News
Public notices: closures and new road restrictions to be introduced across Slough
15+ hour, 20+ min ago (489+ words) 03: 16 PM, Sunday 17 May 2026 Warnings over a number of road closures and new road restrictions set to be introduced by Slough Borough Council feature in this week's public notices. Elsewhere, an Ascot high street eatery has applied to Windsor and Maidenhead…...
Pair charged over vehicle thefts after police car chase through Maidenhead
20+ hour, 13+ min ago (334+ words) 04: 47 PM, Sunday 17 May 2026 Two vehicle thief suspects were arrested and charged after a car was chased by police through central Maidenhead. Mohammed Haji, 23, and Abu-backar Hajiawes, 26, appeared at Reading Crown Court on Friday (May 15) having been charged with'three counts of…...
Royal Borough welcomes new mayor and deputy as outgoing mayor reflects on her year
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (922+ words) 06: 30 PM, Thursday 14 May 2026 The Royal Borough's new mayor Cllr Sian Martin and deputy mayor Cllr Helen Taylor have shared their thoughts on taking on their new roles. Outgoing mayor Cllr Mandy Brar has also reflected on her year and shared…...
Royal Windsor Horse Show: soldier dies in fall from their mount after display
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (488+ words) 02: 03 PM, Saturday 16 May 2026 An armed forces serviceman died after falling from their horse following a display at Royal Windsor Horse Show on Friday (May 15). The rider - in the King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery - suffered fatal injuries in the fall, which…...
Teenager raises funds for charity dedicated to protection of dolphins and whales through sponsored walk
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (526+ words) 06: 02 AM, Saturday 16 May 2026 A teenager from Windsor has raised more than "200 through a sponsored walk for a charity supporting marine life. Ibrahim Tariq fundraised a total of "235 to protect dolphins and whales through a 5km sponsored walk through Hyde Park and…...
Councillor 'confident' of a deal getting done on site for Maidenhead town centre Post Office
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (793+ words) 06: 32 PM, Friday 15 May 2026 A Royal Borough councillor said he is "confident" of a deal getting done to find an alternative location for the Post Office in Maidenhead town centre. The current Post Office, situated in TGJones in the Nicholsons Centre…...
'Horrific' rat problem in Maidenhead park as council reviews if 'more action needed"
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (659+ words) 06: 33 PM, Friday 15 May 2026 A rat problem in Kidwells Park has raised questions about bins there (pictured: a bin by the skatepark) A councillor has said problems with rats in Kidwells Park are "escalating year on year" as park users have…...
Thames Valley Police trialling "world-first" nitrous oxide breathalyser device
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (78+ words) Maidenhead Advertiser Serving the community with trusted, independent news The latest news, sport, entertainment, jobs, motors and property from the Maidenhead Advertiser, covering East Berkshire and South Bucks. The community's best one stop shop for selling and buying goods Search…...
Maidenhead's Litter Avengers assemble for fight against rubbish
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (859+ words) 04: 33 PM, Friday 15 May 2026 Leysa Henderson never expected that a simple decision to pick up litter would grow into a community movement. But just one year after heading out with a litter picker, the founder of Maidenhead's "Litter Avengers' now leads…...
Mars focusing on 'state-of-the-art' manufacturing capabilities in Slough factory transformation
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (561+ words) 01: 50 PM, Friday 15 May 2026 Mars Incorporated is continuing its major investment into transforming its Slough factory into a "next-generation manufacturing hub. The "190million investment started in 2023 and will continue through to 2028 and will feature the expanding of advanced manufacturing, digital capabilities, workforce…...