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Norton Motorcycles new head office opens
Norton Motorcycles has opened its new global headquarters in the UK, creating 100 jobs, with a production line capable of delivering around 8,000 motorcycles per year. ... -
Windsor soldier ‘overlooked’ for promotion and ‘intimidated’ before death, investigation finds
A PRIVATE who served in Windsor was overlooked for promotion and felt he had been bullied in the months leading up to his hanging, a coroner ... -
Climate commitments must be kept, says Cop26 president Alok Sharma
Countries must live up to the commitments they made last week in the COP26 talks, conference chairman Alok Sharma said as the trade end of the ... -
Latin Grammy winner Marilia Mendonca dies in plane crash
Marilia Mendonca, one of Brazil’s most popular singers and Latin Grammy winner, died in a plane crash on her way to a concert. His press team ... -
PM turns back on controversial review of Owen Paterson lobbying suspension
Boris Johnson has made an extraordinary turnaround on controversial plans to overhaul the disciplinary process for MPs and examine a high-ranking Tory’s alleged violation of lobbying ... -
UK position in French fishing line unchanged, says Boris Johnson
The dispute over post-Brexit fisheries deals with France is “irrelevant” to the fight against climate change, said Boris Johnson. The Prime Minister insisted that the UK’s ... -
Sunak faces ‘wild tour’ to meet goals without reducing debt – OBR
The Chancellor has embarked on a “wild adventure” to reduce his deficit according to the new rules announced in the budget, according to the Government Office ... -
Reading, Slough, Wokingham and Bracknell areas with lowest Covid-19 infection rates
According to the latest figures from Public Health England, only six regions of Berkshire have coronavirus infection rates below 300 per 100,000 people. Data released Saturday ... -
Provide a new body to investigate traffic accidents
Vehicle crashes could be investigated by a new organization as part of the government’s plans to boost road safety. The Department of Transport (DfT) has announced ... -
Virtual reality imagery of Slough’s story comes to life
SLOUGH was chosen to be part of an augmented and virtual 3D time travel storytelling experience celebrating the city’s history. StoryTrails, is part of UNBOXED: Creativity ... -
Pope Francis: Stop the “inhumane” practice of sending migrants back to Libya
Pope Francis has launched a passionate appeal to end the practice of returning migrants rescued at sea to Libya and other dangerous countries where they suffer ... -
Charles warns of ‘dangerously narrow window’ for green recovery
The Prince of Wales has warned that there is a ‘dangerously narrow’ window of opportunity to tackle climate change. Charles said that “after far too long” ... -
Glen Johnson is confident Mohamed Salah can maintain form until his mid-30s
Former Liverpool defender Glen Johnson believes Mohamed Salah has every chance to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo and maintain his best form until his mid-30s. The Egypt international ... -
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer delighted as Cristiano Ronaldo seals Atalanta return
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was thrilled with the overall impact of match winner Cristiano Ronaldo as Manchester United roared to beat Atalanta on a night when poor ... -
Queen welcomes billionaires and tech entrepreneurs to Windsor Castle
The Queen hosted billionaire business leaders, presidential envoys and tech entrepreneurs at Windsor Castle for a reception following a government investment summit. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates ... -
Five Berkshire residents convicted of insulting morality
OUTRAGE of public decency is doing something obscene, obscene or of a disgusting nature and is punishable by imprisonment or a fine. The act must take ... -
Slough MP pays tribute to Sir David Amess at BBC breakfast
Slough MP Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi paid tribute to Sir David Amess on BBC Breakfast. Sir David, who was the Tory MP for Leigh-on-Sea in Essex, was ... -
Slough’s Queensmere Shopping Center transformation revealed in new footage
New images have just been released of what a major shopping mall redevelopment will look like. Up-to-date designs and fresh photos were shown from Slough’s Queensmere ... -
The plans for the Queensmere shopping center in Slough defended by British Land
The âurbanâ makeover of downtown SLOUGH was defended by developers as councilors criticized the âlackâ of affordable housing. By the end of the month, British Land ... -
The Berkshire region with the highest daily COVID-19 cases
An area of ââBerkshire has recorded more than 100 cases of the coronavirus in the past 24 hours. The highest number of new cases has been ... -
Revealed: Berkshire MPs earning £ 70,000 or more per year
THE SALARIES of each Berkshire MP have been revealed. It comes after Tory MP Sir Peter Bottomley said last week some MPs found it “really grim” ... -
Sydney reopens to vaccinated after more than 100 days of containment
Sydney’s hairdressers, gyms, cafes and bars reopened to fully vaccinated customers on Monday for the first time in more than 100 days after the city hit ... -
Berkshire has 525 new cases of covid and one more death in Slough
525 more cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Berkshire in the past day. There was another covid-related death in Slough, bringing its total to 309 ... -
UK lifts travel advice for 51 countries and territories
The government is lifting its opinion against non-essential travel to 51 other countries and territories due to the coronavirus pandemic. Foreign Minister Liz Truss said the ... -
No time to die: all the places Bond has filmed in Berkshire as new movie hits theaters
The new James Bond No time to die premiered on September 30 and sees Daniel Craig’s famous spy embarking on a new mission. Hot and sunny ... -
White House says Biden and Xi should meet virtually
By Press Association 2021 Biden’s debt President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are expected to hold a virtual working meeting before the end of ... -
What the Newspaper Say – October 6
By Press Association 2021 A collection of British newspapers Wednesday’s articles are led by details of the Prime Minister’s opening speech at the Conservative Party conference. ... -
Berkshire crime: Police arrest man after crash at Slough Texaco gas station left man in hospital
A man is hospitalized with a broken arm after being involved in an accident near a Berkshire gas station. The incident happened near the Texaco garage ... -
‘We’re sorry’: Facebook apologizes for widespread social media blackout
Facebook has apologized for the outage that hit the social media giant, as well as Instagram and WhatsApp, for several hours late Monday. In a statement ... -
What the Newspaper Say – October 4
Monday’s papers are run by a leak of the financial transactions of some of the richest and most powerful people in the world. The Guardian reports ... -
Protesters take to the streets of Brazil to demand the impeachment of the president
Tens of thousands of people marched in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and dozens of other cities in Brazil to protest President Jair Bolsonaro and demand ... -
Windsor MP says most will be ‘protected against excessive bills’
WINDSOR MP Adam Afriyie speaks this week about rising gas prices and their real impact. He writes; This week has seen a considerable amount of attention ... -
William Warns of Planet’s Environmental ‘Crisis’ in BBC Documentary Series
The Duke of Cambridge has issued a stern warning about the environmental “crisis” engulfing the planet and the threat to its finely balanced ecosystems in a ... -
Hungerford suffers derby loss on day one of Berks, Bucks & Oxon season
Hungerford RFC suffered a 10-40 home loss to Slough in the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Premier. Slough quickly carried the game to Hungerford with his opening ... -
Atchison sees increase in tourism for haunted attractions | New
One weekend in late September, the town of Atchison was bustling with tourists looking for a good scare. With the onset of fall and the return ... -
Police launched investigation into racist abuse at Slough station
POLICE are looking for a woman with a “Harry Potter-style tattoo” who hurled racist slurs at a man at a bus stop in broad daylight last ... -
Three Tuns pub in Slough retains license despite noise fears
A SLOUGH pub criticized for being “noisy” has retained its alcohol and music license despite calls from residents. Advisors to the licensing subcommittee met on Wednesday, ... -
Kishida wins race to be Japan’s next prime minister
Former Japanese foreign minister Fumio Kishida won the ruling party leadership elections on Wednesday and is expected to become the next prime minister. He faces the ... -
Taiwan politicians scuffle after opposition rushes to podium
The Taiwanese legislature fell into a rowdy brawl after opposition politicians interrupted an important political speech and rushed to the podium. Opposition politicians made their way ... -
The government takes over the management of services in the south-east
The government will resume operating services from rail operator Southeastern after a “serious breach” of its franchise agreement. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said an investigation by ... -
Artist documents each lock day with ‘cathartic’ artwork
An artist from Edinburgh who documented the Covid-19 pandemic with an award-winning work of art made up of hundreds of porcelain tiles called the piece “cathartic.” ... -
Red Mill! The Musical sashays home with 10 Tony Awards
Red Mill! The Musical, a jukebox adaptation of Baz Luhrmann’s hyperactive 2001 film, won Best New Musical Crown at the Tony Awards in New York City. ... -
Swiss voters clearly approve of same-sex marriage in referendum
Swiss voters voted in favor of same-sex marriage, which brought the Alpine nation into line with many other countries in Western Europe. The official results of ... -
Ryder Cup day two: USA opens massive lead on Saturday
By Press Association 2021 Shane Lowry Europe must make a historic comeback to hold onto the Ryder Cup after the United States opened an 11-5 lead ... -
Delay in consultation on conversion therapy ban ‘disappointing’ – advocacy group
One of the UK’s largest LGBTQ rights groups called the government’s decision to delay its consultation on the conversion therapy ban “deeply disappointing.” The consultation on ... -
Charles hosts climate change channel for Amazon Prime
By Press Association 2021 Prince of Wales The Prince of Wales has launched an Amazon Prime TV channel focusing on climate change. The channel, named RE: ... -
Climate protesters warn of ‘grave consequences’ of imprisonment of ex-Paralympian
A judge has warned protesters who disrupt people’s lives that they “will face serious consequences” by jailing a former Paralympic athlete who has slipped onto the ... -
Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Sabina Nessa
A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of teacher Sabina Nessa, Metropolitan Police said. The suspect was arrested Thursday at an address ... -
Berkshire County Council could return as talks begin
A huge move to combine six council areas across Berkshire is under discussion. Discussions are underway to create a single Berkshire County Council, which would see ... -
The new Royal District Youth Council holds its first meeting
A new Youth Council, helping to give a stronger voice to the youth of the Royal Borough, met for the first time at Town Hall on ... -
Arcuri claims Johnson had a ‘crush’ on her when London mayor
Entrepreneur Jennifer Arcuri said Boris Johnson was known to have a ‘crush’ on her, but denied that her relationship with the former mayor of London had ... -
German authorities fear anti-mask radicalization after murder
A young gas station worker in Germany was killed after asking a customer to wear a face mask. A 49-year-old man has been arrested in the ... -
Pioneering test could increase early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers say
Pioneering EEG test could dramatically increase early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers say. Scientists have developed a two-minute passive test called Fastball EEG that measures people’s ... -
James Rodriguez of Everton set to discuss move to Qatar
By Press Association 2021 Everton playmaker James Rodriguez looks over his shoulder Everton playmaker James Rodriguez has visited Qatar to discuss a move to the Middle ... -
Rental agent jailed after £ 182,000 fraud …
A rental agent has been jailed for three years for defrauding tenants and landlords over £ 182,000. Lee Clarke, 42, of Park Corner, Windsor, was manager ... -
Towns and villages that Buckinghamshire has lost over time, including Slough and Linslade
A lot can change in a short time – so imagine what can change in a very short time. Whether it’s the development of technology, the ... -
Truss defends ‘stubborn’ security pact with US and Australia
New Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has launched a strong defense of the UK’s security pact with the US and Australia amid a growing diplomatic row with ... -
Slough Apartments refused and Windsor Hotel parking changes approved
The rejection of MAJOR plans for 29 apartments is only one of many planning decisions or requests submitted to the Slough Borough Council or the Royal ... -
Banksy artwork on display before online auction deadline
By Press Association 2021 Girl with balloon – Color AP (gold) Rare works by subversive street artist Banksy were on display before the auction deadline later ... -
Stunning Truro Gem in Seashore
TRURO – What a place. In the heart of the protected verdant world of the Cape Cod National Seashore sits this stunning contemporary cape on 3 ... -
Board Overview: Changing the Eastern Main Land Use Code
In addition, the success of the neighborhood walks, the latest development activity and the name of the environmental education center discussed On Monday, city council considered ... -
California Governor Gavin Newsom beats recall election
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday became the second governor in U.S. history to defeat a recall election to expel him from office earlier. After a ... -
Slough & Maidenhead: group convicted after duo beaten up and coerced into dealing drugs
FALSE IMPRISONMENT, blackmail, supply of drugs and money laundering – these are some of the crimes five people have been convicted of in Slough and Maidenhead. ... -
Grant’s Getaways: Paddling the Lower Columbia River
The nooks and crannies of the lower Columbia River offer paddlers a plethora of waterways. ASTORIA, Oregon – On a clear day, the views atop Bradley ... -
Media companies responsible for Facebook comments, Australian court finds
By Press Association 2021 A woman on her phone under the Facebook logo The media are “publishers” of allegedly defamatory comments posted by third parties on ... -
Biden decides to declassify documents on 9/11 attacks
President Joe Biden signed an executive order ordering the declassification of certain documents related to the September 11 terrorist attacks. The move is seen as a ... -
Section 60 order issued in Slough following series of attacks
A Section 60 ordinance was authorized in Slough following a series of bombings. The ordinance, which grants police increased powers of stop and search, was promulgated ... -
Latest Planning Roundup for Slough, Windsor & Maidenhead – August 28
NEW plans to add almost 100 apartments in the city center – this is just one of many plans submitted or determined by the Slough Borough ... -
WWII veteran reunites with Italians he saved as children
An American soldier found three Italians whom he saved during World War II when they were young children. For more than seven decades, Martin Adler treasured ... -
Ten dead, dozens missing after flash floods in Tennessee
Rescue teams in the United States continue to search for dozens of people missing in Tennessee after flooding from heavy rains washed away homes and killed ... -
American radio host who regretted vaccine skepticism dies of Covid
By Press Association 2021 Philippe Valentin A conservative Tennessee talk radio host who had been skeptical of vaccines until he was admitted to hospital with Covid-19 ... -
“We were handcuffed” by the DeSantis mask order
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, FL –St. Johns County School Board President Patrick Canan expressed frustration at the end of a sometimes grueling board meeting on Tuesday that ... -
Cuomo’s ex-assistant details groped allegations
An assistant who accused Andrew Cuomo of groping her said in her first TV interview that she was initially afraid to identify with herself because she ... -
Thunderstorms will bring downpours and flood risk to UK
Thunderstorms could bring lightning, hail and showers to parts of the UK this weekend, after wet and disappointing conditions for the start of August. The Met ... -
Slough man fined for dumping flies in Burnham in February 2020
A 36-year-old man has been given a suspended prison sentence and fined just under £ 3,000 after being caught twice throwing flies at secret surveillance cameras ... -
Belarusian sprinter: my grandmother advised me not to go home
A Belarusian Olympic sprinter who feared reprisals at home after criticizing her coaches at the Tokyo Games said on Thursday that her grandmother had advised her ... -
Five-year-old boy dies of injury at department store
By Press Association 2021 Police Stock A five-year-old boy has died of a head injury in a department store. The youngster was taken to hospital in ... -
Berkshire’s most popular Olympic sports revealed
WITH all the excitement of Tom Dean winning two gold medals, you might think swimming was Berkshire’s most popular Olympic sport. But in reality, the trampoline ... -
Jacket potato stand in Slough responds to rumors of petition closing
JACKET Potatoes have been a big hit in Slough and for the past 30 years have been a âhighlight of people’s livesâ in the city. That’s ... -
Pelosi decides to block Trump allies from January 6 committee
The Speaker of the United States House of Representatives rejects two Republicans nominated by Republican House Leader Kevin McCarthy to sit on a committee to investigate ... -
Carl Woods Instagram posts banned for failing to include ad disclosure
The advertising watchdog has banned influencer Carl Woods’ posts for clothing brand Engage after failing to disclose that they were advertisements. Woods, the boyfriend of former ... -
Putting beauty at the heart of planning will end community objections – Jenrick
The coronavirus pandemic has pushed the government to provide âmore and better housingâ in a way that is âmore urgent and important than ever,â the Housing ... -
What the Newspaper Say – July 20
By Press Association 2021 A collection of British newspapers Vaccine passports and more warnings about the need to be cautious about coronavirus dominate newspapers across the ... -
Few quarantine issues among Glasgow passengers heading to Ibiza on Orange List
Passengers on the first flight from Glasgow to the Balearic Islands on Monday expressed little concern over quarantine on their return despite the islands moving to ... -
Johnson to isolate himself in Checkers following fury over quarantine breakout plan
By Press Association 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson Boris Johnson has abandoned his plan to avoid quarantine after being contacted by NHS Test and Trace following ... -
UK’s best and worst motorway service stations revealed
Lockdown restrictions are gradually easing and many of us will be hitting the road exploring the attractions and events on our doorstep. However, we may need ... -
Experience the outdoors in July with the South Slough Preserve | Local News
Summer is in full swing at South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, where children and adults can register to participate in a variety of nature-themed classes. ... -
Hammersmith Bridge to reopen for pedestrians and cyclists
West London’s Hammersmith Bridge is due to partially reopen on Saturday after passing security checks. Hammersmith and Fulham Council have said pedestrians and cyclists will be ... -
Josie Wragg interviewed: “Slough is not in denial”
Slough BC CEO Josie Wragg admits having to issue a Section 114 notice, as her board did on July 2, is “probably one of the worst ... -
Doctors’ executives criticize lifting Johnson’s’ irresponsible ‘lockdown
Doctors’ leaders condemned Boris Johnson’s “irresponsible” decision to continue lifting the lockdown in England despite the continued upsurge in Covid-19 infections. The British Medical Association (BMA) ... -
More than a dozen ‘exceptional’ Windsor and Maidenhead schools will face inspectors
More than a dozen ‘exceptional’ schools in Windsor and Maidenhead are set to face inspectors for the first time since the removal of the controversial exemptions. ... -
Final planning meeting for Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead – July 10
A WINDSOR hotel could see its parking lot redeveloped – this is just one of many planning applications submitted or determined by the Slough Borough Council ... -
Acting chief says Haiti is “under control” after president’s assassination
Gunmen assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moise and injured his wife in their home, inflicting more chaos on this unstable Caribbean country already suffering from escalating gang ... -
Two parts of Berkshire see infection rates drop in latest figures
Another 214 cases of coronavirus have been identified in Berkshire in the past 24 hours through Tuesday (July 6). The latest information made available by Public ... -
Boris Johnson said the amnesty for the murders of the Troubles was “fundamentally flawed”
A cross-community group representing victims and survivors of the unrest warned the prime minister that it would be “fundamentally wrong” to grant amnesty for all killings ... -
England fans are euphoric as the Three Lions head to victory over Ukraine
England fans were propelled into a state of euphoria after a hat-trick from the team’s two Harrys brought the Three Lions one step closer to Euro ... -
Elkhorn Slough Foundation acquires 34-acre wetland
Share Tweeter Share Share E-mail FOAM LANDING-The The Elkhorn Slough Foundation recently acquired a key wetland property along Moro Cojo Slough, a major tributary of the ... -
Hundreds of people dead as heatwave hits US and Canada
Hundreds of people are feared to have died in record high temperatures in the Pacific Northwest and western Canada. Authorities have set up cooling centers, distributed ... -
House votes to launch new investigation into U.S. Capitol uprising
The House of Representatives launched a new investigation into the Jan.6 Capitol uprising, approving a special committee to investigate the violent attack as police officers injured ... -
Singh Sabha Slough beats Britwell as winner and wins all East Berks League clashes
It was a triumphant afternoon for Singh Sabha on Saturday June 26 as they first won the East Berkshire Football League title, taking home honors on ... -
Man arrested in Kuwait for complaining about the weather
Kuwaiti police have arrested a resident, an Egyptian, for posting a video online in which he rages about bad weather and dust storms. The arrest underscored ... -
Phoenix Suns take series lead against Los Angeles Clippers
By Press Association 2021 Phoenix Suns goalie Devin Booker, right, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum defends The Phoenix Suns moved closer to their ... -
Chinese takeaway food in a kebab and kebab shop among the hygiene ratings of a star
We have compiled a list of all the businesses in Slough that have received a One Star Hygiene Rating. Scores on the doors of the Food ... -
Britwell FC v Singh Sabha Slough FC
Will it be Britwell or will it be Singh Sabha who follows in Old Windsor’s footsteps and takes the East Berks Football League title on Saturday? ... -
Longest Covid case on record as man tests positive for 305 days
A 72-year-old man described how he became what is believed to be the longest Covid patient in the world after testing positive for the virus for ... -
New specialized school opens in the district of Slough
A new special school offering pre-school education and special education Key Stage 1 for children aged three to seven with autism, complex communication and sensory needs ... -
Negativity trumps positivity on social media, study finds
By Press Association 2021 An image of a mobile phone with social media applications Political social media posts are more likely to go viral if they ... -
Facebook launches podcasts and live audio service
By Press Association 2021 Facebook launches podcasts and live audio streams in US Facebook is launching podcasts and live audio streams in the United States to ... -
Jon Rahm wins first major title with US Open win
Fifteen days after his preparations apparently turned upside down, Jon Rahm finished in the stands to win his first major title at the 121st US Open. ... -
Barnaby Reach Restoration Expected to Begin After At Least 10 Years | Local News
ROCKPORT – After several years of additional study and design work, organizations interested in restoring fish habitat in the Barnaby Reach near Rockport are ready to ... -
Where is the closest defibrillator to me in Berkshire?
Last weekend’s Euro events involving Christian Eriksen and his cardiac arrest in the Denmark-Finland game left people in shock, sparking a nationwide debate on the need ... -
Texas governor wants crowdsourcing to pay for Mexico border wall
The governor of Texas said he would use US $ 250 million in state money and crowdfunding to build more barriers along the US border with ... -
Suspected “of aerosol spray on woman” in attempted theft of store in Slough
Police are seeking more information after a suspect ‘sprayed a member of staff’ during an attempted robbery at a store in Slough. The incident took place ... -
Singing plays a key role in this Windsor retirement village
What began during the early stages of the lockdown last year when residents sang from their terraces and balconies quickly turned into a resident choir. Residents ... -
MP Marjorie Taylor Greene apologizes for Holocaust comments
By Press Association 2021 MP Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks at a press conference MP Marjorie Taylor Greene apologized for recent comments in which she compared the ... -
NATO not looking for “new cold war” with China, Johnson says
Boris Johnson insisted that NATO did not want a new cold war with China, but acknowledged that it posed “challenges” for the Western alliance. The Prime ... -
High Wycombe man caught with cannabis in Slough avoids jail
A man escaped prison despite being found with cannabis in custody after he nearly crashed his car into police officers hours earlier. Maciej Wawrzyniak, of Hawthorne ... -
Johnson to approve plans to delay lifting of lockdown
Boris Johnson is set to sign plans to delay the lifting of coronavirus lockdown restrictions in England amid growing concerns about the surge in the event ... -
A History of Slough Observatory House
For over 100 years there was a large house and garden called Observatory House on Windsor Road, Slough. The famous astronomer Sir William Herschel and his ... -
Queen’s quip puts G7 leaders at ease at evening reception
By Press Association 2021 The Queen poses with G7 leaders ahead of a reception The Queen may have asked the question in the minds of every ...