Maidenhead Advertiser

The Maidenhead Advertiser is a weekly newspaper serving the Berkshire town of Maidenhead, and it has been in circulation since 1869. This independent paper is operated by the family-owned company Baylis Media Ltd. What sets it apart is that it is owned by a charitable trust known as the Louis Baylis (Maidenhead Advertiser) Charitable Trust, which makes significant contributions to the local community.

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Maidenhead care home plan branded 'unsuitable' as new flat blocks approved

1 day ago | maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk | Sam Leech

Two new flat blocks in Maidenhead have been given the green light by the council - but a care home proposed as part of the scheme has been refused. Councillors said that while the pair of seven-storey flat blocks at Highway House in Norreys Drive were a ‘good design’, the associated care home was in an ‘unsuitable’ location.
Mobbs-Smith praises 'special environment' at Maidenhead RFC as eyes turn to new season

4 days ago | maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk | Sam Leech

A Maidenhead RFC season packed with late drama has left a lot for head coach David Mobbs-Smith to consider as attention turns to planning for the new season. A seventh place mid-table finish in the Regional 1 South Central division saw Maidenhead pull their weight against teams with much bigger budgets and players on professional contracts.
Slough man arrested on suspicion of terror offence as police probe Salt Hill arson threat

4 days ago | maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk | Sam Leech

Counter terrorism investigators have arrested a Slough man on suspicion of terror offences after an attempted arson at a family activity centre in the town. The 20-year-old man was initially arrested on suspicion of arson and possession of an offensive weapon following the incident at Salt Hill Activity Centre on Friday evening (May 30).
Deaf and non-verbal actor from Berkshire College of Agriculture makes TV debut

4 days ago | maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk | Anaka Nair

A former student at the Berkshire College of Agriculture has made his TV debut as a deaf and non-verbal actor. Jude Powell stars alongside Adrian Scarborough and Vanessa Emme in the third series of The Chelsea Detective, now streaming on U, Amazon Prime, Apple TV and Acorn TV. The 21-year-old uses British Sign Language to communicate and portrays ‘Jake Green’ in the episode titled Myths and Legends. Jude told the Advertiser that he had ‘many amazing experiences’ working as an actor on the show.
Established Maidenhead care home seeks to expand

5 days ago | maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk | Adrian Williams

An established care home in central Maidenhead is planning to expand into the house next door, increasing its capacity by a third. Normanhurst Residential Care Home for the elderly offers residential and dementia care in a Victorian building at number 26 High Town Road in Boyn Hill. Now the current provider, NHRH Ltd (Normanhurst Residential Home Ltd) has applied for permission to convert the neighbouring 28 High Town Road into an annexe to the care home.
Planning round-up: Maidenhead building approved for dance school use

5 days ago | maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk | Adrian Williams

Here are the latest and most significant planning applications from the past week in Maidenhead and Windsor. For more information, enter their references into RBWM's online planning portal. Approved: A building in Maidenhead has been given permission to become a dance school. Imol Ltd applied for a certificate of lawfulness for New Century House in Cordwallis Street. A certificate of lawfulness, when granted, confirms that applicants do not need to seek planning permission for a proposed use.
Man jailed over fatal punch at Burnham pub struck in 'act of anger and frustration'

5 days ago | maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk | Sam Leech

A man has been jailed for manslaughter over the death of another man who was killed from a single punch at a Burnham High Street pub. Usman Hanif, 29, of High Street in Langley, was sentenced to three years and six months in prison at Aylesbury Crown Court today (June 2). Hanif had been found guilty by a unanimous jury verdict for causing the death of John Barry, 54, whom he hit once in the face at the Red Lion pub last year.
Councillor warns Cookham Neighbourhood Plan will contain 'hard to swallow changes'

5 days ago | maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk | David Lee

Villagers could be asked to accept some ‘hard to swallow changes’ to a plan aimed at protecting their home’s ‘unique character’ and ‘vibrant community’ a councillor has warned. Residents of Cookham will soon be asked to vote on their village’s neighbourhood plan, which will influence planning and development decisions that affect the area. The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) expects to receive the final version of the plan from an independent examiner ‘imminently’.
Public notices: The Hinds Head in Bray seeks extended alcohol-sale hours

5 days ago | maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk | Adrian Williams

This week’s public notices include a licensing application from the Hinds Head in Bray, and road closures in Maidenhead and Littlewick Green. LicensingThe Hinds Head in Bray is seeking permission to start selling alcohol from 8am under a licensing variation submitted to the Royal Borough. Currently, the High Street pub is licensed to sell alcohol from 11am to midnight, but the new application proposes bringing the start time forward by three hours.
Black people in Berkshire three times more likely to be detained under Mental Health Act

5 days ago | maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk | Adrian Williams

Black people are ‘disproportionately’ more likely to be detained against their will for mental health reasons compared to white people in Berkshire, a new report has shown. Mind, a charity that aims to improve the lives of people experiencing mental health problems, has published a new report looking into this. It examined the experiences of black people detained under the Mental Health Act in Berkshire, as well as broader themes relating to black people’s access to mental health care and support.