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Road works and closures disrupt Berkshire motorists
MOTORISTS are facing delays across West Berkshire from a series of road works schemes.
HUNDREDS of dads went back to school as they joined their children in the classroom to celebrate Father's Day.
Image released in connection with fraud case targeting elderly woman
AN INVESTIGATION is underway after a fraudster attempted to withdraw thousands of pounds from an elderly woman's account using a fake bank card.
'Super hospital is right plan for the future' - trust chief executive
AMBITIOUS plans to build a super hospital in green belt land just off the M4 have been touted as the right model for the region's long-term healthcare future.
Bedroom bin blaze brought under control by firefighters
FIREFIGHTERS rushed to what was believed to be a house fire in Slough last night which turned out to be a small blaze in a bin.
Former council housing officer jailed after being caught illegally subletting council property
A FORMER council housing officer has been jailed after being caught illegally subletting a council property.
Neighbourhood police officers win awards
'EXCEPTIONAL' neighbourhood police officers have won awards for their work in making the community a safer place.
Police swoop to save family of swans being used for target practice by callous thugs
POLICE swooped to save a family of swans after reports of callous thugs using the birds as target practice for air pistols or catapults.
Primary school pupils take their campaign to Downing Street
PRIMARY school pupils handed a petition to the Prime Minister urging him to make 2013 the beginning of the end of world hunger during a special visit to Number 10.
Mother and daughter fined for causing months of misery for neighbours
A MOTHER and daughter who caused neighbours months of misery by playing loud music and shouting have been slapped with a fine.
Sky News anchor going for glory in Datchet Bake Off
A SKY News presenter has thrown his name in the hat for an inaugural baking contest.
Reports claim Heathrow expansion is set for south west of the airport
HEATHROW bosses favour building a third runway to the south west of the current airport, according to reports in the national press.
South Bucks records high number of traveller properties
SOUTH Bucks has the sixteenth highest number of traveller properties in the country, according to new statistics.
Athletes get into shape for Windsor Triathlon
TRIATHLETES are gearing up to swim, cycle and sprint their way to glory at the Windsor Triathlon today (Sunday).
Region's residents recognised in The Queen's Birthday Honours list
AN ANTI-KIDNAP police officer, African children's charity director and social investment guru are among some of the region's people recognised in The Queen's Birthday Honours list.
Walkers lace up their shoes for Thames Hospicecare Walk to Remember
FUNDRAISERS will walk in memory of their loved ones at Thames Hospicecare's Walk to Remember tomorrow (Saturday).
Thousands expected for second Party in the Park in Iver
A BUMPER crowd of more than 5,000 villagers is expected to turn up for a dazzling day of events at the second Party In The Park.
Police helicopter search in Dorney for balaclava-clad men after mobile phone robbery
A POLICE helicopter was sent out to search for two balaclava-clad men after a mobile phone robbery today.
Man accused of sexual assault set date to enter plea
A MAN accused of sexual assault will enter his plea at Reading Crown Court on August 16.
Wraysbury convenience store will be independent according to applicant
A CONTROVERSIAL convenience store will be an independent shop in no way affiliated to Tesco, according to the agent behind the application.
Disabled man wins apology after waking up in a hospital bed soaked in another person's urine
A 50-YEAR-OLD disabled man has received an apology for an 'unacceptable failure in standards' after he woke up in a hospital bed soaked in a cocktail of other people's urine.
Changing education system blamed for head teachers leaving their posts
A RAPIDLY changing education system has been cited as the reason for three head teachers resigning in the space of a year - with another leaving after penning a compromise agreement to settle a dispute.
Funeral and cremation charges among most expensive in the region
FUNERALS in the Royal Borough and cremations in Slough are among the most expensive in the region, according to figures obtained by a trade union.
Councillors sent strongly-worded letter after heated Redwood House meeting
A CAMPAIGNING tenant has spoken out in defence of councillors after the council issued a strongly-worded letter following an alleged disagreement at a meeting.
Thames Water hits back at claims it is ripping off the nation
THAMES Water has hit back at claims that it is ripping off the nation after admitting it paid no corporation tax in a year when it got a £5m credit from the Government and made a £550m profit.
Car engine sets on fire in middle of Slough town centre
THE front end of a car caught fire while the motorist was queuing at traffic lights in Slough town centre.
Eton College pupil's play reaches national final
A TALENTED teen has drawn praise from an MP after his play reached the final of a national competition.
Images of seized jewellery released in bid to find owners
IMAGES of suspected stolen jewellery have been released by the police in an attempt to find the owners.
Slough workers better off than they were five years according to new research
WORKERS in Slough are the only ones in the South East better off than they were five years ago.
UPDATE: Empire Cinemas release statement after fight at Slough Cinema
CINEMA goers were left shocked and stunned after the food area was trashed following a fight that left a staff member with a broken nose.
Cinema goer describes 'world war three' scenes after fight at Slough Cinema
SLOUGH Cinema was trashed last night after a fight left a member of staff with a broken nose.
Free music events announced across the region as part of Big Gig initiative
FREE gigs and concerts have been announced across the region as part of a musical celebration for 2013.
Final bid lodged to rejuvante parish council and prove it can serve its community
A LAST-DITCH attempt to 'rejuvenate' a parish council and prove it can once again serve the community has been submitted to the borough council.
Bright pink caravan found dumped in Langley
THE owner of a colourful caravan dumped in Langley is being urged to contact the council.
Royal Borough outlines road closures for Coronation Regatta and Windsor Triathlon
THE Royal Borough has announced the roads that will be closed this weekend for two events expected to attract thousands of spectators.
Burglar steals cash after smashing conservatory windsow
CASH was stolen from a handbag in a daylight burglary.
Man charged with possessing a weapon after nightclub clash
A MAN has been charged with possessing a weapon after two large groups clashed outside a nightclub.
Hospital was 'rammed at the seams' in A&E
A SIGNIFICANT rise in patients being admitted to A&E via ambulance has plunged the department in crisis - with one in five patients not being seen within the benchmark four hours.
Apprenticeships thriving in region, but still not enough places for applicants
APPRENTICESHIPS are booming as more companies and youngsters turn to the scheme that allows new recruits to earn while they learn.
Demolition plans submitted for Gurney House care home
A PLANNING application to demolish Gurney House care home has been submitted.
FIVE councillors who were elected to provide a voice for the community did not complete a single piece of casework for residents during the last year, The Observer can reveal.
Grandfather in Langley fatal was struck while walking on the pavement
A GRANDFATHER who died after a collision with a car was struck when he was walking on the pavement, police have confirmed.
Slough councillors claim £27 of mileage compared to £8,686 in the Royal Borough
ONLY one councillor has claimed travel expenses in Slough last year, new figures show.
Thousands of homes in fuel poverty - new figures show
NEARLY one in ten households in the Royal Borough are living in fuel poverty, new figures show.
Awards ceremony nets footballer as special guest
A FORMER Premier League star will be the special guest at an awards ceremony for hard-working young footballers.
Legal action threat in school row: Khalsa campaigners consider judicial review
CAMPAIGNERS are threatening to take legal action against the government in the fight to stop controversial plans to open a free school.
Gold necklace snatched from woman's neck in broad daylight
A 39-YEAR-OLD woman was thrown to the ground after a robber snatched a gold necklace from around her neck in broad daylight.
Outspoken Datchet parish councillor calls for vote of no confidence in borough councillor colleagues
AN OUTSPOKEN parish councillor has urged his council to pass a vote of no confidence in its borough councillors.
Two more arrests in Kamran Maman murder investigation
TWO more arrests have been made in the Kamran Maman murder investigation, taking the total number to 21
Man killed as cherry picker crashes from 130 feet onto the M25
WITNESSES have spoken of the horror of hearing the screams of a worker who plunged to his death from a 130ft-tall cherry picker.
EXCLUSIVE: One grammar school selects six times as many students from outside the town
THREE of Slough's four grammar schools will have more new starters from outside than inside the borough in September - with one selecting six times as many students from outside the town.
Appeal for information after woman's handbag stolen in Baylis Memorial Gardens
POLICE are hunting a robber who grabbed a woman by the throat and stole her handbag.
Former councillor Balwinder Dhillon speaks out after being cleared of assault charges
A FORMER councillor and wealthy property developer has spoken out after clearing his name following accusations he assaulted a tenant.
M4 crash motorcyclist remains in serious condition with head injuries
A MOTORCYCLIST injured in a crash on the M4 on Monday remains in hospital in a serious, but stable condition with head injuries.
Yo ho ho and a whole lot of fun at Dorney Court Kitchen Garden
YOUNGSTERS got into the shiver-me-timbers spirit during a Treasure Island Workshop.
Boats remain stranded as work to repair a bridge on Slough canal is delayed
WORK to repair a bridge and reopen a canal for navigation will drag on for a week longer than expected.
Son lay dead beside the M4 for four days
A FATHER has hit out at the police after it took four days for the body of his son to be found off the M4 motorway.
UPDATE: M25 reopened after man died when a cherry picker toppled over
ALL lanes on the M25 have been reopened after a man died when a cherry picker toppled over.
Country's first motorway pub given go ahead to open at Beaconsfield services
THE country's first motorway pub has been given the go ahead to open at services on the M40.
Call for Olympics Games Makers for reunion party
GAMES Makers from last year's sporting summer are being invited to a reunion. Lin Jenkins was one of thousands at Dorney Lake last summer who volunteered to help run events at London 2012.
Man dies after crane falls on to M25
A MAN has died after a crane crashed on to the M25 this morning.
Traffic works that have brought Langley 'to its knees' could be scrapped
ROAD safety works at a busy roundabout that has 'brought a village to its knees' could be scrapped after passionate pleas from cross party councillors.
Nineteenth person arrested in Kamran Maman murder investigation
ANOTHER man has been arrested in the Kamran Maman murder investigation, taking the total number of arrests to 19.
Paralympic gold medallist opens new hospital wards dedicated to her
A PARALYMPIC gold medallist has been honoured by the trust behind the hospital she was born at with a new modular ward dedicated to her.
Pictures of kittens found dumped in fly tip
AN ABANDONED cat and her four kittens were found dumped in a fly tip on Monday.
Man arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment has been rebailed
A 34-YEAR-OLD man arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment has been rebailed until June 28.
Eton Wick kids make great strides on walk to school
KIDS ditched the bus and walked to school as part of a national initiative.
Cost of temporary staff caused massive debts at hospital trust
A CULTURE of pumping public funds into employing expensive temporary staff has been blamed for a hospital trust being plunged into a financial crisis.
Appeal for information after attempted distraction burglary in Farnham Common
FIVE men tried to distract an elderly woman in an attempt to steal from her home by offering to work on her pavement.
Petition against human rights abuse in Kashmir handed in to MP
A PETITION containing more than 4,000 signatures calling for the Government to step in and stop daily human rights abuse in the conflict-torn region of Kashmir has been handed to an MP.
Amateur author's book available on Amazon after self-publishing success
AN ENTREPRENEURIAL author has had her book published on Amazon and Kindle using a self-publishing website.
Champion's belt taken - family make heartfelt plea for return of late father's boxing trophy
A HEAVYWEIGHT boxing champion's family have made a heartfelt plea to callous thieves who stole their late father's precious championship belt.
UPDATE: Delays of up to an hour on the M4 in both directions and motorcyclist airlifted to hospital
THERE are serious delays on the M4 in both directions this morning after a major accident.
AN ISLAMIC education and community centre is set to open in an empty office to provide help for deprived residents living in one of the town's most underprivileged areas.
Investigation launched into how fire began which threatened to destroy a shed
THE cause of a blaze which threatened to destroy a shed in Slough is being investigated.
A PROPOSAL to build a pedestrian crossing at a dangerous spot on a busy road is being drawn up days after a nine-year-old was knocked down.
Museum exhibition to mark First World War centenary
EXHIBITIONS showcasing how World War One transformed a town will be on display next year after a funding boost to help communities mark the centenary of the war.
Sea of pink lights up Royal Windsor Racecourse as women unite for Race for Life
A SEA of pink swept over Royal Windsor Racecourse when women across the region united to fight breast cancer.
Datchet fundraisers set out their stall for hospice
FABULOUS fundraisers set out their stalls to help out a hospice.
SPELT UK hosts annual award ceremony to recognise top learners and volunteers
LITERACY was the winner at an award ceremony for learners and volunteers.
Table tennis set serves up a treat for Datchet school pupils
KIDS were batty with excitement after pupils unveiled their school's new table tennis table.
Second man charged with murder of Kamran Maman
A SECOND man has been charged with the murder of Kamran Maman.
