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Council could be losing money in property 'fire sale' says new warning
A ‘fire sale’ of property could be costing the council money auditors have warned – amid realisations that the sell-off isn’t raising as much as was hoped. Slough Borough Council is selling off some of its properties in a bid to raise hundreds
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Windsor care home residents celebrate Harvest Festival with nursery children
Residents of a care home and nursery children joined forces to celebrate the Harvest Festival. Care UK's Mountbatten Grange, located on Helston Lane, Windsor, welcomed children from William Street Day Nursery for a day of autumnal fun. The
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Knitters create display for Poppy Appeal
A knitting group has created a display for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. Knit Your Socks Off, a group based in Slough, was honoured to create a display for the appeal, which raises money for veterans and their families. The display
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Teenage 'predator' jailed for sexually assaulting girls in parks
An 18-year-old man has been jailed after sexually assaulting girls in numerous Slough parks. This incidents took place between January and June this year when Harrison Mwangi approached females in parks across Slough pretending to want to interview
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Council accused of treating people as ‘piggy banks’ with ‘massive’ planned tax hike
Council leaders have been accused of treating residents as ‘piggy banks’ with plans for a massive tax hike to pay off historic debts. Leaders of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead have said the council will go effectively bankrupt if it
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High street takeaway wants to extend early morning opening hours
A Slough town centre takeaway has asked for permission from the council to stay open until as early as 5am in the morning. Big N Beast Peri Peri Grill on Park Street in Slough town centre currently opens between 12 noon and 4am every day of the
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Slough care home launches food bank to help those in need
Care UK's Oak House, on Wexham Road, has partnered with a food bank to encourage donations of surplus non-perishable food items. The initiative is part of the home's celebration of this year's Harvest Festival. The drop-off point, located in
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New food hygiene ratings for NINE popular food stops in Slough
New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to nine of Slough’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all. Restaurants, cafes and canteens The following ratings have been given to six restaurants
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Events to celebrate Diwali across Slough
Several events are taking place in Slough this month to celebrate Diwali. Diwali, the festival of lights, is a religious observance commemorated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists around the world. Every year, millions of people around
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Gallery: The cutest black cats in Berkshire this Halloween
As Halloween is upon us, many different surprises will be seen out and about. From wicked witches to ghostly ghouls, Halloween brings out a host of creatures that can be spotted roaming the streets. One symbol however that can be spotted anytime
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Everything that's on at The Curve theatre coming soon
Fancy a trip to your local theatre? We've got you covered! Here is the latest on everything coming to The Curve theatre in the near future - enjoy! Pigs and Bears Don't Come in Pairs - November 1 Presented by Widdershins Theatre Straw
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Police neighbourhood team has been out with off-road bikes and the drone team
The Thames Valley Police neighbourhood team has been out with the off-road bikes and the drone team in Langley this evening. During their shift, they arrested three people, issued a warning for cannabis possession following a foot chase, recovered
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Witness appeal after horse trailer is stolen in broad daylight
Police have released an image of people officers would like to speak to following a theft in Slough where a horse trailer was stolen. The incident occurred at around 2.30 pm on Monday, October 7, in Trenches Lane, Wexham when a horse trailer was
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Slough named worst UK town for dog owners this fireworks season
Slough has been named the worst city for dog owners this fireworks season. Research by puppies.co.uk found the town has 17.82 fireworks-related events, displays, and shops per 10 square miles. The organisation data-mined Google listings to
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Meet the couple still living out of hotels – two months after High Street fire
In one night, Sara and Hassan’s lives were turned upside down. The couple were among those evacuated from the Mosaic Apartments on Slough High street when the top two floors went up in flames in August. More than two months later, life is still
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Award-winning hair brand launches 40 rules for 40 years in business
Haringtons is set to celebrate its 40th anniversary in the hairdressing industry this November. The salon group, considered one of the most respected in the UK, has been a staple in the hairdressing community since it was founded in 1984. Starting
