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Hub announcement is music to the ears
MUSICAL education in Berkshire will be revolutionised with two services set to become music hubs.
'We will try to smile until the end'
A TEAM of super-tough martial artists will be taking on the 'toughest event on the planet' today in memory of a brave teenager.
THE Royal Borough's Family and Community Learning Service has launched a photography competition to celebrate Adult Learners' Week.
THE Royal Borough's Family and Community Learning Service has launched a photography competition to celebrate this year's Adult Learners' Week.
HOSEPIPE users tempted to break the drought ban are being urged to think about the impact their water use has on nature.
Unite move to quash Easter strike fears
A UNION acting for oil tanker drivers has ruled out any industrial action over Easter.
Recycling rewards for residents
RESIDENTS in the Royal Borough will receive more rewards for recycling as the council renews its contract with a firm operating an incentive scheme company.
Town has highest insolvency rates in the country, figures show
NEW research has revealed Slough had the highest insolvency rate in the country last year.
All on board for charity Love Train
THREE adventurers have started off along the road to raise £1m for a cancer charity as they embark on a two-month trek.
Police hunt for clues to cause of M4 smash
POLICE are searching for clues for the cause of the M4 crash that left one man fighting for his life.
A TERRIFIC terrier has followed in her family's illustrious paw steps after picking up a second placed finish at Crufts.
Man killed by van in Wraysbury named
A 79-YEAR-OLD man died in hospital after he was hit by a van in Wraysbury.
Pupils take lessons in keeping streets tidy
PUPILS at an Eton school will take to the streets and parks to keep their community tidy.
Goody boxes needed for troops abroad
A CHARITY which sends out goody boxes to British soldiers in Afghanistan is appealing for more help with their packages.
THE M4 motorway will be closed between junction 8/9 and 7 for three nights starting on Monday, February 27 for three nights.
Venture to forge links for growth
THE Observer and its Berkshire Media Group (BMG) sister publications are teaming up with Thames Valley Berkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) to boost business growth in the region.
THE owner of a new care company has spoke of his desire to give elderly people the help they deserve.
Council tax freeze for fire and rescue service
ROYAL Berkshire Fire Authority has agreed to take a 'freeze grant', meaning residents will not face a hike in council tax charges for their fire and rescue service.
Travel: M4 to close overnight for maintenance work
MOTORISTS face disruption tonight when the M4 closes between junctions five and six.
Slight rise in unemployment figures
THERE has been a slight rise in the number of people unemployed in Slough, according to figures released by the National Office for Statistics.
