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In pictures: Thousands tour dazzling trees at St Luke's Christmas Tree Festival

In pictures: Thousands tour dazzling trees at St Luke's Christmas Tree Festival

Thousands of visitors toured the dazzling trees and voted for their favourite creations at the 14th annual Christmas Tree Festival at St Luke’s Church. The Norfolk Road church was filled with real trees and twinkling lights for visitors to see between Friday, December 5 and Sunday, December 7. There were 71 colourful trees on display, sponsored and decorated by voluntary groups, local businesses, ...

Maidenhead school students continue project constructing full-size electric race car

Maidenhead school students continue project constructing full-size electric race car

Students at a secondary school in Maidenhead are constructing a full-sized electric race car, designed for a child to be able to sit in and drive. The project by year seven students at Desborough College started in September and looks to provide a scientific enrichment activity to develop practical skills and teamwork. It sees students in the Greenpower Electric Car Club follow instructions to ...

Farmers showcase decorated tractors during festive fundraiser

Farmers showcase decorated tractors during festive fundraiser

Tractors adorned with festive decorations were outside a pub in Littlewick Green to raise funds in memory of a much-loved Cookham man. The event on Wednesday, December 3 was organised by Eunice Wilson, in tribute to her husband late Robert Wilson, who died in a crash on the M40 in June 2020. It raised funds for The British Heart Foundation, a charity which was close to Robert’s heart. More ...

Maidenhead MP chooses winner and runners-up in Christmas card competition

Maidenhead MP chooses winner and runners-up in Christmas card competition

Maidenhead’s MP Josh Reynolds has chosen the winner and runners-up for his official Christmas card competition. The Advertiser initially teamed up with the town’s former MP Theresa May more than 20 years ago to host a competition for young people to design a card to be sent out to politicians, community figures and dignitaries across the world. The competition has taken place each year ...

Maidenhead school recognised with prestigious Eco-Schools Green Flag award with distinction

Maidenhead school recognised with prestigious Eco-Schools Green Flag award with distinction

A junior school in Maidenhead has been awarded the prestigious Eco-Schools Green Flag award with distinction by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy. The internationally recognised Green Flag, given to All Saints CE Junior School, represents ‘excellence in the field of environmental activity’. The Eco-Schools Programme looks to make environmental action and awareness a key part of ...

Public notices: Application submitted for Queensmere shopping centre redevelopment

Public notices: Application submitted for Queensmere shopping centre redevelopment

A reserved matters application for the first phase of plans for the re-development of the Queensmere Shopping Centre in Slough features in this week’s public notices. Planning In October, Berkeley Homes unveiled plans for the long-awaited re-development of the long-standing Queensmere shopping centre. The housing developer completed a deal to purchase the Queensmere Observatory ...

Voice artist behind viral Jet2 holiday advert opens Cookham Christma Street Fayre

Voice artist behind viral Jet2 holiday advert opens Cookham Christma Street Fayre

The voice of the viral Jet2 holiday advert was on hand to open this year’s Cookham Christmas Street Fayre on Sunday. The annual event, organised by Cookham Village Events, saw stalls and attractions line the High Street. A ‘good few thousand’ visitors braved the wet weather as they enjoyed some festive fun, live entertainment and plenty of food and drink. At noon, actress Zoe ...

Paws for a celebration as Station Jim returns to forever home at Slough

Paws for a celebration as Station Jim returns to forever home at Slough

A beloved stuffed dog based at Slough Railway Station has been restored and returned to his forever home this week. Station Jim, who rests in a glass cabinet on platform five, was a familiar face to travellers passing through the station in the 1800s. Great Western Railway (GWR) teamed up with Museums Partnership Reading, Arts Council England and the Aldama Foundation to ...

Late Rovers goals end Magpies' unbeaten run despite Chapman's first strike

Late Rovers goals end Magpies' unbeaten run despite Chapman's first strike

Maidenhead United Women saw their eight-game unbeaten run come to an end on Sunday afternoon as late goals from high-flying Bristol Rovers gave the scoreline at Yate Town a rather harsh look. The bright spot for United came with a first senior goal for 16 year-old Chloe Chapman. United were on the offensive early on in this game as in-form Megan Harper slalomed through ...

Man jailed for burglary after stealing £12,700's worth of perfume

Man jailed for burglary after stealing £12,700's worth of perfume

A man has been sent to prison for burglary after where stealing more than £12,700's worth of perfume from a shop. Aaron Ballard, aged 34, of King Street, Maidenhead, pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary with intent to steal following a hearing at Reading Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (December 11). Ballard was sentenced to one year’ imprisonment. On October 14 ...

Leader steps down

Leader steps down

THE leader of South Oxfordshire District Council has stepped down. Councillor David Rouane, a Liberal Democrat Councillor, has led the council since October 2021. Cllr Rouane will continue as a ward member for Didcot North East. A new leader, Maggie Filipova-Rivers, was elected at the full council meeting on Thursday (11).

Woman blocked in by marathon during emergency says more warning was needed

Woman blocked in by marathon during emergency says more warning was needed

A woman who was delayed getting to her elderly mother in an emergency during Maidenhead Half Marathon has urged organisers to give better advance road closure warnings. Michelle Robson lives in Danes Gardens off Maidenhead Road, which makes up a large swath of the half-marathon route. The popular event, which had taken a four-year break, took place on Sunday, ...

Planning round-up: New academy approved as housing and heritage plans decided

Planning round-up: New academy approved as housing and heritage plans decided

These are the latest planning applications for the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. Approved: The council approved plans for a new training academy at Sunningdale Golf Club. Sunningdale Golf Club was first founded in 1900 and has two 18-hole golf courses across the site. The club is now looking to add a training academy, which will provide a ...

Whitchurch fire

Whitchurch fire

Whitchurch fire

Car park could be demolished to make way for 104 flats

Car park could be demolished to make way for 104 flats

A Slough multi-storey car park could be demolished to make way for a major 104 flats redevelopment – but no affordable housing is planned. In April, Slough Borough Council decided to sell Hatfield Car Park, in Hatfield Road, which has 581 spaces across six storeys. The multi-storey car park was considered to be a ‘surplus’ after a review of all ...

Maidenhead preparing for 'do or die clash' with bottom club Hammersmith & Fulham

Maidenhead preparing for 'do or die clash' with bottom club Hammersmith & Fulham

Maidenhead’s trip to bottom of the table Hammersmith & Fulham has been described as a ‘do or die’ clash by their head coach David Mobbs-Smith, who admits it will be almost impossible for Maids to dig themselves out of the bottom four if they lose in London this weekend. Maids currently sit ninth in the Regional 1 South Central Division ...

Free parking laid on in Marlow, Bourne End and Burnham for Christmas shopping

Free parking laid on in Marlow, Bourne End and Burnham for Christmas shopping

There will be free parking available in some Marlow, Bourne End and South Bucks car parks this weekend and next to encourage people out for Christmas shopping. Buckinghamshire Council is hoping to tempt residents to come out and support local businesses this festive season through its long-running Shop Local campaign. “The county’s ...

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Elderly fear losing electricity to homes for eight hours

Elderly fear losing electricity to homes for eight hours

RESIDENTS of a residential park in Henley are worried about keeping warm when their electricity will be switched off for maintenance work. More than 80 homes at Swiss Farm, in Marlow Road, will be without power today (Friday) from 8am to 4.30pm. Contractors for Scottish and Southern Energy Services (SSEN), now owned by OVO Energy, ...

Blaze family grateful for support

Blaze family grateful for support

A FAMILY who were displaced from their home due to a fire have extended their “heartfelt thanks” to the community. Nicola Armstrong, who also lives in Whitchurch, released an update online about the family whose home was damaged in the blaze last month. The family, who wish to remain anonymous, are understood to be safe and are ...

‘We feel more galvanised and inspired to drive transformational change’

‘We feel more galvanised and inspired to drive transformational change’

A CLIMATE action charity held its annual review at Henley town hall on Monday. It was the first of its kind for Greener Henley since it became a registered charity almost a year ago. Executive director Kate Oldridge reflected on the year’s achievements, which she said included strengthened partnerships, events at the Kenton ...

Parents and hospitality industry to lose out in latest Budget measures

BUSINESSES and schools in Henley have reacted to the measures announced by chancellor Rachel Reeves following her latest Budget. Changes include the decision to lift the two-child benefit cap from April 2026 and an increase to the minimum wage. Income tax thresholds will also be frozen until the 2030-31 tax year. Other ...

Father and son try to sell shop after eight months

Father and son try to sell shop after eight months

CONCERNS have been raised about the future of a shop and post office in Shiplake after it was put up for sale. The property in Station Road has been listed for sale with a leasehold for almost £150,000. Owners, father and son Andrew and Archie Granger, moved into the corner shop in April. The pair had taken over the ...

Climate campaigners, cadets and rowers share £30,000

Climate campaigners, cadets and rowers share £30,000

THREE groups have received grants from Henley Town Council to help improve its facilities and fund its projects. Henley Rowing Club, Greener Henley and Henley Sea Cadets received a total of £30,000 following a meeting of the finance, strategy and management committee. The council had more money to hand out after ...

Sports hall closed due to asbestos

A SPORTS hall in Henley has been closed after asbestos was found in a wall. The facility at Henley Leisure Centre, off Gillotts Lane, will re-open in January once the asbestos has been removed. The hall hosts multiple activities each week, including badminton, basketball and pickleball. The Henley Standard ...

Dipping into Pan’s emotional side was thoughtful touch in adventure

Dipping into Pan’s emotional side was thoughtful touch in adventure

Immersion Theatre presents Peter Pan Kenton Theatre Saturday, December 6 IT seemed all of Henley was into the season of good will at the opening night of Immersion Theatre’s award-winning Peter Pan story, The Further Adventures of Peter Pan (and the Revenge of Captain Hook). My seven-year-old daughter ...

Residents unhappy to be told road won’t be repaired

Residents unhappy to be told road won’t be repaired

A RESIDENT in Wargrave has criticised councillors after they “failed” to acknowledge a “botched” repair job despite being guided to several defects in the road outside his home. Councillor Adrian Betteridge, executive for transport and highways at Wokingham Borough Council, met with homeowners in ...

MP unhappy at delay to river user protection

MP unhappy at delay to river user protection

FREDDIE van Mierlo has raised concerns about delays in improving the rules that protect rivers used for swimming, rowing and paddleboarding. The Henley MP wants to see the Government reform the bathing water designation framework to expand the definition of bathers to include all river users, ...

Artisan market gets under way with new businesses

Artisan market gets under way with new businesses

A CHRISTMAS market has opened in Henley for the festive season. The Henley Christmas Market, hosted by Henley Town Council, has returned to Market Place. Independent businesses will be selling to guests from chalet-style huts every day from 10am to 4pm, until Sunday, December 14. Ben Money, ...

Why we must grow river guardian network

Column: Why we must grow river guardian network

Monthly column by Laura Reineke, clean water campaigner WHEN the Cherwell mega-dump was uncovered just over three weeks ago, none of us expected to be staring at the biggest environmental scandal the Thames catchment has ever seen. What started as a few strange sightings by local people ...

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