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'Effervescent' headteacher remembered for her lifelong love of Bourne End

A well-known Montessori school headteacher has been remembered as a ‘brilliant’ mother and an ‘effervescent’ longtime resident of Wooburn Green and Bourne End. Larissa Olney was a keen horsewoman and established Wise Owl Montessori Nursery School in ...

30 May 2025 at 17:00

Eileen Bune: Remembering a 'compassionate’ and 'highly respected' Cookham councillor

A memorial bench is planned to celebrate the life of a ‘dedicated’ Cookham parish councillor who was passionate about standing up for vulnerable people and challenging injustice. Eileen Bune was born in Slough, before moving to Flackwell Heath and ...

25 May 2025 at 12:00

Tributes paid to ‘hero’ former Slough and Maidenhead firefighter after Bicester fire

Tributes paid to former Slough and Maidenhead firefighter after Bicester fire

Tributes have been paid to a former Slough and Maidenhead firefighter, ‘the true definition of a hero’, after his death in a major fire in Bicester. Martyn Sadler, 38, ‘a born firefighter’, was one of three people who died after flames took hold ...

21 May 2025 at 17:31

Fond farewell to 'kind and sensitive' Cookham GP who died aged 84

Family, friends and colleagues have paid tribute to a GP who lived a long and full life practising medicine in the village of Cookham. Dr David Mercer was a partner in the Cookham Medical Centre from 1969 to 2001, taking over from his father Dr ...

16 May 2025 at 16:58

Council flag at half mast for death of former Slough mayor

The former mayor of Slough, known for ‘caretaking the office with gravitas’, has passed away at the age of 85. Councillor Mohammed Rasib was first elected for the Chalvey ward in 2006 and served the same ward until retiring in May 2020. Born ...

30 Apr 2025 at 17:00

Permanent tribute built for 'tireless' fundraiser and volunteer

A memorial plaque has been unveiled in Holyport for a ‘tireless’ fundraiser and volunteer whose good work stretched from the village fair to the Samaritans and SportsAble. Marysia Stone was born on September 25, 1942. She moved from ...

11 Apr 2025 at 17:00

Late founder of Maidenhead drama school 'lived in a world of pure imagination'

The late founding principal of a drama school in Maidenhead was honoured at the Olivier Awards this week. A tribute to June Rose, founder of Redroofs School for the Performing Arts, was played during an ‘In Memoriam’ section to ...

10 Apr 2025 at 13:15

Tributes paid to Windsor mayoress from 1940s with an ‘incredible love for music’

A former mayoress of Windsor who lived to the age of 97 has been remembered as a ‘lovely mum and granny’ with an ‘incredible love for music’. Elizabeth Swain died on February 22 in a West Sussex care home but had ‘a life-long ...

25 Mar 2025 at 12:33

Tributes to 'warm and popular' Holyport man

A ‘warm and popular’ man in the Holyport community has passed away aged 95, having spent his whole life in the village. Gerald Langham’s life began in the Belgian Arms, which would continue to be a place of importance for ...

12 Mar 2025 at 17:00

Tributes paid to much-loved Asian radio star Bob Bajwa

Tributes have been paid to a ‘warm and big-hearted’ radio presenter well-known around Slough. Bob Bajwa was a celebrity on the Asian music circuit, working for Buzz Asia Radio and Hounslow-based Sunrise Radio, a ...

12 Mar 2025 at 17:01

Tributes to former Conservative councillor who was ‘true public servant’

Tributes have been paid to a former Conservative councillor and ‘true public servant’ whose hard work in politics spanned more than 20 years. David Hilton represented the Ascot and Sunninghill community as a ...

10 Mar 2025 at 17:50

Daughter pays tribute to 'role model' mum after she passed away aged 107

“Mum was a very happy person, and I will always cherish the memory of the warm smile with which she always greeted me.” These are the words of Sue Atkinson, the daughter of long-standing Maidenhead resident ...

28 Feb 2025 at 06:00

Tributes to RAF veteran who became friendly minibus driver at Burnham Methodist Church

An RAF veteran who spent years in the air force before becoming a friendly face behind the wheel of the Burnham Methodist Church minibus has been remembered by his loved ones. Peter Webb, of Bower Way, ...

21 Feb 2025 at 15:57

Tributes paid to 'incredible' homelessness advocate and kind heart

Tributes have been paid to an ‘incredible advocate’ for homeless people in Slough – well known and well-liked for his positive, kind and caring spirit. Stephen O'Grady knew the challenges of ...

13 Feb 2025 at 17:00

Maidenhead hockey coach and chairman remembered as 'larger than life' mentor

A ‘larger-than-life’ Maidenhead sportsman has been remembered for his decades of voluntary support for young hockey and cricket players around the area. Colin Raine, former president of ...

05 Feb 2025 at 17:00

Tributes paid to 'humble' Bray music legend Laurie Holloway

Tributes have been paid to the former musical director of Strictly Come Dancing from Bray who has died at the age of 86. Born in Oldham in 1938, Laurence ‘Laurie’ Holloway was a ...

14 Jan 2025 at 15:24

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