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Resurgent Magpies travel to Hampton after toppling league leaders

Matt Robinson -- Maidenhead United will look to extend their recent winning run in the league to four matches on Saturday when they take on Hampton & Richmond Borough at the Beveree. Both clubs have seen plenty of changes in recent weeks, with Alan ...

12 Dec 2025 at 10:12

Marlow's seconds teams steal the mid-season spotlight

Captain Sam North led a training session ahead of the men’s 1sts friendly with the men’s eights this weekend. Photo credit:@gmwsportphoto -- With Marlow’s first teams resting aching limbs during the mid-season break in the England Hockey League, ...

12 Dec 2025 at 09:00

Cookham boy, 9, says achieving black belt in mixed martial arts felt 'like paradise'

A nine-year-old boy from Cookham did not expect to reach his goal so early after he received his black belt in mixed martial arts. Charlie Wheeler joined Matt Fiddes’ Martial Arts School in Maidenhead when he was three years old, keen to take ...

12 Dec 2025 at 06:00

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Jarrett, Stanley died peacefully aged 85 years. Beloved husband to Jean, a dear father to Wendy & Helen and much loved by Graham, Oliver & Alastair. Funeral Service to be held at Reading Crematorium on Wednesday 17th December at 3pm. ...

11 Dec 2025 at 23:00

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HALL, Geoffrey William Bernard: passed away peacefully at home on 26 November 2025. The Funeral Service will be held at 10:45 hrs on Wednesday 17 December 2025 at Reading Crematorium. No flowers please and donations can be made ...

11 Dec 2025 at 23:00

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Jacqueline CoulthurstPassed away on the 3rd August 2025 aged 78.A loving wife, mother and grandmother, dearly loved and missed by family and friends.The service will take place on Wednesday 17th December, at Cookham Parish ...

11 Dec 2025 at 23:00

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Hayward, Julia Elizabeth (Betty) died suddenly but peacefully on 28th November aged 92. Funeral service at St Botolph's Church, Swyncombe on Friday 19th December at 11:00. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired ...

11 Dec 2025 at 23:00

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JONES, Kenneth StanleyPassed away peacefully at Abbeycrest Nursing Home, Sonning Common on 7th December aged 93 years.Beloved husband to Shirley, father to David and Philip and grandfather to Harry and Olivia.Funeral ...

11 Dec 2025 at 23:00

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Quality Furniture Repairs & Restoration by Ian Desmond, Furniture Maker & Designer. E: iandesmond62@gmail.com Tel: 07920 141926

11 Dec 2025 at 23:00

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Thatcher, Jane Clara passed away peacefully aged 72 years. Jane will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral to be arranged. Donations in Jane’s memory will be given to Sue Ryder. These may be made ...

11 Dec 2025 at 23:00

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BOWSHER George VictorPassed away aged 89. Much loved husband of Jane, father to Wendy, Mark, Helen & Joy and eight grandchildren. Funeral service on Tuesday 30th December, 2pm at St. Mary’s Church, Henley. ...

11 Dec 2025 at 23:00

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In the office MP Josh Reynolds picking out his Christmas card winners

11 Dec 2025 at 18:14

New initiative looks to reignite community spirit with more events in Maidenhead town centre

A new initiative is looking to bring a ‘buzz’ back to Maidenhead town centre through more community events. On Friday, December 5, crowds gathered on the High Street as The Reading Scottish Pipe Band ...

11 Dec 2025 at 18:02

Lowbrook Academy named Primary School of the Year in prestigious Sunday Times list

The headteacher of Lowbrook Academy has said he is ‘delighted’ after it was named the top primary school in the South East on a prestigious Sunday Times list. The 33rd edition of The Sunday Times ...

11 Dec 2025 at 18:02

Improvement work set for St Mark's Hospital outpatient department building

Works to make improvements to St Mark’s Hospital’s outpatient department building are set to take place next year. This news comes alongside an update on the progression of a £5.3million project ...

11 Dec 2025 at 18:02

Braywick Park proposals 'no longer a Maidenhead United takeover', council leader says

The latest proposals for a new football ground at Braywick Park no longer represent ‘a Maidenhead United takeover’, the council leader has said. The Magpies have revived their plans for a new ...

11 Dec 2025 at 17:47

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