Factory worker ‘killed over row’

A row between two factory workers ended in death when one stabbed the other in the chest, a court hears.

Stroke care to be available 24/7

Round-the-clock specialist treatment for stroke patients is to be available in the county for the first time.

A carpet of Snowdrops!

Come and enjoy our carpet of Snowdrops and visit The Old Laundry Tearooms. Welford Park is famous for its magnificent displays of snowdrops. Over many years and generations it has been a tradition to open the grounds so that this wonderful spectacle can be viewed by all who want to see it. 2010 local charities supported are Berkshire County Blind Society, Cruse Bereavement, Macmillan Cancer Support, Samaritans, St. Gregory’s Church, Welford, West Berks Rapid Response Car. Open every day except Mondays. Opening times: 11am – 4pm

Severed hand murder jury retires

A jury trying four men, one from Slough, accused of murdering a mother with a machete considers its verdict.

Forces’ stop and search warning

Thames Valley Police is warned it may face action over a “disproportionate” use of stop and search powers.

Nuclear workers strike talks held

Talks are held to try to avert the first strike at the firm that builds warheads for Trident, the UK’s nuclear weapons system.

Lights out for ‘Christmas man’

A man banned from putting up Christmas lights is now leaving the UK to find work

Youth arrested over rape in car

A teenage boy from Slough is arrested on suspicion of raping a 13-year-old girl in a car in Reading.

Robinson Crusoe

Windlesham Drama Group present a traditional pantomime with fun for all ages on: Friday 4th February at 19.30, Saturday 5th February at 14.30 and 18.30. Tickets are 6 for adults and 3 for children from the Box Office on 01276…

Bid to ban ‘Olympic businesses’

A council wants to ban Berkshire landowners from setting up temporary businesses to cash in on the Olympics.

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