| DERELICT HOUSES IN MAIDENHEAD COULD BE DEMOLISHED |
| And a notorious row of derelict houses in York Road in Maidenhead could finally be demolished if a planning application goes in favour of development.
The houses are known as 'death row' because two men were found dead there in 2002. They’ve been boarded up and crumbling for years.
They have been deemed 'beyond economic repair', so developer Shanly Homes wants to demolish the houses and rebuild them in a modern Victorian style.
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19 July 2010 |
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| CANAL APPEALS FOR PROTECTION ORDER |
| The Kennett and Avon Canal in Berkshire is appealing for a protection order.
The canal is currently listed as one stage above derelict, despite being extensively restored until 2003.
It’s currently classed as a ‘remaining’ waterway, which means there is no obligation to protect the canal from falling into disrepair.
Campaigners want it to be classed as a cruising waterway, which would make it a legal requirement to keep it open.
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19 July 2010 |
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| VANDALS STRIKE AGAIN IN SHEPPERTON |
| Residents have struck out at vandals who have wrecked Shepperton High Street.
Bins and benches were wrecked and tiles were pulled off the village hall roof.
Councillor Robin Sider has joined a number of residents who have spoken out, saying their sick and tired of the mindless vandalism, and demanding the police arrest the people who are responsible.
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19 July 2010 |
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| FUND RAISER FOR TERMINALY ILL GIRL IN STAINES |
| The family and friends of a small girl with a terminal illness are raising money to give her a holiday before her condition gets worse.
Ella Baleftri from Chertsey is two and a half years old. Her mum Sally thought she was deaf, but it was later revealed she has Sanfillippo Sydrome, a degenerative and almost always fatal condition.
Friends of the Staines Health Group antenatal class are organising summer play sessions to fund raise for Sally and Ella to go on holiday.
Sally says she just wants to go somewhere with a beach so Ella can splash around in the sea, which is what she loves doing.
The Stay and Play sessions will be at Laleham Village Hall on August 12th, 19th, and 26th, and September, 2.
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19 July 2010 |
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| BUCKS ENTREPRENUERS FUNDING CUT |
| There’s bad news for new start-up businesses in Bucks as funding for entrepreneurs has been cut.
More than £100,000 was available in grants of up to £5,000 for new businesses from the county council last year, but the programme has had to be abandoned in the new budget.
The Council say they will still do what they can to support the South-East, which is the biggest economic area in the UK, and are urging the government not to ‘kill the goose which lays the golden egg.’
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17 July 2010 |
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| POLICE PATROLS STEPPED UP IN WOKING |
| And extra police patrols have been on the streets of Woking one week after the rape of a woman on boundary Road.
They’ve been handing out leaflets to appeal for witnesses and are warning women of the danger of being out alone at night.
There were two rapes in the town last weekend.
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17 July 2010 |
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| ADULT CLUBS LICENSE FEE TO RISE |
| Adult clubs in Maidenhead could have to pay license fees of more than £10,000 a year.
Maidenhead currently has two strip clubs, and the Council wants their activities strictly licensed.
The license is designed to put off new lap dancing venues and to cover the cost of enforcing the strict regulations required to run them.
Alan Barwise, the Council licensing manager said any adult entertainment charge would be in addition to their alcohol license fees.
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17 July 2010 |
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| MAN CHARGED FOR 1980 RAPE |
| A 52-year-old man has pleaded guilty at Reading Crown Court to raping a 15-year-old girl in Maidenhead in 1980.
Ronald Cheshire is already serving a prison for the murder of Rachel Partridge in Bledlow Ridge in 1987. He’s now pleaded guilty to rape, kidnap, and false imprisonment.
In May 1980, two 15-year-old girls were walking in Switchback Road North in Maidenhead. They were approached by Cheshire. He tried to grab both girls, one girl escaped but her friend was taken away and seriously sexually assaulted.
Cheshire was charged on April 7th using new forensic evidence.
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17 July 2010 |
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| POLICE TO MEETS BROWNIES IN ROYAL BOROUGH |
| And a police commander is set to meet Brownie groups in Windsor and Maidenhead today.
Superintendent Tim De Meyer will be presenting awards to the girls for a poster competition warning people of the dangers of talking to strangers.
Mr. De Meyer said he was very impressed with the entries and the work of the brownies in the royal borough.
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17 July 2010 |
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| SLOUGH’S CHOICE FOR LABOUR LEADER |
| David Miliband has come out as Slough’s favored candidate for the Labour leadership.
It comes following a debate between all the party hopefuls in front of the regional Labour party last night in Church street.
Slough MP Fiona Mactaggart says the best man won on the evening, and she’s delighted with the outcome.
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17 July 2010 |
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| TRIBUTES PAID TO PARISH COUNCILLOR |
| Tributes have been paid to Burnham Parish Councillor John Capel, who died in a car accident last Friday.
John was driving his silver Subaru when he crashed between junctions 10 and 11 of the M40. He died at the scene.
The single 56-year-old leaves behind his 92-year-old mother, Gwen, who is staying with friends in Southampton.
Councilors and friends have described him as an amazing man who was passionate about Burnham.
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17 July 2010 |
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| POTHOLES COULD TAKE 10 YEARS TO FIX |
| There’s more bad news for motorists in Egham; as the Council say the pothole problem in the area could take ten years to fix.
Budget cuts mean ‘wetspots’, areas on roads which regularly flood causing the road surface to break up, can’t be fixed.
Egham Town borough councillor Alan Alderson has described the problem as a real shame and a reflection of the shocking state of Surrey council’s finances.
Local residents groups are outraged.
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17 July 2010 |
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| POLICE CRACK DOWN ON SPEEDING MOTORISTS |
| And 46 drivers were caught in a police crackdown on speeding in Sunningdale and Ascot yesterday.
Police were watching at 5 points throughout the morning and clocked people doing speeds of up to 43 miles an hour.
A number of people were given points on their license and fines, with some drivers being offered speed awareness courses.
PC Bob Wade, the Road Safety Constable from the Thames Valley Safer Roads Partnership, said drivers were responsible for their speed.
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17 July 2010 |
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| MISSING TEEN TURNS HERSELF IN |
| A missing teenager from slough has turned herself into a police station.
15 year old Abby Hadfield walked into the police station this morning safe and well.
She was last seen at her home on June 24th.
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17 July 2010 |
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| MURDER VICTIM’S SON SPEAKS OUT |
| The mother of Virnderpal Singh, who was murdered with a Sikh ceremonial sword on April 3rd 2009, has spoken about the sentencing of his killer.
Manpreet Singh Chahal was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder after attacking Singh with a Sikh ceremonial sword, inflicting more than 100 injuries whilst high on heroin.
Virnderpal’s mother Charanjit Kaur, was not in court to hear the fate of the killer, but spoke this morning.
She said to outlive her young son is a great loss, too unbearable to express in words.
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17 July 2010 |
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| RAPIST GETS NINE YEAR SENTANCE |
| Norman Stanley, the man who pleaded guilty to raping a girl in High Wycombe 1980, has been handed a nine year sentence.
The 61 year old pleaded guilty to the rape after a 30 year investigation by detectives proved he was involved.
On 25 April 1980, a 17-year-old girl was walking home from a night out along Micklefield Road. She was approached from behind by a man and dragged to a nearby railway embankment, where she was raped.
Amazingly, no forensic evidence was used in the trial, which instead relied on traditional detective work.
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16 July 2010 |
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| MAN CHARGED WITH GBH IN PIZZA TAKEAWAY |
| A man has been charged with GBH after a fight in a pizza restaurant in Slough.
A member of staff at Pizza Hot 4 U in Chalvey Road was badly injured after being attacked in the eye on June 28th.
Ilie-Marius Bulgaru of High Street Chalvey, has been remanded in custody and will appear at Reading Crown Court on July 19th.
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16 July 2010 |
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| DRUG CHARGES FOR BRACKNELL COUPLE |
| A man and a woman have been charged with conspiracy to supply drugs in Bracknell.
The man from Stretham in South London and the woman from Bexhill-On-Sea in East Sussex were arrested after police officers in watching from an unmarked car saw what they believed to be a Crack Cocaine deal in Brants Bridge on July 12th.
They will appear in court later in the month.
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16 July 2010 |
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| VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS TOLD TO CUT BACK |
| Voluntary organisations are being asked to cut back where they can to save money in Slough.
The Borough Council needs to save more than £3 million over the next few years, so they’re asking any charities or volunteer groups they support to do what they can to cut costs.
The Council say they support cutting waste and expect any organisation given more than £10,000 a year to make savings. Smaller organisations won’t be affected because any cuts could force them to close.
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16 July 2010 |
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| MAN FINED FOR ILLEGAL DUMPING |
| Magistrates in Slough have fined a man more than £800 for illegal dumping.
Gary Grant of High Wycombe was fined after admitting to dumping building waste in Langley Country Park.
He was paid £160 by builders to dispose of the waste but has now been fined £300 and ordered to pay £500 costs.
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16 July 2010 |
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| NOTICE GIVEN TO COLNBROOK FARM |
| And Slough Borough Council has defended an appeal against a planning enforcement notice it served on Tan House farm in Colnbrook last November.
It means the area is safeguarded from developers and they say they’ll keep the green belt for the benefit of the local community.
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16 July 2010 |
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| FIRE STATIONS COULD CLOSE |
| A number of fire stations in Berkshire could be forced to shut as they’re unable to recruit enough part-time firefighters.
A review of operations is underway amid warnings four of them could be closed.
Cookham and Wargrave are among those at risk.
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16 July 2010 |
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| WOMEN ENCOURAGED TO BE CAREFUL IN WOKING |
| Women in Woking are being warned to be extra careful as police investigate two rapes within two days.
Police say women should take sensible precautions when walking home alone at night, where the rapes happened on Friday and Sunday.
The first, happened in a wooded area of Boundary Park, and the second was in Goldsworth Park.
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16 July 2010 |
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| CANNABIS FOUND AT SLOUGH BUSINESS |
| Over a tonne of cannabis worth an estimated of £6m has been found at a business in Slough.
Officers found two consignments, destined for Manchester and Kent, at the business which specialises in road haulage and distribution.
A 41 year old from Lancashire, has been charged over the resin discovery which amounted to half of what they discovered.
He’s due before Slough Magistrates' Court this morning.
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16 July 2010 |
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| ROYAL BOROUGH GETS CLEAN UP |
| Pinkneys green in Windsor and Maidenhead is going to benefit from a clean up.
Royal Borough wardens will be on the street next Tuesday alongside Council, police and fire brigade personnel.
Local residents are welcome to join in, and the scheme aims to restore pride to the local area, as well as encouraging residents to get tough on anti-social behaviour.
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16 July 2010 |
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| COUNCIL WIN PLANNING APPEAL |
| Slough Borough Council have won a planning appeal banning the storage of agricultural equipement on a Colnbrook Farm.
Commercial and argicultural equipment had been stored on open ground, but will now have to be removed.
The Council say the case is a victory for local people who had to live with the eyesore, and ensures the protection of greenbelt land in the area.
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16 July 2010 |
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| PEOPLE STAND UP FOR DISABILITY HATE CRIME |
| People around Thames Valley, Bucks and Hertfordshire are being encouraged to speak up about disability hate crime.
As part of National Disability Day, the crown prosecution service has said crimes targeting disabled people should be known as hate crimes, and recieve harsher punishments.
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16 July 2010 |
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| MEN FOUND GUILTY IN COCAINE SMUGGLING RING |
| The final four men involved in a multi-million pound cocaine smuggling ring at Heathrow airport have been found guilty.
Amongst the convicted were Michael Hopkins and Andrew Robinson from Staines.
In total seven people were convicted of smuggling more than £4 million worth of Cocaine into London.
They’ll be sentenced at Croydon Crown Court at a later date.
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16 July 2010 |
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| SAFETY CHIEFS TOLD TO SPEND LESS ON SPEED CAMERAS |
| Safety chiefs could be told to spend less on speed cameras and more on education.
Councillors say they are ‘concerned that a large amount of money is spent on the controversial devices in areas such as Marlow in High wycombe.
They acknowledge cameras have cut casualties but are calling a review so funding is ‘targeted to where it can make most impact’.
Buckinghamshire County Council members were discussing the authority’s funding of Thames Valley Safer Roads Partnership, which manages speed cameras.
They want a ‘greater focus’ placed on initiatives such as giving residents speed testing equipment and ‘increased emphasis’ for education programmes.
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19 May 2010 |
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| JOINT FORCES |
| James Bond and Girl guides joined forces at Shepperton studios - not for a film but to thank the Mayor of Spelthorne for her 4 and half thousand pound donation to them.
40 Rainbows, Brownies and Guides represented 1300 members of Girlguiding Spelthorne were accompanied by James Bond look a like Douglas James and his Aston DB5.
The donation by Cllr Caroline Spencer will be used by the charity to support activities and camps for girls aged five and upwards.
The money was to celebrate 100 years of girlguiding.
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19 May 2010 |
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| POOR SERVICE FOR CLAIMING BENEFITS IN SLOUGH |
| People claiming benefits in Slough are having to wait too long and money hasn’t been distributed quickly enough
According to an independant report the study also says that the service has it’s strong points, such as successfully weeding people out who make false claims.
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19 May 2010 |
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| PLANS TO CHANGE SHOP |
| Plans have been put forward to change a shop in Desborough Road into a take away selling hot food.
The applicant has applied for a change of use of the ground floor from a shop at 190 Desborough Road in High Wycombe to a take away.
Bombay Dream in London Road, Wooburn Moor has also applied for a change of use of the first floor room to a taxi booking office.
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17 May 2010 |
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| MAN RESCUED BY FIREFIGHTERS |
| A man was rescued by firefighters from his smoke-filled flat in High Wycombe last night.
The man fell asleep at his flat in, Gomm Road shortly before 10.30pm after putting a pan of food on to cook.
Two crews from High Wycombe fire station were called after a neighbour rang 999 after hearing the smoke alarm and smelling smoke.
Some residents in the three-storey block were evacuated after firefighters entered the flat as smoke started to spread to other parts of the building.
There was a small amount of fire damage in the kitchen and the flat was smoke-logged.
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17 May 2010 |
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| STAFF DEVASTED AFTER SHOPLIFTERS ENTER CHARITY SHO |
| Shoplifters have left staff at a charity shop “devastated” after stealing two luxury handbags donated by a major retailer.
Volunteers at The British Heart Foundation in Marlow High Street were shocked to find its brand new Radley bags had been taken.
Manager Sarah Cannon said it wasn’t uncommon for shoplifters to target charity shops.
The crime was not reported but Thames Valley Police urged the foundation and all charities to tell them about future thefts.
The charity hopes to raise a substantial figure from the sale of the bags, despite the thefts.
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17 May 2010 |
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| GAY COUPLE TURNED AWAY FROM GUEST HOUSE |
| A gay couple who were turned away from a Cookham guest house after the proprietor said it was against her religious convictions to allow men to share a bed are taking legal action
Michael Black and John Morgan, booked a double room at the Swiss B&B on Terry's Lane, in Cookham in March this year, only to be told they weren’t welcome.
Liberty are representing the couple and have begun proceedings.
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17 May 2010 |
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| COMMITTEE FORMED TO SAVE DENHAM MEDI PARK |
| A new committee dedicated to saving a much loved Denham spot has been formed
Property developers want to build over 80 apartments on the Medi-Parc site but getting a ‘village green’ status would block that
The committee was formed by tenants and residents following last month’s meeting held to discuss reclaiming the area.
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17 May 2010 |
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| POLICE APPEAL AFTER ASCOT COLLISION |
| Police are appealing for information after a motorcyclist sustained serious injuries after colliding with a car in Ascot.
Police report a 50-year-old man was riding a red and black Yamaha Fazer motorcycle on Friday. Just before 6pm he collided with a silver Vauxhall Corsa on the B383 Sunninghill Road, at the junction of Lovel Lane.
The man was taken to Wexham Park Hospital while the 23-year-old female driver of the car was taken to Frimley Park Hospital with facial injuries.
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17 May 2010 |
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| MORE THAN £8,000 SPENT ON TEA, COFFEE AND BISCUITS |
| More than £8,000 was spent on tea, coffee and biscuits by Runnymede Council in the last financial year.
Following a request under the Freedom of Information Act it revealed the authority spent £8,395 on Fairtrade tea, coffee and biscuits in the 12 months from April 2009.
The council was unable to say how much of this sum was taxpayers money.
A council spokesman said the refreshments are necessary for meetings and for visitors.
The council insists on buying Fairtrade tea and coffee, which can cost more than other products.
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14 May 2010 |
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| 150 HOMES AND BUSINESSES LEFT WITHOUT PHONE LINE A |
| Almost 150 homes and businesses were left without a phone line for the second time in as many weeks after thieves stole BT cables.
The most recent theft was reported when under-ground cable was ripped from the entrance to a gravel pit in Staines Road, between Chertsey and Thorpe.
BT said 280 metres of cable were taken, enough to supply 800 households, leaving 145 homes and businesses without telephone and online communication.
Thieves also struck on the May Bank Holiday weekend.
They were unable to steal the cable, but still cut the lines, leaving customers without a phone for up to three days.
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14 May 2010 |
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| HOUSE RAID OVER CANABIS FACTORY |
| Police officers conducted a raid where they discovered a house being used as a cannabis factory.
The raid in Breakspear Road North was the result of an intelligence led operation.
Over 100 cannabis plants were seized by officers with some even being grown in the attic.
Cultivating equipment was also confiscated.
Two men aged 42 and 45 have been arrested and are helping police with their enquiries.
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14 May 2010 |
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| SIR JOHN MILLS HONOURED |
| Award-winning actor Sir John Mills has been honoured with a Heritage Foundation Blue Plaque at Pinewood Studios.
The plaque has been unveiled at the Iver Heath Studios.
His daughter, Juliet Mills, together with Robin Gibb, annual president of The Heritage Foundation were there to uncover the plaque.
Sir John, who won an Oscar for best-supporting actor in the 1970 film Ryan's Daughter, starred in over 120 films, in a career that spanned over eight decades.
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14 May 2010 |
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| TWO INCIDENTS IN BRACKNELL |
| Thames Valley Police have revisited the locations of two serious incidents in Bracknell last week.
On May 6th week ago a 15 year old girl was grabbed by an unknown man and forced into a car on Crawthorne Road. He then sexually assaulted her.
On the same day a 14 year old girl was grabbed by a man in Nutley but managed to escape.
Detectives believe the same man is responsible for both the incidents.
The man is described as dark coloured. Police are keen to speak to cyclist and group of black youths who may have witnessed the abduction.
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14 May 2010 |
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| ANIMALS SEIZED FROM FARM NOT RETURNED |
| Animals seized from a south Bucks farm will not be returned to their former owner.
In one of the RSPCA's biggest-ever rescue operations more than 100 animals were taken from Spindles Farm in Hyde Heath- more than 30 equines were found dead at the farm.
The judge made the announcement after sentencing five members of the same family who had unsuccessfully appealed against convictions under the Animal Welfare Act.
The farm's owner, 46-year-old James Gray, was given a 26-week jail term in his absence after he absconded from the court.
The confiscated animals have been in the care of the RSPCA costing the charity more than £1million.
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13 May 2010 |
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| IRON MAN CHALLENGE |
| The Iron Man Challenge is back and looking to crown a new champion at Maidenhead Carnival.
The event, run in association with the Magnet Leisure Centre, will return to Kidwells Park on Saturday, June 12 in aid of Starfish Swimming Club.
Carnival-goers will test their mettle around the course which will include rowing machines, exercise bikes, press-ups and sit-ups.
The competitor who completes the course in the fastest time will be crowned Iron Man 2010.
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13 May 2010 |
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| Dutchess of Cornwall to take salute at Windsor Cas |
| The Dutchess of Cornwall will take the salute at Windsor Castle Royal Tattoo today.
Now in it’s third year, the extravaganza kicks off when the bands come on to fanfare the royal arrival.
Tonight’s the second performance of 4 nights – running Wednesday to Saturday .
Organisers say they’re trying to give people a feel for what it’s like on the front line as well as a sense of celebration given by the many marching bands.
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13 May 2010 |
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| ELDERLY WOMAN DIES AFTER CAR HITS HER |
| An elderly woman has died in hospital after she was hit by a car in Windsor.
It happened on Wednesday night near the Riverside car park between Windsor and Datchet.
The 80-year-old pedestrian, from Sutton sustained serious injuries and was taken to Wexham Park Hospital where she later died.
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13 May 2010 |
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| TEEN HAS NOSE SLASHED IN MAIDENHEAD |
| A 17-year-old man had his nose slashed with a knife in the High Street in Maidenhead on Monday last week.
The victim was attacked near the White Horse Pub at 8.30pm.
Police officers arrested two men who have been bailed until June 7.
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13 May 2010 |
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| NO HEATHROW 3RD RUNWAY SAYS COALITION GOVERNMENT |
| A Conservative Liberal Democrat Coalition has scrapped plans for a Third Runway at Heathrow Airport.
It means residents of Sipson’s homes now safe after years of uncertainty over the villages future,
Housing was already being knocked down to make way for a third runway – with BA’s promise to buy the property off residents.
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13 May 2010 |
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| MAIDENHEAD PENSIONERS URGED TO BE CAUTIOUS |
| Pensioners need to be more wary of thieves when they go shopping in Maidenhead –that’s the view of a daughter after her mum was mugged.
Sandra Ostrowski's 85-year-old mother had her purse stolen as she looked around a charity shop.
It happened a week ago in a high street shop.
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12 May 2010 |
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| POLICE APPEAL FOR WITNESSES AFTER MAIDENHEAD ASSAU |
| Detectives investigating an assault in Maidenhead are still appealing for witnesses after a 25 year old man was assaulted over the weekend.
He was walking home from an evening at the Smokey Joes with a friend up until the Market in King street on Sunday and was attacked when they parted after walking past two men at the ‘War Grave Commission’.
He was found by passers by a couple of hours later in Norfolk road at 6am.
He suffered a broken jaw and was taken to Wexham Park Hospital
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12 May 2010 |
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| EFIT OF MAN WANTED IN CONNECTION WITH CHALVEY BURG |
| The E-fit of a man wanted in connection with a burglary in Chalvey’s been released.
Three men broke into a couple’s home in Brammas Close on 29th April saying they needed to check to water supply because of a leak.
A woman refused to let them in BUT they pushed past her husband as when he came home from work started turning on taps and then stole a bag containing passports and documents.
The E-fits of a white man in his early to mid-twenties, about 5ft 9ins tall and slim.
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11 May 2010 |
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| POLICE IDENTIFY MAN FOUND DEAD IN SLOUGH |
| Police have identified a man found dead in a Slough street a week ago.
35 year old Mariusz Winiarski’s body was found in Chalvey Road East, at the junction with Chalvey Gardens.
Post-mortem tests have proved inconclusive but police say they’re no obvious signs he was attacked.
Thames Valley Police are also investigating whether he died elsewhere and his body was transported to the spot where he was found.
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11 May 2010 |
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| MAN CUT OUT OF CAR AFTER HIGH WYCOMBE CRASH |
| Fire-fighters from High Wycombe had to cut a man out of his car after a crash on the M40 last night.
Two vehicles were involved in a crash – southbound between junctions 4 and 3.
The man’s been taken to hospital –its unclear the extent of his injuries.
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10 May 2010 |
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| POLICE APPEAL AFTER 22 YEAR OLD MAN STABBED IN HIG |
| Two people have been arrested after a 22 year old man was stabbed in High Wycombe.
Police were called to Green Road just after 7pm on Saturday and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
The man’s injuries have been described “serious but not life threatening”.
An 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old girl are still being questioned in connection.
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10 May 2010 |
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| MAIDENHEAD MAN SHOT DEAD ON US ROADTRIP |
| A Maidenhead man on a road trip through the US was fatally shot when a gunman opened fire in an armed raid on a bar, an inquest’s heard.
28 year old Thomas Reeve, was hit by a bullet in the chest in Amarillo as people were ordered to the floor during a robbery on 5 November last year.
A Windsor coroner heard the father of one stopped in the Texas Town because he liked the song Is This The Way to Amarillo.
A verdict of unlawful killing has been recorded.
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07 May 2010 |
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| CONS STAND STRONG -LABOUR KEEPS 2 STRONGHOLDS |
| The conservative Party has a strong standing in our patch this morning –but Labours held on to two of its strongholds.
Fiona McTaggart held on to Slough and John McDoneell held on to Hayes and Harlington
Phillip Lee’s taken 52% of the vote in Bracknell to win. In Windsor conservative candidate Adam Afriye’s secured a win with 60% of the vote.
In Maidenhead The shadow secretary of state for work and pensions has kept her seat convincingly with 60% vote.
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07 May 2010 |
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| SLOUGH TAKE AWAY PROSECUTED FOR FOOD VIOLATIONS |
| A Slough take away has been prosecuted for food violations.
The director of Star Karahi Limited Mohammed Shahid, pleaded guilty to seven offences at Maidenhead Magistrates Court.
He was fined over £3,000.
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05 May 2010 |
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| NEXT OF KIN INFORMED OF POLISH MAN DEATH IN SLOUGH |
| Thames Valley Police are still investigating the unexplained death of a man whose body was found in Slough on Monday.
The Polish man in his thirties has not yet been formally identified but police say his next of kin has been informed.
A post mortem’s so far proved inconclusive, but police say there is nothing to suggest he was murdered.
Detectives say they’re investigating whether he died elsewhere and was transported to Chalvey Road east.
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05 May 2010 |
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| SLOUGH MONEY LAUNDERING SUSPECTS QUESTIONED |
| Two men and a woman are still being questioned after they were arrested at a letting agency in Slough on suspicion of fraud and money laundering.
Police also got warrants for addresses in Bracknell, Datchet and Windsor
It’s after landlords in Slough alerted police saying they had been defrauded by a letting agency in Slough.
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05 May 2010 |
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| WINDSOR SPEED CAMERA SET ALIGHT |
| Firefighters were called out in Windsor after a car tyre was placed around a speed camera and set alight
The camera was engulfed in flames by the time officers got to straight road in Windsor at about 1am yesterday.
A fire brigade spokesman said the fire was started deliberately.
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04 May 2010 |
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| WOMAN CRITICAL AFTER WEST DRAYTON CRASH |
| Police are appealing for witnesses after a crash in West Drayton left a woman critically ill.
It happened just after mid day on Sunday when a Vauxhall Astra collided with a Ford Focus in Falling Lane.
The Astra driver, a 45 year old woman suffered severe injuries and her condition’s been described as critical.
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04 May 2010 |
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| POLICE SAY CHALVEY BODY FIND IS NOT SUSPICIOUS |
| Police say a body found in Chalvey is not being treated as suspicious
The man was found near the Chalvey Road East junction with Chalvey Gardens at about 12.15am yesterday.
Thames Valley police said a post mortem was carried out and further tests will go ahead to establish the cause of death. The man was believed to be Polish and in his thirties.
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04 May 2010 |
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| TIP OFF LEADS TO WINDSOR CANNABIS FACTORY CHARGE |
| A tip-off has led to yet another major cannabis find in Windsor .
Police smashed their way into a property in Stuart Way in Dedworth, early on Wednesday morning after locals reported suspicious activity.
They found around 300 plants and growing equipment inside the house.
35 year old Hung Van Nguyen, from Dedworth, was arrested and charged with production of cannabis. He’s been remanded to appear at Slough Magistrates' Court.
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03 May 2010 |
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| POLICE APPEAL AFTER MAN'S BODY FOUND IN SLOUGH |
| Police are appealing for witnesses after a man’s body’s been found in Slough
Thames Valley Police confirm a body – believed to be a Polish male in his 30s- was found at 12.15am this morning in the Chalvey Road East area.
The death’s being treated as unexplained.
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03 May 2010 |
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| ROYAL WINDSOR WHEEL TO OPEN |
| People in Windsor will once again be flying high this summer as the Royal Windsor
Wheel rolls back into town for an extended season following its successful debut last year.
It’s Windsor’s very own mini-version of the London Eye and it opens to the public this evening.
From the 40 observation pods you can see Windsor Castle, the Thames and even as far as the Wembley Arch.
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30 April 2010 |
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| RESEARCH SAYS EAT COLOURFUL FRUIT AND VEG |
| Get your five a day but make sure it’s colourful- that’s the message from Berkshire East Community Health Service.
They’re hammering home the importance of eating five portions of fruit and veg every day. Obvious choices of fruit and vegetables are not necessarily the healthiest- it’s more to do with colour.
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30 April 2010 |
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| MAN ROBBED IN CHURCH YARD |
| A man was grabbed, thrown to the ground and repeatedly kicked by thieves who stole his wallet and mobile phone in a Wycombe church yard.
The 20-year-old man was attacked as he was walking home from work through the All Saints Parish Church yard in Castle Street.
The culprits are all described as Asian and between 16 and 19 years.
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30 April 2010 |
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| COUNCIL CRITICISED FOR STAINES MOOR INFO BOARDS |
| Users of Staines Moor have criticised the council for wasting money on 17 information boards.
The council put the boards up in the last few weeks, which detail history of the moor, and what wildlife visitors can expect to see. It cost the council £15,000.
Some people say the money could have been better spent elsewhere. They say 17 boards are too much and create an eyesore.
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29 April 2010 |
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| TRAVELLERS IN CARAVANS CAUSE CHAOS |
| Slough Borough council is bringing legal action against a group of Travellers who have set up camp in a Slough Park.
Upton Court Park has become a temporary home for about 40 caravans of Travellers.
It’s estimated the council will have to foot a 20 thousand pound bill to clear up after them.
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29 April 2010 |
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| MAN CHARGED WITH PRODUCING CANNABIS |
| A man has been charged with producing cannabis after police found 300 plants growing at his home in Windsor.
35-year-old Hung Van Nguyen is due at Slough Magistrates Court later.
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29 April 2010 |
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| POLICE USE SOCIAL MEDIA |
| A police team from Maidenhead is taking part in a new social media trial.
Eight neighbourhoods have begun a two month trial using social networking sites to update the public about their activities.
The Riverside/Belmont in Maidenhead will be among those keeping followers up-to-date with the latest witness appeals, meetings, events and their day-to-day activities on Twitter.
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28 April 2010 |
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| TV LICENSERS LOOK FOR BLACK AND WHITE VIEWERS |
| TV licensing has revealed that 28 000 households across the UK are still enjoying their TV programmes in black and white. Of these retro-watchers, over 100 are in Reading , 90 in Slough and 27 in Maidenhead.
Tv licensers want to speak to black and white fans.
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28 April 2010 |
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| POLICE SEEK WITNESSES TO ASSAULT |
| Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was punched in the head and suffered broken bones in her foot and shoulder during an assault in Hillingdon.
The 44-year-old victim was targeted by two females in Joel Street on the evening of Sunday 4th April.
One of the attackers is described as white, about 40 and 5ft 9 with a proportionate build. The other as a pensioner of about 60 with a chubby build.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police.
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28 April 2010 |
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| SLOUGH'S TOP CITIZEN NAMED |
| A samaritan whose expertise has helped save people's lives has been named Slough's top citizen.
The town's annual Citizen of the Year prize went to Emily, a 78-year-old Canadian who settled in Burnham 50 years ago.
Emily, whose surname cannot be revealed because of the sensitive nature of her work, was 'thrilled and shocked' to receive the award.
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27 April 2010 |
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| STAINES PRIMARY SCHOOL TO STAY OPEN |
| Campaigners in Staines are delighted after Surrey County Council has said they will keep Shortwood Infant School in Staines open.
Officers are recommending that a new consultation is launched to see if the Staines school could form one big primary school with other Staines schools.
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27 April 2010 |
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| MAN CRITICAL AFTR HIGH WYCOMBE ASSAULT |
| A 21-year-old man is in a stable but critical condition in hospital following an assault at a High Wycombe pub.
Officers were called to the Yates's bar in Frogmoor at 3am on Saturday where they discovered the man unconscious following an assault.
A 19-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of assault. He’s been released on bail.
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27 April 2010 |
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| WORRIES FOR MISSING AUTISTIC SLOUGH MAN |
| Police are getting increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 19 year old autistic Slough man.
Mohammed Wasim Hussain was last seen at his home in Chalvey at 10pm last night.
Mohammed’s family discovered he was missing just after 2.30 this morning.
They’re worried about his welfare because he’s autistic and has difficulty interacting with people.
He’s been described as Asian about 5ft 4ins, with a heavy build, short black hair and a thick, cropped black beard.
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26 April 2010 |
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| SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL TWEETING |
| Slough Borough Council has turned to a social networking site to keep people up to date.
They’ve begun tweeting about the election and say it should be one of the first places residents can hear results.
BUT the councils not stopping at election coverage – they say its going to belong term and all of the most important issues for residents will be tweeted.
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26 April 2010 |
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| SLOUGH MAN REMANDED IN CUSTODY CHARGED WITH MURDER |
| A 20-year-old man from Slough’s been remanded into custody charged with the murder of a mother of two.
Harpreet Singh appeared at Ealing Magistrates Court this morning as the third man to be charged with Geeta Aulakh’s murder.
28 year old Geeta was ambushed as she walked home from work to pick her two children up in Greenford on November 16th last year and died from severe head injuries.
Mr Singh will appear at the Old Bailey on Wednesday for a bail hearing.
Her estranged husband Harpreet Aulakh and another man are due to face trial at the Old Bailey in October.
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26 April 2010 |
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| ROYAL BOROUGH CELEBRATES ST. GEORGE'S DAY |
| The Royal Borough’s inviting residents to celebrate England’s patron saint with a week long feast of activities across the borough
The St George’s day flag will be flown all day today at the town hall in Maidenhead and at the Guildhall in Windsor
Events being held throughout the week range from stories for under 5’s at the Royal Borough’s libraries to craft sessions at the Firestation Arts Centre in Windsor.
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23 April 2010 |
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| HIGH WYCOMBE WOMAN CRITICISES BUS SERVICE |
| A High Wycombe woman has criticised the changed bus service in Lane End saying residents have to wait longer for a bus and leave earlier for work.
The Blue route 32 will no longer extend to Lane End except during evenings and Sundays.
Kim Mackin who’s from Lane End says the new service has left people feeling unhappy and isolated in the village.
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23 April 2010 |
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| IVER BUILDER JAILED FOR DEFRAUDING ELDERLY |
| A builder from Iver has been jailed for defrauding the elderly
Billy Smith conned elderly homeowners out of thousands of pounds by carrying out poor or non-existent work.
The 39-year-old pleaded guilty to seven counts of fraud at Reading Crown Court and will serve four years in jail.
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23 April 2010 |
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| BERKSHIRE WOMAN DIED AFTER WRONG DIAGNOSIS |
| A Berkshire woman diagnosed with swine flu over the telephone died from Legionnaires' disease only days later, an inquest heard.
It was only when 46 year old Mrs Rowe’s GP visited her at home in Thatcham that she was taken to hospital where she later died, the coroner heard.
Recording a narrative verdict, coroner Peter Bedford said it was unclear why Mrs Rowe had become so ill so suddenly and even if she had been taken to hospital sooner the tragic outcome would probably have been the same.
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22 April 2010 |
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| RAIL SERVICES RUN OVERNIGHT TO HELP BUCKS KIDS HOM |
| Network rail kept services running overnight to help stranded passengers who managed to get flights make the last leg of their journey home.
It’s as Buckinghamshire school children make their way home.
In total, 136 students from schools across the county were stuck abroad because of the volcano in Iceland.
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22 April 2010 |
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| WYCOMBE COUNCIL REJECTS CARE HOME BID |
| Plans to build a 40-bed care home in Bourne End have been thrown out by a council after dozens of residents objected.
Wycombe District Council said it would be harmful to the character and appearance of the area.
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22 April 2010 |
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| ARMED GANG INJURE TEENAGERS IN ROBBERY |
| A 19-year-old man was hit on the head and an 18-year-old was threatened in a robbery in Thames Ditton by an armed gang.
The robbery took place in Weston Green Road, on Saturday night when the victims, both from Walton-on-Thames, were sitting in a parked car.
The gang pulled the older man out of the car and demanded any valuables before hitting him meanwhile the 18-year-old was threatened when he tried to help… the 6 strong gang stole their mobile phones.
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21 April 2010 |
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| GOVERNMENT ORDERED TO PAY 60% OF HEATHROW CAMPAIGN |
| The High Court ‘s ordered the Government to pay 60 per cent of the legal costs incurred by Heathrow campaigners in their battle against the third runway.
In making the order Lord Justice Carnwath said the coalition of environmental groups and local councils including Hillingdon, had achieved a "substantial success" in the case
The Government were three weeks ago instructed to reconsider policy issues regarding expansion at Heathrow before any future applications for expansion for a 3rd runway or 6th terminal can be considered.
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21 April 2010 |
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| MAIDENHEAD GAS LEAK CAUSES CHAOS |
| A gas leak in Maidenhead’s caused travel chaos.
Emergency services were called to Cannon Lane at about 5.20pm yesterday after a motorist crashed into gas supply equipment.
The incident has meant that there are major disruptions on the Maidenhead rail line.
Cannon Lane and Highfield Lane have both been closed.
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21 April 2010 |
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| MARLOW BRIDGE MAKEOVER |
| Marlow's iconic bridge is set to get a big makeover after spare funding was found by Buckinghamshire County Council.
The council now has £60,000 to spend on the bridge because of an underspend on a joint project with the Royal Borough to repair Maidenhead bridge - which links the two counties.
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20 April 2010 |
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| POLICE APPEAL FOR INFORMATION |
| Police are appealing for information following the disappearance of a 50 year-old woman.
Vannessa Myers was last seen leaving her home in Willow Tree Lane, Hayes on Sunday morning.
Mrs Myers has recently been depressed, and there’s growing concern for her welfare.
She’s described as black, of slim build, approximately 168cm tall with black, unkempt hair.
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20 April 2010 |
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| POLICE INVESTIGATE WINDSOR SHOP |
| A police investigation at a shop in Windsor is still underway.
Last week a 46-year-old man and another aged 25 were arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods, in connection with a burglary.
They were arrested at Cut Price Car Parts and DIY store, in St Leonard's Road.
Both men have been released on police bail as the investigation continues.
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20 April 2010 |
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| OLD WINDSOR CATS HOME ENCOURAGES ADOPTION |
| A cats home in Old Windsor is encouraging people to adopt older felines after they reported many cats are desperate to be re-homed.
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, in Priest Hill, said more than 50 per cent of its 40-plus residents are five and over, as people favour kittens.
Chiefs at the home say young cats go quickly, leaving their older friends to spend much longer waiting to find a new home.
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19 April 2010 |
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| ECONOMY SUFFERS FROM AIRSPACE CLOSURE |
| The local economy has suffered hugely with the UK airspace closure.
Heathrow, which contributes billions to the local economy every year, has been virtually closed since Volcanic Dust from Iceland closed all air travel over the weekend.
It’s thought its cost airlines 120 million pounds
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19 April 2010 |
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| OLD WINDSOR PHONE LINES BACK IN ACTION |
| People in Old Windsor are hoping to have their phone lines back in action today.
It’s after vandals severed the lined leaving hundreds of people in-communicado all weekend.
Police are appealing for anyone with information on the vandalism to come forward
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19 April 2010 |
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| OLD WINDSOR PHONELINES SEVERED |
| People in Old Windsor are hoping to have their phone lines back in action today.
It’s after vandals severed the lined leaving hundreds of people without landlines all weekend.
Police are appealing for anyone with information on the vandalism to come forward
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19 April 2010 |
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| AIRPORT EXPANSION UNITES CANDIDATES |
| It’s a rare occasion.. one issue’s united the main candidates in one west London ward: Heathrow airport’s expansion
The government recently lost a high court challenge on the contentious issue for Hayes and Harlington, rebuffing councils and campaigners.
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19 April 2010 |
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The assassination of ex-Pakistani PM Benazir Bhutto in 2007 could have been prevented and the subsequent inquiry was bungled, according to a UN report.
It says insufficient security measures were taken by the government of then President Pervez Musharraf.
And it concludes the police deliberately failed to investigate the murder properly as they feared intelligence agency involvement.
The independent UN commission of inquiry urges the authorities to launch a "credible, serious" investigation into Ms Bhutto's death "and bring those responsible to justice".
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17 April 2010 |
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| BANDS GET READY FOR SLOUGH LIBRARY |
| Bands are getting ready to get loud in Slough library.
The usual silence will be broken as local bands perform in the first Live @ the Library event this evening.
The gig has been organised by young volunteers given funding from The Princes Trust.
It starts at eight o’clock and tickets cost three pounds.
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17 April 2010 |
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| HIGH WYCOMBE HOCKEY TEAM STRANDED |
| A High Wycombe school hockey team is stranded in Greece because of the volcanic ash cloud crippling the UK's air traffic.
Three teachers and 26 students from John Hampden Grammar School are holed up in the lobby of a hotel in Athens.
The school's under 16 hockey team had just completed a successful three game
tour of Greece.
The boys are said to be a bit bored but in good spirits.
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17 April 2010 |
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| CAMPAIGN AGAINST ABORTION |
| On this, the 42nd anniversary of the Abortion Act, campaigners are taking to the streets of Uxbridge in silent protest against abortions.
The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children or SPUC are pro life and believe abortion should be outlawed.
Supporters will be spending the day holding placards with pro-life slogans on them and standing in silence.
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17 April 2010 |
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| BRACKNELL DOG IS MUSICAL STAR |
| A Bracknell dog’s in the running to be Toto in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s search for his next hit musical The Wizard of Oz.
Over 600 dogs auditioned and nine year old Jake’s managed to make it into the top eight.
He’s got the advantage of already having played Toto twice in local productions
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16 April 2010 |
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| PUBS IN ASCOT WON'T SHOW WORLD CUP |
| Pubs in Ascot say they won’t show the World Cup during Royal Ascot.
Football fans hoping to watch England's World Cup match with Algeria on June 18 will have to go elsewhere to see the game.
It’s after police fears that drunken race-goers attending Royal Ascot will cause trouble.
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16 April 2010 |
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| DATCHET CHIPPY PLANS REJECTED |
| Hopes that Datchet might soon get its own fish and chip shop have taken a serious battering.
Royal Borough planning councillors turned down three separate applications to set up a 'chippy' in Datchet.
They say they’re worried about cars stopping on dangerous Horton Road at night for drivers to collect their fish and chips.
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16 April 2010 |
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| HOME CHLAMYDIA TESTS IN BERKSHIRE |
| Chlamydia tests are free and easy and can be done at home- that’s the message from Berkshire East Community Health Services.
Their Get Your Kit Off campaign is encouraging all young women and men under the age of 25 to test themselves at least once a year.
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15 April 2010 |
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| MARS PLANS TO CUT JOBS IN SLOUGH |
| A Slough chocolate company could cut up to 45 jobs.
Mars, based on Dundee Road, Slough says the job cuts are a way of improving their manufacturing operation.
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15 April 2010 |
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| MAN CHARGED IN ASCOT AFTER CANNABIS FACTORY DISCOV |
| A man’s been charged after a cannabis factory was discovered in Ascot
28 year old Craig Joshi, of no fixed abode, was arrested and charged with the production of class B drugs
He was remanded in custody to appear before Slough Magistrates Court today.
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15 April 2010 |
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| ARTIST CELEBRATED IN COOKHAM |
| Artist Stanley Spencer –who specialized in Berkshire landscape painting-is to have a summer exhibition which his daughter’s been on hand to open in Cookham
A special walk has also been organized by community volunteers so visitors to Cookham can walk around the village and see the views that Spencer painted.
Spencer was nicknamed 'Cookham' at slade art school because he talked so much about the village and returned there so frequently.
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14 April 2010 |
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| CLINIC TO OPEN IN WINDSOR |
| A state of the art medical facitily is opening in Windsor this afternoon.
The Spire Windsor Clinic will specialize in MRI scans and Xrays
It has the area’s only Open MRI scanner
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14 April 2010 |
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| POLICE APPEAL AFTER STABBING IN SLOUGH |
| Police are looking for two Asian men after a man’s been stabbed in the leg in Slough.
He was stabbed after he stepped in to help a woman as she was being robbed on Slough High Street drawing money from an ATM.
The woman, who’s in her 20s managed to escape unhurt but the good Samaritan had to have stitches in the back of his leg.
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14 April 2010 |
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| CHARITY EXTENDS CAREERS SERVICE IN BERKSHIRE |
| After positive feedback, a Berkshire careers charity’s extending their advice service to more young people in the area
Connexions offers information and guidance to 13-19 year olds from Maidenhead who are NEET – or not in education, employment or training – their aim’s to help people feel more confident to move into education or employment.
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13 April 2010 |
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| MAN STABBED WAS FROM SLOUGH |
| A man stabbed to death on a west London industrial estate has been named as Gurmukh Singh Chahal, of Langley, Slough.
Police found him with a chest wound at a unit in the Bridge Road Industrial Estate in Southall, on Friday night.
43-year-old Balraj Singh, who’s from Shropshire, appeared before Ealing magistrates' charged with the murder on Monday.
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13 April 2010 |
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| MERCURY LEAK AT LANGLEY ROYAL MAIL |
| A mercury leak at the Royal Mail's distribution centre in Langley sparked an emergency evacuation of over 40 employees.
Six members of staff who came into contact with the toxic chemical were taken to hospital.
Firefighters identified the liquid metal which was leaking out of a package. Wearing gas tight suits, they secured the area and carried out a clean up.
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13 April 2010 |
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| SLOUGH PARKING SET FOR CHANGE |
| Solar powered ticket machines could be lining the streets of Slough when a new company takes control of the borough's parking enforcement.
Vinci Park Services is due to take over the role of policing on and off-street parking an they’re going to make changes.
Other improvements include on-line payments and more effective ways of dealing with parking ticket appeals and complaints.
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12 April 2010 |
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| RUMOURS OF A TESCO IN WINDSOR |
| There are rumours in Windsor that Tesco has plans for a new branch in the areal.
The former site of THE Bar in Victoria Street which has been empty for several months is where it’s said the Tesco will open.
Shop owners nearby are worried the food giant could send independent shops under.
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12 April 2010 |
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| SIKH SOCIAL CENTRE PLANS PARK |
| A Sikh Social Centre in Slough is planning on taking over a derelict piece of land to turn it into a park.
Trustees at the Rhamgharia Sikh Centre are meeting councilors next week to make a deal which could see the land behind the Sikh Temple set for change.
Committee members want to clear the land, re-plant flowers and put seating in.
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12 April 2010 |
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| BRITWELL POLICE HAND OUT THREE ASBOS |
| The Britwell police team is celebrating after giving three young people ASBOs.
One PC says they’ve been working tirelessly with a small minority of young people whose behaviour causes distress to people in Britwell and surrounding areas.
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09 April 2010 |
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| TOP EARNERS IN ROYAL BOROUGH REVEALED |
| The pay and perks of the The Royal Borough’s top earners have been published.
The figures show more than 200 town hall and school employees receive in over £50,000 a year and five borough officers earn more than £100,000 a year.
It’s emerged the council's chief executive earns £140,000, a bigger salary than David Cameron.
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09 April 2010 |
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| TWO POLLING CARDS FOR SLOUGH RESIDENTS |
| The general election is fast approaching but so are local elections.
Each voter will be receiving their poll cards for both elections this week and next week.
Slough Borough Council’s says it’s important to know everyone gets a different poll card for each election.
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09 April 2010 |
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| SLOUGH COUNCIL URGES PEOPLE TO REGISTER FOR VOTE |
| Local and general elections will be held on the 6th May.
Each voter should be getting a different poll card for each election in the post.
Slough Borough Council’s Ruth Bagley reminds people there’s still time to register.
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09 April 2010 |
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| Local and general elections will be held on the 6th May.
Each voter should be getting a different poll card for each election in the post.
Slough Borough Council’s Ruth Bagley reminds people there’s still time to register.
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09 April 2010 |
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| POLICE CELEBRATE FIGHTING YOUTH CRIME |
| The Britwell police team is celebrating after giving three young people ASBOs.
A police spokesman says the ASBO’s a vital tool in fighting crime and this action will help stop further offences by youths.
The britwell team say they’ve been working tirelessly with a small minority of young people whose behaviour causes problems for local residents
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09 April 2010 |
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| EIGHT CHARGED AT WEST DRAYTON IMMIGRATION CENTRE |
| Eight detainees at an immigration centre in Harmondsworth have been charged with falsely imprisoning and assaulting a fellow prisoner.
An alleged incident took place on Saturday 27 March at the Colnbrook
Immigration Removal Centre, on the Colnbrook Bypass in Harmondsworth, West Drayton.
All eight have been remanded in custody and are to stand trial at Isleworth Crown Court on 18 May.
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08 April 2010 |
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| HIGH WYCOMBE MAN ADDS TO CRITICISM OF IPCC |
| A High Wycombe man’s joining in with the chorus of critisicm aimed at the Independent Police Complaints commission
It’s after it emerged the IPCC were using retired police officers to investigate their former colleagues
Zair Ullah’s brother died in police custody having been stopped and searched – he says he’s found the commission useless:
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08 April 2010 |
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| JURY HEARS WOMAN KILLS BABYBY FEEDING HIM SAUSAGE |
| A jury’s heard how a woman killed her friend's baby son by feeding him a frankfurter sausage…
Stella Rekeic gave the nine-month-old baby the food despite warnings from his
Slough based mother that he would choke.
The jury was told that accused had been left in charge of baby Patryk while her friend made a quick visit to the shops – but when she returned she found the little boy lying lifeless next to his sleeping father, with bits of the sausage in his mouth.
28 year old Rekeic denies the manslaughter and the case continues
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08 April 2010 |
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| BABY DIES AFTER CHOKING ON SAUSAGE DESPITE MOTHER' |
| A jury’s heard how a woman killed her friend's baby son by feeding him a frankfurter sausage…
Stella Rekeic gave the nine-month-old baby the food despite warnings from his Slough based mother that he would choke.
The jury was told that accused had been left in charge of baby Patryk while her friend made a quick visit to the shops – but when she returned she found the little boy lying lifeless next to his sleeping father, with bits of the sausage in his mouth.
28 year old Rekeic denies the manslaughter and the case continues
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08 April 2010 |
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| EIGHT MEN CHARGED AFTER IMMIGRATION CENTRE ASSAULT |
| Eight detainees at an immigration centre in Harmondsworth have been charged with falsely imprisoning and assaulting a fellow prisoner.
An alleged incident took place on Saturday 27 March at the Colnbrook Immigration Removal Centre, on the Colnbrook Bypass in Harmondsworth, West Drayton.
All eight have been remanded in custody and are to stand trial at Isleworth Crown Court on 18 May.
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08 April 2010 |
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| SURREY WARNING OVER BUGLAR ALARM CON-ARTISTS |
| Surrey County Council is warning the public over burglar alarms.
Cold callers are using scare tactics to dupe householders into buying burglar alarms, trading standards have warned.
A council spokesman said some companies are giving misleading information about rising crime levels in the county.
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07 April 2010 |
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| WITNESS APPEAL AFTER CYCLIST CRASH IN SLOUGH |
| A cyclist has been hospitalised with serious injuries after a crash in Slough.
Thames Valley Police is appealing to any witnesses to the crash on Easter Sunday.
Just after midnight on Sunday morning, a silver Mercedes E220 collided with a bicycle outside Thames Valley University on the A4 Bath Road.
The cyclist, a 44-year-old man has serious injuries.
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07 April 2010 |
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| WOKINGHAM CANDIDATE WANTS LIE DETECTORS |
| A Wokingham candidate is calling for election lie detector tests.
Mark Ashwell says all politicians should take lie detector tests
during the run-up to the election.
The parliamentary candidate is standing against Tory MP John Redwood in his local constituency of Wokingham.
Mr. Ashwell says the public deserves proof of the truth.
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07 April 2010 |
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| LECTURER CRITICISES MEPHODRONE BAN |
| A Royal Holloway lecturer says Meow Meow drug should be legal.
Ravinder Barn is a professor of social policy and social work at the university in Egham.
She says the drug which has been linked to several deaths will be pushed underground if it’s criminalised.
She also says banning mephodrone would criminalise young people.
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03 April 2010 |
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| PLANS FOR NEW LIBRARY IN SLOUGH |
| Plans for a new library in Slough costing seventeen and a half million pounds are getting under way.
The planning application for the centre is to be submitted at a cabinet meeting next week.
If planning permission is given, work would start in 2012, to open in early 2013.
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03 April 2010 |
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| HOSPITALS WON'T CLOSE SAYS TRUST |
| Marlow Community Hospital won’t close says NHS Buckinghamshire.
After concern people may have been given the wrong idea, the trust insists there are no plans to shut it down.
The trust also confirmed there are no plans to close Wycombe Hospital either.
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03 April 2010 |
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| SLOUGH YOUNG PEOPLE'S CENTRE LAUNCHES NEW CHOIR |
| Slough Young People’s Centre is launching a new choir- with a difference.
The centre is offering 13-18 year old’s a chance to join a contemporary choir based on the hit TV series Glee.
The teenagers will have the opportunity to sing songs by Beyonce and perform in a showcase.
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01 April 2010 |
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| BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL PUBLISHES LEAFLET ON TRAIN |
| Buckinghamshire county council has published a leaflet for people who are worried about the high speed rail plans.
It details the plans for the London to Birmingham high speed link.
It’ll highlight the trains preferred route and what will happen next.
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01 April 2010 |
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| MAIDENHEAD POLICE WARN OF DISTRACTION BURGLARIES |
| Maidenhead Police are warning people about an increased risk of so called distraction burglaries.
Its after two more happened in the are last Thursday.
On both occasions, a man posing as a police officer knocked on doors of elderly people and asked to be let in.
Luckily both residents were extra vigilant and did not let the intruder in.
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01 April 2010 |
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| CELEBRITY CHEF WINS PAYOUT |
| After his restaurant in Bray was forced to close for a fortnight, Heston
Blumenthal has received a massive payout.
The celebrity chef has been paid £200,000 from his insurance company for business lost.
The three starred Fat Duck on the High st had to close in February because of a norovirus scare.
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31 March 2010 |
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| SAVE THE CHILDREN SAYS POOR CHILDREN ARE FAILING |
| Save the Children is calling on people in Windsor and Maidenhead to write to their MP about what they’re calling the scandelous gap between children in schools.
They say the gap between rich and poor children in the classroom is growing.
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31 March 2010 |
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| PHARMACIST JAILED FOR FRAUD |
| A leading pharmacist who had pharmacies across Berkshire, has been jailed for three years.
64-year-old Charles Butler admitted fraudulently claiming £175,000 from the NHS.
Butler was jailed for fraud, deception and drugs offences
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31 March 2010 |
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| WEXHAM DOCTOR ACCUSED |
| A Wexham doctor has been accused of making unacceptable errors.
Thousands of cancer patients’ tests had to be checked after Dr. Samuel Kiberu’s reports were found to be full of errors.
Dr. Kiberu was suspended by the NHS Trust in Berkshire and the hearing continues.
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30 March 2010 |
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| POLICE APPEAL FOR INFORMATION AFTER GUNPOINT HOLD |
| Police are appealing for information after a post offive van driver was held at gunpoint.
The holdup happened in Hayes at 1.30 PM on Thursday. One of the suspects pulled out a gun and demanded cash from the guard who handed over an unknown amount of money in a box.
Both suspects then made off on a motorbike.
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30 March 2010 |
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| DATE OF SLOUGH ELECTIONS ANNOUNCED |
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The date for elections in Slough has been announced.
Elections for 13 seats on the Borough Council will be held on Thursday the 6th of May.
One seat’s up for election in each of the wards in Slough, excluding Colnbrook and Poyle.
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30 March 2010 |
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| SLOUGH REHAB CENTRE PLANS SLAMMED |
| Proposals to convert a Slough home intro a drug rehab centre are not popular.
People in Alpha Street South say they’re outraged at the idea and will do everything they can to stop it going ahead.
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29 March 2010 |
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| MAIDENHEAD SCHOOLS SET FOR A MAKEOVER |
| Maidenhead schools are set for a makeover.
The Royal Borough will apply for £80 million of funding to rejuvenate schools in the area.
The money is on offer from Government's Building Schools for the Future initiative.
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29 March 2010 |
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| WINDSOR SOLDIER IS KILLED |
| A soldier who used to live in Windsor has been killed by a car bomb in Afghanistan.
Lance Corporal Jonathan Woodgate from Third Battalion The Rifles died in the Helmand Province.
He had been providing protection for soldiers who’d just deactivated an unexploded insurgent bomb when the attack happened.
He’s the eighth soldier from The Rifles to have died in the conflict this month.
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29 March 2010 |
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| KING ACRES AFFORDABLE HOMES FINALLY GOES AHEAD |
| Work will start on 10 affordable homes in King Acres - several months after the Government first stamped its seal of approval.
Sovereign Housing Group, which runs the project, is desperate to get on site after announcing the backing of a national housing and regeneration agency.
The Homes and Communities Agency has agreed to pay nearly half a million to help meet the demand in the area.
The houses will be situated just off Blakes Road.
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26 March 2010 |
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| BOWLING ROLLS OVER CAMPAIGNERS BID FOR TENNIS COUR |
| A bowling alley will open in Slough in place of indoor tennis courts despite protests from campaigners.
Slough Borough Council said the courts had made an annual loss of £30,000 since the year 2000… But campaigners claim more public indoor courts should be built in the UK, rather than closed.
The authority said it would now offer free tennis lessons on outdoor courts thanks to funding from the development of the bowling alley
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26 March 2010 |
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| SLOUGH POLICE CRACKDOWN ON PROSTITUTION |
| 26 men have been arrested in Slough after a police crackdown on street prostitution.
It’s all part of an intelligence led operation by Thames valley police in the Chalvey and Baylis areas.
All of those arrested under the sexual offences act have now been released on bail until mid April.
Officers in Slough South said the operation targeted kerb crawlers and men seeking prostitutes and it was such a success they’re looking to do more in the future.
They say they’re working on a long term solution to reducing demand for prostitution and looking at ways to stop women from turning to it.
The Council’s also praised the police and been working with campaign group Action4Chavley installing CCTV.
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25 March 2010 |
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| SURREY PC CHARGED WITH OFFENCES |
| A suspended Surrey Police constable has been charged with an offence under the Serious Crime Act 2007 and three counts of theft.
29 year old PC Dustin Hunter, was arrested on Saturday morning by Surrey officers following an investigation.
The PC appeared at Woking Magistrates’ Court on Monday charged with being involved in a plot to rob a jewellers in Oxted, and with stealing two police hats, two reflective jackets, a badge and two polo shirts from Surrey Police, and a Royal Mail uniform.
He did not enter a plea and has been remanded in custody. He’s next due to appear at Winchester Crown Court on June 28.
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25 March 2010 |
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| MASS TRIBUTE TO BERKS SOLDIER |
| Hundreds of mourners lined the streets at the funeral of a Berkshire soldier shot dead in Afghanistan.
Reading born Corporall Richard Green was killed by small arms fire near Sangin in Helmand Province on 2 March.
Speaking last year at the funeral of a fellow soldier, the 23-year-old, said if it were his funeral he hoped the public would show support.
A cortege left from the family home before the funeral at Reading Minster of St Mary's Church.
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24 March 2010 |
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| ROYAL BOROUGH SAYSHIGH SPEED RAIL LINK LACKS AMBIT |
| The Royal Borough says the high speed rail link lacks ambition.
They say government plans for a high speed rail link to Birmingham fall short of the network needed to provide alternatives to short haul flights.
It’s the concern of the Royal Borough as part of the 2M group of local authorities which are opposed to the expansion of Heathrow airport.
It comes in the wake of the government's announcement of its support for the Birmingham route.
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24 March 2010 |
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| POLICE TREAT THAMES DEATH AS UNEXPLAINED |
| Police are treating the death of a man found in the River Thames in Dorney as unexplained.
A member of the public discovered the body in Dorney, near Windsor, on Sunday afternoon.
The man is yet to be formally identified. Police ask anyone with information to come forward.
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23 March 2010 |
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| SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL HOLDS ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR |
| Slough Borough Council is hearing from residents about Anti Social Behaviour
An events taking place so that residents can tell the council and police about Anti Social Behaviour in their area and also get advice on how to deal with the problem.
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23 March 2010 |
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| MP SUPPORTS SLOUGH HOUSING |
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An MP has visited Slough to see a new housing development.
11 new family homes have been built and are available to rent after the government invested 1. 2 million pounds.
The derelict garages that were there before attracted anti social behaviour and crime
John Healey met people who were going to move into Pippin Close and was given a home-made cake.
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23 March 2010 |
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| GAY COUPLE RECEIVE GESTURES OF GOODWILL |
| A gay couple who were told they couldn’t stay at a Christian couples B&B in Maidenhead have been inundated with places they can stay –even receiving invites into peoples’ homes.
Michael Black and John Morgan, booked a double room at the Swiss B&B in Cookham.
Despite being aged 62 and 56, the couple say this is their first experience of homophobia.
Thames Valley police have logged it as a "homophobic incident".
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23 March 2010 |
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| BRITWELL MAN CAMPAIGNS FOR PEDESTRIAN CROSSING |
| It's taken over two years for one Britwell campaigner to get a pedestrian crossing after a hit and run accident.
57-year-old Kestrel Path resident, Will Ansel launched a 'Make Northborough Road Safer' petition in August 2007 after a cyclist was killed.
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22 March 2010 |
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| MARLOW'S NEW POST OFFICE MAY CLOSE |
| Marlow's new Post Office may close after jsut theree weeks because of a dispute over disable access to the building.
The family who run it say they're willing to quit and lose the £30,000 they invested.
It follows anger over the three inch step wheelchair users have to be lifted up. |
22 March 2010 |
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| BERKSHIRE GUEST HOUSE TURNS AWAY GAY COUPLE |
| A gay couple were turned away from a Berkshire guest house after its owner said it was against her convictions for two men to share a bed.
Michael Black and John Morgan, had booked a double room at the B&B on Terry's Lane, in Cookham for Friday night.
But when they arrived the owner refused to let them stay.
Thames Valley Police say it's been logged as a homophobic incident. |
22 March 2010 |
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| MARLOW POST OFFICE THREATENED WITH CLOSURE |
| Marlow’s new Post Office may close after just three weeks because of a dispute over disabled access to the building.
The family who run it say they’re willing to quit and lose their 30,000 pound investment.
It follows disability campaigners' outrage over the three inch step which means wheelchair users have to be lifted in
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22 March 2010 |
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| GAY COUPLE TURNED AWAY FROM BERKS GUEST HOUSE |
| A gay couple were turned away from a Berkshire guest house by its owner who said it was "against her convictions" for two men to share a bed.
Michael Black and John Morgan, from Brampton in Cambridgeshire, had booked a double room at the B&B on Terry's Lane, in Cookham for Friday night.
But when they arrived owner Susanne Wilkinson refused to let them stay.
Thames Valley Police said it had been logged as a homophobic incident.
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22 March 2010 |
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| HOTEL THIEF JAILED |
| A Sipson hotel thief has been sent to prison.
32-year-old Nathan Littlefield was found guilty of breaking into the Holiday Inn Hotel in Sipson and stealing a television.
He was sentenced to six weeks at Uxbridge Magistrates Court.
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19 March 2010 |
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| FIRE SERVICE CUTS WILL BE PUT LIVES AT RISK |
| There are concerns lives could be at risk if serious fire service cuts are made in Surrey.
The plan is for Staines and Sunbury fire stations to merge but the fire brigade union is worried limited resources will put people at risk.
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19 March 2010 |
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| MEN AWAIT SENTENCE FOR RAPE |
| Two men found guilty of raping a Slough man are waiting to be sentenced.
Jamie Cunningham and Jai Birmingham who are both 21’s sentencing at
Reading Crown Court has been delayed because their files aren’t ready.
The court heard how the pair lured their victim into Kennedy Park in Britwell and forced him to perform a sect act on Cunningham.
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19 March 2010 |
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| KNOTTY GREEN GARAGE FORCED TO CLOSE |
| A garage in Beconsfield has closed- after five decades.
Knotty Green Garage on Penn Road has closed and it’s 20-strong workforce are in shock.
The garage had to close because it wasn’t making any profit in the recession.
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18 March 2010 |
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| SLOUGH STATION TO BE UPGRADED FOR OLYMPICS |
| Slough station is going to have an Olympic upgrade
More than £2m has been set aside to make Slough railway station step-free in time for the 2012 Games.
Three lifts will be put in to improve access for sports fans with less mobility.
Construction work will start in 2011 and is finish in time for the opening ceremony in 2012.
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18 March 2010 |
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| MAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING HIGH WYCOMBE STABBING |
| A man’s been arrested following a stabbing in High Wycombe.
A 30-year-old man was stabbed on Dashwood Avenue. He was taken to hospital but his injuries are not thought to be life threatening.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grevious bodily harm with intent.
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18 March 2010 |
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| MAIDENHEAD MOTORISTS AND BUISNESSES INVITED TO OPE |
| Maidenhead motorists and local businesses are being encouraged to go to an open day for the Thames Maidenhead Bridge roadworks.
There they can learn more about the essential maintenance work that will be carried out, as well as ask borough councillors and works contractors any questions.
The carriageway will be resurfaced, footpaths re-paved and the stonework on the bridge's arches will be renewed over a nine week period starting on the 6th of April. |
17 March 2010 |
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| CONCERN FOR SAFETY OF WOKINGHAM CHILDREN |
| There's concern for the safety of Wokingham children after plans for two and a half thousand new homes to be built near a level crossing where two have been killed.
Wokingham Borough Council's chosen an area alongside the railway at Waterloo Road as part of its housing increase quota.
It's said youngsters have to walk across the railway to get to the nearest school despite two deaths at the same spot. |
17 March 2010 |
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| POLICE WARN WANTED MAN MAY BE DANGEROUS |
| Thames Valley Police are renewing their appeal for a wanted man but warn he may be violent.
44-year-old Alan King was released from prison, but has since breached his bail conditions.
Police urge anyone with any information to call 999. |
17 March 2010 |
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| TEENAGERS SENTENCED FOR ROBBING 12 YEAR OLD AT KN |
| A judge has hit out at the merciless behaviour of 2 teenagers who savagely robbed a 12-year-old at knifepoint in Slough.
The boys -only 15 when the attack took place - stole his mini-motorbike and £2 in Kennedy Park, Britwell last September
They received detention orders at Reading Crown Court
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15 March 2010 |
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| Marlow forum demands cash for bridge renovation |
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Leading Marlow organisations have demanded money from the council to save ailing Marlow Bridge from getting into further disrepair
Representative body Marlow Community Forum says the Grade One listed structure looks “dreadful” and “scruffy” – they’ve put their full weight behind the push for funding.
Petition sheets have been distributed widely in the town and have attracted dozens of signatures so far.
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15 March 2010 |
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| SLOUGH COMES DOWN HEAVY ON STREET CRIME |
| A major crackdown on street violence has taken place this weekend in Slough after intelligence suggested gang warfare problems
Over 200 police officers swooped on the town for a 28 hour period of action which started on Friday night.
Operation Portcullis centred around gang violence, which has recently become a concern in the area.
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15 March 2010 |
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| LISTED MAIDENHEAD BUILDING TO BE MAINTAINED |
| A 300 year old grade 1 listed building in Maidenhead is to undergo maintenance work
From the 6th of April, the Thames maidenhead bridge’s stonework will be renewed and the carriageway resurfaced
The council say work will be kept to off peak hours to minimise disruption
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11 March 2010 |
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| ROYAL MAIL FINED AFTER EMPLOYEE CRUSHED |
| The Royal Mail has been fined 90 thousand pounds after an employee was crushed to death at their depot at Heathrow.
Mr Smith was killed when he was trapped between a tractor and a trailer at the Heathrow worldwide distribution centre
Royal Mail has agreed to pay the 90 thousand pound fine as well as nearly 50 thousand pounds in costs.
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11 March 2010 |
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| SLOUGH MAN JAILED FOR MURDERING GIRLFRIEND |
| A slough man has been jailed for life after being found guilty of murdering his girlfriend and seriously wounding his friend.
26 year old Mario Alfonso Carvalho slashed his friend’s neck and face after an argument and then stabbed his 19 year old girlfriend Jane treasure to death.
Carvalho will spend at least 20 years in Prison before being considered for bail.
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11 March 2010 |
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| Police appeal for help tracing Missing Priestwood |
| Thames Valley Police is appealing for help to trace a man who’s been reported missing from the Priestwood area of Bracknell
71 year old Cyril Beatty left his house in Wokingham Road at 6.35pm yesterday (9th March). He was heading to Liscombe, Birch Hill in a blue ford fiesta but never reached his destination.
Mr Beatty’s described as white, 6ft4inches tall with glasses.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police.
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10 March 2010 |
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| BUPA threaten job cuts in Staines |
| More than 100 are threatened with job cuts after Bupa told workers in Staines, Egham, and Ashford they’re considering redundancies.
Workers at the healthcare company have been informed a three-month consultation period’s already begun due to the company’s need to restructure its staff.
Surrey County councillor for Staines Denise Saliagopoulos tells us the economic repercussions don’t look good.
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10 March 2010 |
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| 80 Million refurb for Buckinghamshire Schools |
| Buckinghamshire education chiefs are delighted to have received more than 80 million pounds to refurbish or rebuild 6 secondary schools
Buckinghamshire Cabinet Member for Achievement, Marion Clayton, said they are looking forward to providing pupils and staff with the learning environments they deserve.
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09 March 2010 |
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| MARLOW BUSINESSES TO SMARTEN UP TOWN CENTRE |
| Businesses in Marlow town centre are to be encouraged to buy hanging baskets to make the town look more attractive.
Shopkeepers will be able to purchase the flowers from Marlow Town Council, which has negotiated a deal with a seller in the area.
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08 March 2010 |
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| MUSLIMS CELEBRATE PROPHET MOHAMMED IN HIGH WYCOMBE |
| About 700 Muslims have been celebrating in High Wycombe.
Carrying colourful flags and banners, they came out to honour the prophet Mohammed’s birthday.
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08 March 2010 |
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| SLOUGH DISCO SET TO CLOSE |
| Violence between rival teenage gangs has forced authorities to scrap a disco for teenagers and step up police patrols.
The popular Saturday Sensations disco was cancelled by Thames Valley Police and Slough Borough Council following a recent spate of violence from out-of-town thugs.
The precautionary measure comes just days after a 16-year-old boy from West London was arrested for discharging a shotgun at Slough bus station.
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08 March 2010 |
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| DRIVER DIES FROM CAR COLLISION WITH TRAIN |
| A driver’s died when his car was hit by a train on a level crossing in Wokingham
None of the 150 passengers were injured in the crash … but the driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
Both crossings in the town have been shut and there’s disruption to services between Ascot and Reading.
It’s the second incident of its kind in Wokingham, 2 years ago a woman died when she was hit by a train on the same crossing
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07 March 2010 |
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| MAIDENHEAD MARATHON RUNNER PREPARES TO RUN FOR CHA |
| A Maidenhead Marathon runner is preparing to run a major charity race.
23-year-oldClare Carver is training for the Reading Half Marathon in support of the charity CLIC Sargent .
Clare’s younger brother Mathew was just 12 when an xray following a football injury revealed he was suffering from bone cancer and her mother also died from the illness.
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07 March 2010 |
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| DANGEROUS HIGH WYCOMBE STILL MAN ON THE RUN |
| A dangerous High Wycombe man is still on the run from prison.
Andrew Francis absconded from Spring Hill prison near Aylesbury, where he was serving a five-year prison term for a number of burglaries nearly a month ago.
Police are warning the 33-year-old has been sighted in the High Wycombe are and he has a record of violence.
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07 March 2010 |
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| ARSONISTS TORCH CARS IN EGHAM |
| Arsonists have torched two cars in Egham and left them in a car park which has become an arson 'hot spot'.
Firefighters from Egham were called to Pooley Green Road car park at around 5am this morning after reports of a car fire.
Police have not said how the fire was started, and if the vehicles were stolen.
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06 March 2010 |
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| WINDSOR STATUE PLANNED TO HONOUR WAR HEROES |
| Plans for a statue to honour war heroes are underway in Windsor.
A bronze statue to remember soldiers from the Irish Guards Batallion in Windsor could soon be put up in the town centre.
It’ll be a sculpture of an Irish Guardsman dressed for battle. It’s planned for April 2011, to coincide with the battalion's return from Afghanistan.
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06 March 2010 |
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| SLOUGH CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY |
| For International Women’s Day Slough Council is celebrating the young women of Slough.
An event at the Haymill Youth Centre is open for girls aged 13-19. This year’s theme is personal appearance.
The message is you don’t have to be size six to be pretty, smart or successful.
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06 March 2010 |
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| SLOUGH MOTHER PAYS TRIBUTE TO MURDERED SON |
| A Slough mother says her son who was killed last year was a respectful and loving young man.
Gloria Munjana has paid tribute to her son Terry after he was stabbed in the stomach at a party this time last year.
36 year old Daniel Tulloch was sentenced to 12 years for Terry’s |
05 March 2010 |
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| PENSIONER DIES IN CARAVAN FIRE |
| A pensioner has died after being injured in a blaze at his caravan home.
The man, who has not been named, was seriously hurt in a fire which destroyed his caravan parked in a field on Sunday morning.
His wife managed to escape the cararvan by the time police arrived to the field in Chalvey grove.
Police say they’re keeping an open mind and are appealing for information.
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05 March 2010 |
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| SLOUGH CHILDREN DON'T GET FIRST SCHOOL CHOICE |
| Less than half of all Slough parents who applied for a secondary school place for their children have received their first preference.
Only 43 per cent of kids in the area received the good news they were hoping for:
A spokeswoman for the council admitted the number was lower than the national average of 83 per cent.
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05 March 2010 |
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| PENSIONERS IN BRACKNELL FIGHT TO SAVE CAFE |
| A much loved café in Bracknell may close and pensioners are upset.
The Look in Cafef is a meeting place for over 50s but there are plans for it to be taken over.
Pensioners will hand a petition signed by 2500 people to the council.
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04 March 2010 |
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| CONVICTED MANSLAUGHTER WOMAN COULD BE INNOCENT |
| A woman convicted of manslaughter of a baby could be innocent.
43-year old Keran Henderson was jailed for three years for the death of baby Maeve Sheppard who she was babysitting.
But only now, medical experts are questioning the evidence. They say the baby could have died from natural causes.
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04 March 2010 |
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| THREE SLOUGH MEN ARRESTED ON TERROR CHARGES |
| Police have confirmed three men were arrested in Slough over alleged terrorist fundraising.
The 31, 32 and 43 year old were detained at separate addresses and taken to a London police station according to Scotland yard.
The raids happened at 5am on Wednesday and searches are still being carried out.
It comes after a British Airways worker was arrested in one of their Newcastle call centres – he’s still being questioned.
BA is saying it takes security "extremely seriously".
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04 March 2010 |
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| WITNESSES SOUGHT FOR GIRL'S MUGGING |
| A witness appeal has been launched after a teenage girl was mugged on her way home late on Friday night.
The 19-year-old from Slough was walking home along Bath Road at about 10.45 PM when she was grabbed and pushed into some bushes in Salt Hill Park opposite Slough Town Hall.
The man stole her handbag and touched her inappropriately before running off.
Police and forensic officers were called at 1am and immediately cordoned off the park with police tape. The girl's clothes were also examined for evidence of the robber.
Officers want to hear from anyone who was in the park at the time and may have witnessed the incident or any suspicious behaviour.
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03 March 2010 |
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| 2ND MAN KILLED IN CRASH IS NAMED |
| The second man to die after a collision in Amersham has been named as Dr Alexander Forti.
The 66-year-old died in hospital after suffering injuries in a two car collision on Whielden Lane.
Holmer Green resident 33-year-old Daniel Coupland was declared dead at the scene.
Police are appealing for witnesses.
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03 March 2010 |
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| HIGH WYCOMBE MAN FOUND NOT GUILTY |
| A High Wycombe man’s been found not guilty.
21 year old Kieran Avery was cleared for the murder of Colin Butler two years ago.
He’s pleaded guilty to manslaughter and will be sentenced later this month at Reading Crown Court
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03 March 2010 |
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| HIGH WYCOMBE BUSINESSES ANGRY WITH COUNCIL |
| Businesses in High Wycombe are furious at the council for raising car parking charges by 25%
They say it’ll deter visitors.
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02 March 2010 |
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| SCHOOL CHILDREN FIGHT IN MAIDENHEAD |
| More than a hundred schoolchildren were caught up in a brawl on the streets of Maidenhead.
It started yesterday afternoon in Grenfell Park .
It’s thought it was an organised fight between pupils from Altwood School and Desborough School.
It’s the second fight in a week and left one boy with facial injuries.
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02 March 2010 |
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| TEENAGER CHARGED AFTER FIRING SHOTGUN |
| A teenager has been charged by Police in Slough after a shotgun was fired.
Armed police were called to the bus station at Brunel roundabout just after midnight on Sunday.
A 16 year old has been charged with being in possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and threats to kill.
Police are still appealing for information and say they’d like to speak to two young black men who they think saw what happened.
The teenager from West London who can’t be named is appearing before Maidenhead Youth Court later.
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02 March 2010 |
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| APPEAL FOR COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS IN SLOUGH |
| A Slough police station is appealing for community volunteers to help run its front office.
A police station in Berkshire has appealed for community volunteers to help run its front office.
Langley police station needs people to work from 4pm- 6pm at weekends as well as the occasional weekday.
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01 March 2010 |
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| OUTRAGE AT LENIENT SENTENCES FOR POLICE |
| A Crown Court judge has been criticised for handing down a lenient sentence to two Slough police officers for cocaine abuse.
PC Matthew Alan Kille and PCSO Lisa Margaret Slavin each only got a suspended prison sentence and community work for pleading guilty to taking the drug at Swindon Crown Court.
Local MPs and police say they should have got a tougher sentence for such a serious breach of public trust.
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01 March 2010 |
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| COUNCIL JOBS IN BERKSHIRE UNDER THREAT |
| More than 1,000 council jobs are under threat in Berkshire over the next three to five years.
Up to 10% of the workforce may go as local authorities are forced to cut spending.
Councils including Windsor and Maidenhead will aim to cut their spending by 15% - libraries and leisure centres are set to be the worst affected.
Windsor and Maidenhead Council said it will be cutting 88 posts this year.
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01 March 2010 |
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| VIRGINIA WATER BROTHEL CLOSED BY POLICE |
| A Virginia Water brothel has been shut down by police.
It is after complaints from people living near the address in Station Parade.
PC Elaine Bryant, Neighbourhood Specialist Officer for Virginia Water said: "I am delighted that we have successfully closed the brothel found at this address. It is thanks to the intelligence given by local residents that we have been made aware of situation and have been able to close the premises."
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26 February 2010 |
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| DRINKS ON A PLANE BRACKNELL MAN ESCAPES JAIL |
| A Bracknell man who pleaded guilty to being drunk on a plane has been spared jail.
Andrew Roan abused cabin crew staff on his BA flight, when they shut the bar ahead of landing.
The 45 year old has been told to do a 100 hours of unpaid work and pay a 150 pounds in cost.
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26 February 2010 |
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| MAN WITH MAIDENHEAD CONNECTION TAKEN BY TALIBAN |
| It is reported a man, who has family connections in Maidenhead has been kidnapped by Taliban extremists in Pakistan.
Robin Singh's relatives are living in fear after hearing that he might be beheaded if a ransom is not paid.
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26 February 2010 |
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| SLOUGH TOWN FC REDEVELOPMENT BACK ON TRACK? |
| Plans for the massive redevelopment of Slough Town Football Club will take another step forward next week.
Key players in the project are due to come together to discuss a way ahead.
A full planning application was going to submitted last year but got pushed back.
Manager Steve Bateman says the Rebels deserve their own ground.
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26 February 2010 |
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| THAMES VALLEY HOSPICE CARE APPEALS FOR FUNDS |
| Thames Valley Hospice Care is appealing for funds so it can keep its free service going.
The charity has found that people are not giving as much as a result of recession.
Fundraiser Michelle Bowdidge says they need £75,000 every week to maintain the hospice.
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26 February 2010 |
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| SLOUGH RESTAURANT OWNER FINED |
| A Slough restaurant owner who could not tell the council where his waste was being sent has been fined £18,000.
Mohammed Shabbir, owner of Chillis and Gorgeous Look, was prosecuted after he pleaded guilty to not being able to provide relevant documents.
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26 February 2010 |
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| POLICE APPEAL FOR HELP TO FIND MISSING SLOUGH MAN |
| Police are appealing for the public’s help in tracing a Slough man who has gone missing.
30 year old Aaron David Clements, last seen leaving for work from his home address in Slough at about 6.50am last Friday.
He did not arrive for work on Friday and has not been seen since.
Aaron is white, 5ft 10ins and of medium build. He has short brown hair, a scar under his chin and tattoos on both arms, one of which says ‘Courtney’.
He was last seen wearing a light blue Royal Mail uniform.
Aaron works in Marlow and often travels by train from Slough to Maidenhead, before catching a connecting train to Marlow.
Det Sgt Emma Brown, of Slough CID, said: “Aaron’s disappearance is completely out of character and his family are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare as he is an insulin dependant diabetic.”
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25 February 2010 |
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| TORIES DON'T HAVE TO PAY ELECTION FRAUD TRIAL BILL |
| Over £200,000.
That is how much it cost to bring Conservative Councillor Eshaq Khan to justice for Slough election fraud in May 2007.
The High Court says the party does not have to pay the legal bill.
But the Labour Party is now planning to lodge an appeal. |
25 February 2010 |
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| KEEP TRADE LOCAL SAYS FSB AT SLOUGH BUSINESS EVENT |
| Keep trade local.
The idea behind a campaign to ensure the future of small companies in East Berkshire and South Bucks.
The Federation of Small Businesses says despite what the banks say they are still not lending money.
Paul Mes says local companies need to work together to stem the tide of business closures.
Paul told Time 106.6 we can do our bit to help by doing more on our shopping in smaller stores.
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25 February 2010 |
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| ECONOMIC OUTLOOK GOOD FOR MAIDENHEAD |
| Time 106.6 has been speaking to the soon to be new President of the Maidenhead and District Chamber of Commerce.
Mike Miller, who is also the owner of the town's South African Shop, says the economic outlook for Maidenhead is good and Crossrail will help attract bigger stores into the town.
He also believes it is crucial that the waterways are transformed as part of the regeneration of the town.
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25 February 2010 |
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| SLOUGH TAXI DRIVER ASSAULTED IN EGHAM |
| A taxi driver from Slough has been assaulted by two of his passengers in Egham.
The 32 year old victim was dragged from his cab on the A308 Windsor Road.
He suffered knee and neck injuires.
Police are investigating and reviewing CCTV footage in the area.
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25 February 2010 |
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| MAN PERFORMS SEX ACT ON HIGH WYCOMBE TRAIN |
| Police are hunting a man who allegedly filmed himself performing a sex act on a train, as it left High Wycombe.
The man is described as white, about 30 years old with short, dark hair.
He got off the train at Bicester North.
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25 February 2010 |
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| TEENAGE PRENANCY RATES FALL IN EAST BERKSHIRE |
| Teenage pregnancy rates in East Berkshire have fallen significantly over the last decade.
New figures show that in Bracknell Forest the rate of under 18 conceptions fell by 45%.
The Royal Borough's rate has fallen by 39%. |
25 February 2010 |
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| MARLOW TO GET PERMANENT POST OFFICE |
| People in Marlow are to get a permanent post office in the High Street from tomorrow.
It will replace the temporary one which has been located at the Dean Street car park for the past two years.
Wycombe District Council's Information Centre will also move into the new premises. |
24 February 2010 |
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| NEW OPENING TIMES FOR SW TRAINS TICKET OFFICES? |
| South West Trains has begun a consulatation on new opening hours for some of its quieter ticket offices.
24 stations are affected including Sunningdale and Virginia Water.
Research shows 50 per cent of South West Trains customers now buy tickets at vending machines, over the phone and on the internet.
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24 February 2010 |
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| ROYAL BOROUGH APPROVES 4% COUNCIL TAX CUT |
| The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead has approved Britain's biggest council tax cut.
Conservatives voted through a 4 per cent decrease at a meeting last night.
The cut equates to £41 pounds a year off band D properties.
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24 February 2010 |
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| HIGH WYCOME MAN ESCAPES FROM PRISON |
| Police are asking for the public's help in locating a High Wycombe man who's escaped from prison.
33 year old Andrew Francis was serving a five year sentence for a number of burglaries.
Police believe he may try to contact family and friends in the High Wycombe area.
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24 February 2010 |
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| COX GREEN MOTHER ADMITS BENEFIT FRAUD |
| A Cox Green mother has admitted to a string of benefit frauds amounting to nearly £30,000.
36 year old Nighat Ali carried out the fraud over a five year period.
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24 February 2010 |
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| MAIDENHEAD MARINE SPEAKS TO TIME 106.6 |
| A Maidenhead man has been speaking to Time 106.6 about life in the Royal Marines.
Ed Argles has been deployed to Afghanistan twice and has also been to Norway for his artic warfare training.
In March 2008, Ed was awarded an MBE at the age of 22 for his service as an Iraqi Marine Training Officer.
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24 February 2010 |
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| MAN DENIES MURDERING SLOUGH'S VIRNDERPAL SINGH |
| A trial date has been set for a Slough man charged with the murder of Virnderpal Singh.
His body was found near his home in Canterbury Avenue in April last year.
Manpreet Singh Chahal will appear before Reading Crown Court in June after he pleaded not guilty to one count of murder.
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24 February 2010 |
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| TARIRAI RANSOME MUNJANJA MURDER TRIAL U/D |
| A Jamaican man accused of murdering Slough's Tarirai Ransome Munjanja, said he acted in self-defence, a court has heard.
The 23 year old was stabbed at a barbecue in Bradley Road in August last year.
Daniel Tulloch's trail continues at Reading Crown Court.
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24 February 2010 |
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| BROTHERS ATTACKED IN STAINES BY THUG |
| Two young brothers have been attacked outside a Staines pub.
The 13 and 10 year old boys were out with their mother, when the assault happened.
Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses.
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24 February 2010 |
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| MINI WINDSOR FESTIVAL PREPARATION IN FULL SWING |
| Preparations are well underway for the spring weekend Windsor festival.
Organisers are promising a mix of musical, literary, family and community events.
Festival Director Martin Denny says pupils from schools in Slough, Windsor and Eton will be taking part.
For more information call the box office on 01753 740 121 or go online: www.windsorfestival.com. |
24 February 2010 |
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| WINDSOR FARMER'S MARKET FIVE YRS OLD |
| Celebrity Chef Antony Worrall Thompson will help Windsor's popular farmers market celebrate its fifth birthday.
He will cut the birthday cake during celebrations in St Leonard's Road on Saturday 6 March.
Diane Harker who manages the market on behalf of Thames Valley Farmers' Market Co-operative says: "The last five years have flown by and the market is better than ever. More and more local people come to the market because they know they can buy genuine local produce with a known provenance."
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23 February 2010 |
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| M4 CLOSED WESTBOUND BETWEEN J5 AND J6 OVERNIGHT |
| The westbound stretch of the M4 between junctions 5 and 6 is to shut tonight.
It is so workers can carry out emergency repair work to the carriageway.
A fully signed diversion will be place.
Traffic will be diverted via the A355 and the A4.
Road users are advised to check conditions before they set out, and to leave extra time for their journeys if they plan to travel while the closure is in place.
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23 February 2010 |
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| SLOUGH COUNCIL TAX TO RISE BY 2 PER CENT |
| If you live in Slough, you will have to pay 56 pence more a week in council tax.
Councillors agreed a 2 per cent rise at a meeting on Monday.
The proposals will increase the local Band D council tax, excluding police and the fire brigade, to £1,151.39 for 2010/11 from £1,128.21 in 2009/10, an increase of approximately 47p per week. The majority of households in Slough pay Band C council tax which will increase by just under 40p a week to £1,023.45 in 2010/11.
Including the police and fire brigade, a typical Band D home will pay £1,361.35 for 2010/11, an increase of approximately 56p compared to the last year.
Cllr Rob Anderson, leader of the council and commissioner for finance and strategy, said: "When setting this years budget we have tried throughout to set a positive budget based on what the resident of Slough have told us they would like to see. Although budgets are tight across the Council I do not believe this is an excuse for failing to deliver good quality front line services, and long term improvements to this town." |
23 February 2010 |
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| BILLS TO INCREASE FOR THAMES WATER CUSTOMERS |
| Thames Water bills are to increase by 1 point 3 per cent from April.
That means the average customer will be £4 pounds worse off.
Thames Water said the rise will be spent up on upgrading its water pipes, sewers and other facilities. |
23 February 2010 |
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| CUT THE CRAP CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED IN SLOUGH |
| Slough dog owners are being told to cut the crap as part of a new campaign.
The council is getting tough on people who do not pick up after their animals.
It comes after complaints about the amount of dog fouling in the streets and parks in Cippenham, Colnbrook, Langley and Britwell.
Comissioner for neighborhoods James Swindlehurst told Time 106.6 the council is tackling the problem in two ways.
15,000 leaflets are going out to householders and 40 new bins, which can be used for rubbish and dog waste have been set up in parks and streets.
James is also urging people who see an owner not picking up after their animal to contact the council.
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23 February 2010 |
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| COUNCIL TAKES ACTION AGAINST ILLEGAL DWELLINGS |
| Action is being taken to eradicate Slough of illegal dwellings.
The council has found that sheds in back gardens, are being used as sub standard accommodation for people.
Some even have facilities like kitchens and showers.
Richard Sherwin from the Housing Standards Team says some landlords could now be prosecuted.
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23 February 2010 |
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| CHALVEY CARAVAN FIRE: POLICE APPEAL FOR INFO |
| Police investigating a Chalvey caravan fire have renewed their appeal for information.
A man suffered serious burns during the blaze and remains in hospital, where his condition is described as stable.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation and detectives continue to keep an open mind.
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23 February 2010 |
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| BRP DENIES BRACKNELL HAS 38 EMPTY SHOPS |
| Bracknell has around 38 empty shops.
That was the claim of a new survey carried out the local data company.
But it has been rubbished by the Bracknell Regeneration Partnership.
The BRP says the figures much lower, more like 17 empty shops.
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23 February 2010 |
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| AVERAGE PERSON IN MAIDENHEAD IS OVERWEIGHT |
| The average person is overweight in Maidenhead.
That is according to research by Slimming World.
If you are overweight or obese your more likely to develope conditions such as diabetes and heart disease.
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23 February 2010 |
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| ARMED ROBBERY AT SLOUGH PAWNBROKERS |
| Police are investigating after an armed robbery in Slough.
Two men entered Harvey and Thompson Pawnbrokers in the High Street.
One of the offenders used a mallet to break glass cabinets.
The other man climbed over the counter and took items from the safe.
The robbers left the scene on bicycles.
No-one was injured in the incident.
Both robbers had their faces covered with scarves or masks, and were wearing high-visibility jackets.
One of the men is white. He was wearing a grey hooded top underneath a dark blue or black top, green or khaki trousers and black trainers. The other man was wearing dark blue jeans and white trainers.
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22 February 2010 |
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| CHILTERN RAILWAYS BEGINS TRACK UPGRADE |
| Works started on building a new railway line that will cut journey times for High Wycombe passengers into London.
Chiltern railways are spending £250,000,000 upgrading track so trains can reach speeds of a 100 miles per hour.
The project is expected to be completed by 2013.
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22 February 2010 |
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| CAMPAIGN TO TACKLE TIREDNESS BEHIND THE WHEEL |
| A campaign has been launched in the Thames Valley to tackle young male drivers who suffer from tiredness behind the wheel.
Figures show fatigue is a factor in more 15 per cent of collisions on motorways in the region.
84 per cent of those involve males. |
22 February 2010 |
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| FURTHER BA STRIKE ACTION COULD BE ANNOUNCED LATER |
| Further strike action by British Airways staff is expected to be announced later.
The unite union will tell us this afternoon if it has been successful in securing a second BA strike.
The last one was called off for legal reasons.
Sky's Paul Brennan is at BA's Terminal 5 at Heathrow and says there is strong support for a walk out.
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22 February 2010 |
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| 37 MEN JAILED FOR MORE THAN A 100 YEARS |
| 37 men have been jailed for more than a 100 years after a major police operation to dismantle the supply hard drugs in East Berkshire.
The intelligence led operation code named Chester, happened in Slough over a six month period.
It ended with 500 officers carrying out drug warrants at 41 separate addresses over a three day period.
50 arrests were made and Class A drugs with an estimated street value of £20 thousand pounds were seized.
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22 February 2010 |
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| AGE CONCERN IN SLOUGH APPEALS FOR MORE FUNDS |
| Age Concern Slough and Berkshire East is appealing for much needed funds.
They are having to find innovative ways to raise extra cash to support services.
So Chef's at the charity's Cafe in Slough are offering a breakfast at 1980's prices.
Director of Business Development Mark Stevens told Time 106.6 they are a victim of the recession.
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22 February 2010 |
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| THAMES VALLEY POLICE OFFICER ESCAPES JAIL |
| A former Thames Valley police officer and a former police community support officer, who pleaded guilty to drug offences, have escaped jail.
PC Matthew Kille and PSCO Lisa Slavin were given suspended prison sentences at Swindon Crown Court.
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22 February 2010 |
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| MAIDENHEAD'S FALLEN HERO NOT FORGOTTEN |
| A Maidenhead soldier killed in Afghanistan has been given his own special page on the Help for Heroes website.
It will allow family and friends of Rifleman Daniel Hume to make donations in his memory.
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22 February 2010 |
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| PARK AND RIDE SCHEME FOR WINDSOR RACECOURSE? |
| A park and ride scheme could open at Windsor Racecourse soon.
It is reported plans for a part time initiative are being developed by the Royal Borough.
It comes after a park and ride scheme at the Racecourse over Christmas was a success.
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22 February 2010 |
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| SURREY THEME PARK COULD INTRODUCE INSECT SNACKS |
| Ever thought you could do the infamous I'm a Celeb Bushtucker trials?
Well now you could get your chance.
A theme park is considering introducing an insect pick-n-mix - made up of bacon-flavoured crickets, ant chocolate wafers and cheesy grubs.
Chessington World of Adventures in Surrey did a trial run today and says the bizarre snacks got a thumbs up from customers. |
19 February 2010 |
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| HEATHROW PILOT OVER DRINK LIMIT SENTENCED |
| A United Airlines captain has escaped a jail term after admitting being over the alcohol limit at Heathrow Airport.
Erwin Washington was reported to police by a colleague who smelt alcohol on his breath before a flight to Chicago, last year.
Washington faced up to two years in jail - but got a 10 month suspended sentence. |
19 February 2010 |
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| POLICE RELEASE CCTV IMAGES FROM HENLEY ROBBERY |
| Police have released an image of man they want to speak to in connection with an armed robbery in Henley.
The offender left Lloyds TSB in Reading Road with a substantial amount of cash on Tuesday.
The offender was Asian, about 5ft 8ins tall and approximately 30-years-old. He was wearing dark clothing, a woollen hat and gloves, and was carrying a dark square-ended sports holdall.
Det Insp Kev Elkins, leading the investigation, said: “We are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area between 4.30pm and 5.30pm and saw anyone acting suspciously outside or near to the bank. We are currently in the early stages of the investigation and are looking at CCTV in the area to attempt to identify the person responisble."
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19 February 2010 |
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| ROYAL BERKS FIRE AUTHORITY SETS ITS BUDGET |
| The Royal Berkshire Fire Authority has set its budget for the coming financial year – £33,802,000.
It means band D council taxpayers will pay £55 a year towards their fire and rescue service in Berkshire.
Assistant Chief Fire Officer Paul Southern told Time 106.6 most of that money will go towards staff costs.
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19 February 2010 |
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| EXTRA 2 MILLION TO REPAIR BUCKS POTHOLES |
| Bucks County council is to spend another £2,000,000 on repairing potholes.
Leader David Shakespeare told Time 106.6 they will continue to fill 8,000 a month until the job is done.
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19 February 2010 |
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| SPELTHORNE GETS HOME OFFICE MONEY TO TACKLE CRIME |
| £42,000.
That is how much Spelthorne Council has been given by the Home Office.
They money will go towards tackling crime and anti social behaviour.
21 CCTV cameras are to be updated in Staines High Street so that they can provide better quality images. |
19 February 2010 |
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| NEW INITIATIVE REDUCES REPEAT OFFENDING IN BRACKNE |
| Bracknell police are taking a restorative approach to tackling low level crime and nuisance behaviour.
The so called 'Rain' scheme has been hailed a success since it started in June last year.
It has been used on 289 occasions.
Of all the offenders who have taken part in these interventions, only four have gone on to commit further offences. |
19 February 2010 |
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| ART ON THE STREET TO RETURN TO MAIDENHEAD |
| Art on Street is coming back Maidenhead.
It follows the success of last year's event.
In May, the High Street will be turned into an outdoor gallery once again. |
19 February 2010 |
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| 2 PER CENT INCREASE IN BUCKS COUNCIL TAX |
| Bucks County Council has approved a 2 per cent increase in council tax.
It means you will be 41 pence a week worse off come April.
The rise comes after the county received the lowest government finance settlement - just £880,000.
The council says that is a drop in the ocean - the county budget requirement for the coming year is over £300,000,000. |
18 February 2010 |
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| HEATHROW ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT ON THE RUN |
| A man suspected of taking part in an armed robbery at a Heathrow airport warehouse has gone on the run from his trial.
Scotland Yard's warning the public to beware of Peter Blake who is described as "dangerous".
He is one of four people on trial at London's High Court in relation to the £1,750,000 heist in 2004.
It is being heard without a jury. |
18 February 2010 |
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| MAIDENHEAD HINDUS CALL FOR PERMANENT CENTRE |
| Maidenhead Hindus are calling for a permanent centre to host social and religious activities in the Royal Borough. A 300 signature petition has been handed Councillor Derek Wilson. The town's Hindu Society meets once a month at St Piran's School. |
18 February 2010 |
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| MAN SUSTAINS 'NASTY INJURIES' IN SLOUGH ROBBERY |
| A man has been assaulted with a baseball bat during a robbery in Slough.
It happened in an alleyway off Gilliat Road, which leads to Stoke Poges Lane, on Monday.
The two offenders also stole his mobile phone and wallet.
The robbers are described as black, aged between 20 and 25, between 5ft 8 and 5ft 10 and wore hooded tops. One is skinny and spoke with a local accent. The other is of medium build.
Jill Martindale, investigating the robbery, said: “This was a particularly vicious robbery which left the victim with nasty injuries, and we urge anyone with any information to come forward.
“We believe that a potential witness was in the alleyway at the time of the robbery, and we’re also keen to speak to a man who assisted the victim in Stoke Poges lane shortly afterwards.”
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18 February 2010 |
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| MAN JAILED FOR IVER HEATH DEATH CRASH |
| A disabled man has been jailed for nearly four years for killing an Iver Heath woman.
Dayne Brench ploughed into Bisa Lester's car at more than 50 miles per hour in Bangors Road South, in January last year.
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18 February 2010 |
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| BODY OF MISSING MAN FOUND IN HIGH WYCOMBE WOODS |
| A man's body has been found in Kings Wood in High Wycombe.
Police say it is that of missing person Gordon Hobson.
Police discovered the body after an extensive search for the 80 year old.
His death is not been treated as suspicious.
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18 February 2010 |
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| CHALFONT ST PETER ASSAULT: POLICE RELEASE E-FITS |
| Police have released E fit images of two men they want to speak to in connection with a Chalfont St Peter assault.
A driver was head butted and kicked in front of his wife and child in Gold Common Hill.
The first man is white, about 5ft 2ins and about 20-years-old. He is average build, with very short, dark brown hair and a very spotty complexion and was wearing a black top.
The second man is white, about 5ft 2ins, around 20-years-old and average build. He has light-brown hair, a spotty complexion and was wearing a grey scarf.
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18 February 2010 |
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| SLOUGH TO HAVE 10 CHILDREN'S CENTRES BY MARCH |
| Slough will have 10 children's centres by March this year.
The promise from the council after the opening of a new centre in Wexham Lea.
It offers a range of services for parents and their children.
Commissioner for children and young people Natasa Pantelic told Time 106.6 two more centres will open soon, one in Haymill and another in Colnbrook, off Vicarage Way.
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18 February 2010 |
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| STAINES AND EGHAM BEGGARS GIVEN ASBOS |
| Two tramps, who begged in and around Staines and Egham, have been given five year anti social behaviour orders.
They prevent Trevor Davison and Kerri Turner from causing a nuisance to people, carrying alcohol in a public place or begging in Surrey.
It is the second time the pair have been given anti social behaviour orders.
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18 February 2010 |
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| NEW JOB CLUB COMES TO SLOUGH |
| If you live in Slough and find yourself out of work, there is plenty of help out there.
A new job club is to open at the Langley Library next Monday.
Jobseekers will get practical advice and guidance.
For more information call STEPS 2 Employment on (01753) 476620. |
18 February 2010 |
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| MAN DIES AFTER HIS CAR HITS A LAMPOST IN DATCHET |
| A man has died after his car hit a lampost in Datchet.
The green Vauxhall Vectra then hit a parked silver Ford Mondeo in Horton Road, this morning.
The 69 year old victim was taken to Wexham Park Hospital for treatment but was pronounced dead on arrival.
No-one else was injured in the collision.
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17 February 2010 |
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| HIGH WYCOMBE MAN GOES MISSING |
| Police are appealing for the public's help to trace a man who went missing in High Wycombe.
80 year old Gordon Hobson was last seen at his home in Cambridge Crescent last night.
Officers are concerned for his welfare and are keen to speak with anyone who has seen Gordon or knows where he might be.
He is slim, 6ft 2ins, has short, grey hair, and was last seen wearing a red or rust-coloured top and trousers which appear too short in the leg. |
17 February 2010 |
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| WOMAN FOUND DEAD AT BURNHAM STATION IDENTIFIED |
| A woman who died on tracks at Burnham railway station has been identified.
46 year old Gene Dry was a singer and musician from Islington.
It is unclear whether she was alive before the train passed over her body.
Her family have released a statement. It reads: "Gena was a talented musician, singer-songwriter and music teacher who enjoyed the admiration and love of a large circle of private and professional friends and acquaintances. |
17 February 2010 |
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| WEXHAM LEA GETS BRAND NEW CHILDREN'S CENTRE |
| A brand new children has centre has opened in Wexham Lea.
It offers a range of services for kids and their families such as: childcare, library services, adult education and parent and toddler groups.
The council has teamed up with a private child care provider to run the day nursery at the centre.
Kathy Perry from Mighty Acorns Day Nursery Limited told Time 106.6 she is delighted with the new building.
On a Monday, there is a baby clinic at the Centre.
Health visitor Juliet French says it is popular with parents.
Babies are weighed and checked to see if they are growing properly.
Parents are given advice.
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17 February 2010 |
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| CAR CRIME REMAINS HIGH IN MAIDENHEAD AND WINDSOR |
| Car crime remains high in the Royal Borough. That is according to Windsor and Maidenhead's top cop Superintendent Tim De Meyer. It is now not unusual to see 10 cars broken into every day. The rise is down to re- offending drug addicts who are breaking into cars to feed their habits. Tim is warning owners of Golf, Passat and Polo cars to be on their guard as they are the most likely vehicles to be targeted by criminals. He told Time 106.6 car crime is often difficult to solve which is why the public must come forward with information. |
17 February 2010 |
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| SLOUGH PARK TO BE RESTORED TO FORMER GLORY |
| Herschel Park in Slough is to be restored to its former Victorian glory.
It is after the borough council secured a Heritage Lottery grant.
Some trees and vegetation in Herschel Park will be removed this week to make way for the project.
The main works due to start the spring.
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17 February 2010 |
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| ROYAL BOROUGH TRADERS FACE TAX HIKE |
| An online petition has been set up by the Royal Borough to oppose a planned increase in business rates.
The government is being urged to reconsider the hike which starts in April.
It could mean increases of 50 per cent for some businesses.
Cllr David Burbage, council leader and leader of the Conservative group, said: “These increases will have a huge detrimental impact on all businesses and a knock-on effect across the country, especially when the economic and financial markets have been so badly affected. We believe the ‘death toll’ will ring for many.”
The petition is available at www.rbwm.gov.uk/web/business_rates_petition.htm. |
17 February 2010 |
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| TRIO CHARGED WITH BRACKNELL BURGLARIES |
| Three men have been charged in connection with a series of Bracknell burglaries.
Brendon Woof, Alan Robert and Keith Hogg have been remanded into custody.
The trio will appear before Reading Crown Court in May.
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17 February 2010 |
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| NO PLANS TO SHUT HILLINGDON A AND E DEPARTMENT |
| There are no plans to shut the A and E department at Hillingdon Hospital.
That from health bosses after a BBC report said otherwise.
But some services could be moved out to a separate polyclinic on the same site.
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17 February 2010 |
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| SLOUGH'S PARKS GET THUMBS UP FROM CHILDREN |
| Slough's parks and play areas have improved significantly according to a new national survey.
The National Foundation for Educational Research shows 56 per cent of children are happy with the Borough's facilities.
15 play areas across the town have been recently upgraded.
Another 9 due to be completed by the end of 2011. |
17 February 2010 |
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| FLACKWELL HEATH MAN FOUND GUILTY OF DRUG CHARGES |
| A Flackwell Heath man has been found guilty of possessing £1,000,000 worth of cocaine with intent to supply.
A jury did not believe Gary Crawford's story that he had no idea the drugs were in friends car, in July last year.
He is due to be sentenced in three weeks time.
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16 February 2010 |
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| WINDSOR PLAY AREA DAMAGED BY FIRE |
| Police are appealing for information after Windsor play area was damaged by fire.
It happened at the new recreation area which is currently being constructed in Clewer Memorial Park in Dedworth Road.
The fire is being treated as arson.
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16 February 2010 |
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| ZERO CARBON LIVING TO COME TO SLOUGH |
| Scottish and Southern Energy are to build 10 zero carbon homes outside its depot in Chalvey in Slough.
Each house will have features like triple glazed windows, rainwater harvesting and smart meters.
It is the first time a utility company in the UK has taken on such a task.
SSE will monitor the homes closely and the information gleaned will help them understand how householders respond and adapt to zero carbon living.
By 2016, the government wants all new homes to be zero carbon.
SSE hopes to have the development completed and ready for occupation by the summer.
So far 40 people have expressed an interest to live in the 10 homes to be built in Spackmans Road.
The project is being supported by Slough Borough Council.
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16 February 2010 |
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| £80,000,000 BID TO IMPROVE SLOUGH SCHOOLS |
| If you could spend £80,000,000 improving Slough's secondary schools where would your money go?
That is the question being asked by the Borough Council.
It has put in a bid to the government so if can bring schools up to world class standards.
Baylis, Slough and Eton, St Josephs, Wexham and Haybrook College would benefit from the first wave of investment.
Director of Education and Children's Services Ian Sandbrook told Time 106.6 it is important for staff, pupils, parents and governors to have their say.
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16 February 2010 |
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| SPATE OF CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO VEHICLES IN BRACKNELL |
| Police are appealing for information after a spate of criminal damage to vehicles in Bracknell Forest.
20 cars parked in various parts of the borough had their windows smashed.
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16 February 2010 |
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| NO EXCUSE FOR NEETS IN SURREY |
| There is no excuse for young people in Surrey not to be in education, employment or training.
That from Dr Andrew Povey, the leader of the county council.
He says there are plenty of opportunities out there for young people to exploit. |
16 February 2010 |
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| ARRESTS MADE IN FLACKWELL HEATH IMMIGRATION RAID |
| Six Bangladeshi males have been arrested by immigration officials in Flackwell Heath.
The raid happened at the Radhuni restaurant in Straight Road.
Meanwhile five men arrested at the Blowplast factory in High Wycombe have been given bail.
It is so officers can get travel documents to remove them from the country.
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15 February 2010 |
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| MEN ARMED WITH HAMMERS ROB SLOUGH BOOKMAKERS |
| Two men armed with hammers have robbed a bookmakers' in Slough.
The offenders entered Ladbrokes near the Tuns Lane crossroads before leaving with cash.
No-one was assaulted or injured during the incident.
One of the robbers was wearing a grey tracksuit and the other wore dark clothing.
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15 February 2010 |
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| MAN 'CRITICAL' AFTER CHALVEY CARAVAN FIRE |
| A man is in a critical condition in hospital after a caravan fire in Slough.
He is receiving treatment for serious burns following the blaze in Chalvey Grove.
A woman, who was in the caravan with him, was treated for smoke inhalation and has since been discharged.
The cause of the fire is not yet known and a police investigation continues.
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15 February 2010 |
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| MAIDENHEAD TRAFFIC VICTIM IDENTIFIED |
| A Maidenhead woman killed in a traffic collision in Reading has been identified.
64 year old Mary Lyon was involved in a crash with a black Suzuki in Forbury Road, two weeks ago.
Police are keen to hear from the driver of a 4x4 type vehicle that was seen at the scene of the collision.
Two women arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving have been released on bail until March.
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15 February 2010 |
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| COMPANY FINED OVER HIGH WYCOME MAN'S DEATH |
| Waste firm Veolia has been fined a £130,000 after a High Wycombe binman was killed.
56 year old David Ives was collecting rubbish outside a pub near Aylesbury, when a recycling bin fell on his head.
Health and Safety Inspector Dennis MacWilliam says David would still be alive, if the bin hoist had been properly maintained.
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15 February 2010 |
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| IMPROVEMENTS MADE TO THAMES PATH NATIONAL TRAIL |
| Improvements have been made to a popular route for walkers which takes in some of the most picturesque parts of the Royal Borough.
The work has involved making further repairs to the banks on the Thames Path National Trail between Maidenhead and Cookham. |
15 February 2010 |
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| LONDON MAYOR TO OPEN UXBRIDGE LIDO |
| A date has been set for the officially opening of a multi million pound complex in Uxbridge.
The refurbised Lido now boasts a 50 metre Olympic-sized pool.
The Mayor of London Boris Johnson will cut the ribbon in March.
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15 February 2010 |
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| TWO DRIVERS FINED £200 DURING ASCOT SPEED CHECKS |
| 53 drivers have been caught speeding in Ascot.
The checks happened in four seperate locations in Kennel Ride, Sunninghill Road, Winkfield Road and Charters Road.
They were carried out after complaints from people living in the area.
Some drivers were caught doing 43mph in a 30mph zone and 55mph in a 4Omph zone.
Two drivers were dealt with for having no insurance and were issued a £200 FPN, with six Points on their driving licence and one of the drivers had their vehicle seized.
One driver was given roadside advice regarding illegal tints on his windows and the implications to his insurance cover.
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12 February 2010 |
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| EASTBOUND M4 CLOSED TONIGHT NEAR SLOUGH |
| The M4 near Slough is closed tonight
It is so roadworks for a bridge improvement scheme can be removed.
The road will be closed between junction 6 and junction 5 at Langley, between 10pm and 6am.
The eastbound entry slip road at junction 6 will also be closed during this time.
A fully-signed closure will be in place throughout the closure.
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12 February 2010 |
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| TALKS TO AVOID MORE WINDSOR ROAD DEATHS |
| Talks are to be held aimed at avoiding more fatalities along a major route that connects Windsor and Ascot.
It comes after two people died on Sheet Street Road which has a 50 mile per hour speed limit.
The talks will involve the police, Crown Estate officials and road safety experts.
Councillor Colin Raynor who has responsibility for traffic says it is one of his ‘highest priorities’.
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12 February 2010 |
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| OVER 50s TO STAGE BRACKNELL PROTEST TO SAVE CAFE |
| Older people are to stage a protest in Bracknell town centre tomorrow over plans to shut a popular cafe.
More than 200 people have signed a petition calling on the council not close The Look In, as part of cost saving plans.
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12 February 2010 |
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| REGENERATION OF MAIDENHEAD - HAVE YOUR SAY |
| Have your say about the regeneration of Maidenhead.
Today is your last chance to give the Royal Borough council your thoughts on the Area Action Plan.
It sets out key areas for redevelopment in the town like Kidwells Park.
The plan is being supported by PROM.
You can respond:
Online by using the Planning Documents Consultation System
Emailing Planning.Policy@rbwm.gov.uk
Writing to Planning Policy Manager, FREEPOST RLYH-SHYR-JUXJ, Planning and Development Unit, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Town Hall, St Ives Road, Maidenhead, SL6 1RF |
12 February 2010 |
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| TRIO JAILED FOR ARMED ROBBERIES IN BERKS AND BUCKS |
| Three men who carried out a series of armed robberies at Blockbuster stores in East Berkshire and South Bucks have been jailed.
Paul Barzey, Troy Tutin and Alexander Davies have been given a total of nearly 19 years behind bars.
Detective Inspector Steve Armstead, who lead the investigation, says the robberies always happened on a Sunday.
He told Time 106.6 some of the staff have been left traumatised by what happened to them.
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12 February 2010 |
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| FORMER BRACKNELL MAN SENTENCED FOR CHILD ABUSE |
| A former Bracknell man has been jailed for five years for abusing a 12 year old boy.
Christopher Skeaping made his victim believe he was in a relationship with him.
The abuse happened over a three year period more than 20 years ago in Birch Hill.
However. Skeaping's offences only came to light when the victim was brave enough to tell his story to police in August 2008.
The 65 year old has been placed on the sex offenders register and is banned from going near under 18's.
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12 February 2010 |
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| WEST DRAYTON TO BE GIVEN A MAKEOVER |
| Hundreds of thousands of pounds is to be spent on giving West Drayton a makeover.
New paving and trees will be installed in Station Road.
Improvements will also be made to the lighting under the railway bridge.
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12 February 2010 |
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| STAINES INFANT SCHOOL TOLD TO INCREASE PUPILS |
| A Staines infant school could shut if it does not increase pupil numbers by the Summer.
That message from Surrey County Council to parents over the future of Shortwood school.
Parents are worried they will not be able to find alternatives for their child. |
12 February 2010 |
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| MESSAGE FOR BUCKS DOMESTIC ABUSE VICTIMS |
| You do not have to be a victim of domestic abuse this Valentine's Day.
That from Bucks County Council.
It is sending out small cards for victims that contain advice on how to leave your partner safely.
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12 February 2010 |
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| CALL TO HEATHROW PASSENGERS TO PACK LESS |
| Passengers at Heathrow airport are being encouraged to pack less in their bags to prevent the high levels of injuries to baggage handlers.
The Unite Union says they lift the equivalent of an elephant in weight everyday.
They want airlines to introduce a maximum individual bag weight of 23kg.
The current limit is 32kg per bag.
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11 February 2010 |
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| WOMAN HIT BY TRAIN AT BURNHAM RAILWAY STATION |
| An investigation is underway after a woman was hit by a train at Burnham railway station.
British Transport police are treating the death as 'unexplained'.
First Great Western is running a revised service between Reading and London Paddington, subject to delays, alterations and cancellations.
Customers can use tickets on South West Trains, CrossCountry and Chiltern Railways.
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11 February 2010 |
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| CAMPAIGN TO SAVE SLOUGH'S TOWN HALL SUFFERS BLOW |
| Campaigners have vowed to continue the fight to save Slough's Historic Town hall.
It is after the Culture Minister Margaret Hodge ignored calls to give the 1936 building Grade 2 Listing.
The Campaign to Save Slough's Heritage say the Town Hall is under the threat of demolition by the Borough Council.
Martin Gibbons from the group told us they are going to appeal the decision and have enlisted the help of Britain's most eminent listed building barrister.
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11 February 2010 |
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| GOOD NEWS FOR WINDSOR JOB SEEKERS |
| A scheme to help young people from Windsor get back into work has been extended.
Connexions Berkshire offers an information, advice and guidance service for people between the ages of 13 and 19.
That will now run in Windsor until 29 March with further sessions in April.
Advisor Eva Jolly told Time 106.6 young people have suffered at the hands of the recession and that could be down to lack of experience.
The service runs every Monday from 1pm to 4pm, at the Resource Centre in Alma Road.
For more details go to www.connexions-berkshire.org.uk |
11 February 2010 |
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| TAKE PART IN CHALVEY'S BIG CLEAN UP |
| An East Berkshire community is taking a stand to improve the reputation of their area.
Action4Chalvey has organised a big clean up event, to make the area a place where people want to come and not avoid.
Christine Hulme from the organisation says there is a good community spirit in Chalvey.
Residents who want to join in the Big Clean Up should meet at the end of King Edward Street at its junction with Chalvey Road West from 10am.
The Town Hall staff car park off Montem Lane will be open from 9.30am for residents to use for parking.
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11 February 2010 |
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| HIGH WYCOMBE FIRM PLEADS GUILTY TO BREACHES |
| High Wycombe waste firm Biffa has pleaded guilty to heath and safety breaches.
It is in connection with the death of a man at a Centre in Berkshire in 2007.
The 59 year old was hit by a digger's shovel as he emptied garden waste into a pit.
Sentencing will take place at Reading Crown Court at a date yet to be fixed.
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11 February 2010 |
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| SOUTH BUCKS POLICE RELEASE E FIT OF SUSPECT |
| South Bucks police have released an e fit image of a man they want to trace in connection with a burglary in Denham.
It happened in Lower Road.
The man is white and about 50-55 years old. He was seen wearing a brown, fur-lined hat which had flaps that covered the ears. He wore very thick glasses that were straight at the top and dark brown. He had a very thin gaunt, hollowed face and sharp skeletal features. He wore a dark donkey jacket, spoke with a London accent and was about 6ft tall and of slim build |
11 February 2010 |
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| ROYAL BOROUGH UNDER PRESSURE TO FING GYPSY SITES |
| The Royal Borough council is under pressure to find additional sites for gypsies and travellers.
It has bought a piece of land in Waltham St Lawrence as sites in Windsor and Maidenhead are full.
The council may have to provide more areas for gypsies and travellers under new changes. |
11 February 2010 |
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| HUNT ON FOR SLOUGH MOBILE THIEF |
| The hunt is on for a man who robbed a bus passenger in Slough.
The 18 year old was targetted by the offender as he tried to get off, outside the Royal Mail sorting office in Wellington Street.
The Asian man snatched the victim's mobile phone before he ran off in the direction of the High Street.
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11 February 2010 |
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| COUPLES TO TIE THE KNOT IN SURREY ON SUNDAY |
| 9 Surrey couples will tie the knot on Valentine's Day this Sunday.
But that is down on last year.
38 couples exchanged vows on the most romantic day of the year. |
11 February 2010 |
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| POLICE NEED PUBLICS HELP TO FIND WYCOMBE BOY |
| Police are appealing for the public's help in tracing a missing High Wycombe teenager.
13 year old Kishun Mills was last seen outside his brothers home in Adams Close on Monday.
He is black, slim, with short, dark hair and brown eyes and was wearing a black baseball cap and a black boxer style jacket when he was last seen.
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10 February 2010 |
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| BRACKNELL SPEEDING CHECKS CATCH OUT MOTORISTS |
| 40 drivers have been caught out speeding in Bracknell.
The checks happened by South Hill Park and the sports Ground in Birch Hill.
Some drivers were doing 47 in a 30 zone.
One motorist was arrested for driving while disqualified.
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10 February 2010 |
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| BIKE MARKING DAY TO PROTECT CYCLES IN DEDWORTH |
| Police in Clewer, Oakley Green and Dedworth are taking action to help protect peoples bikes.
A bike marking day is happening next Thursday at Tesco in Dedworth between 12pm and 4pm.
Police Community Support Officer Tom Druce said: “Everyone is welcome to come along and have their bikes marked with their house number and postcode, helping to deter thieves and making it more likely to be returned if it is ever stolen. We will also be offering crime prevention advice to shoppers.”
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10 February 2010 |
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| BAD WEATHER HITS PASSENGERS NUMBERS AT HEATHROW |
| Passengers numbers at Heathrow airport fell by 145,000 in January.
That is according to new figures from the airport's operator BAA.
The bad weather has been blamed for the decrease.
BAA handled 7,200,000 passengers in January at all its airports. |
10 February 2010 |
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| MAIDENHEAD LANDOWNER FINED |
| A Maidenhead landowner has been fined nearly £2000 for failing to comply with planning enforcement notices.
They required Micheal Delaney to remove waste materials and caravans from Finch Farm.
The Royal Borough council hopes the prosection sends out a strong message. |
10 February 2010 |
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| ROYAL BOROUGH RESIDENTS CAN HELP BEAT THE CONMEN |
| People living in Maidenhead and Windsor have two weeks to help Trading Standards beat the conmen.
Special bins have been set up across the Royal Borough to get rid of your scam mailings as part of the Scamnesty campaign.
Trading Standards Team Leader Greg Nelson told Time 106.6 it is often difficult to trace the conmen behind the scams. |
10 February 2010 |
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| SURREY RESIDENTS HIT WITH COUNCIL TAX RISE |
| Surrey County council has agreed a 2.5 per cent increase in council tax.
That is the lowest rise in 17 years.
It means you will be 52p worse off on average come April.
The annual tax bill due on a band D property will be an increase of £27.
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10 February 2010 |
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| 10 YR OLD BOYS APPEAR IN COURT OVER HAYES RAPE |
| Two boys accused of raping an 8 year old girl in Hayes have appeared at the Crown Court for the first time.
The alleged attack happened in a park in October.
The 10 year olds are due to return to court for a plea and case management hearing later this month.
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10 February 2010 |
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| MAIDENHEAD RAPIST JAILED FOR MORE THAN 6 YRS |
| Police have welcomed the sentence given to a Maidenhead rapist.
47 year old Reynold Leon Reid has been jailed for more than 6 years for holding his victim against her will.
The woman was attacked and hit around the face during a terrifying ordeal at his Knowl Hill home in August 2008.
Specialist Trained Officer PC Terri Howes told Time 106.6 the victim believed the jury would find Reid innocent. |
10 February 2010 |
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| MEN SENTENCED FOR STAINES STREET BRAWL |
| Eleven men have been jailed for a total of more than 10 years after a Staines Street brawl.
Two groups of males hailed abuse at each other by the Iron Bridge in the High Street in May last year.
It soon esculated and a man was kicked and punched several times resulting in serious injuries.
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10 February 2010 |
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| COUNCIL TAX TO RISE IN WYCOMBE |
| If you live in Wycombe, your council tax bill is set to rise by about £28 from April.
The council has proposed a 1.75 per cent increase on a band D property.
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10 February 2010 |
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| NOT TOO LATE TO GET YOUR CHILD VACCINATED |
| East Berkshire parents are being reminded that the swine flu vaccine is still available to children.
An estimated 25,000 kids between the ages of six months and five years are being offerred the jab.
People in so called at risk groups can also contact their surgery and get the vaccine.
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10 February 2010 |
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| MAN IN COURT ON HIGH WYCOMBE RAPE CHARGE |
| A 60 year old man has appeared in court charged with raping a girl in High Wycombe in 1980.
Norman Stanley is accused of attacking the 17 year old in Micklefield Road.
He has been remanded in custody.
He is due to appear at Aylesbury Crown Court later this month.
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09 February 2010 |
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| SLOUGH TENNIS CENTRE TO BE CONVERTED |
| A Tennis Centre in Slough is to be converted into a ten bowling alley.
Councillors approved the plans put forward by Slough Community Leisure at a meeting last night.
The Centre in Salt Hill Park is making a £30,000 loss a year at the moment.
But the council denies its a blow for Tennis in the area.
Slough Community Leisure now needs to provide the council with the final costings for the development work and a detailed timetable to illustrate when the works will be completed. |
09 February 2010 |
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| BOEING 777 HEATHROW CRASH REPORT RELEASED |
| A build-up of ice in the fuel system was to blame for a BA plane crash at Heathrow Airport two years ago.
The Boeing 777, with 152 people on board, came down just short of the runway as it arrived from Beijing.
Nobody was seriously hurt.
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09 February 2010 |
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| MAN CHARGED WITH 1980 HIGH WYCOMBE RAPE |
| A 60 year old man has been charged with a 1980 rape in High Wycombe.
The teenage girl was dragged to a railway embarkment near Micklefield Road before she was assaulted.
Norman Stanley is due to appear before High Wycombe Magistrates this morning. |
09 February 2010 |
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| WOMAN SEXUALLY ASSAULTED IN SLOUGH |
| A woman has been sexually assaulted in Slough.
The victim was walking home from a friend’s house when she was inappropriately touched on her bottom by a man who ran up behind her.
The assault happened in Bower Way near Patricia Close.
The man ran off towards Mercian Way.
The offender is described as having dark skin, of slim build amd in his early 20s.
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09 February 2010 |
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| A4 JUNCTION IMPROVED FOR DRIVERS |
| New traffic light phasing has been introduced on part of the A4 in Slough to improve journeys for drivers.
The council has made the changes between the Brunel roundabout and the Huntercombe roundabout.
Slough is also trialing state of the art wireless traffic detection.
The so called 'magnetmetres' see traffic approaching red lights and automatically change to green.
Council leader Rob Anderson told Time 106.6 if the trial is successful, the technology will be rolled out across the borough.
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09 February 2010 |
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| POLICE WARN SPELTHORNE MOTORIST TO BE VIGILANT |
| Police are warning drivers in Spelthorne and Runnymede to be on their gaurd after as series of number plate thefts.
Since the beginning of the year 31 number plates have been taken from cars.
Officers are advising motorists to fit special Clutch-head screws which are harder to remove. |
09 February 2010 |
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| POLICE INVESTIGATE SLOUGH ROBBERY |
| Police are investigating after a robbery at a Slough hotel.
Two men broke into the Premier Inn and demanded money from a staff member.
A red box containing cash was taken. |
09 February 2010 |
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| ZERO PAY AWARD FOR BUCKS CC STAFF |
| Bucks County Council staff will not receive a pay award this year.
The current finanical climate is being blamed for the decision.
The council needs to save £27,000,000 over the next three years.
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09 February 2010 |
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| COURT DELAY FOR MAN ACCUSED OF SLOUGH MURDER |
| He was due to appear at Reading Crown Court today charged with the murder of Virnderpal Singh in Slough.
But Manpreet Singh Chahal will now appear in court next Monday instead.
The victim's body was found near his home in Canterbury Avenue in April last year.
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08 February 2010 |
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| EXTRA MONEY TO REPAIR BRACKNELL FOREST POTHOLES |
| £100,000.
That is how much Bracknell Forest Council has put aside to repair potholes caused by the Big Freeze.
Meanwhile, the Royal Borough is to grit primary roads from 7pm.
More heavy snow is forecast for our area on Thursday and Friday. |
08 February 2010 |
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| NEW WEBSITE FOR SURREY COMMUTERS |
| A new website has been launched to help you get around Surrey more easily.
It provides real time information in one place so you can decide how and when to plan your journey.
Visitors to the site can see information that includes:
- roadworks that might affect your journey.
- levels of congestion
- train times and real-time information on some bus routes
- events that may generate a lot of traffic, such as Hampton Court Flower Show.
The new website is: www.surreycc.gov.uk/travel. |
08 February 2010 |
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| CAR DAMAGED AND DRIVER ASSAULTED IN SLOUGH |
| A man has been assaulted after his car was damaged in Slough.
Four or five men got out of a BMW and kicked the victim's Vauxhall at the traffic lights in Tuns Lane.
The man, in his mid fifties was then punched in the face.
He also suffered cuts to his hand from a broken glass window.
Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses.
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08 February 2010 |
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| VEHICLE CRIME ON THE UP IN TWYFORD |
| Vehicle crime is increasing in Twyford and across Wokingham.
Between February this year and last, 848 cars were broken into.
That is up 16 per cent on the previous 12 month period.
Drivers in Twyford are being told to make life tough for opportunitst criminals.
Police have issued some simple crime prevention tips that include making sure you park in a well lit area and not leaving valuable items on display.
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08 February 2010 |
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| HIGH WYCOMBE BENEFITS CHEAT FINED |
| A High Wycombe benefits cheat has been fined.
Julia Greenacre received more than £6,000 in housing and council tax benefits she was not entitled to.
She failed to tell the council about her two ISA accounts and support payments.
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08 February 2010 |
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| MAN JAILED FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER |
| A man has been jailed for 14 years for attempting to murder his ex-partner in Flackwell Heath.
Mark Maurice Messenger broke into the family home and slashed Jayne Andrew’s wrist with a razor blade before attempting to strangle her with a bathroom cord, in September 2009.
The court heard how Maurice had a history of violence and drug abuse.
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08 February 2010 |
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| MAN DUE IN COURT OVER SLOUGH MURDER |
| A man charged with murdering Virnderpal Singh in Slough is due to appear before Reading Crown Court today.
The 20 year old's body was found near his home in Canterbury Avenue in April last year.
Manpreet Singh Chahal was due in court last Monday but the case was put back. |
08 February 2010 |
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| DECISION DAY FOR FUTURE OF SLOUGH TENNIS CENTRE |
| Councillors have been told to approve plans to turn a Slough Tennis Centre into a bowling alley.
Tonight, they will make a decision about the future of the Centre in Salt Hill Park.
Under plans, the indoor courts would go to make way for a 18 lane ten pin bowling alley.
Two new indoor tennis courts would be created at the Thames Valley Athletics Centre.
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08 February 2010 |
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| CHANGING WAYS PROGRAMME HAS NEW MAIDENHEAD HOME |
| Change your ways.
The call to violent men in East Berkshire who abuse their partners.
The Changing Ways programme is offering them a fresh start.
Councillor Colin Raynor says men who enrol have to want to change.
To make a referral call John Roberts on 07818054563 |
08 February 2010 |
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| CAR PARKING CHARGES FROZEN IN RUNNYMEDE |
| Car parking charges have been frozen for a second year in a row in Runnymede.
Parking in the town centre starts at just 20p for stays of up to an hour.
The decision was taken after an increase in the number of visitors to retail car parks. |
08 February 2010 |
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| TX MAXX TO OPEN NEW WINDSOR STORE TOMORROW |
| A new retailer is coming to Windsor.
TK Maxx will open its new store in the town tomorrow, creating 50 new jobs.
Royal family look alikes will be on hand to welcome customers. |
08 February 2010 |
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| 51 DRIVERS CAUGHT SPEEDING IN ROYAL BOROUGH |
| 51 drivers have been caught speeding in Windsor and Maidenhead.
The checks took place on Ray Mead Road, Sheephouse Road and Imperial Road, with officers at each location for around an hour.
Some motorists were caught doing 52 in a 30 zone.
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05 February 2010 |
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| MAIDENHEAD WOMAN DIES AFTER COLLISION WITH CAR |
| A Maidenhead woman has died after she was hit by a car in Reading.
The collision happened on Forbury Road.
The 63 year old was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses.
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05 February 2010 |
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| 2M GROUP URGES ACTION ON HEATHROW POLLUTION |
| The government could face daily fines after allowing air pollution at Heathrow to breach European limits.
That is the warning from the 2M group which is made up of local authorities opposed to expansion.
It says the government has taken no action to improve air quality despite admitting that nitrogen levels around the airport were above permitted levels.
Cllr David Burbage, leader of the council and the Royal Borough's representative on the 2M Group said: “Ministers have got themselves into a right muddle. They know they are breaking EU law and damaging the health of UK citizens yet they are still hell-bent on building a third runway. If they can’t come up with an answer on how they can meet the EU limits without a third runway, what hope is there when they’ve added an extra 125,000 flights.”
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05 February 2010 |
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| TWO MEN FOUND GUILTY OF CIPPENHAM RAPE |
| Two men have been found guilting of raping a man in Cippenham.
The victim was badly beaten before his ordeal ended in the Mercian Recreation Park.
The defendants - 21 year old Jamie Cunningham and 21 year old Jai Birmingham - were convicted by a jury at Reading Crown Court.
The pair are due to be sentenced in March.
A teenage girl was convicted of assault causing actual bodily harm but cleared of two other charges.
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05 February 2010 |
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| CALL TO TAKE PART IN BIG CLEAN UP IN CHALVEY |
| People are being encouraged to take part in the big clean up in Chalvey.
The Neighbourhoold Action Group'll be sweeping the streets and are seeking volunteers to help out.
The BIG clean up will start on Saturday 13 February 10am and everyone wishing to help out is asked to meet at the junction of King Edward Street and Chalvey Road West. Please come along to support your community in the big clean up. Please park cars in the Town Hall car park (off Montem Lane) on the day from 9.30am to approx 3pm.
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05 February 2010 |
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| JOB LOSSES ON THE CARDS AT EAST BERKS HOSPITALS? |
| The GMB union claims as many as 250 jobs could be axed at hospitals in Ascot and Slough.
The Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals Trust has warned job losses are necessary to drive down costs.
The GMB Union believes clerical rather than medical posts will be cut.
The Trust insists no final decision on job losses has been made.
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05 February 2010 |
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| E FIT IMAGE RELEASED AFTER HIGH WYCOMBE BURGLARY |
| Police have released an E fit image of man they want to trace in connection with a distraction burglary in High Wycombe.
The offender told his victim he was a police officer to gain entry to the property in Hatters Lane.
He then stole her purse from her handbag.
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05 February 2010 |
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| LORRY JAILED BAILED AFTER ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS FOUND |
| A lorry driver, whose vehicle contained 8 suspected illegal immigrants has been bailed after he was arrested on suspicious of immigration offences.
The six women and two men were spotted by a police officer at the Twin Bridges roundabout in Bracknell.
They are being held at a detention centre.
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05 February 2010 |
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| REDUNDANCY NOTICES SENT OUT TO COUNCIL STAFF |
| It is a nervous wait for council staff in the Royal Borough.
A cost saving exercise could see up to a hundred job losses.
Redundancy notices are being sent out to affected workers.
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05 February 2010 |
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| CLAMPING VICTIMS COULD SEEK COMPENSATION |
| The Royal Borough has welcomed government moves to enable motorists who fall victim to wheel clampers to seek compensation.
Drivers would be able to take their cases to independent tribunals which will have the power to force firms to pay back unfair fines or towing charges as well as awarding compensation.
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04 February 2010 |
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| NINE RELEASED ON BAIL AFTER SLOUGH ROBBERY |
| Nine people have been released on police bail after a taxi driver was attacked during a 'vicious' robbery in Slough.
The victim was punched and kicked in Cardigan Close before his Sat Nav, mobile phone and cars keys were stolen, during the early hours of 31 January.
Six males aged between 16 and 20 and three females aged between 17 and 18 have been bailed to various dates in March pending further enquiries. |
04 February 2010 |
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| HILLINGDON COULD GET THREE NEW POLYCLINICS |
| Hillingdon could get three new polyclinics under plans unveiled by the NHS.
The polyclinics are described as a 'one size fits all' doctors surgery.
They are open 12 hours a day and have dental surgeries as well as facilities for taking X-rays and blood tests.
The HESA health centre in Station Road in Hayes could be expanded to become a polyclinic.
The other two would be based at Northwood and Uxbridge. |
04 February 2010 |
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| BRACKNELL MP TOLD TO PAY BACK OVER £30,000 |
| Bracknell MP Andrew Mackay has been ordered to pay back more than £30,000 to the public purse.
It follows Sir Thomas Legg's review into the parliamentary expenses scandal.
He has decided that Andrew Mackay wrongly claimed mortgage payments on a London flat he designated as his second home.
His party leader, David Cameron hopes it is the beginning of the end of a "dreadful chapter".
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04 February 2010 |
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| MAKEOVER FOR THAMES VALLEY TRAINS |
| Better air conditioning, toilets, carpets and seats.
The promise to passengers using First Great Western.
The company has announced an £8,000,000 million pound makeover of its Thames Valley Trains.
Spokesman Dan Pains says replacing the trains would be too expensive.
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04 February 2010 |
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| MAIDENHEAD MAN RECALLED TO PRISON |
| Police no longer want to trace a Maidenhead man.
Ben Layton was arrested after a tip off from the public, that he was staying at a house in Chalvey.
The 27 year old climbed onto the roof of the property before he was detained by officers.
Layton has been recalled to prison.
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04 February 2010 |
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| AIRTRACK PUBLIC INQUIRY DELAYED |
| A public enquiry into Airtrack has been put on hold.
It was due to start in April but it is now been postponed for eight months.
Heathrow operator BAA has still to finish research on level crossing downtimes.
The rail scheme would run from Heathrow to London Waterloo.
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04 February 2010 |
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| SURREY FOSTER CARE RECRUITMENT DRIVE UNDERWAY |
| A foster care recruitment drive is underway at Surrey schools.
The council is talking to parents at assemblies to persuade them to give kids a home.
30 children were sent to homes outside the county due to a lack of foster carers last year.
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04 February 2010 |
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| SLOUGH GARAGE SITES TO BE TURNED INTO HOUSES |
| Former garage sites in Slough are being turned into houses.
The council has secured a million pounds to provide an extra 18 family size homes in Wexham and Britwell.
Developement Officer John Enig told Time 106.6 it should help ease Slough's housing waiting list crisis.
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04 February 2010 |
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| SUSPECTED ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS FOUND IN BRACKNELL |
| Eight suspected illegal immigrants have been arrested in Bracknell.
They were spotted trying to leave the back of a lorry on the Twin Bridges Roundabout.
The matter has been referred to the UK Borders Agency. |
04 February 2010 |
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| WEST DRAYTON PUB STRIPTEASE APPLICATION REFUSED |
| A West Drayton pub has been told it cannot hold lap dancing and striptease nights.
The De Burgh Arms had it's application refused by the council.
The annoucement has been welcome by the area's MP John Randall.
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04 February 2010 |
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| TRIO DENY GBH AT MAIDENHEAD PETROL STATION |
| Three men have denied being involved in a brutal attack at a Maidenhead petrol garage.
It is alleged the 24 year old man was repeatedly kicked and punched in the head at the Murco petrol station in Cookham Road in September last year.
The trio appeared before Maidenhead Magistrates this morning and denied charges of GBH.
The defendants are due back in court in March.
They have been granted unconditional bail. |
03 February 2010 |
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| MISSION TO RESURRECT COMEDY IN MAIDENHEAD |
| A Maidenhead woman is on a mission to resurrect comedy in the town.
The Magnet Leisure Centre used to attract the big names like Jo Brand and Lee Evans.
But recently the venue has struggled to persuade the next generation of comedy stars to perform there.
Promoter Joss Jones told Time 106.6 the Magnet Leisure Centre will once again be a place for great comedy.
The first comedy night is this Friday.
For further information contact Joss Jones at Cosmic Comedy
01628 415683, 07970 675363, joss@cosmiccomedy.co.uk
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03 February 2010 |
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| WINDSOR AND MAIDENHEAD'S TOP COP ISSUES WARNING |
| Drug addictions are causing a rapid rise in car crime and burglary in the Royal Borough.
That is according to Windsor and Maidenhead's top cop Superintendent Tim De Meyer.
He is urging people not to leave property on display and make sure their homes are properly alarmed. |
03 February 2010 |
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| POLICE STEP UP PATROLS IN IVER |
| Police are stepping up patrols in Iver at weekends to tackle anti social behaviour in the area.
There will be a visible presence on foot and by bike, at alleyways and other areas where nuisance behaviour has been reported.
It comes after anti social behaviour was identified by people as one of their top priorities.
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03 February 2010 |
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| HEATHLY START ROADSHOW COMES TO SLOUGH |
| Nearly a thousand East Berkshire women and children could be getting their five a day for free.
The government funded Healthy Start scheme is aimed at low income families and pregnant under 18 year olds.
On Monday 8th February the ‘Healthy Start’ roadshow will visit Slough as part of a tour across England.
A fun and interactive Healthy Start zone will be in Queensmere Shopping Centre between 9am and 5.30pm.
If women apply for the scheme as soon as they are 10 weeks pregnant, they could get up to £93 in vouchers during their pregnancy. For a baby’s first year they could receive up to £322 in vouchers and children over one and under four years old could get more than £161 in vouchers for each full year they are on the scheme.
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03 February 2010 |
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| CRACKDOWN ON SPEEDING MOTORISTS IN BRACKNELL |
| Police are cracking down on speeding motorists in Bracknell.
Dozens of drivers have been caught out by volunteers breaking limits on speed indicator devices.
Inspector Micheal Squire told Time 106.6 motorists will be getting a home visit from uniformed police.
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03 February 2010 |
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| WEST DRAYTON DOCTORS SURGERY TO STAY PUT |
| A doctors surgery will not move from one side of West Drayton to another.
The Primary Care Trust wanted to shut The Green doctors surgery and move it to a new development in Porters Way.
But the plans have been scrapped after opposition from patients.
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03 February 2010 |
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| PENSIONER ROBBED IN SLOUGH |
| A Slough pensioner was nearly hit by a car before her handbag was stolen.
Police say the victim has been left very shocked and upset, by what happened to her in Meadfield Road. |
03 February 2010 |
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| MAN ARRESTED OVER TWYFORD BURGLARY |
| Police have arrested a man in connection with a robbery in Twyford.
It happened at Hurst Stores.
The 34 year old has been released on police bail.
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03 February 2010 |
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| BURNHAM TEENAGER GIVEN ASBO |
| A Burnham teenager has been given an interim ASBO.
The order prevents 19 year old Jack Dainty from entering the High Street or being a nuisance to people living in the area.
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02 February 2010 |
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| NEW HOUSING DEVELOPEMENT OPENS IN MAIDENHEAD |
| A £15,000,000 affordable housing developement has been offiicially opened in Maidenhead.
York Court in Moorbridge Road is the largest project built in the town by Housing Solutions.
The four storey blocks contain eight homes which are available on a part buy, part rent basis.
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02 February 2010 |
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| QUIETER FUTURE FOR PEOPLE LIVING NEAR M40? |
| People living next to the M40 could be in for a quieter future. A project to reduce noise on stretches of the motorway has been shortlisted by the Local Government Association. It would involve improving sound barriers and implementing speed restrictions between junctions three and eight. Wycombe District Council have been involved in the campaign and should know by Easter if it has been successful.
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02 February 2010 |
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| PROMISE OF NEW JOBS FOR BRACKNELL AND TWYFORD |
| A businessman is hoping to create 50 new jobs in Bracknell and Twyford.
Carl Bennet has decided to launch Intelligent Utilities Limited.
He says the new jobs are a sign that the economy is improving.
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02 February 2010 |
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| MAN SERIOUSLY ASSAULTED IN SLOUGH |
| A man has been assaulted in an "unprovoked" attack in Slough.
He was walking along Diamond Road when he was punched, kicked and then hit on the head with an unknown object.
Police say a group of Asian men were involved.
They left the scene in a silver car, believed to be a VW Passat.
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02 February 2010 |
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| OPERATION GRIP PROVING SUCCESSFUL IN SOUTH BUCKS |
| A police campaign to tackle burglary and vehicle crime, is continuing to make life difficult for criminals in South Bucks.
Operation Grip which started in December has resulted in several dozen arrests so far.
The campaign pursues suspicious people, acting on information from the public as well as carrying out stop checks.
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02 February 2010 |
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| PART OF FARNHAM ROYAL GIVEN SPECIAL PROTECTION |
| Part of Farnham Royal is now a conservation area.
South Bucks District Council says it will make it harder for developers to build in the area.
Councillor Roger Reed believes that is a good idea as Farnham Royal has a special heritage.
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02 February 2010 |
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| WARNING FOR MOTORISTS IN THE CHILTERNS |
| Lock up your car.
The warning from police to motorists in the Chilterns.
It comes after a rise in the number of cars been broken into.
Sat Navs, iPods and laptops are among the most popular items.
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02 February 2010 |
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| STOP LOAN SHARKS PROJECT'S COMING TO SURREY |
| The Stop Loan Sharks project is coming to Surrey this week.
Nationally, the scheme has so far helped more than 10,000 victims write off more than £30,000,000 of illegal debt.
A government funded team will work with the council to investigate and prosecute loan sharks across the county for illegal money lending and related criminal offences, raise awareness about the dangers of going to loan sharks and help vulnerable people access proper financial services and support.
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01 February 2010 |
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| MAN APPEARS IN COURT OVER ASHA MUNEER MURDER |
| A 19 year old man has appeared at Reading Crown Court charged with the murder of his former girlfriend.
Asha Muneer's body was found by a jogger next to the River Kennet.
Gulamyr Akhter has been remanded in custody to appear before the same court for a plea and directions hearing in April.
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01 February 2010 |
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| BRACKNELL AND WOKINGHAM COLLEGE TOP OF THE CLASS |
| It is official - Bracknell and Wokingham College is one of the best in the country.
Government 'contextual value-added’ (CVA) league tables place the institution in the top 5 per cent of all schools and colleges in the country.
The college was recently re-built as part of a £37,000,000 makeover. |
01 February 2010 |
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| MAN DIES AFTER CAR AND BUS COLLIDE IN HIGH WYCOMBE |
| A 23 year old man has died after his car crashed into a bus in High Wycombe.
The black Alfa Romeo collided with the single decker vehicle in Lancaster Road, this morning.
The bus driver was airlifted to hospital.
Four passengers on the bus at the time were uninjured.
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01 February 2010 |
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| POLICE INVESTIGATE 'VICIOUS' ROBBERY IN SLOUGH |
| A taxi driver has been punched and kicked by a gang of 10 people during a robbery in Slough.
The victim was assaulted in Cardigan Close before his Sat Nav, mobile phone and car keys were stolen.
He has since been transferred to an eye specialist in London, where he remains in a stable condition.
The offenders, women and men, aged in their late teens and different race made off through the nearby trading estate.
Det Insp Andy Shearwood told Time 106.6: "This was a particularly vicious robbery, however I would like to reassure residents there are ongoing enquiries and further arrests are taking place at this time".
Six people have been arrested on suspicion of robbery and remain in custody at Slough and Maidenhead police stations. |
01 February 2010 |
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| SLOUGH PUBS TAKE STAND AGAINST HOOLIGAN BOOZERS |
| Slough pub's are taking a stand against hooligan boozers who attack police and paramedics.
They will serve a lifetime ban under a new scheme being instigated by Slough Pub watch.
The South Central Ambulance service has applauded the move.
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01 February 2010 |
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| CAMPAIGN TO BUILD BERKS FIRST CHILDREN'S HOSPICE |
| A Windsor mum needs another million pounds to help make her dream become a reality.
The Alexander Devine Children's Cancer Trust set up by Fiona Devine, wants to build Berkshire first childrens hospice.
The Trust has already raised more than £660,000. |
01 February 2010 |
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| WOMAN CLEARED OF KILLING HER FRIEND |
| A woman has been cleared of killing her best friend when a car crashed at 60 miles per hour in Colnbrook.
The jury believed 26 year old Parminder Uppal's defence that she was infact the passenger in the vehicle and not the driver.
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01 February 2010 |
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| WORK GETS UNDERWAY ON NEW MAIDENHEAD HOTEL |
| Works due to start today on the construction of a multi million Maidenhead hotel.
The office block near the The Bell pub has been demolished to make way for the 96-bed Travelodge and restaurant. |
01 February 2010 |
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| SLOUGH POLICE 'TRAP CAR' CATCHES OFFENDERS |
| Two teenagers arrested after a police 'trap car' was broken into in Slough, have been released on bail.
The trap cars have hidden cameras inside to capture evidence of offenders in the act.
Police say it is part of a wider campaign to crackdown on crime and anti social behaviour in Slough.
However vehicle is falling in the town. |
29 January 2010 |
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| STUDENT FROM SLOUGH SUSPENDED FROM OXFORD UNI |
| A student from Slough has been suspended from Oxford University over allegations he lied about the number of A levels he had.
It is alleged 21 year old Parmbir Gill told Lady Margaret Hall he had 10 top grades.
But Slough Grammer School said it was more like three.
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29 January 2010 |
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| STAINES MAN JAILED FOR DISTRACTION BURGLARIES |
| A Staines man has been jailed for a series of distraction burglaries at takeaways across Surrey and London.
Mark Smith must serve four years behind bars.
The 37 year old pretended to be carrying out work on behalf of landlords.
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29 January 2010 |
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| BRACKNELL MAN ADMITS CARRYING OUT BURGLARIES |
| A Bracknell man has pleaded guilty to two burglaries in the area just days after been arrested and charged by police.
Andrew Mascall used a brick gain access to one property before taking items from another in Bullbrook Drive. |
29 January 2010 |
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| FUTURE OF STAINES POLICE STATION LOOKS UNCERTAIN |
| Staines Police Station could be axed under a cost saving plan.
The Surrey Police Authority say the officers would be relocated into Spelthorne Council's Officers.
A consultation has begun to find out what you think of the idea.
To air your comments in the consultation, visit www.surreypa.gov.uk
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29 January 2010 |
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| FAKE BIOLOGY/CHEMICAL ATTACK IN WINDSOR |
| The emergency services have been taking part in a major training exercise in Windsor. In the scenario, terrorists had taken control of a boat next to the Racecourse. It was loaded with fake Anthrax and Sarin. Sergeant Andy Watson says it is important for officers to be thinking about events like this. During the exercise, officers searched the ground opposite the grand stand for traces of the chemical/biological agents. John Whitfield from the South Central Ambulance Service showed Time 106.6 their Decontamination Unit. There's more this afternoon in our bulletins. |
29 January 2010 |
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| 10 YEARS OLDS ACCUSED OF HAYES RAPE IN COURT |
| Two 10 year old boys accused of raping a girl in Hayes have appeared before Uxbridge Magistrates.
The boys have been released on condition bail, and are not allowed to go to certain places without their parents.
The 10 year olds will appear before the Crown Court for a plea and direction hearing next month. |
28 January 2010 |
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| GP SERVICE PROVIDER OFFERS TO RUN MAIDENHEAD'S MIU |
| The future of the Minor Injuries Unit at St Marks Hospital in Maidenhead is to be finalised in March.
Health bosses say the cost of operating the MIU in its current form is too expensive.
Chairman of NHS Berkshire East Sally Kemp told Time 106.6 an alternative has now been put forward that is attractive and involves an out of hours GP service provider.
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28 January 2010 |
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| POLICE INVESTIGATE HIGH WYCOMBE ARMED ROBBERY |
| Police are appealing for information after an armed robbery in High Wycombe.
It happened outside Priestwood House.
A security guard was delivering money to a bank, when the offender threatened him and stole his cash box.
The man then ran off on foot along Corporation Street.
Investigating Officer, Det Insp Kev Mahon, said: “There were a few people around at this time in the morning who might have seen the man running away from the scene. He might have been in the area before the robbery happened, or later been seen getting into a vehicle which could have been parked nearby and I am asking anyone who has any information, no matter how insignificant they believe it to be, to get in touch."
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28 January 2010 |
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| CALLS TO CHANGE TWYFORD PARKING ENFORCEMENT |
| Householders in Twyford are calling for special parking areas to be installed in the area.
Some are fed up of the current system and say the police are too busy to crackdown on motorists who flout parking regulations.
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28 January 2010 |
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| FIREFIGHTERS TACKLE SLOUGH FIRE |
| Firefighters have spent three hours tackling a Slough house fire.
The blaze took hold of a derelict property in Lynford Avenue.
The property was boarded up - making it more difficult for firefighters to gain entry.
It is unclear how the fire started.
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28 January 2010 |
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| FUTURE OF MAIDENHEAD'S MIU STILL IN DOUBT |
| The future of the Minor Injuries Unit at St Marks Hospital in Maidenhead remains in doubt.
To the relief of campaigners health bosses have decided to keep the Unit open until the end of March.
But they are looking for a more cost effective way of delivering a minor injuries service.
One of the consequences of this could be the closure of fracture services at St Marks Hospital.
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28 January 2010 |
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| SLOUGH MAN FINED FOR PLAYING LOUD MUSIC |
| A Slough man has been fined over £4000 by Magistrates for playing excessively loud music from his home.
The noise became so bad at Nathan Moore's home, the council had to call in the police to seize stereos, sky boxes, DVD players, speakers and amplifiers.
Environmental Health Officer Claire Braiden is pleased with the outcome.
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28 January 2010 |
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| MEN ENCOURAGED TO CHANGE ABUSIVE WAYS |
| Men in East Berkshire who subject their female partners to violent and abusive behaviour, are being encouraged to seek help.
The Changing Ways programme now in it's fourth year, will move to a new venue in Maidenhead, next month.
Referrals to Changing Ways are accepted from any agency operating in the East Berkshire and Wokingham area, for example social services, or men can refer themselves directly to the programme. To make a referral call John Roberts on 07818 054 563. |
28 January 2010 |
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| ROYAL HOLLOWAY FORCED TO CAP NUMBERS |
| Royal Holloway University in Egham has been forced to cap its numbers.
Institutions could be fined if they exceed numbers agreed at the start of the application process.
It means many young people are facing dissapointment.
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28 January 2010 |
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| TWO SLOUGH WOMEN CHARGED WITH DRUG OFFENCES |
| Two Slough people have been charged with conspiracy to supply class A drugs.
It is after police carried out raids in Furnival Avenue and Beechwood Gardens.
Three kilograms of heroin was also seized from a car on the M4 as part of the investigation. |
27 January 2010 |
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| BOY CHARGED WITH HIGH WYCOMBE BURGLARY |
| A 16 year old boy has been charged with a High Wycombe burglary.
It is alleged to have happened at Adams Park in which confectionary was stolen.
His trial will begin at Wycombe Magistrates Youth Court in March. |
27 January 2010 |
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| EXTRA MONEY FOR POTHOLE REPAIRS IN ROYAL BOROUGH |
| An extra £75,000 is to be spent on repairing potholes across the Royal Borough.
The pledge comes after Maidenhead and Windsor was battered by extreme weather in recent weeks.
The money will allow the council to increase and speed up the number of repairs.
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27 January 2010 |
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| ESSEX MAN CHARGED OVER HIGH WYCOMBE HIT AND RUN |
| A man has been charged after a pedestrian was knocked down by a vehicle that mounted the pavement in High Wycombe.
The 59 year old victim suffered serious injuries and remains in hospital in a stable condition.
23 year old Noal Christopher Ward from Essex is due to appear before Wycombe Magistrates Court today.
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27 January 2010 |
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| COMPANY GIVEN HEFTY FINE FOR HEATHROW DEATH |
| A company has been fined £90,000 after a Hayes man was crushed to death at Heathrow Airport.
Mohammed Taj was killed by a baggage vehicle as he was trying to fix it from below.
Health and Safety Inspector Stephen Kirton told Time 106.6: ""Mr Taj’s tragic death could have been avoided if axle stands were routinely carried in the company maintenance van and were used by staff. Mr Taj could be alive today if just £30 had been spent on a pair of axle stands." |
27 January 2010 |
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| POLICE INVESTIGATE HIGH WYCOMBE HIT AND RUN |
| Police are investigating after a vehicle mounted the pavement and hit a pedestrian in High Wycombe.
It happened on Park Street in Rye.
The victim was taken to Stoke Mandeville Hospital for treatment for a fratured ankle.
The vehicle involved in the collision is believed to be a dark-coloured. |
27 January 2010 |
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| HIGH WYCOMBE GOOD SAMARITAN SOUGHT BY POLICE |
| Police want to speak to a taxi driver who helped a woman who was being assaulted in High Wycombe.
The driver stopped and shouted at the attackers in the area of Desborough Road.
He then took the victim to Wycombe General Hospital for treatment. |
27 January 2010 |
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| MORE CLINICS TO OFFER CERVICAL CANCERS VACCINES |
| More clinics are being set up across East Berkshire to vaccinate young women against cervical cancer.
Nearly 200 teenagers aged between 12 - 18 were given the jab at clinics in Slough, Bracknell and Windsor, last month.
The new clinics are at:
30th January - Fir Tree House, Upton Hospital, Slough
6th February – Children’s Centre, St. Marks Hospital, Maidenhead
6th February – Skimped Hill Health Centre, Bracknell
An appointment is needed. To book a slot call the team on 01344 786980. An adult needs to accompany anyone attending who is aged under 16.
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27 January 2010 |
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| HUNT ON FOR SECOND WORLD WAR PILOTS |
| Maidenhead's Heritage Centre and Museum is searching for Second World War female pilots.
The centre is setting up the country's only dedicated Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) research centre and exhibition.
Aviation Historian and Chairman of the Centre Richard Poad says hundreds of women delivered aircraft from factories to combat zones in Europe.
For more information go to ata@maidenheadheritage.org.uk or call 01628 780555 or write to 18 Park Street, Maidenhead SL6 1SL.
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27 January 2010 |
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| TRIO JAILED FOR CANNABIS PRODUCTION IN MAIDENHEAD |
| Three Chinese men have been jailed for a total of nearly six years for cannabis production in Maidenhead.
The processing facility was discovered above the Ladbrookes betting shop after reports of a strong smell of cannabis, in June last year.
Two of the convicted men tried to escape by climbing out of a flat window but fell to the ground.
During a search, officers found piles of cannabis plants in the hallway, bedroom and bathroom. |
26 January 2010 |
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| POLICE INVESTIGATE WINDSOR ROBBERY |
| Police are investigating after a robbery at a Windsor shop.
Two men entered Berkshire Food and Wine before stealing money and cigarettes.
They ran off in the direction of King Edward VII Hospital.
Both of the men are white. One is aged between 20 and 25, about 6ft or taller and has dark hair. He was scruffy and wore a hooded jumper. The other man is about 23 or 24, approximately 5ft 5ins and of medium build. He has black hair and was wearing a blue and white striped towel wrapped around his face and head and a blue striped long-sleeve shirt.
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26 January 2010 |
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| BRACKNELL PEOPLE HELP SET POLICING PRIORITIES |
| More police on the streets.
The call from over 6000 people living in Bracknell, who responded to the Joint Neighbourhood Survey 2009.
It helps set policing priorities for the year.
People also want to see action to tackle speeding and litter. |
26 January 2010 |
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| RISE IN ABANDONED DOGS IN SLOUGH |
| The number of dogs being abandoned in Slough is on the rise.
Five have been found with injuries, in a malnourished condition or suffering from disease since the start of the year.
Slough's Animal warden Jackie Singer is digusted with the amount of dogs let down by the owners.
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26 January 2010 |
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| CCTV VANDALS STRIKE AGAIN IN SLOUGH |
| CCTV vandals have struck again in Slough.
This time a device outside the Wentworth Avenue shops on the Britwell Estates been attacked.
It comes just weeks after CCTV cameras were vandalised in Manor Park and Farnham Road.
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26 January 2010 |
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| ATTEMPTED ROBBERY IN BRACKNELL |
| Two men have tried to rob a post office in Bracknell.
The offenders armed with a knife and a sledgehammer threatened the shopkeeper in Wildridings Square.
They attempted to break into a safe and a cash machine, without success and left empty handed.
The shopkeeper sustained cuts to his hand during the robbery.
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26 January 2010 |
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| CHALFONT ST PETER BOY REUNITED WITH STOLEN BIKE |
| Chalfont St Peter has boy been reunited with his bike after it was stolen over Christmas.
His distraught mother enlisted the help of two police constables out on patrol who informed the rest of their team.
Ten minutes later they had found the bike. |
26 January 2010 |
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| PLANS TO PEDESTRIANISE WINDSOR STREET SUFFER BLOW |
| Plans to move a Windsor bus stop look set to be scrapped.
It is after more than a 1000 bus users signed a petition against a proposal to relocate a stop in Peascod Street to Charles Street.
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26 January 2010 |
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| HIGH WYCOMBE MAN JAILED FOR STEALING |
| A man has been jailed for eight weeks for stealing from Wycombe General Hospital.
36 year old William French stole cash from a vending machine in December last year. |
26 January 2010 |
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| HAVE YOUR SAY ABOUT POLICING IN STAINES |
| People living in Staines are being encouraged to come up with their policing priorities for the year.
Street surgeries are taking place in the town in February and March.
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26 January 2010 |
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| SLOUGH ARTS CENTRE'S FUTURED SECURED |
| Slough's West Wing Arts Centre's future has been secured.
The building will move to the Learning Curve as part of the Heart of Slough project.
That is the muti million pound plan to transform the town.
The venue now attracts up to 750 visitors per week and is used by more 30 community organisations. |
25 January 2010 |
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| MAN CHARGED WITH CAR THEFT IN HIGH WYCOMBE |
| A High Wycombe man has been charged with breaking into a car.
20 year old Scott Martindale has pleaded not guilty and a his trial will get underway at Magistrates in March.
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25 January 2010 |
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| BUCKS SCHOOL FORCED TO CLOSE TOMORROW |
| Stoke Poges School has been forced to close tomorrow due to the "ineptitude" of their heating oil suppliers.
They failed make a delivery over the weekend and at 12:00noon today the school ran out of oil.
Headteacher Malcolm Bridges told Time 106.6: " The heating has now gone off. As the temperature will inevitably drop tonight and there will be no way of raising the temperature in school. Health and safety demands a minimum temperature within the building and I'm sure you would not want your child sitting in class in extremely cold conditions."
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25 January 2010 |
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| TORIES CHOSE THEIR CANDIDATE FOR SPELTHORNE |
| A good friend of London Mayor Boris Johnson has been chosen to represent the Tories in Spelthorne at the general election.
Kwasi Kwarteng managed to win over more than 400 voters who turned out for an Open Primary at Kempton Park race course on Friday.
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25 January 2010 |
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| SIR CLIFF RICHARD LOOSES PLANNING APPEAL |
| Sir Cliff Richard will have to demolish a conservatory at his Virginia Water home.
The Planning Inspectorate has upheld Runnymede council's decision to refuse retrospective permission for the structure built at his home on the Wentworth Estate in November 2006.
It means 68-year-old Sir Cliff must demolish his conservatory by Tuesday March 9.
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25 January 2010 |
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| SCAM CRACKDOWN IN ROYAL BOROUGH |
| People living in the Royal Borough are being asked to help stamp out scams.
Bins are being set up across Windsor and Maidenhead to get rid of potential scam mailings.
Trading Standards Team leader Greg Nelson says scammers prey on older people.
The bins can be found at the following locations from Monday 1 to Friday 26 February:
· Council offices in York House, Windsor and the Town Hall, St Ives Road, Maidenhead
· Maidenhead Library, St Ives Road, Maidenhead
· Woodlands Park Village Centre, Manifold Way, Maidenhead
· Cox Green Leisure/Community Centre, Highfield Lane, Maidenhead
· Four Marlow Road Leisure Centre, 4 Marlow Road, Maidenhead
· Ellington Community Centre, Ellington Primary School, Donnington Gardens, Maidenhead
· Magnet Leisure Centre, Holmanleaze, Maidenhead
· Elizabeth House Day Centre, Station Hill, Cookham
· Windsor Library, Bachelors Acre, Windsor
· Age Concern, Spencer Denny Centre, Park Corner (off Clewer Hill Road), Windsor
· New Windsor Community Centre, Hanover Way, Windsor
· Royal Windsor Information Centre, The Old Booking Hall, Windsor Royal Shopping
· Windsor Leisure Centre, Clewer Mead, Stovell Road, Windsor
· King George VI Club, 95 Clarence Road, Windsor
· Windsor Youth & Community Centre, 65 Alma Road, Windsor
· Old Windsor Day Centre, 27b Straight Road, Old Windsor
· Eton Wick Community Centre, The Village Hall, Eton Wick
· Charters Leisure Centre, Sunningdale
· Ascot Day Centre, Chandler Centre, Bagshot Road, Sunninghill.
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25 January 2010 |
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| OPPOSITION GROWS TO SLOUGH TENNIS CENTRE PLANS |
| Opposition is growing to plans to replace a Slough tennis centre with a bowling alley.
Slough Community Leisure wants to turn the Salt Hill Tennis Centre into an 18 lane ten pin bowling alley.
But a Britwell GP believes it could harm efforts to tackle obesity in the town.
He has revealed 11% of his patients are obese and says the lack of sports facilities is a contributing factor.
Council chiefs have promised to invest in new outdoor courts and say the Salt Hill facility is losing over £30,000 a year.
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25 January 2010 |
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| MAN ARRESTED IN MAIDENHEAD DRUGS RAID |
| A man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of drugs.
It is after police carried out a raid at a flat in Bridge Avenue in Maidenhead.
The 31 year old has been released on bail until March.
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25 January 2010 |
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| DERELICT DENHAM PUB COULD BE GIVEN A MAKEOVER |
| A derelict pub in Denham could be given a new lease of life.
Developers want to transform The Inn on the Green into flats, shops and a police office.
The pub has been shut for several years now and has become extremely run down.
The re-developement plans have been submitted to South Bucks District Council.
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25 January 2010 |
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| ARMED ROBBERY AT SLOUGH RESTAURANT |
| Police continue to investigate after an armed robbery at Slough restuarant.
The offender threatened staff at the Lebanese Grill with a knife and stole money.
He was wearing gloves and something covering his face.
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25 January 2010 |
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| HAVE YOUR SAY ON MARLOW POLICING |
| People in Marlow are being invited to have their say on policing in the area.
The confidential drop in day is taking place next month at Marlow Library, Institute Road on Tuesday, February 2 from 11-1pm.
Further meetings are scheduled for March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, and July 6.
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25 January 2010 |
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| HUNT ON TO FIND NEXT WINDSOR CHIOR STAR |
| Has your son got the X factor when it comes to Choir singing?
Well, the hunt is on to find the next generation of youngsters to fill the choir stalls at St Georges Chapel inside Windsor Castle.
Auditions take place in March. To go to the open day, call Aileen De Vally-King on (01753) 836530 or registar@srgwindsor.co.uk |
25 January 2010 |
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| THOUSANDS OF TREES TO BE PLANTED IN CROWTHORNE |
| 10,000.
The number of trees that are to planted in a Crowthorne Forest.
The trees will replace those that have been legally felled.
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25 January 2010 |
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| TEENAGER CHARGED WITH MURDER OF READING WOMAN |
| A teenager has been charged with the murder of 18-year old schoolgirl Asha Muneer.
Her body was found on a riverside path in Reading on Monday night.
19-year old Gulamyr Akhter will appear at East Berkshire Magistrates Court in Slough tomorrow. |
22 January 2010 |
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| NEW ONE WAY SYSTEM FOR WINDSOR TOWN CENTRE? |
| The way traffic moves around Windsor could be about to change.
Cars could be allowed to drive up Thames Street after people supported the idea.
At the moment only buses and taxis can do that.
The council now plans to use a computer model to monitor the impact of the proposed changes.
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22 January 2010 |
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| MAIDENHEAD KUNG FU SCHOOL HOSTS OPEN DAY |
| A Maidenhead school with a difference is holding an open day on Saturday from 1.30pm to 4.30pm
The traditional Chinese Eagle Claw Kung Fu school is the only one one of it's kind in the country.
Julian Dale from the centre told Time 106.6: "It will be a day where people from all walks of life, all ages genders and race can visit a real Kung Fu school, watch demonstrations in Lion/Dragon dance, Eagle Claw Kung Fu, Tai Chi Chuan and kids Kung fu demos, there wil be mini try out workshops and fun events to join in with".
The Eagle Claw Kung Fu school is decorated and set up just the same as the old kung fu schools in Hong Kong and China.
For more information call 01628 780743 or go to www.worldeagleclaw.com
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22 January 2010 |
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| MAN ACCUSED OF BEING DRUNK ON PLANE AT HEATHROW |
| A man has appeared in court accused of being drunk on board a plane at Heathrow Airport.
48 year old Alexander McGinn was taken off the flight to Dubai earlier this month.
He was arrested alongside another man who is charged with making a hoax bomb threat.
They are both back in court next month.
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22 January 2010 |
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| MAN EXPOSES HIMSELF IN STAINES STORE |
| Police are appealing for witnesses after a man exposed himself in a Staines Store.
The victim was shopping in WH Smith when she was confronted by the offender.
The suspect did not speak or touch the victim.
The offender is described as being a white male with cropped black hair which was greying; around 5ft 4ins tall, around 50 years old and was clean shaven. |
22 January 2010 |
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| SURREY CC TO OVERSEA CREATION OF 350 JOBS |
| £2,300,000 is to be spent on getting Surrey youngsters back into work.
The County Council will oversea the creation of 350 jobs, for people between the ages of 18 and 24, in unemployment hotspots.
The work will last for six months and equip people with the skills to find a permanent position or continue in their current role. |
22 January 2010 |
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| TRIO CONVICTED OF ROBBING BRACKNELL DRUG DEALER |
| Three men have been convicted of robbing a Bracknell drug dealer.
Chesterfield Jordon was attacked from behind and forced to hand over five bags of heroin in Crowthorne Road in March last year.
The trio are due to sentenced at Reading Crown Court next month.
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22 January 2010 |
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| WILKINSON OPENS NEW STORE IN MAIDENHEAD |
| Some good news from the Maidenhead High Street.
Wilkinson has opened a new store on the former site of Woolworths.
Assistant Manager Tulsi told Time 106.6 it has been a long time in the planning and people queued up outside the new store before it even opened.
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22 January 2010 |
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| WINDSOR CHRISTMAS LIGHTS ROW |
| A row has erupted over Windsor's Christmas lights.
The town's Chamber of Commerce feels last years switch on was an embarrasment.
The council has admitted they could do better.
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22 January 2010 |
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| FORMER SLOUGH MAGISTRATE TOLD TO PAY BACK MILLIONS |
| A Slough man has been ordered to repay more than 4 million pounds.
Nirmal Sharma was found guilty of thieving from his clients by falsely claiming they owed money to Customs and Excise or Inland Revenue.
After a 5 year long investigation police found that the 51 year old held considerable assets in India and other countries.
If Mr Shama does not pay back his huge bill he will be forced to spend another 8 years in prison. |
22 January 2010 |
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| MEN BURGLE HIGH WYCOMBE HOMES POSING AS POLICE |
| Men posing as police officers have burgled eight homes in High Wycombe.
The offenders took cash from their elderly victims.
Police have started to patrol in Downley, Totteridge and Micklefied to offer reassurance and advice. |
22 January 2010 |
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| MAIDENHEAD CARNIVAL SET TO BE BIGGER AND BETTER |
| Concerts and spectacular fireworks.
That is what the organisers of this year's Maidenhead Carnival are promising.
The biggest single event in the town's calenders will take place over a weekend in June.
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22 January 2010 |
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| BAD NEWS FOR SLOUGH HOUSEHOLDS |
| Council tax is set to rise in Slough.
Bills could go up 2.5%, that an average of £25 per house.
Band A £771.36 per annum now will rise by £18.82.
Band B £899.92 now will rise by £21.95.
Band C £1,028.48 now will rise by £25.09.
Band D £1,157.04 now will rise by £28.22
Band E £1,414.15 now will rise by £34.49
Band F £1,671.27 now will rise by £40.76.
Band G £1,928.39 now will rise by £47.03.
Band H £2,314.07 now will rise by £56.44.
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21 January 2010 |
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| PINEWOOD SHOT FILMS RECEIVE BAFTA NOMINATIONS |
| Films shot at Pinewood and Shepperton Studios have received BAFTA nominations.
Sci-fi drama Moon is up for Best Film.
Andy Serkis is nominated as Leading Actor for his portrayal of singer Ian Dury in Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll, partly shot at Shepperton.
Christian McKay is nominated for Supporting Actor in Me and Orson Welles, shot at Pinewood.
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21 January 2010 |
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| MAIDENHEAD MAN JAILED FOR BREAKING INTO CAR |
| A Maidenhead man has been jailed for stealing from a car.
22 year old John Wakelin has been given a four week sentence by Slough Magistrates.
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21 January 2010 |
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| READING MURDER UPDATE |
| Police have been given more time to question a man in connnection with the murder of a woman in Reading.
Asha Muneer's body was found by a jogger next to the Kennet River on Monday.
Detectives have until Friday to question the 19 year old man arrested on suspicion of murder.
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21 January 2010 |
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| BRACKNELL CHURCHES RAISE MONEY FOR HAITI VICTIMS |
| Churches across Bracknell are holding collections for the people of Haiti.
The earthquake has killed thousands and made many people homeless.
The collections will be held at St Michael’s Church in Church Lane, All Saints Church, held at Warfield Primary School in All Saints Rise, St Peter’s Church held at Whitegrove Primary School in Westmoreland Drive, and Eternity Bullbrook, held at Holly Spring Primary School.
A food shop in Bracknell's also holding a collection for the survivors. |
21 January 2010 |
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| MORE THAN 30 BIKES STOLEN FROM HAYES BMX CLUB |
| 33 bikes have been stolen from a Hayes BMX club.
Officers made the discovery at the Lake Farm Country Park, while on patrol.
It is the second time the Hayes Hawks have been targetted by criminals in the space of a year.
Chairman Scott Dick told Time 106.6 its a massive blow.
He is appealing for information. |
21 January 2010 |
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| NEW BRIDGE INSTALLED AT DORNEY OLYMPIC VENUE |
| Work continues to get Dorney Lake ready for the 2012 Olympic Games.
A bridge linking the two sides of the venue has been put in place.
The structure is 50 metres across and will cope with 30, 000 visitors a day during the games.
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21 January 2010 |
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| CAMPAIGN TO SAVE SLOUGH'S HISTORIC TOWN HALL |
| An online petition to save Slough's historic town hall's attracted over a 1000 signatures.
Campaigners are trying to stop the council from knocking down the 1930's building.
An application to protect the building from demolition with Grade II listing is under consideration by the Culture Minister.
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21 January 2010 |
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| 4% COUNCIL TAX CUT FOR ROYAL BOROUGH RESIDENTS |
| People living in Windsor and Maidenhead are being given a much needed cash boost as the recession continues.
The Royal Borough has announced a 4 per cent proposed cut in council tax.
If you live in a band D property, it means you will be £41 better off.
Leader Member for Finance Councillor Richard Kellway says the decrease will not be a one off.
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21 January 2010 |
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| POLICE INVESTIGATE COLNBROOK ARMED ROBBERY |
| Police are investigating after an armed robbery at a petrol station in Colnbrook.
A man entered the BP garage and threatened staff with a handgun.
He left with a substantial amount of cash.
The robber had his face and head covered.
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21 January 2010 |
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| POLICE CRACKDOWN ON ASB IN OLD WINDSOR |
| A major police operation to crackdown on anti social behaviour in Old Windsor is underway.
Officers are stepping up patrols in the recreation ground, in a bid to curb problems with nuisance behaviour and underage drinking.
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21 January 2010 |
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| MAN QUESTIONED OVER READING MURDER |
| A man is being questioned by police in connection with the murder of a woman in Reading.
Asha Muneer's body was found next to the Kennet River by a jogger on Monday night.
A post mortem examination revealed she died of multiple stab wounds.
Officers are reviewing CCTV cameras in the area.
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20 January 2010 |
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| YOUTHS ARRESTED AFTER BRACKNELL ROBBERIES |
| Four people have been charged and six others have been arrested after two seperate town centre robberies in Bracknell.
Four teenagers were walking in Princess Square when they were allegedly assaulted and robbed.
A teenager was punched in the face several times in Dukeshill Road in Garth before a gang of about 15 youths stole mobile phones and cash.
Four teenagers charged with robbery will appear before Reading Crown Court in March.
Six other teenagers have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
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20 January 2010 |
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| BRITWELL REGENERATION PLANS APPROVED BY COUNCIL |
| The regeneration of Britwell has taken an important step foward.
The Borough council has given the go ahead for stores and flats in Wentworth Avenue to be knocked down.
They will be shifted to Kennedy Park.
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20 January 2010 |
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| MAIDENHEAD MAN CHARGED WITH MOTOR THEFT |
| A Maidenhead man accused of stealing from a car is due to appear before Slough Magistrates today.
It is alleged 22 year old John Wakelin from Desborough Cresent broke into a Vauxhall Astra and stole a sat nav. |
20 January 2010 |
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| ACTION TO EASE SLOUGH'S SCHOOL PLACES CRISIS |
| 120 new primary school places have been created in Slough.
The council has installled four portakabins at Cippenham Junior and Parlaunt Park Primary.
Director of Children's Services Ian Sandbrook told Time 106.6 the move is designed to ease the town's school places crisis.
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20 January 2010 |
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| CROWTHORNE TO GET BETTER INTERNET ACCESS |
| Crowthorne is get super fast internet access.
BT's installing fibre optic broadband lines in the village as part of a 1.5 billion pound project.
It means 7,000 homes and businesses will have access to faster broadband by the end of the summer. |
20 January 2010 |
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| DEVELOPER TOLD IT CAN'T INCREASE LORRY MOVEMENTS |
| Shanly Homes has had it's bid to increase lorry movements from contaminated land in Maidenhead, rejected.
The company needs to clear toxic mud from Badnells Pit before it can build 400 homes there. |
20 January 2010 |
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| WARNING FOR SLOUGH MOTORISTS |
| Do not leave valuables on display in your cars.
The warning from Slough police after a man was charged with 34 car crime offences.
However the number of vehicles broken into has fallen by 10 per cent.
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20 January 2010 |
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| ACTION TO STOP LORRIES USING SURREY COUNTY ROADS |
| Lorry drivers are being encouraged to avoid country lanes in Surrey.
The council is developing a countywide network of perferred routes.
The first of these has been given to the freight industry and to satnav companies.
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20 January 2010 |
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| READING MURDER UPDATE: POLICE ISSUE STATEMENT |
| At a press conference earlier today Supt Jim Weems, the Reading area commander, read the following statement:
“Thames Valley Police is investigating the murder of a young woman who was found in Reading at around 8.30pm last night (18/1).
“The victim was found by a member of the public on a footpath near to the A33 in Reading.
“At this stage we are keeping a completely open mind as to the motive for the attack.
“We believe that the victim may have been walking home from work at the time of the incident.
“A post mortem examination will be taking place this afternoon and we cannot speculate on the cause of her death, or the nature of her injuries at this time.
“Likewise, we cannot confirm the victim’s identity at this stage.
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19 January 2010 |
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| WINDSOR TAKEAWAY FACES FINE AFTER RAID |
| Three illegal workers have been found at a Windsor takeaway.
The Chinatown on St Leonards Road now faces a fine of up to £30,000 for employing the trio.
All three chinese males aged between 38 and 18 face deportation.
Head of the Berkshire Immigration Team Rob Allen told Time 106.6 these arrests are part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal working.
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19 January 2010 |
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| YOUNG WOMAN FOUND STABBED TO DEATH IN READING |
| A young woman has been found murdered on a riverside path in Reading.
The victim, thought to be 19-years old, was discovered next to the Kennet River last night.
She had been stabbed.
The area is popular with cyclists and dog walkers - and police are appealing to any witnesses.
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19 January 2010 |
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| COUNCIL APPROVES NEW HOMES FOR SLOUGH |
| Action is being taken to end Slough's housing crisis.
65 new houses have been earmarked for old site of Western House School.
20 will be set aside for people who have spent years waiting for larger family homes.
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19 January 2010 |
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| FREE MONEY MANAGEMENT COURSES IN SLOUGH |
| As the recession shows no signs of abating, a charity is helping people in Slough, get their finances back on track.
Christians Against Poverty is offering a three week course at the Baptist Church in Windsor Road.
CAP advisor Dave Nicks told Time 106.6 people should take a cash approach to their finances and rely less on their credit cards.
Those wanting to attend the CAP Money course can contact the Church Office on (01753) 523058. |
19 January 2010 |
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| £250,000 SET ASIDE TO REPAIR SURREY POTHOLES |
| An extra quarter of a million pounds has been set aside to repair potholes across Surrey.
The council aims to make 200 repairs every day until the job is done.
Leader Dr Andrew Povey says they had to take action even though the work will add to the council's financial squeeze.
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19 January 2010 |
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| WARNING FOR SLOUGH HOUSEHOLDERS |
| People living in Slough are being warned about bogus traders who are offering to check frozen pipes.
It is after reports of vulnerable people being targetted by con artists who claim to be from a water company and then go on to steal valuable items from homes.
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19 January 2010 |
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| POLICE AUTHORITIES TO COMBINE RESOURCES |
| Police authorities across the South East are combining their services to save money.
Three new regional units to cover witness protection, covert operations and techical support are to be set up.
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19 January 2010 |
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| TVU ON THE MOVE IN SLOUGH |
| Thames Valley University have released details about their new home in East Berkshire.
From next month, all courses will move to The Centre in Farnham Road in Slough.
The TVU says the move demonstrates their continued commitment to the future of education in the town.
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19 January 2010 |
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| RACE TO REPLACE SPELTHORNE MP HEATS UP |
| The six candidates hoping to replace Spelthorne's Conservative MP David Wilshire, face the voters this week.
An open primary is taking place at Kempton Park on Friday.
For further information go to www.spelthorneconservatives.com/primary. |
19 January 2010 |
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| MAIDENHEAD PUB SCOOPS MICHELIN STAR |
| A Maidenhead pub is celebrating after scooping a prestigious Michelin star.
The Royal Oak in Paley Street, which is co owned by Sir Michael Parkinson and his son Nick, joins an exclusive list that includes The Fat Duck in Bray.
Head chef Dominic Chapman is delighted and told Time 106.6 he has received messages of congratulations from friends around the world.
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18 January 2010 |
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| CRACKDOWN ON DOG FOULING IN CHALVEY |
| Dog fouling - the council says it is a major issue in Chalvey.
Now letters have been sent out to people living in the area, advising them to clean up after their canine friends.
Dog owners could even be fined if they are caught out by the council's community wardens.
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18 January 2010 |
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| CALL TO BRACKNELL BUSINESSES TO BEAT RECESSION |
| Lets to come together to beat the recession.
The message to Bracknell companies from the Federation of Small Businesses.
The FSB has organised a networking event at the Bull Inn in the High Street on Thursday at 6pm.
Vice Chairman of the East Berkshire branch Richard Knight told Time 106.6 the recession is still hitting companies hard.
For more information and to confirm attendance call Neil Ellis at The Bull on (01344) 566 858 or Richard on 07798 632 173.
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18 January 2010 |
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| POLICE INVESTIGATE TWYFORD COLLISION |
| Police are appealing for witnesses after a driver failed to stop at the scene of a Twyford traffic collision.
The cyclist was hit by a vehicle near the Wee Waif pub and suffered a broken leg.
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18 January 2010 |
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| JOB CUTS AT ROYAL BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| A major cost cutting drive is underway at the Royal Borough Council.
It has to save £6,200,000 of our money to make up for a shortfall in funding.
That could mean job cuts in the double figures.
Council leader David Burbage says they are holding talks with those staff who may be affected.
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18 January 2010 |
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| SLOUGH MAN CHARGED WITH STRING OF VEHICLE CRIMES |
| A Slough man has been charged with 34 car crime offences.
Asid Hussain is accussed of stealing sat navs, mobile phones, wallets and bank cards from vehicles mainly in hotel car parks.
The 30 year old has been remanded in custody to appear before Slough Magistrates on Friday.
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18 January 2010 |
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| NEW COMMUNITY CENTRE FOR HARMANS WATER? |
| It is the only area in Bracknell that does not have a community centre.
Now £18,000 has been secured to put towards the cost of building a centre in Harmans Water.
The plans are still at an early stage.
The current centre in Harmans Water Square has been empty since 2005. |
18 January 2010 |
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| GOOD NEWS FOR HIGH WYCOMBE RAIL PASSENGERS |
| You can look forward to a direct service to Oxford for the first time in decades.
Chiltern Railways is spending £250,000,000 on creating a new line from London Marylebone to Oxford and the Midlands. |
18 January 2010 |
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| COOKHAM MAN CHARGED WITH HANDLING STOLEN GOODS |
| A Cookham man has been charged with handling stolen goods.
22 year old Darren Brown was arrested as part of Operation Grip, a crackdown on crime in South Bucks.
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15 January 2010 |
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| LEGOLAND HOTEL PLANS GO ON PUBLIC DISPLAY |
| Legoland's revised plans for a 150 bedroom hotel go on public display tomorrow.
An exhibition is being held at the theme park between 9.30am to 2pm.
Legoland is hoping to start building the hotel in the autumn and have it open in time for the 2012 Olympic Games.
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15 January 2010 |
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| MAJOR POLICE OPERATION TO TACKLE ASB IN TWYFORD |
| A major police operation to tackle anti social behaviour gets underway in Twyford tonight.
Volunteers have been recruited to act as the eyes and ears of the police as part of operation Lion Club.
They have been given a special number to call to tell officers about any anti social behaviour which is occuring.
Police then swiftly respond.
A briefing is due to take place at Pennfield, (on the green in the middle) at 6:30pm.
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15 January 2010 |
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| QUALITY STREETS FOR MAIDENHEAD, HAVE YOUR SAY |
| A vision of the future has been unveiled in Maidenhead.
Examples of street furniture that could be used in the regeneration of the town have gone on display.
The council now wants to hear from you about what you make of it all.
Chairman of PROM Bob Dulson says smart street furniture can make all the difference.
Comments and ideas are essential and can be sent in by emailing prom@rbwm.gov.uk or calling 01628 796128.
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15 January 2010 |
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| FOUR PEOPLE ACCUSED OF RAPING CIPPENHAM MAN |
| Four people accused of raping and attacking a man in Cippenham have appeared in court.
It is alleged the gang threatened to hang their victim over a motorway bridge if he didn't do what they wanted.
The two men and two females all deny rape, false imprisonment an assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
The trial continues.
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15 January 2010 |
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| FIGHT TO SAVE WINSOR FIRESTATION CONTINUES |
| The fight to save 24 hour cover at Windsor Fire goes on.
The Royal Borough has lobbied the Shadow Local Government and Planning Minister Bob Neill.
It is after the council's bid to create a break away fire brigade in the area was rejected the Local Government Association.
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15 January 2010 |
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| EXTRA WASTE COLLECTIONS TO CLEAR RUBBISH BACK LOG |
| People living in Wargrave who have been unable to get rid of their rubbish due to the big freeze, are being offered help.
Extra waste collection points are to be set up in Wokington tomorrow to clear the back log.
You can take your rubbish to the School Road car park in Wargrave from 8am to 11am. |
15 January 2010 |
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| TEENAGERS ROBBED IN WINDSOR |
| Police are investigating after two teenagers were robbed in Windsor.
The 15 year old victims were walking along Peascod Street when they were approached by group of 10 boys.
The teenagers pockets were searched and a mobile phone and cash were taken.
The 10 youths are black or mixed race, aged 15 to 16. They were wearing dark clothing and hooded tops. |
14 January 2010 |
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| WINDSOR AND ETON FC REQUEST HELP TO CLEAR SNOW |
| Windsor and Eton are determined to play some football at the weekend.
The club are appealing for volunteers to remove snow off the pitch at 7:30pm.
Manager Keith Scott says people should bring their shovel and if possible a wheel barrow to Stag Meadow.
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14 January 2010 |
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| SLOUGH POLICE ADOPT A NEW APPROACH TO TACKLE CRIME |
| There have been more than 1,400 fewer victims of crime in the past year in Slough.
The area's top cop Superintendent Chris Shead says that is down to a newly adopted offender based approach to tackling crime.
Police are spending more time tracking repeat offenders.
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14 January 2010 |
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| POLICE INVESTIGATE HIGH WYCOMBE ARSON |
| Police are appealing for witnesses after an arson attack in High Wycombe.
A car port at house in Everest Road was set on fire.
The blaze then spread to a car and towards the house before it was brought under control.
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14 January 2010 |
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| CHURCH BELLS SET TO RING AGAIN AT BRAY CHURCH |
| Church bells are set to ring again in Bray.
It is after a campaign to save the 700 year old building in the High Street raised £300,000.
The money will also be used to renovate the inside of the church. |
14 January 2010 |
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| ROYAL BOROUGH SCHOOL ADMISSIONS SHAKE UP |
| It is that time of year again.
Parents in the Royal Borough are being encouraged to have their say about school admission arrangements for the next academic year.
The consulation covers a shake up of "in-year" applications, those made outside normal transfer times.
1. Until now, parents requesting school places at times other than at normal transfer times have applied directly to their preferred primary school. For places from September 2010 these applications will be made through the local authority responsible for the preferred school.
2. In addition, from September 2011 parents will have to apply to the local authority to whom they pay council tax – even if the school is in another authority.
The consultation can be viewed at www.rbwm.gov.uk. It closes on Saturday 27 February 2010 after which the new arrangements will be considered and decided upon at Cabinet in March.
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14 January 2010 |
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| STAINES MAN JAILED FOR LYING TO POLICE |
| A Staines man has been jailed for 10 weeks and fined more than £3,000 for perverting the course of justice.
28 year old Brian Matthews crashed his silver Aston Martin into a lampost but told police his car had been stolen.
Matthews was caught out when officers found his hairs in a cracked rear view mirror.
Detective Constable Dave Thomas, who led the investigation, hopes the sentence sends out a strong message.
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14 January 2010 |
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| MAN DENIES CARRYING OUT ABUSE AT SLOUGH CARE HOME |
| A 70 year old man has denied carrying out sex attacks at a Slough care home.
The abuse is alleged to have taken place over a two year period.
Keith Stockwell has been released on bail to go on trial in June.
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14 January 2010 |
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| WYCOMBE HOMEOWNERS WARNED TO BE ON THEIR GUARD |
| Police are warning householders in Wycombe to be on their gaurd.
A group of young men are targeting homes which have no lights on in Micklefied, Totteridge and Wycombe Marsh.
The offenders break into homes when no-one answers the door.
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14 January 2010 |
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| 'UNEXPLAINED DEATH' IN DENHAM UPDATE |
| The death of man whose body was found in Denham is no longer been treated as suspicious.
That from police a short time ago after a post mortem examination was carried out this afternoon.
The body was discovered by officers near to the slip road at Junction 1 of the M40, yesterday afternoon.
Police are attempting to trace the man’s next of kin and his identity will not be released until the next of kin has been informed |
13 January 2010 |
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| VANDALISED SLOUGH CCTV CAMERAS TO BE REPLACED |
| CCTV cameras vandalised in Slough are to be replaced.
That is according to councillor May Dodds.
She says the devices in Manor Park and on Farnham Road by Iceland, play a vital role in fighting crime.
Ms Dodds believes this was not a random act of vandalism and is urging anyone who saw two males acting suspiciously on Friday evening, one of them was wearing a Hi Viz yellow jacket, to contact crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
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13 January 2010 |
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| BIG FREEZE UPDATE FOR EAST BERKS AND SOUTH BUCKS |
| The big freeze continues to cause havoc across East Berkshire and South Bucks.
Waste collections have been severely disrupted in Wycombe after more snowfall overnight.
They have been suspended in the Royal Borough. Today's remaining waste collections will be done on Thursday. Thursday's collections will be done on Friday. Friday's collections will be done on Saturday.
Meanwhile, in Slough only major roads are being gritted due to a national shortage of salt supplies.
On the travel front,
train, bus and air services continue to suffer delays or cancellations. |
13 January 2010 |
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| BIG FREEZE CONTINUES TO WREAK HAVOC |
| Some schools across East Berkshire and South Bucks are to shut early as the big freeze continues.
First Great Western trains are suffering delays between Reading and Gatwick Airport.
South West Trains services are severely disrupted.
A 143 flights have been cancelled at Heathrow Airport.
Courtney Coaches have suspended some services in Maidenhead.
Stay tuned to time 106.6 for weather and travel updates.
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13 January 2010 |
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| 'UNEXPLAINED DEATH' IN DENHAM: POLICE INVESTIGATE |
| Police are investigating after the body of man was found in Denham.
Officers made the discovery by the side of the M40 at junction 1.
The death is being treated as unexplained, pending a post mortem.
No formal identification has taken place yet.
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13 January 2010 |
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| SWINE FLU VACCINE OFFERED TO EAST BERKS CHILDREN |
| GP surgeries across East Berkshire have begun vaccinating children against swine flu.
The jab is being offered to children between the ages of six months and five years.
Parents are being advised to contact their GP surgery and make an appointment.
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13 January 2010 |
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| BE PART OF PLANS FOR REGENERATION OF MAIDENHEAD |
| Plans for the regeneration of Maidenhead have taken a major step forward.
A new masterplan sets out six areas in the town for re-development.
The aim is to make Maidenhead a destination for shopping, business and leisure.
Chairman of PROM Bob Dulson wants people to have their say.
The consultation starts on 14 January until 17 February.
A complete version of the masterplan can be found at www.rbwm.gov.uk. Copies are also available in the Town Hall and borough libraries.
Views are welcome by email planning.policy@rbwm.gov.uk and by post to Maidenhead AAP Consultation, Freepost RLYH-SHYR-JUXJ, Town Hall, St Ives Road, Maidenhead SL6 1RT |
13 January 2010 |
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| SLOUGH PROVIDES SHELTER FOR HOMELESS |
| No-one needs to sleep rough in the cold weather.
The message from Slough Borough Council.
It is providing emergency access to night time shelter for people sleeping out in th |
