Callum Brodie

Stories by Callum Brodie

Below are recent stories by Callum Brodie

• Published: 22 May 2009 12:00

  Young rowers survive close scrape in epic race

  DISASTER struck for two young rowers halfway through their epic journey across the Indian Ocean when their small boat was thrown upside-down during a ferocious storm.

• Published: 16 May 2009 12:00

  War vets to help families

  WAR veterans from across Slough and Windsor have promised to help the families of the four World War One soldiers found buried in a mass grave for 92 years attend an emotional remembrance ceremony.

• Published: 16 Feb 2009 16:00

  Autistic boy gets helping hand from Windsor MP

  A SINGLE mum from Horton who has struggled to support her autistic son has revealed how help from Windsor MP Adam Afriyie has made a big difference.

• Published: 15 Feb 2009 15:00

  Youngsters part of 2012 games plan

  DISILLUSIONED youngsters in the Royal Borough will be offered the opportunity to play a part in the Olympics when the games come to the region in 2012.

• Published: 4 Feb 2009 16:00

  Yellow lines mean better access for shoppers in Eton

  THE ROYAL Borough have approved a traffic order which is hoped to provide better access to Eton High Street for shoppers and people working in the town.

• Published: 2 Feb 2009 16:30

  Met warning

  The Met Office have issued a warning advising commuters to avoid travelling in the snowy weather if possible and to watch out for black ice on the roads.

• Published: 18 Jan 2009 10:00

  Order to free up space in Eton

  TRADERS on Eton High Street look set to benefit from plans to introduce a Traffic Order on nearby Eton Wick Road.

• Last updated: 16 Jan 2009 15:53

  Buy-out deal is set to rescue historic hotel

  A TAKEOVER deal that is expected to save more than 100 jobs at a top Windsor hotel has been finalised.

• Last updated: 15 Jan 2009 16:08

  Third runway at Heathrow set for takeoff

  Controversial plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport have been given the go-ahead sparking a mixed reaction amongst residents and businesses leaders within the community.

• Published: 12 Jan 2009 09:45

  End of an era for village butchers

  A DATCHET butchers that had survived for the past 100 years has been forced to close down as the credit crunch continues to bite local businesses.

• Published: 16 Dec 2008 14:00

  Queen joins hunt for missing mutt

  The Queen is heading up a search of Windsor Great Park to find the beloved pet of her granddaughter Princess Beatrice.

• Published: 29 Nov 2008 09:00

  Protests over green belt plan

  Residents in Wraysbury have risen up in protest against a local waste management company who want to develop on Green Belt land in the village.

• Published: 28 Nov 2008 14:00

  What a curry on for would-be thief

  STAFF at a new Indian restaurant in Datchet have dished out a message to potential thieves after foiling the efforts of a would-be burglar.

• Published: 22 Nov 2008 10:00

  Amateurs' pre-historic find draws top award

  AN amateur archaeological team from Datchet have been presented with a Highly Commended award at the British Museum for uncovering a pre-historic settlement at Southlea Farm.

• Published: 20 Nov 2008 11:00

  Robin Gibb pulls plug on Eton Christmas lights

  Bee Gee Robin Gibb has been forced to pull out of switching on the Eton Christmas lights at the last minute for personal reasons.

• Published: 20 Nov 2008 09:30

  Residents up in arms over development

  CAMPAIGNERS in Windsor are up in arms against a proposed multi-million pound development on Alma Road.

• Published: 14 Nov 2008 15:00

  Council loans for empty homes

  The Royal Borough is spear-heading a £1m campaign to put pressure on homeowners who refuse to keep their properties in a habitable condition.

• Published: 14 Nov 2008 12:00

  Debut party ends up in mass brawl

  THE first-ever late-night party at the Thames Valley Athletics Centre ended in disaster after police were called when fighting erupted amongst revellers.

• Published: 8 Nov 2008 09:00

  The Windsor One to watch

  An ambitious multi-million pound plan for a new development on Alma Road, Windsor, has been revealed.

• Published: 7 Nov 2008 16:30

  Eton College refurb begins

  Life for students attending the exclusive Eton College is set to become even more privileged after it was revealed that significant new refurbishments have begun.

• Published: 5 Nov 2008 13:00

  Hairy Bikers tackle turkeys at Cookham farm

  Turkeys at the Copas farm in Cookham got into a real flap as TV chefs The Hairy Bikers rolled up to the farm to start filming for their upcoming Christmas special.

• Published: 3 Nov 2008 10:40

  Petition bid to end dogs nuisance

  An elderly Datchet resident has started a petition in response to the noise caused by his next-door neighbours dogs.

• Published: 31 Oct 2008 15:00

  Pop star backs bid to honour heroes

  An ART gallery in Eton owned by Sam Morgan is spearheading a high-profile campaign to raise an ambitious £2m to honour the forgotten heroes of the Second World War with a lasting tribute.

• Published: 30 Oct 2008 16:00

  Pay rise on the cards for council staff

  Council staff from the Royal Borough who went on strike over low wages have now been promised an interim pay rise.

• Published: 25 Oct 2008 17:00

  Windsor farmers sue for millions

  Farmers in Windsor who were affected by last year's devastating foot and mouth crisis are set to sue the Government for millions of pounds for loss of earnings.

• Published: 23 Oct 2008 13:00

  Olympic strain for Dorney

  Dorney's Olympic commitment is showing the first signs of strain with Parish councillors reluctant to allow redevelopment in a nearby nature reserve.

• Published: 22 Oct 2008 17:30

  Make bonfire night go with a bang not a burn

  With Bonfire fast approaching the Royal Borough's community safety team are urging residents to make the night go with a bang and not a burn.

• Published: 20 Oct 2008 09:00

  Borough hands out grants for sport and arts

  Talented individuals from the Royal Borough will be rewarded with sports and arts grants at a glitzy Maidenhead awards ceremony.

• Published: 19 Oct 2008 08:00

  Bronze age 'treasure' found at gravel site

  Another significant Bronze Age find has been unearthed at the Kingsmead Quarry in Horton.