Engineering pupils at a Slough school are hoping for some help to get on track in a car racing competition. A team of six 17-18 year olds from Slough and Eton CE Business and Enterprise College are trying to compete in Greenpower's national engineering contest, but are lacking financial backing. The challenge is to design, build and race an electric-powered car around Goodwood race circuit
More angelic volunteers are needed for a Windsor safety scheme that helps vulnerable revellers in the town's night-time economy. Organisers of the Street Angels initiative are calling volunteers to come forward to help patrol town centre streets and nightspots on Friday and Saturday nights. Armed with lollipops and flip flops they have patrolled every Friday from 10pm to 3.30am since February
The former leader of the Conservative party on Slough Borough Council has been ordered to wear an electronic tag after admitting having two wives at the same time. Pervez Choudry, of Tuns Lane,
A junior tennis player has been put through her paces after reaching the finals of a Lawn Tennis Association talent identification event in London. Sophie Drakeford-Lewis, 13, from Sonning, was one of 20 young players from across the country invited to train at the National Tennis Centre in Roehampton, after progressing through regional 'talent ID' days. Sophie, who trains at Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre, was able to showcase her ability.
Thousands of homes have again been without power in the Twyford area this morning. Southern Electric said 2,800 homes, more than a quarter of the village, lost power at about 5.50am. Most had their
A national award was presented to Lent Rise Combined School on Thursday for its work in supporting pupils who suffer from epilepsy. The school in Coulson Way, Burnham, was chosen as the winner of the Epilepsy Action award, known as an 'Edward', after being nominated by 10-year-old Megan Akehurst, who suffers from the condition. She said: "I am so pleased the school has won an Edward.
Walkers will be dusting off their boots as they prepare for the annual Thames Valley Adventure Playground sponsored walk. The fundraiser, which will this year form part of the Bath Road playground's 30th anniversary celebrations, takes place today. Participants can walk five or 10 miles in aid of the Taplow centre for adults and children with special needs.
Actress Lynda Bellingham describes her experiences coping with her mother's dementia in a new video released by Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. With support from the Big Lottery fund, the the video has been released as part of Dementia Awareness Week next week. The primary care trust, NHS Berkshire, also marked the week by announcing that a dedicated dementia care advisor will help people living with the disease and their carers in the borough.
The new headteacher of Desborough School in Maidenhead has pledged to make the school a 'beacon of excellence.' Paul Frazer, its interim headteacher, plans to replicate the success he achieved as head of the Airedale Academy, which is in the first percentile nationally and the highest performing school in Yorkshire and Humberside. He says consistency of teaching will transform the school, rated 'satisfactory' by Ofsted, into a leading centre of education.
Making a success of the £2.7m Burnham Park Hall is the biggest challenge facing the village, according to the new parish chairman. David Pepler, who was chosen by parish councillors to replace Lin Hazell as chairman on Monday, says the community facility which opened in July 2010 needs more bookings in order to operate successfully. The 68-year-old, of Hag Hill Rise, Taplow,
