Here are five of the biggest news stories published on the Slough Observer this week.

Slough home closed permanently after 'drugs, cash and weapons found during search'

A Slough home has been made subject to a full closure order after 'drugs, cash, weapons are suspected stolen property' was found at the house.

The address on Reed Way in Slough was searched three weeks ago by officers from the Neighbourhood Problem Solving Team who executed a Misuse of Drugs Act warrant.

Hilarious £100 million fundraising plea for Slough council after they 'spent all their money on bus lanes'

A hilarious fundraising plea has been launched to help Slough Council recover from its mounting money problems.

On Friday, July 2, the authority declared themselves as bankrupt after they issued a section 114 notice.

Bosses of bankrupt council "need take responsibility" of financial mess

Opposition councillors have called for council bosses to take full accountability and responsibility as the local authority declares bankruptcy.

The Slough Conservatives, Liberal Democrats, and Independent have raised their “deep concerns” over the Labour-run council officially issuing a section 114 notice – effectively declaring bankruptcy – and have demanded those responsible are held to account.

Slough train station could look very different soon as refurbishment works approved

Slough's train station is set for a major makeover in the coming months after plans to renovate parts of the station were given the go-ahead.

Developers had submitted drastic plans to the council to make the changes, which are aimed at 'improving access to Slough railway station by achieving better interchange facilities for pedestrians, cyclists, buses and taxis'.

Slough man jailed after over terrorism video on anniversary of 9/11

A man has been jailed for sharing a terrorism related video promoting extremist ideologies on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

Slough man Shakil Chapra was sentenced on Friday, July 2, after sharing a video by terrorist group Boko Haram to his contacts on social media app Whatsapp.