Come friendly climes and smile on Slough… it’s most definitely fit for humans now!

Come friendly climes and smile on Slough… it’s most definitely fit for humans now! Town mocked by Betjeman and The Office is judged best place to live during winter Slough topped list of the most desirable place in Britain to live in winter months Researchers studied Met Office data for the 50 biggest UK towns … Read more

Slough enters Tier 3: Locals blame Covid lockdown flouters for cases

Furious Slough locals today scolded lockdown rule-breakers who don’t wear face masks or keep a social distance  for the borough being plunged into Tier 3 amid rising cases of coronavirus.  While other parts of Berkshire – including neighbouring Windsor where the Queen will spend Christmas – are under Tier 2 restrictions, Slough has been put … Read more

Man, 43, from Slough is due to appear in court charged with distributing ‘terrorist publication’ 

Terror suspect, 43, accused of sharing video on WhatsApp which featured leader of Boko Haram claimed it was ‘comedy’ court hears Shakil Chapra spoke only to confirm his name and address in court earlier today He gave no indication of a plea during the five minute hearing in Westminster  He was remanded in custody ahead … Read more

Stoke-on-Trent, Coventry and Slough will move into Tier 2 on Saturday

Stoke-on-Trent, Coventry and Slough will move into a Tier 2 lockdown on Saturday, Matt Hancock revealed today amid fears Nottinghamshire’s restrictions will be toughened up.  The Health Secretary’s announcement in the House of Commons means another 745,000 people will be stung by tighter restrictions, including a ban on socialising with loved ones indoors. Nearly 40million … Read more

Coronavirus UK hotspots revealed: Sheffield and Slough come out top behind London and Birmingham 

What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more