The midweek round-up: The five most read Express stories so far this week

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5.) Charity dedicated to saving swans marks 30 year anniversary

From a modest start in few back gardens, Swan Lifeline in Eton is still going strong after 30 years.

Staff, trustees and supporters gathered at the Compleat Angler in Marlow for a special anniversary celebration on Sunday, April 24.

4.) Shirley Bassey and Gary Barlow join line-up for Queen's birthday bash

Dame Shirley Bassey and Gary Barlow OBE have joined the star studded line-up to celebrate the Queen’s 90^thbirthday at Windsor Castle.

They will appear alongside Kylie Minogue, Katherine Jenkins, Dame Helen Mirren, James Blunt and many others for the celebrations, which will air on ITV in May.

3.) Two people charged in connection with a robbery in Slough

Two people from Slough have appeared in magistrates court in connection with a robbery earlier this week, Thames Valley Police have said.

Connor Swan, 20, of Hawthorne Crescent, and a 15-year-old boy who cannot be named for legal reasons, were both charged with robbery on Thursday April 28.

2.) 15 people who hate Slough so much they had to tell Twitter

Since John Betjeman invited bombs to fall on the town in 1937, Slough has received its fair share of criticism. 

Despite all the negativity, Slough does have its good qualities. Here are 15 people who don’t agree.

1.) Police investigating after stranger told primary school pupil to get into his car

Parents have been warned to be vigilant following a ‘serious incident’ in Britwell when a man tired to encourage a primary school pupil to get into his car.

A letter went out to parents at Lynch Hill School Primary Academy on Thursday telling parents to speak to their children about ‘family safety rules’.