Festive rail closures and engineering works - see which routes are affected
Here is a round-up of Great Western Railway, South Western Railway and Elizabeth line services operating from Maidenhead, Slough and Windsor.
Here is a round-up of Great Western Railway, South Western Railway and Elizabeth line services operating from Maidenhead, Slough and Windsor.
The Government is proposing to take on the costs of special education instead of councils – but fears have been flagged that this might not be the reprieve it looks like.
Thames Valley Police said it is carrying out ‘dedicated patrols’ of synagogues and other Jewish venues on its patch after the news of the attacks in Sydney yesterday.
Pans to convert an office building in Moorbridge Road into flats have been resubmitted while conservation works proposed at Bisham Abbey have been turned down.
A tea shop selling creative blends of the nation’s favourite beverage has Windsor – offering a blend exclusive to the town which will help support children with life-threatening conditions.
Inset: Cllr Lynne Jones, talking at a cabinet meeting in York House (main).
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Jarrett, Stanley died peacefully aged 85 years. Beloved husband to Jean, a dear father to Wendy & Helen and much loved by Graham, Oliver & Alastair. Funeral Service to be held at Reading Crematorium on Wednesday 17th December at 3pm. Donations to Thames Valley Air Ambulance may be made online at https://stanleyjarrett.muchloved.com/ or sent c/o Tomalin & Son, 38 Reading Road, Henley-on-Thames, [more..]
HALL, Geoffrey William Bernard: passed away peacefully at home on 26 November 2025. The Funeral Service will be held at 10:45 hrs on Wednesday 17 December 2025 at Reading Crematorium. No flowers please and donations can be made online at https://geoffrey-williambernard-hall.muchloved.com; all enquiries to Tomalin & Son.
Jacqueline CoulthurstPassed away on the 3rd August 2025 aged 78.A loving wife, mother and grandmother, dearly loved and missed by family and friends.The service will take place on Wednesday 17th December, at Cookham Parish Chapel, Long Lane, Cookham at 11:30am followed by the burial in Cookham cemetery.Donations in memory of Jacqueline can be made to Thames Hospice or Operation Smile.Funeral [more..]
Hayward, Julia Elizabeth (Betty) died suddenly but peacefully on 28th November aged 92. Funeral service at St Botolph's Church, Swyncombe on Friday 19th December at 11:00. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to RNLI or Henley Handybus c/o Tomalin & Son.
JONES, Kenneth StanleyPassed away peacefully at Abbeycrest Nursing Home, Sonning Common on 7th December aged 93 years.Beloved husband to Shirley, father to David and Philip and grandfather to Harry and Olivia.Funeral service to be held at Reading Crematorium on 23rd December at 3:00 pm.Family flowers only.If desired, donations to the RNLI may be made online at, https://kennethjones2025.muchloved.[more..]
Thatcher, Jane Clara passed away peacefully aged 72 years. Jane will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral to be arranged. Donations in Jane’s memory will be given to Sue Ryder. These may be made online at https://janethatcher.muchloved.com/ or sent c/o Tomalin & Son, 38 Reading Road, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1AG. Tel 01491 573370
Turkeys in Cookham are getting into the Christmas spirit with the help of musical instruments at Copas Farm.
A beloved stuffed dog based at Slough Railway Station has been restored and returned to his forever home this week.
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The Trust was set up by Louis Baylis in 1962 and its primary objective is: To work for the good of the community, principally in the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead.
The Trust distributed grants of over £100,000 to more than 100 recipients during the last financial year and has a policy of distributing the majority of the grants to local organisations and charities, the balance going to regional and national organisations.
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