http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/slough/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:36:23 +0000 Copyright (C) 2010 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/feeds/ 51 http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/furniture/sl_logo_500x75.png http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/slough/ MEMBERS of different faiths and cultures will come together for one week to promote peace and harmony among communities. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/13/42918-faiths-unite-for-a-show-of-peace-/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/13/42918-faiths-unite-for-a-show-of-peace-/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:21:00 +0000 News OLYMPIC rower Sir Matthew Pinsent officially opened the £23 million Langley Academy today (Friday November 12). http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/12/42897-pinsent-opens-new-academy/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/12/42897-pinsent-opens-new-academy/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:00:00 +0000 News ORGANISERS of the town's Christmas lights switch on ceremony have made an unusual move after one of the stars pulled out. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/12/42877-change-of-plan-for-christmas-light-ceremony/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/12/42877-change-of-plan-for-christmas-light-ceremony/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:04:04 +0000 News FIFTY jobs will be lost in Slough as pharmaceutical giant Pfizer announces new measures to reduce costs. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/12/42859-fifty-jobs-to-be-lost-in-town-/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/12/42859-fifty-jobs-to-be-lost-in-town-/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:57:12 +0000 News DOZENS of motorists were fined for not wearing a seatbelt while driving. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/11/42851-road-safety-rules-being-ignored-/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/11/42851-road-safety-rules-being-ignored-/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:00:47 +0000 News SLOUGH High Street fell silent to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/11/42849-town-falls-silent-for-armistice-/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/11/42849-town-falls-silent-for-armistice-/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:18:03 +0000 News POLICE have closed a road in Slough after reports that a a pedestrian was hit by a car this evening. (Tuesday) http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/10/42843-breaking-news-road-closed-after-collision-involving-pedestrian/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/10/42843-breaking-news-road-closed-after-collision-involving-pedestrian/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:15:05 +0000 News COUNCILLORS have agreed to set aside £380,000 in a bid to ensure that the 95 children in Slough who currently don't have a school place will have one by January next year. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/10/42840-pound380k-set-aside-for-bulge-classes-/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/10/42840-pound380k-set-aside-for-bulge-classes-/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:25:41 +0000 News HUNDREDS of counterfeit DVDs were seized from a shop owner who has now been prosecuted. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/10/42833-shop-owner-caught-selling-fake-dvds/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/10/42833-shop-owner-caught-selling-fake-dvds/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:40:11 +0000 News CHRISTMAS sparkle will be descending on Slough with the help of some talented reality stars. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/09/42819-stars-to-switch-on-slough-christmas-lights-/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/09/42819-stars-to-switch-on-slough-christmas-lights-/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:13:40 +0000 News RESIDENTS can speak to police about their concerns and set priorities for the coming year. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/09/42816-talk-to-police-about-local-concerns/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/09/42816-talk-to-police-about-local-concerns/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:48:26 +0000 News AN INSPIRATIONAL blind woman has proved that a tricycle is just as effective as a guide dog to get around town. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/08/42784-novel-machine-worth-a-tri/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/08/42784-novel-machine-worth-a-tri/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:00:00 +0000 News FAITH schools in the borough have been slammed by a dedicated community cohesion champion who claims that they breed exclusion and resentment. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/07/42793-faith-schools-criticised-by-religious-leader/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/07/42793-faith-schools-criticised-by-religious-leader/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000 News HUNDREDS will be gathering on Sunday for traditional Remembrance day services in tribute to those who gave their lives in the World Wars and recent conflicts. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/07/42795-we-shall-remember-them/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/07/42795-we-shall-remember-them/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000 News RESIDENTS are warned to be on guard following distraction burglaries involving offenders posing as police officers. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/06/42806-bogus-police-officers-target-homes/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/06/42806-bogus-police-officers-target-homes/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:38:28 +0000 News A SLOUGH man has been sentenced to 24 weeks in prison for the attempted theft of a car. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/06/42740-slough-man-sentenced-to-prison-for-attempted-car-theft/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/06/42740-slough-man-sentenced-to-prison-for-attempted-car-theft/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0000 News TWO conmen posing as police have burgled a home in Slough. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/05/42738-conmen-posed-as-police-officers-steal-from-elderly-couple-/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/05/42738-conmen-posed-as-police-officers-steal-from-elderly-couple-/ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:16:23 +0000 News GENEROUS readers are being called upon to support the Observer's annual Toy Appeal. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/05/42703-show-some-christmas-spirit-/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/05/42703-show-some-christmas-spirit-/ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:39:25 +0000 News MAINTENANCE work on a railway bridge could be putting commuters' safety at risk, according to a Slough councillor. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/05/42696-councillor-raises-safety-issues-at-railway-bridge-/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/05/42696-councillor-raises-safety-issues-at-railway-bridge-/ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +0000 News RESIDENTS are being encouraged to speak about issues that concern them in their area. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/05/42693-council-launches-new-community-initiative-/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/05/42693-council-launches-new-community-initiative-/ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:56:50 +0000 News EXTRA funding has been given by the government to ensure free bus travel for pensioners can continue. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/04/42673-boost-to-free-bus-travel-scheme-/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/04/42673-boost-to-free-bus-travel-scheme-/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:00:00 +0000 News PINEWOOD Studios is aiming to break the world record for the biggest movie screening on Saturday. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/04/42671-win-tickets-to-see-world-record-attempt-screening-/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/04/42671-win-tickets-to-see-world-record-attempt-screening-/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:00:00 +0000 News AN elderly woman was pushed to the ground in an attack in which her handbag was stolen. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/03/42660-elderly-woman-left-shaken-by-robbery-/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/03/42660-elderly-woman-left-shaken-by-robbery-/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:37:10 +0000 News ANOTHER victory has been chalked up in the war against knife crime in Slough after a shop owner was fined for selling a set of blades to a minor. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/03/42637-crackdown-on-sale-of-knives-to-minors-continues/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/03/42637-crackdown-on-sale-of-knives-to-minors-continues/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:31:24 +0000 News VANDALS created Halloween horror after they went on a trail of destruction. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/02/42628-halloween-horror-in-south-bucks-/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/02/42628-halloween-horror-in-south-bucks-/ Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:55:57 +0000 News