WE have rounded up some of Slough's most shocking, exciting and important stories from the past week.

Here are a few of the most significant stories readers should be aware of:

Mosque's plans to redevelop car wash into religious school to be decided

Slough Observer:

IT’S decision time for plans to transform a former car wash near Slough town centre into a religious school.

The Slough Islamic Trust wants to redevelop the site on 79-83 Uxbridge Road, which used to host a petrol station, into a community and educational facility to be used as a ‘support service’ for the nearby Mosque.

For the full story, click here.

Police 'very concerned' for missing 12-year-old girl from Slough

Slough Observer:

 

Police are searching for a 12-year-old girl who has been missing since Monday afternoon.

Liliana Henry, who is also known as Liliana Nascimento, was last seen at around 3pm in Raymond Road, Slough.

For the full story, click here.

Pervert added 13-year-old girl’s name and age to list of 'sexual conquests'

Slough Observer:

A YOUNG man added a 13-year-old girl’s name and age to his list of ‘sexual conquests’ after he had oral sex with her.

Alex Rice, of Windsor Close, Welwyn was jailed after admitting to engaging in sexual activity with the girl on three separate occasions.

A court heard how Rice claimed he thought the 13-year-old girl from Maidenhead -- who he groomed on Snapchat -- was actually 16-years-old.

For the full story, click here.

Ryvers School responds after news paedophile was allowed on site

Slough Observer:

THE CURRENT headteacher of a Slough school where a former leader twice allowed a paedophile on-site has spoken out about the “truly shocking”, “awful” and “despicable” actions of his predecessor.

Incumbent Pete Rowe also moved to reassure parents of their children’s safety after the Observer revealed former headteacher Alice Wetherell knowingly brought the convicted child sex offender to Ryvers School in August 2018 in order to help her with a couple of tasks.

For the full story, click here.

Two libraries could close as part of cuts to plug financial woes

Slough Observer:

TWO libraries could be closed amid cuts to services as Slough Borough Council tries to find ways to curb its financial pressures.

A 12-week consultation could be launched from October 28, if cabinet members decide to give the go-ahead at next Monday’s meeting.

For the full story, click here.