Maidenhead author blends family history and London gangster saga in debut novel
A Maidenhead author will be donating a portion of all profits of her new novel, inspired by her family history in India, to the Katie Piper Foundation.
A Maidenhead author will be donating a portion of all profits of her new novel, inspired by her family history in India, to the Katie Piper Foundation.
A popular family-owned Maidenhead café that has been running for three generations is set to close down as RBWM makes other plans for the land.
The nearby cricket pitch. The proposed development site is visible in the distance in the right-hand side of the picture.
Campaigners are pushing back against a plan for greenbelt homes they say will be at risk of flooding and may lead to children getting hit by fast-moving cricket balls.
Stock picture of solar panels.
Buckinghamshire Council Building. Photo via Google.
Archive Bisham Abbey image (credit: Des Blenkinsopp, Wikimedia Commons)
Six restaurants across East Berkshire and South Bucks have once again retained Michelin stars in the newly published Michelin Guide.
Ted Richardson
St Mark’s Care Home is calling on the Maidenhead community to band together and send 100 cards to celebrate a beloved resident’s 100th birthday.
Boveney Court Farm. Photo via Google.
The police cordon in place following the stabbing Holmanleaze Road in 2025.
Credit: World's Toughest Row.
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Gray, Peter passed away in the early hours of Friday 16th January 2026. Peter and his wife Dorothy and their three children had resided in Wargrave for over 40 years. Peter owned an electronics distribution company with offices in Station Road, Henley-on-Thames during the 1970s and 1980s. The celebration of Peter's life is at the Reading Crematorium on Wednesday 11-February 2026 at 1.45pm. [more..]
Anthony Silvester died on 23rd January, aged 88 years. Beloved uncle of Ruth and Chloe. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Thanksgiving service to be held at Henley Baptised Church, Henley on Thames on Friday 27th February at 2pm.
Crocker, Sheila Dorothy passed away peacefully aged 87 years. Funeral Service to be arranged.All enquiries to Tomalin & Son Funeral Directors. 01491 573370
27/07/1935 to 07/02/2025In memory of my beloved husband, Peter Miles.Loved & missed everyday,From you wife Margaret.xxx
Diana Herke, 1 Jan 1943 – 22 May 2024. It is with sorrow that we announce that Diana Herke died suddenly and unexpectedly on 22 May 2024 at home in Maidenhead where she had lived since 1980. Diana is survived by her husband Peter of 58 years, two children Vivienne, Kevin and five grandchildren. Diana was born in Exeter, her mother introduced her to tennis in early life and actively supported her [more..]
A former community pub in Pinkneys Green could be transformed into a children’s nursery after plans were submitted to the Royal Borough.
The UK’s leading independent restaurant guide, SquareMeal, has unveiled its UK Top 100 Restaurants for 2026.
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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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