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Published: 9 Sep 2009 09:00
Police step in to curb gang threat
POLICE have stepped up patrols to clamp down on rising tension between rival gangs in Dedworth and Burnham.
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Published: 8 Apr 2009 13:15
FIVE teenagers arrested after a fight broke out at the launch of the Windsor Wheel have been released on police bail.
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Published: 7 Apr 2009 15:00
Brawl breaks out at Windsor Wheel launch
BRAVE councillors stepped in to rescue a youth after a brawl broke out at a family event in Windsor last night (Monday).
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Published: 3 Apr 2009 12:45
Borough steps in after 'worse than expected' exam results
EDUCATION chiefs in the Royal Borough have stepped in after four schools failed to meet their performance expectations.
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Published: 31 Mar 2009 16:00
CHURCH leaders are taking action to help those sleeping rough in Windsor after the tragic death of a homeless man.
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Published: 29 Mar 2009 12:00
THE wheels will be set in motion as Windsor's popular summer attraction opens on Thursday (02/01) along with a brand new land train. The Royal Windsor Wheel in Alexandra Gardens offers views of the Castle battlements, River Thames and even Wembley Stadium. The land train will provide a service for tourists, shoppers and less able visitors from the Coach Park, up to the Castle entrance and town centre shopping area. The train seats up to 72 passengers in three carriages, including access for one wheelchair, and has been specially designed for use on the road. Following its success last year with over 200,000 visitors, the wheel will be in place for an extended period until November. It will be open daily from 10am to 10pm where visitors can also enjoy a glass of Pimms or Champagne at the licensed Café Bar and take home a photo souvenir of their flight. Advance bookings can be made at www.royalwindsorwheel.com or www.royalwindsorlandtrain.com can be booked in person at the wheel or train.
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Published: 25 Mar 2009 08:00
GARDEN lovers are in for a treat next weekend as a major home and garden show comes to Windsor. The fourth annual Royal Windsor Spring Home and Garden Show will be held at Windsor Racecourse from Friday, April 03, to Sunday, April 5. BBC presenter, garden designer and horticultural expert Colin Evans, will be hosting a Home and Garden Theatre where people can learn to make their own hanging baskets. Other attractions include a Home and Garden Question Time with a team of specialists and a Garden Design workshop. The latest in garden furniture, ornaments, statuary, tools and garden sundries, homes, crafts and floral will also be on offer. The show will be open from 10am to 5pm daily. Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a lead at all times. Admission for adults is £4.50, seniors £4 and children up to 16 years-old go free. Reduced rate advance tickets are available to purchase from www.royalwindsorgardenshow.co.uk For further information visit www.hdfairs.co.uk or call 01895 820202.
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Published: 20 Mar 2009 08:00
Massive blow for £3m community project
A LONG-AWAITED project aiming to create a community hub in Dedworth has received a major blow.
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Published: 19 Mar 2009 10:00
Posters to warn motorists about clampers
A POSTER campaign warning motorists to beware of clamping in Windsor's private car parks is being launched.
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Published: 17 Mar 2009 13:00
BUS pass holders in the Royal Borough will soon be able to enjoy a helping hand when they travel thanks to a new scheme. The borough is introducing a new free companion scheme for carers on Monday, March 30. Following requests from regular bus pass users, councillors have given the thumbs-up to the scheme which will allow carers to travel free when accompanying the pass holder on bus journeys. Cllr Simon Dudley, lead member for adult and community services, said: "We have listened closely to the views of many of our bus pass users and have looked very carefully at enhancing the current scheme of bus pass allocation to reflect those concerns. "I am confident that the new scheme will not only provide an incentive for carers to travel more frequently with the elderly or disabled person but will also make journeys less stressful for bus pass holders, knowing that they have someone with them to look out for them. Existing bus pass holders - residents over the age of 60 and disabled people of all ages - will be entitled to apply for the new pass which will display a distinctive C indicating permission for a companion to travel with them free of charge. For further information contact the Town Hall, Maidenhead, on 01628 683806 or email customer.services@rbwm.gov.uk
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Published: 17 Mar 2009 09:00
PREPARATIONS for a European Championships to be held in the private grounds of Windsor Castle have started this week.
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Published: 16 Mar 2009 16:00
Police appeal after serious collision
A YOUNG women was seriously injured in a collision which left a road closed for three hours.
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Published: 13 Mar 2009 13:00
Project to honour aviation legend takes off
A PROJECT to honour Windsor's aviation legend Sir Sydney Camm has been launched with the help of big wigs from the UK aerospace industry. A reception was held in Windsor on Wednesday to mark the official launch of the Sir Sydney Camm Commemorative Society's (SSCCS) memorial projects which will see a full size replica Hawker Hurricane placed in Alexandra Gardens and a bursary scheme in the name of the great designer established for budding aeronautical engineers. In keeping with the town's historic links with aviation, the reception was held at New Lodge, which was used as a landing strip on the inaugural test flight of Britain's first ever Air Mail service in 1911 between Hendon and Windsor. During a short presentation outlining the aims of the projects, Captain John Foster, who had the experience of flying the Hawk, Hunter and Harrier emphasised the importance of inspiring the UK's potential young aeronautical engineers. He said: "If we could discover one student, just one, who had half the talent of Sir Sydney, then we would be delighted. We aim to help young people and an industry in bad need of home grown talent - it's a win-win situation." The society hopes that the £50,000 required for the Hurricane and £250,000 minimum required for the bursary can be raised relatively quickly, despite the current economic conditions. To coincide with the launch, a website outlining the projects' aims has also gone live enabling people to find out more and how to donate. Captain Foster said: "Sir Sydney's Hurricane helped define a pivotal moment in this country's history. We couldn't have won the Battle of Britain without it. It's a shame that its taken almost half a century for us to try and repay that contribution. We would ask potential donors to give generously." Details about the project and how to donate can be found on www.sirsydneycamm.org
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Published: 13 Mar 2009 09:00
Justice at last for robbery victims
A WINDSOR woman who fought off a would-be diamond thief more than a decade ago has welcomed his recent conviction thanks to police forensics.
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Published: 12 Mar 2009 16:00
Funds for anti-knife crime drive
A NEW phase of an anti-knife crime programme will be launched thanks to further funding.
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Published: 10 Mar 2009 15:00
Residents to shape borough's future
A BOROUGH-wide consultation is giving everyone the chance to help the council plan for the future. Employment, shops, education, leisure and health facilities will be covered by the new Local Development Framework (LDF) and the council is calling on residents to get involved in shaping key plans for the next 20 years. Cllr Alison Knight, lead member for planning and development, said: "The government has given us tough housing targets to meet over the next few years and the council's vehement protests against these have fallen on deaf ears. This means we face real challenges in protecting the borough's special character while trying to achieve the widest possible benefits to the people who live and work here. "The council attaches a high priority to safeguarding the Green Belt and we are even looking at new areas to include - so we need to be innovative and creative in our approach to future development. That's why it is so important for our residents to be involved in this crucial stage of planning for the borough's future." The consultation outlines three potential options for housing and employment density. The three options - for higher, moderate and lower density growth - all encourage development in towns and larger villages outside the Green Belt. Cllr Knight added: "I want to encourage people to read the consultation leaflet that is being delivered to every local home." The document is available online at www.rbwm.gov.uk/web/pp_ldf. The closing date for responses is Monday 20 April. Drop-in sessions are being held at Sunningdale Village Hall in Church Road, Sunningdale on Monday, 23 March, from 12.30pm to 5pm, the Town Hall in Maidenhead on Tuesday, 24 March, from 10am to 4pm and Windsor Guildhall in Windsor High Street on Wednesday, 25 March, from 12.30pm to 5pm.
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Published: 10 Mar 2009 09:00
A £1.1m cash boost will transform 22 local play facilities in the Royal Borough by 2011.
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Published: 9 Mar 2009 16:00
New land train just the ticket for Windsor
A NEW land train will be launched in Windsor town centre next month. The Royal Windsor Land Train, provided by PWR Events in conjunction with the Royal Borough, will be launched on Thursday, April 2. The train will provide a much needed service for tourists, shoppers and less able visitors from the Coach Park, up to the Castle entrance and town centre shopping area. With a commentary provided by the driver and conductor, the route runs through Alexandra Gardens, along the river, up Thames Street, past the Clock Tower, round onto Thames Avenue where it stops opposite the Guildhall, just across from the Castle Entrance. It then returns to the Coach Park. The train seats up to 72 passengers in three carriages, including access for one wheelchair, and has been specially designed for use on the road. It will run at a relaxed pace enabling passengers to take in the town as they travel, but is capable of keeping pace with the town centre traffic. The journey will take approximately 15 minutes each way. The train will run throughout the year in all weathers, with open sides for sunny summer days, and closed sides for windy and rainy days. Tickets cost £2 per person one-way (under 3's free of charge) payable prior to boarding. For more information visit www.royalwindsorlandtrain.com
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Published: 6 Mar 2009 09:00
PLANS for a hydro-plant due to power Windsor Castle will go ahead despite a power company pulling the plug on the project.
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Published: 5 Mar 2009 13:00
Sanctuary for victims of domestic abuse
AN innovative scheme has been launched to help victims of domestic abuse to stay safe in their own home.
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Published: 3 Mar 2009 12:35
PLANS for a hydro-plant due to supply Windsor Castle have been put on hold after a power company announced it is pulling out.
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Published: 28 Feb 2009 10:00
A WINDSOR man is calling on residents to withhold the fire service precept from their council tax in a stand against plans to scrap 24-hour cover at Windsor Firestation.
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Published: 27 Feb 2009 16:00
A LAND train is set to choo choo its way into Windsor town centre this spring.
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Published: 27 Feb 2009 13:00
Traders back calls for borough's own cops
BUSINESSES in Windsor, fed up with anti-social behaviour and crime, are supporting a petition calling on the Royal Borough to fund their own police force.
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Published: 27 Feb 2009 08:00
PLANS to invest £30m in Legoland have been revealed today (Friday).
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Published: 25 Feb 2009 13:00
Litter patrols stepped up in Windsor's parks
WORK to keep the Royal Borough's parks clean and green for visitors to enjoy is being stepped up.
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Published: 25 Feb 2009 09:00
BUDDING models will be vying for the chance to a win a sought after modelling contract in Windsor on Friday.
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Published: 24 Feb 2009 16:00
Custodial sentence for benefit fraud
A WOMAN has started a 20-week prison sentence after falsely claiming almost £12,000 in benefits.
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Published: 24 Feb 2009 13:00
Glowing report for Dedworth school
STUDENTS and staff at a first school in Dedworth are celebrating after receiving a glowing Ofsted report.
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Published: 23 Feb 2009 16:30
DOG owners are being urged to 'bag it and bin it' at Braywick in a bid to clear up the park and sports pitches.
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