The Local Newspaper

PUPILS at seven Royal Borough secondary schools are learning about the dangers of binge drinking through a play.

RESIDENTS and councillors have teamed up to adopt their street to keep it clean, safe and attractive.

A YOUNG film-maker has been commissioned to present a series of films showcasing Windsor.

ROYAL Windsor Racecourse is one of 60 racing sites marking the The Queen's Diamond Jubilee by planting a tree.

FLIPPIN' flour fun was had by all on Tuesday as the streets and frying pans were lined for the seventh annual pancake race.

LIQUID nightclub is teaming up with Thames Valley Police to help people 'Get Gloved Up!' and keep sex safe.

A MAN who pleaded guilty to stealing three laptops, two handbags and cash is set to appear at Reading Crown Court.

THE owner of a new care company has spoke of his desire to give elderly people the help they deserve.

ROYAL Berkshire Fire Authority has agreed to take a 'freeze grant', meaning residents will not face a hike in council tax charges for their fire and rescue service.

A BUDDING actress from Windsor is bidding to be the face of this summer's Retro Festival and is calling on the public to back her campaign.

A BRILLIANTLY brainy teenage scientist has reached the finals of a national competition.

STEREOPHONICS bass guitarist Richard Jones will swap handbags for handlebars when he takes on a 25-mile bike ride for Thames Hospicecare.

A GROUP of 20 young scouts braved the cold and the snow on Saturday to trek six miles.

A HUSHED and attentive audience listened in wonderment as schools competed in a public speaking competition.

TWO dogs drowned in the Olympic rowing lake after falling through ice.

AN INTERNAL report has highlighted the damaging effects job cuts are having on frontline services.

WINDSOR Pub Company has apologised for any offence caused by a Justin Bieber 'murder fund' placed on its bar this week.

A CASH reward is on the table for the recovery of a family's stolen baby pictures.

A ROYAL Borough councillor has moved to allay fears that shortcuts could be made to hit housing benefit targets.

A 'MURDER fund' promoting the assassination of Canadian superstar Justin Bieber is proving popular with punters.