A swan was killed in Datchet by attackers using catapults.
A scrutiny panel was ‘completely on board’ with proposals to give RBWM more power to challenge people carrying catapults after attacks on wildlife – but have questions about how these will be enforced.
Archive image of St George’s School in Ascot (Google)
A former head of year at an Ascot private boarding school has been banned from the teaching profession after she was convicted of sexual activity with a child.
Image credit: Google Maps
The Viking River Splash at Legoland Windsor closed down in 2023 but will soon be knocked down and redeveloped into a new attraction after the council approved the demolition plans.
Berkshire College of Agriculture.
The Royal Borough’s MPs are calling on the Government to reimburse money spent by the council and Thames Valley Police (TVP) on state visits at Windsor Castle.
Domestic abuse survivors are reluctant to contact emergency services due to data breach fears – and ‘every security measure’ is needed to protect them, Citizens Advice says.
Pixie Lott. Photo credit: Moeez.
A TVP building. Photo via Google.
Archive picture of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Credit: Theo Edwards
Image of a Maidenhead Hockey Club Ladies 3s match (Credit: Aaron Keenan Red Beard Photography)
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Harold, Richard passed away last week, aged 71, after a long illness, very bravely fought.Born in Maidenhead in 1954, he moved to South Africa in the early 1980’s where he lived for nearly 15 years. Upon his return to the UK, he became a Publican, managing pubs in Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and locally, in Holyport. Richard was known for his welcoming manner, and for always being open and [more..]
Potter Joyce Beryl - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Joyce Beryl Potter on 1st February 2026 at Henley Manor Care Home, having just celebrated her 93rd birthday with all her family. Loved wife to the late Bernard John Potter and loving mother to Marcus, Simon and Rupert, mother-in-law to Katie, Lisa and Claire, grandmother to Harriette, Oliver, Imogen, Benjamin, Josephie, [more..]
WARNER JAMES JOHN (JIM) Sadly passed away on Sunday, 8th February, 2026, aged 95, with his Daughters by his side. Much loved Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad who will be greatly missed by family and friends.The Funeral is being held at St. Bartholomew's Church, Nettlebed on Monday 9th March 2026 at 3.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Cancer Research UK or sent care of [more..]
Bradford, Christopher WilliamPassed away peacefully aged 87 years on 21st February 2026Chris will be greatly missed by loving wife Pauline, daughter Sonia, sons Mark and Neville, and all the family.A service will be held at Reading Crematorium West Chapel on Thursday 19th March at 12 noon.Family flowers only, please. Donations in Chris’s memory can be given to British Heart Foundation.These can [more..]
JOYCE PAMELA POPEJOY Passed away peacefully on Friday 20th February 2026 Aged 93 She will be missed by all her family and her many friends. Funeral service to be held on Friday 20th March at 10.00am at Slough Crematorium Family flowers only. The family welcomes donations to the Alzheimers Society.
A treasured community-owned pub has launched a new campaign offering people the chance to buy a stake in the venue and secure its future.
A celebrated Japanese restaurant is heading to Marlow this spring for a special three-day omakase residency at The Oarsman.
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The Trust was set up by Louis Baylis in 1962 and its primary objective is: To work for the good of the community, principally in the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead.
The Trust distributed grants of over £100,000 to more than 100 recipients during the last financial year and has a policy of distributing the majority of the grants to local organisations and charities, the balance going to regional and national organisations.
The majority of applications for grants from the Trust are received by post from local and national charities and organisations that are aware of the Trust. The Trust supports all sections of the community in the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead and actively encourages applications for grants from the Trust.The bulk of donations are made to benefit the elderly and the young, although many other groups including the Arts are also supported.
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