Thames Hospice chief: marathons, bake sales and the fight for a 'basic right'
The Advertiser spoke to Thames Hospice CEO Dr Rachael de Caux about her first year leading the Bray-based charity - and her vision for 2026.
The Advertiser spoke to Thames Hospice CEO Dr Rachael de Caux about her first year leading the Bray-based charity - and her vision for 2026.
A petition against a sweeping housing development in Burnham countryside has passed 750 signatures, as the developer revealed more details of its plan.
Looking back over the past year: In February, residents drew a collective sigh of relief after the Government put its foot down on RBWM’s bid to raise council tax by an eye-watering 25 per cent.
A man was stabbed in the Wycombe Swan threatre car park on Tuesday (image: Google)
The Post Office is seeking applicants to host the service in Maidenhead (Pictured: Maidenhead High Street).
Calls have been made to find a new home for a ‘lifeline’ Post Office in the town centre amid uncertainty around its future.
A huge Boxing Day clash awaits at York Road as Maidenhead United face Slough Town in the 'SL Classico'. We'll be bringing updates throughout the afternoon as the two sides face each other in competitive league action for the first time in 25 years.
In January, a new tenant was announced for the dilapidated Kidwells Park café.
Tishenne Cripps (image: Thames Valley Police).
Grove Park Business Estate. Map data: ©2025 Google, Airbus. Maxar Technologies.
White Place Farm. Photo via Google.
Newlands Girls' School. Credit: Google Maps.
Credit: Andy Shearer.
From left to right: Nick Downie (Stoke Park), Rachel Wallace, Graham Walter, Karen Walter, Peter Griffin and Pebbles the dog (All Link Foundation volunteers).
Inset: Matthew Barber, PCC for Thames Valley.
Danesh Gangahar is among those who are annoyed with RBWM.
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Romans Michael Robert “MIKE”: passed away peacefully on 12th December aged 77 years, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral service to be held on Wednesday 14th January at St Marys Church, Henley for 1.30pm. Family flowers only, donations to Thames Valley Animal Welfare sent c/o to Tomalin & Son or via : michael-romans.muchloved.com.
ROCKELL, Ben. — In loving memory of a dear dad who passed away on January 1, 1971. Always in our thoughts. — Yvonne and Malcolm.
Edwards Helena Barbara, it is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mrs Helena Barbara Edwards of White Place Farm, Cookham. She died peacefully in Watlington and District Residential and Nursing Home on 29 November 2025. Born in Poland in 1943, Helen spent her married life at White Place Farm, Cookham. She leaves behind three children and seven grandchildren. Funeral Service at 11am [more..]
Scott, Helen, Beloved wife of Neil Scott died peacefully on 5th December, aged 87. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Remembrance service to be held at All Saints Church, Peppard at 2pm on Friday 9th January. Donations to the Alzheimer's Society may be made online at https://helen-a-scott.muchloved.com or sent c/o Tomalin & Son, 38 Reading Road, Henley-on-Thames.
Chambers, Ralph passed away peacefully aged 92 years. Ralph will be greatly missed by his wife Mary and his sons Peter & Paul and stepchildren Andrew, Chris & Jane. Funeral Service to be held at St Mary’s Church, Henley on Wednesday 7th January at 1.30pm. Donations to Alzheimer’s Research may be made online at https://ralphchambers.muchloved.com/ or sent c/o Tomalin & Son, 38 Reading Road, [more..]
Mowlem, Ann, passed away peacefully on 6th December aged 89 years. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service to be held at Reading Crematorium on Tuesday 23rd December 2025 at 12.00noon. Family flowers only, donations to the Battersea Dogs Home may be made online at annmowlem.muchloved.com or sent c/o Tomalin & Son, 38 Reading Road, Henley-on-Thames.
After nearly six years of working on and off at The Queen Charlotte, Martyna Stankute returned to become general manager at the end of November and said, ‘it’s like a dream’.
To celebrate the opening and the run-up to Christmas, the new store will offer guests exclusive launch-day surprises and festive treats throughout the day.
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The Trust was set up by Louis Baylis in 1962 and its primary objective is: To work for the good of the community, principally in the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead.
The Trust distributed grants of over £100,000 to more than 100 recipients during the last financial year and has a policy of distributing the majority of the grants to local organisations and charities, the balance going to regional and national organisations.
The majority of applications for grants from the Trust are received by post from local and national charities and organisations that are aware of the Trust. The Trust supports all sections of the community in the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead and actively encourages applications for grants from the Trust.The bulk of donations are made to benefit the elderly and the young, although many other groups including the Arts are also supported.
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