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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Elizabeth line sees 'severe delays' from power outage as more disruption to come

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

Elizabeth line passengers have been warned of ‘severe delays’ on services between London Paddington and Reading due to a power outage. National Rail (TfL) has said the outage, between Abbey Wood and Paddington, has caused cancellations and near hour-long delays expected to last until at least 7pm. The disruption comes as late-night trains from and into London Paddington are set for disruption due to engineering works beginning tonight (Monday, May 12).
£50million boost for Slough industry after food-to-go company unveils new site

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

One of the fastest growing companies in the United Kingdom has unveiled a new multi-million pound production site in Slough. Around Noon - which manufactures ready-made chilled, hot and frozen food - opened its new site in Slough Trading Estate earlier this month. The move is expected to create up to 200 new jobs and provide a £50million boost to the company’s manufacturing capacity in Slough.
No trains between Bourne End and Marlow due to signalling fault

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

04:46PM, Monday 12 May 2025 The railway line between Bourne End and Marlow is closed due to a fault with the signalling system.
Planning round-up: 27 flats approved in Windsor town centre

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

Here are the latest and most significant planning applications in Windsor, Ascort and Eton. Find out more by entering their reference numbers into the relevant online planning portals. Approved: Plans to convert Felstead House, a three-storey brick office building south of Windsor town centre, into 27 flats have been approved. The scheme at 6 Frances Road will change the former commercial space into 26 one-bedroom flats, and a lone two-bed.
Public notices: Six road closures planned in Maidenhead in May

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

A series of road and footpath closures are in the public notices this week. No pedestrians will be allowed along a footpath from Phipps Close to Sawyers Crescent Path South, Maidenhead, next week. The closure is from the western boundary of number 31 to the northern boundary of number 36 Phipps Close. The alternative route is via the footpath from Phipps Close to Sawyers Crescent Path South and Phipps Close.
Windsor soldier from First World War buried nearly 108 years after his death

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

A Windsor soldier from the First World War has been buried nearly 108 years after his death. Private John Tame of the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Berkshire Regiment was laid to rest in Belgium yesterday (May 8). His remains were found during road works at Zonnebeke near Ypres in May 2018. The burial service was supported by serving soldiers from the 2nd Battalion The Rifles and attended by Keith Brooks, the great-nephew of Private Tame.
Police issue appeal after woman harassed by driver in Slough

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

Police are appealing for witnesses following a harassment incident in Slough. A woman was walking along Mill Lane, Slough, when a blue Vauxhall Zafira pulled up alongside her at around 8am on Tuesday (May 6). The driver started talking to her and telling her to get into his car, continued to drive alongside her, telling her to get in, and holding up traffic. The driver then drove off to the Golden Cross roundabout and stopped again, asking her to get into his car.
Maidenhead author wins national award and features on ITV1 in one 'amazing' week

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

An author from Burchetts Green has won a national book award in the same week she was recognised for her work on an ITV1 wellbeing show. It has been ‘quite a week’ for Carolyn Mayling, founder of children’s charity Rosie’s Rainbow Fund, who appeared as a guest on Katie Piper’s Weekend Escape on Sunday. The new show, fronted by the Loose Women star, treats someone who has ‘triumphed through adversity’ or ‘done amazing things’ for the community with a countryside pamper retreat.
Planning round-up: Car rental business given the green light in Maidenhead

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

Here are the latest most significant planning applications in Maidenhead and Marlow. To read all documents, enter their reference numbers into their online planning portal links. Approved: Enterprise Rent-A-Car has received planning permission to operate a new rental vehicle premises from SC House on Vanwall Road in Maidenhead. SC House is primarily a warehouse building, with related office space spread over two floors to the front.
WeightWatchers is 'here to stay' it says, after filing for bankruptcy

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

WeightWatchers has insisted it is ‘here to stay’ and it is ‘business as usual’ after filing for bankruptcy protections in the USA. The global weight loss support brand with more than three million members is undergoing a court-supervised financial restructuring to eliminate more than $1.15 billion in debt. The UK headquarters for WW used to be based in Maidenhead, at Millennium House in Ludlow Road, but from December 2023 it moved to offices in Regus House, Bath Road, Slough.