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Olympian Adrian Moorhouse announced as guest speaker for Royal Borough Business Forum launch

Former Olympic swimming champion Adrian Moorhouse has been lined up as a guest speaker for the launch of the Royal Borough Business Forum. Mr Moorhouse, founder of Maidenhead based management consultancy Lane4, (pictured) will talk about how to ...

16 Feb 2019 at 10:30

Wexham

In pictures: Great Festive Bake Off winner judges Khalsa Primary School contest

Great Festive Bake Off 2018 winner Rav Bansal judged cakes at a contest held at Khalsa Primary School in Wexham. The PTA organised cake baking competition, named Bake On, was open to all children in the Wexham Road school. Rav Bansal, a ...

16 Feb 2019 at 10:30

Maidenhead Utd FC

Lock says Maidenhead United must turn York Road into a fortress for remaining home games

Turning York Road into a fortress will be key to Maidenhead United’s chances of survival, says assistant boss Sam Lock. The Magpies form on their own patch this season has been shaky to say the least, and too many times they’ve ...

16 Feb 2019 at 10:00

Slough

Louis Baylis Grant given to Thames Valley Air Ambulance

The vital and life saving work of Thames Valley Air Ambulance has been supported with a grant from the Louis Baylis Trust. Thames Valley Air Ambulance, which provides advanced critical care within Berkshire, Buckinghamshire ...

16 Feb 2019 at 10:00

Sport

Windsor RFC looking for tenth league win on the bounce as they travel to High Wycombe Rugby Club.

Windsor RFC will be looking for their tenth straight league victory as they take on High Wycombe later this afternoon (Saturday), but there’s some added incentive for Anthony Andrews’ side. The first team have been in ...

16 Feb 2019 at 08:00

Cippenham

Cippenham metal workshop '50 per cent damaged' in fire

A metal workshop in Cippenham sustained serious damage after a fire broke out. Two fire crews from Slough fire station were called to Metal Gates Ltd in Bath Road, near the junction with Elmshott Lane, at about 10.30am....

15 Feb 2019 at 17:27

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Wallys Toy shop is closing down. 17 Market Street, Maidenhead

15 Feb 2019 at 16:30

Maidenhead

Traditional toy shop in Maidenhead town centre set to close down

A traditional toy shop in central Maidenhead is set to close down. Wally’s Toy Shop, in Market Street, announced yesterday that it is set to close down for good on Wednesday, February 24.. The store, which stocks ...

15 Feb 2019 at 16:30

Windsor

Penguin wish comes true for 92-year-old Windsor care home resident

Penguins waddled into a care home in Windsor as part of a surprise visit for an animal-loving resident. Annie Thelwell, who lives at Mountbatten Grange, always wears a penguin-shaped pendant and has filled her ...

15 Feb 2019 at 16:00

Maidenhead

Report finds government must provide funding for public interest news to survive

Local journalism could die out without funding support from the government, according to an independent report. Dame Frances Cairncross, the author of the Cairncross Review, was appointed by the government ...

15 Feb 2019 at 16:00

Maidenhead

Parish Council funding discussed at meeting

Small payments made to parish councils by residents living in unparished areas were examined at a conference on Monday. Cllr MJ Saunders, the Royal Borough’s cabinet member for finance, presented ...

15 Feb 2019 at 15:00

Maidenhead

The Baguette Shop to close

A popular lunchtime stop is due to close tomorrow (Friday) – but should reopen ‘as soon as possible’ at new premises. The Baguette Shop is a King Street business that needs to move ahead of work ...

15 Feb 2019 at 15:00

Sport

Weekend preview: Maidenhead United face difficult trip to Leyton Orient while Burnham FC take on local rivals Holyport FC

Remy Clerima shows his aerial prowess last time out against Leyton Orient All matches scheduled for 3pm kickoffs on Saturday February 16 unless otherwise specified. Maidenhead United face a ...

15 Feb 2019 at 14:00

Windsor

Heathrow canvasses opinions about proposed airspace changes

Residents had a chance to have their say on Heathrow Airport’s proposed expansion during consultation events in Maidenhead and Windsor last week. The airport is currently carrying out its ...

15 Feb 2019 at 13:44

Windsor

Motorists driven mad by car park teething troubles

Drivers in Windsor were left frustrated over the weekend after the Royal Borough reported ‘on-going issues’ with its new parking machines. The council is in the process of installing ...

15 Feb 2019 at 13:24

Slough

Virtual parking permits to be launched by Slough Borough Council

Residents needing parking permits will no longer have to scratch off dates or display a card in the car when Slough Borough Council (SBC) launches virtual permits next month. Slough ...

15 Feb 2019 at 13:00