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Concerns over lack of family homes as council under pressure to hit targets
Concerns have been raised about the lack of family homes being built around the Royal Borough as the council faces increasing pressure to meet housing targets.
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Council 'significantly delayed' school plan for child with special educational needs
The parent of a child with special educational needs suffered ‘frustration and distress’ after Slough Borough Council ‘significantly delayed’ their education plan, an ombudsman has ruled.
Women 'should not be fearful' says councillor as rape investigation launched in park
A Slough Borough Councillor has described the news of a rape investigation being launched in the town as ‘shocking’, and that women ‘should not be fearful when going about their buisness’.
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Slough Council says it is not responsible for clearing 'nightmare' rubbish heap
A heap of rubbish behind a block of flats in Slough is a ‘nightmare’ for residents but Slough Borough Council says it is not its responsibility to clear it.
Driver reported as four children spotted on truck flatbed along country road
A driver has been arrested after four children were seen sitting in a flatbed section of a truck on a country road.
Rape investigation opens after woman is attacked during Bank Holiday Weekend
A rape investigation has been launched following an incident on the Buckinghamshire/Berkshire border.
The Reading Festival band with roots in Slough and Reading
Band member Lee Newell grew up in Slough and went to school in Reading
80th anniversary of VJ Day commemorated in Slough
People from across Slough came together to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day at the weekend.
Queen Elizabeth II’s Range Rover which was used across Berkshire sells for £175,000
Queen Elizabeth II’s personal 2006 Range Rover Supercharged, which she drove to and from Windsor Castle in has been purchased for £175,000.
Bag with 'sentimental value' containing personal information found by police
A bag containing personal items with ‘sentimental value’ has been found near Marlow.
Dinosaur trail to take place next week in Buckinghamshire park
A dinosaur trail will take place in Black Park next week.
Green grocers fails ANOTHER hygiene inspection as 'major improvement' is 'necessary'
A green grocery store in Slough has been told that they must have ‘major necessary improvement’ after they failed their most recent hygiene inspection.
The 5-Minute car check that could save your bank holiday from disaster
With millions expected to hit the roads for the bank holiday, drivers are being urged to carry out quick safety checks before setting off.
How to keep dogs and cats safe in sting season during 'UK record wasp surge'
What do you do if your pets are stung as wasp numbers reach a record high across the UK
Will Hurricane Erin come to the UK from the US? Met Office shares its movement
Hurricane Erin has been named in the US and you might wonder if it will bring a storm to the UK - here's what the Met Office predicts.
Strictly Come Dancing dismisses major change reported to 'ruffle some feathers'
Strictly Come Dancing has confirmed it will not be introducing a "switch-up" week despite reports.
What is Happy Valley star James Norton's net worth?
James Norton starred in the BBC's Happy Valley and now he's playing in King & Conqueror and Netflix's House of Guinness.
Aldi best bank holiday wine dupes: Whispering Angel, Jam Shed and chicken wine
Shoppers scoop up 'last of the summer wine' ahead of bank holiday, picking up wine dupes at a fraction of the price of popular favourites
Edwardian house in Slough goes on the market for £1.1m
A five-bedroom house in Slough has gone on the market for £1.1 million.
DVLA number plate fine warning ahead of change coming next week
The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine