The driver of a black Volkswagen Passat hit a pedestrian, an 11-year-old boy, ...

28 Aug 2025 at 16:55

New cameras installed in flytipping hotspots around Slough to catch culprits

Two new cameras have been fitted in fly-tipping hotspots around Slough in a bid to catch offenders red-handed. CCTV and ANPR cameras installed last week have been tracking fly-tipping activity at the Tamar Way clothing recycling banks ...

28 Aug 2025 at 11:43

Wexham Park Hospital rated 'Outstanding' by healthcare watchdog

Wexham Park Hospital has been upgraded to an ‘Outstanding’ overall rating following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission. Inspectors from England’s healthcare regulator visited the hospital in February to check the standard ...

28 Aug 2025 at 00:01

Payment plan for Thames Water’s £128m fine still 'holds company to account’, Ofwat says

Thames Water has been given up to five years to pay off a £123million fine as part of a payment plan agreed with industry watchdog Ofwat. Britain’s biggest water company was hit with the record fine earlier this year for failures ...

27 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 ...

26 Aug 2025 at 16:48

Residents hit out at 'nightmare' pile of rubbish behind Slough flats

A heap of rubbish behind a block of flats in Slough is a ‘nightmare’ for residents but Slough Borough Council says it is not its responsibility to clear it. Residents of Salt Hill Mansions, a privately-owned block of flats ...

26 Aug 2025 at 16:36

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

22 Aug 2025 at 17:01

‘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

Police arrest 8 people in domestic abuse 'day of action' in RBWM and Slough

Police arrested eight people in one day as part of a ‘day of action’ crackdown on domestic abuse across East Berkshire on Tuesday. Thames Valley Police sees a rise in demand during the summer months, and the ...

21 Aug 2025 at 18:00

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 March, ...

21 Aug 2025 at 13:06

Veterans and community leaders unite in Slough for VJ Day 80th anniversary

The Slough community marked the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day with a community picnic of honoured guests in the park this week. VJ Day occurs on August 15 each year, remembering the ...

20 Aug 2025 at 16:56

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