Maidenhead Neighbourhood Plan: How will it affect residents?
The referendum on the Maidenhead Neighbourhood Plan – with which residents can ‘make a difference’ to how the town develops – is fast approaching.
The referendum on the Maidenhead Neighbourhood Plan – with which residents can ‘make a difference’ to how the town develops – is fast approaching.
The Prime Minister has joined calls for Travelodge to ‘take serious action’ to ensure there is no repeat of an ‘appalling’ sexual assault which took place at its Maidenhead branch.
Also, BT plans to install a 9m broadband cable pole near Taplow Lake; while plans to build five homes on the site of a Bourne End fitness studio have been quashed.
Enhanced security measures, including temporary airspace restrictions and road closures, will be in place in Windsor next week.
After 66 years, Claires Court School has changed ownership – turning from a family passion project into a school run by a ‘venerable’ education charity.
Bereavements
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Harold, Richard passed away last week, aged 71, after a long illness, very bravely fought.Born in Maidenhead in 1954, he moved to South Africa in the early 1980’s where he lived for nearly 15 years. Upon his return to the UK, he became a Publican, managing pubs in Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and locally, in Holyport. Richard was known for his welcoming manner, and for always being open and [more..]
Potter Joyce Beryl - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Joyce Beryl Potter on 1st February 2026 at Henley Manor Care Home, having just celebrated her 93rd birthday with all her family. Loved wife to the late Bernard John Potter and loving mother to Marcus, Simon and Rupert, mother-in-law to Katie, Lisa and Claire, grandmother to Harriette, Oliver, Imogen, Benjamin, Josephie, [more..]
WARNER JAMES JOHN (JIM) Sadly passed away on Sunday, 8th February, 2026, aged 95, with his Daughters by his side. Much loved Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad who will be greatly missed by family and friends.The Funeral is being held at St. Bartholomew's Church, Nettlebed on Monday 9th March 2026 at 3.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Cancer Research UK or sent care of [more..]
Bradford, Christopher WilliamPassed away peacefully aged 87 years on 21st February 2026Chris will be greatly missed by loving wife Pauline, daughter Sonia, sons Mark and Neville, and all the family.A service will be held at Reading Crematorium West Chapel on Thursday 19th March at 12 noon.Family flowers only, please. Donations in Chris’s memory can be given to British Heart Foundation.These can [more..]
JOYCE PAMELA POPEJOY Passed away peacefully on Friday 20th February 2026 Aged 93 She will be missed by all her family and her many friends. Funeral service to be held on Friday 20th March at 10.00am at Slough Crematorium Family flowers only. The family welcomes donations to the Alzheimers Society.
Past winners have gone on to run leading restaurants and earn Michelin stars.
A celebrated Japanese restaurant is heading to Marlow this spring for a special three-day omakase residency at The Oarsman.