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New nature garden opens in Maidenhead's Norfolk Park area

A new nature garden built using sustainable materials has been established in Maidenhead’s Norfolk Park area. The St Luke’s Community Nature Garden came to fruition through RBWM public health and local Climate Partnership funding. It was officially ...

18 Oct 2025 at 06:02

Police search for man with ‘vital information’ in Marlow sexual assault investigation

Police have released CCTV images of a man who officers say has ‘vital information’ about a sexual assault at the High Street Sainsbury’s shop in Marlow. A man entered the shop and followed the victim, a woman in her late teens, to the checkout at ...

17 Oct 2025 at 18:10

Public notices: Langley parking crackdown to see permits and new rules issued

This week’s public notices include a notification of changes to parking and waiting restrictions in Langley and the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. The Royal Borough council has also warned residents of several road closures in Clewer, ...

17 Oct 2025 at 17:00

Tributes paid to 'special dad' and 'proud family man' Garry Craythorne

Tributes have been paid to a ‘special dad’ from Maidenhead – remembered for always being there when people needed him. Garry Craythorne, also a long-time Maidenhead Advertiser employee, died aged 72 at his home in Furze Platt on October 4. He ...

17 Oct 2025 at 17:05

Risk of lethal bacteria in Windsor Great Park pond sees pet owners warned

Dog owners have been warned not to let their animals near contaminated water in Windsor Great Park due to a risk of potentially lethal bacteria. Cautions remain in place ‘until further notice’ due to a ‘late bloom’ of blue-green algae found ...

17 Oct 2025 at 17:05

Council calls for ‘absolutely critical’ public transport improvements if Heathrow expansion goes ahead

Windsor and Maidenhead council has stressed the need for ‘absolutely critical’ transport infrastructure to be included as part of Heathrow Airport’s expansion plans. In July, the Government received Heathrow Airport’s initial proposals for ...

17 Oct 2025 at 15:30

Major disruption to London Paddington trains after person dies on tracks

Update 6.15pm: Train lines have reopened between London Paddington and Reading, following the death of a person on the tracks at Hanwell station earlier today. Major disruption is now expected to last until 8pm as Elizabeth line, Great ...

17 Oct 2025 at 09:47

Mobbs-Smith: 'The stakes are high and the consequences of defeat could be costly'

David Mobbs-Smith has said the stakes are high for Maidenhead and opponents Wimbledon ahead of Saturday’s clash at Braywick Park, and the consequences of a defeat could be costly - even at this early stage of the season. Maids have ...

17 Oct 2025 at 08:00

Alexander Devine nurses to take part in upcoming Maidenhead Half Marathon

The countdown is on as the Maidenhead Half Marathon returns next week, following a four year-break. The running event will take place on Sunday, October 26 and Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service is organiser RunThrough’s ...

17 Oct 2025 at 06:02

Legoland prize up for grabs in Maidenhead MP's 2025 Christmas Card competition

Entrants of this year’s Christmas card competition could be in with a chance of winning a trip to Legoland Windsor. Maidenhead’s MP Josh Reynolds is inviting primary school pupils in the area to come up with a design for his ...

17 Oct 2025 at 06:02

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We are sad to announce the death of Katie O’Gorman who passed away on the morning of 2nd October 2025. There will be a funeral service at Oxford Crematorium at 3.00p.m. on Monday 20th October 2025. Instead of flowers, any ...

16 Oct 2025 at 23:00

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Marie - José Mills Died peacefully on August 28th at The Old Vicarage, Moulsford aged 91.Wife of Ralph Mills (deceased March 2019).José worked as a medical secretary for many years, and also taught French to adult ...

16 Oct 2025 at 23:00

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Clinkard, Jonathan (Joff) died peacefully at home held close by his family, Rosie, Bryony and Joely. Joff will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him. Funeral Service to be held on Thursday 23rd October ...

16 Oct 2025 at 23:00

Arrest made over alleged abuse of council workers removing flags in Maidenhead

Police arrested a man over the alleged abuse of two council workers who were removing a flag from a lamppost in Cox Green. The contractors working for RBWM were approached by a member of the public while ...

16 Oct 2025 at 18:21

Wife’s plea for support after husband suffers severe burns in Wraysbury fire

A woman is appealing to the community for help funding medical and living expenses after a large fire left her husband with severe burns across 80 per cent of his body. On September 6, firefighters were ...

16 Oct 2025 at 18:17

HSS UK celebrates 40 years of keeping Slough members 'connected to their roots'

The Slough branch of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) is celebrating 40 years in the community. HSS has over 100 activity centres around the UK and hosts activities for all age groups revolving around ...

16 Oct 2025 at 18:05

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