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Eubank delivers knock out blow as Maidenhead beat Salisbury and climb to seventh

Maidenhead United 2, Salisbury 1 Maidenhead United moved into the National League South play-off places this evening after coming from behind to beat Salisbury 2-1 at York Road. The Magpies have been chasing a top seven spot in the league for the ...

24 Feb 2026 at 22:51

Demolition work gathers pace on ageing Dedworth tower blocks

Demolition work is continuing on ageing tower blocks in Dedworth as part of a regeneration project which will deliver hundreds of affordable homes. Housing association Abri’s regeneration of Sawyers Close will see the area’s four ageing ...

24 Feb 2026 at 18:54

Magpies eye record points tally and cup glory after Moneyfields setback

Photo: Darren Woolley -- Maidenhead United Women may have lost 3-0 to promotion chasers Moneyfields on Sunday but they remain on course to comfortably beat their best-ever points tally at this level. The Magpies travelled to Moneys ...

24 Feb 2026 at 18:00

Government approves RBWM and Slough's borrowing request 'in principle'

The Government has approved a request for exceptional financial support from Slough Borough Council and RBWM ‘in principle’, to help the local authorities set a balanced budget. Councils can apply for a capitalisation direction ...

24 Feb 2026 at 18:05

Residents asked to 'have your say' on Maidenhead Neighbourhood Plan

Residents are being asked to ‘make a difference’ and vote in a referendum for a Maidenhead Neighbourhood Plan, which will influence planning decisions in the town through to 2039. The Maidenhead Neighbourhood Forum started ...

24 Feb 2026 at 18:04

Appeal to find convicted burglar with links to Slough who absconded from prison

Police have issued an appeal for help to find a convicted burglar with links to Slough after he absconded from prison. James Dooley, 23, had been serving a six-year and three-month sentence at HMP Hollesley Bay in Suffolk ...

24 Feb 2026 at 17:39

Thousands attend Lunar New Year celebrations across Windsor and Maidenhead

Thousands of spectators watched on as colourful lions danced through the town centres of Maidenhead and Windsor on Saturday as part of the annual Lunar New Year parade. The Year of the Fire Horse was marked by the ...

24 Feb 2026 at 17:34

‘That pain never goes away’: Ukrainians in RBWM remember four years of war

“My country is always in my thoughts. Of course, it still worries me. When your family, your friends, your home are under constant threat, you can’t switch that off.” - Viktoriia Lahodynska, Ukrainian refugee ...

24 Feb 2026 at 17:00

Fast starts leaves visiting Rams reeling

RAMS director of rugby Seb Reynolds paid tribute to Blackheath after the National Division 1 promotion-chasers ground out a 21-5 home win against the Berkshire side last Saturday, writes Richard Ashton. Fast ...

24 Feb 2026 at 16:52

Reds rise: Marlow's women climb clear while men move second after statement win

Tom McKinlay, scorer of two of Marlow M1’s goals, and Jess Rees, scorer of the W1’s second goal. Pictures courtesy of @gmwsportphoto -- Marlow’s men and women both picked up crucial wins in the England ...

24 Feb 2026 at 16:03

Berkshire stage stunning comeback to claim opening Championship win

Berkshire stage stunning comeback to claim win

BERKSHIRE U20s began their Jason Leonard County Championship campaign with a 33-29 comeback win against Dorset and Wilts. Played at Rams RFC, the hosts dominated the early exchanges as their ...

24 Feb 2026 at 15:53

Henley Exiles' Davis scores brace as Kites are downed

HENLEY Exiles ran out winners in their Division 5 Reading and District Sunday League clash at Reading Kites. The visitors started the match well, creating chances at will, but against the ...

24 Feb 2026 at 15:01

Former Ascot care home could be refurbished into flats and houses

A former Ascot care home could be partially knocked down to make way for flats and houses – but affordable housing will not be a part of the plan according to the application documents. ...

24 Feb 2026 at 15:05

Clark’s nets hat-trick for Woodcote

WITH the pitch at Woodcote waterlogged, Woodcote’s first team match against Finchampstead in the Thames Valley Premier was postponed and the Development team’s away match against ...

24 Feb 2026 at 14:56

Henley’s Mortimer and Scott secure junior titles

HENLEY Tennis Club lost out in a touch league clash but gain success on the junior circuit last week. In the Oxfordshire League, Henley’s men’s B team put in a gritty display ...

24 Feb 2026 at 14:53

Resilient Maidenhead United eye back-to-back wins as Salisbury visit York Road

Ryan Peters applauds the crowd after Saturday’s win over Dagenham. Photo: Darren Woolley -- Maidenhead United host Salisbury tonight (Tuesday) having shown terrific ...

24 Feb 2026 at 14:43

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