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Consultation launches over proposals to lower speed limit on 35 Colnbrook roads

A consultation on a proposal to introduce a 20mph speed limit on 35 roads in Colnbrook to address local concerns over speeding opened today (Friday). Since 2022, the Colnbrook Community Association, local councillors and the parish council have been ...

07 Nov 2025 at 15:25

Longridge CEO stands down after 18 years of helping youngsters enjoy great outdoors

One of the key figures behind Longridge Activity Centre has stepped down after dedicating 18 years to helping young people enjoy the great outdoors. Amanda Foister helped set up the Longridge On The Thames charity which bought the outdoor adventure ...

07 Nov 2025 at 14:53

Review: Ballet Theatre UK's A Christmas Carol 'a delight'

To begin with, this is a brand new ballet and so seems a brave choice for an up-and-coming dance company. But, as the nights lengthen, a winter-set ballet has special appeal, and, though this production is new, Charles Dickens’ tale remains the ...

07 Nov 2025 at 12:12

Resurgent Marlow finally find some form but are now playing 'catch up'

Marlow have recently shown just how competitive they can be in the Southern League Central Division, defeating play-off hopefuls Biggleswade Town and Welwyn Garden City at Oak Tree Road while also nicking a useful point on the road at Enfield. ...

07 Nov 2025 at 09:01

Talented Bray actress lands lead CBBC role after ‘whirlwind’ four years

A talented young actress from Bray has landed a lead role in a new CBBC show set to air next month. Aroop Shergill, 11, plays Rupi in Dexter Procter: The 10-Year-Old Doctor, first in the Christmas special and then in another Easter special ...

07 Nov 2025 at 06:00

'Shutting us down': outrage at bowls club over Slough council parking consultation

Fears are mounting that a long-standing Cippenham sports club could be forced to close if Slough council pushes ahead with controversial car parking reforms. Members of Cippenham Bowls Club say proposed changes to parking at Cippenham ...

07 Nov 2025 at 06:00

Weekend preview: Magpies seek revival and Rebels look to rise out of drop zone

Maidenhead United vs Torquay United Maidenhead United host sixth placed Torquay United at York Road on Saturday afternoon, looking to end a run of five matches in the National League South without a victory. United have played ...

07 Nov 2025 at 06:00

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JANET ELMESDied peacefully with her daughters beside her on 19th October.She did not wish for a funeral but a memorial will be held to celebrate her life.Donations to Wyfold RDA where she volunteered for many years would be ...

06 Nov 2025 at 23:00

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Ruth Grace Little passed away peacefully on Sunday 19th October 2025, aged 87. Late wife of Geoffrey Little, mother to Caroline, Diana, Nicholas, Jacqueline, Peter and Ruth, 19 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. A ...

06 Nov 2025 at 23:00

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Margaret (Maggie) Auton (née Cristo) much loved wife of Neville, loving mother of Robert and Philippa and stepdaughter Amanda, adored grandmother of Alice and Jasmine, passed away peacefully on October 17th aged 90. ...

06 Nov 2025 at 23:00

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Mollie Hewlett (nee Sparrow)who passed away on 22nd October 2025Now reunited with her husband Kenneth. A much loved mother to Lindsay and Granny to Daniel and Katherine. Funeral service will take place at Reading ...

06 Nov 2025 at 23:00

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Peter Guthrie DurrantPassed away on 16 October aged 92Memorial Service at All Saints, Peppard on Friday 14 November at 12 noon. Afterwards at Badgemore Park. His body has been donated to medical research....

06 Nov 2025 at 23:00

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Christopher Charles GladdenPassed away at Apple Hill nursing home on the 20th October 2025 aged 73.A loving father, grandfather loved and missed by all family and friends.The service will take place at ...

06 Nov 2025 at 23:00

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Colin Robinson, widower of Inge, on 30th October 2025. He will be much missed by Nicola, Tina and Jan and grandchildren.

06 Nov 2025 at 23:00

Latest Thames Valley Police figures reveal increase in reporting of sexual offences

Increased reporting of sexual offences reflects ‘growing public trust and confidence in Thames Valley Police’ (TVP), the force has said. TVP has published crime summary statistics covering the year ...

06 Nov 2025 at 18:15

Slough Town set for TV spotlight in FA Cup second round clash with Macclesfield Town

Slough Town will play in front of the TV cameras when they host National League North side Macclesfield Town in the second round of the FA Cup on Sunday, December 7. The intriguing second round ...

06 Nov 2025 at 18:08

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