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Warning after electric bicycle catches fire in Slough flat

Fire crews have issued a safety warning after an electric bicycle caught fire whilst it was charging in a Slough flat. Two crews from Slough and one from Langley were at the property in Aspects Court at 8am on Wednesday last week. When they arrived, ...

18 Oct 2021 at 18:21

Men's Matters launches film to tackle isolation

A social group for older men has launched a new film showing the activities that are helping reduce isolation. The Men’s Matters film can be viewed on the Men’s Matters website: www.mensmatters.org Men’s Matters was formally established in 2017 ...

18 Oct 2021 at 16:51

Three Slough parks win Green Flag awards

Three of Slough's park have won Green Flag awards meaning they are some of the best parks in the country. Herschel, Salt Hill and Pippins Parks were awarded with the flag - which is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces. ...

18 Oct 2021 at 16:50

Windsor Leisure Centre pool to close for two months for refurbishments

The pool at Windsor Leisure Centre will be closing from November 1 until January for refurbishment works. During this time, new slide stairs will be installed and 'essential pool development and decorations works will take place'. The new ...

18 Oct 2021 at 16:48

SMART MOTORWAYS: Weekend closures planned on M4

A stretch of the M4 will be closed in both directions this weekend as works continue on the Smart Motorways project. Both carriageways will be shut between Junction 5 (Langley) and Junction 4B (M25) from 9pm on Friday to 6am on Monday, ...

18 Oct 2021 at 16:37

Maidenhead's defence 'wasn't at it' in defeat to Hertford, says scrum half Hill

Maidenhead scrum half Jack Hill is keen to move on from Saturday's 48-29 defeat to Hertford at Braywick Park, but he knows they won't be able to do that with any success unless they address their defensive problems. Offensively this ...

18 Oct 2021 at 16:00

$Maidenhead United to visit Pontefract Colliers or Halifax Town in FA Cup first round$

Maidenhead United to visit Pontefract Colliers or Halifax Town in FA Cup first round

Josh Kelly. Photo: Elise O’Brien -- Maidenhead United will travel to either Pontefract or FC Halifax Town in the first round of the FA Cup next month as they look to make it through to the second-round proper for the first time ...

18 Oct 2021 at 15:49

Marlow's Pub in the Park festival announces 2022 date

A food and drink festival in Marlow will be returning to its usual spring time slot next year following a disrupted schedule due to the pandemic. Pub in the Park is held annually in Higginson Park and is organised by celebrity ...

18 Oct 2021 at 15:03

'Exclusive dinner' in aid of Thames Hospice held at House of Lords

An 'exclusive dinner' was attended by political figures at the House of Lords last week to raise awareness of the role facilities such as Thames Hospice play in the health sector. Maidenhead MP Theresa May and cabinet health ...

18 Oct 2021 at 15:03

Still time to enter Theresa May's Christmas card competition

There is still time to submit entries for Theresa May’s annual Christmas card competition. In partnership with the Advertiser, the Maidenhead and Twyford MP is searching for the perfect design for her official Christmas card ...

18 Oct 2021 at 15:00

Opening date announced for new Aldi store in Windsor

Budget supermarket chain Aldi has announced the opening date for its new store in Windsor. Work has been ongoing at the former Wyevale Garden Centre site, in Dedworth Road, for several months. But the German retail giant ...

18 Oct 2021 at 14:55

Head coach Mobbs-Smith admits Maidenhead were 'cut to ribbons' by Hertford

Head coach David Mobbs-Smith will review the video of Saturday's 48-29 defeat to Hertford on Saturday to get a better idea as to why the side is currently being 'cut to ribbons' in open play by sides in the London & ...

18 Oct 2021 at 13:00

Diamond Road Mosque community centre plans approved

A derelict car wash is set to be transformed into a community centre for the Diamond Road Mosque. The Slough Islamic Trust saw its plans for the four-storey venue, in Uxbridge Road approved by members of Slough ...

18 Oct 2021 at 12:50

Windsor nightclub told its allowed opening hours by Royal Borough council

Councillors have allowed a proposed Windsor nightclub to stay open until 2.30am - and open later on New Year's Eve - following a lengthy council meeting earlier this month. A Royal Borough licensing ...

18 Oct 2021 at 12:34

Jay Mingi: 'There is no better time for Maidenhead United to kick on'

Photo: Elise O’Brien -- Jay Mingi believes Saturday’s success against Hastings United has given Maidenhead United the boost they so desperately needed after a run of eight games without a win in the ...

18 Oct 2021 at 12:30

Six 'key habitats' chosen for Biodiversity Action Plan

A first glimpse of the Royal Borough’s Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) was revealed at virtual session on Wednesday, October 6. In the 90-minute session, RBWM officers revealed that the BAP would ...

18 Oct 2021 at 12:30