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Thames Valley Slough Police is appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted and robbed in Bath Road, Slough, on Friday (26/2).

The Slough woman, who is in her late teens, was walking near Salt Hill Park at about 10.45pm, when she was grabbed by a man who pushed her into some bushes and stole her handbag. He also touched her inappropriately.

The woman was left understandably shaken by the Slough incident and has been unable to provide a description of the man.

Slough Det Con Stuart Bale, investigating the incident, said: “We cannot rule out that there was a sexual motive as the offender touched the woman inappropriately. We are keen to speak to anyone who was in the park at the time and may have witnessed the incident or any suspicious behaviour.”

Anyone with information should contact Det Con Bale of the Priority Crime Team at Slough via the 24-hour Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505. If you don’t want to speak to police or give your name, please call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

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Slough Borough Council has successfully prosecuted a resident who ignored a noise abatement notice. She was served after blighting her neighbours with loud music, screaming and shouting.

The case of Heather Tong, of Lovegrove Drive, Slough was heard at Maidenhead Magistrates Court on February 19, after she pleaded guilty to two offences of without reasonable excuse, contravening or failing to comply with an abatement notice issued on June 25 2009, in relation to her previous address in Garrard Road.

In addition, she was given an ASBO for two years which prohibits the defendant from “causing or allowing to be caused any type of sustained noise or any type of sustained disturbance or sustained nuisance in any area within the boundary of Lovegrove Drive, Slough, or any other property where she will reside hereafter, and or allow or wilfully permit another to do so for a period of two years”.

Ms Tong was also given a two year conditional discharge and told to pay £75 towards the prosecution’s costs.

Sarah Hines-Randall, senior technical enforcement officer for Slough Borough Council, said: “We’re committed to making sure Slough residents can live their lives in peace and not be disturbed in their own homes.

“This case just highlights the fact that we won’t tolerate this kind of behaviour and we are very pleased with this outcome.”

Slough Councillor James Swindlehurst said: “This irresponsible behaviour will not be tolerated, and everyone has the right to an undisturbed neighbourhood. Perpetrators need to realise they cannot just go on causing disturbances, and this action should also give hope to anyone currently having problems that if reported, problems with a nuisance neighbour can be resolved.”

Slough Borough Council

Police are appealing for witnesses after an incident in Slough on 28/2 in which a shotgun was discharged.

The Slough incident happened just after midnight in the bus station by the Brunel Roundabout on the A4. Armed police arrested a male nearby shortly afterwards and a shotgun was recovered. Police are seeking to confirm the age of the person arrested.

Slough DCI Joe Kidman, leading the investigation, said:, “We have no reports of any injuries but we know that other people were around at the time. We urgently need to speak to anyone that may have been in the area of the bus station around midnight, or who has information about the incident.”

Supt Chris Ward, of the Berks East BCU, said: “Our officers are highly skilled which was demonstrated in this incident by their quick and effective response.

“Incidents of this nature are thankfully rare and Slough remains a great place to live and work.”

If you have any information, contact the Maidenhead incident room via the Thames Valley Police non-emergency number on 0845 8 505 505 or if you don’t want to talk to police or leave your name, call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

Thames Valley Police ~ Slough

Slough, Berkshire ~ Driving Schools
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Contact Details:

farooq driving school
99 Stoke Poges Lane
Slough
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Telephone: 07711 265730

Slough, Berkshire ~ Sports
Slough’s friendly premier rugby club

About us:

Slough Rugby Football Club is a friendly family club situated in Upton Park. With Windsor Castle for it’s backdrop it a stunning location.

SRFC runs 3 senior sides, a womens side and a large and friendly Mini’s and Junior’s section. Always on the lookout for new recruits player or non player SRFC is a friendly club to become a member of.

Slough hosts many social funtions Including the well renown Slough barbecue, Exiting 7’s tornament and the popular Mini’s tornament to name but a few. So if it a game you want, a game to watch or just a drink SRFC is for you.

Contact Details:

Slough Rugby Football Club
Tamblyn fields
Upton Court Park
Slough
Berkshire
SL3 7LT

Telephone: 01753 522107

Slough Borough Council is getting tough with residents who don’t clean up after their dogs with a new campaign which aims to shock them out of their anti-social behaviour.

The ‘Cut the crap’ campaign was launched today on 23 February in Cippenham, Slough – one of the areas most badly affected.

Postcards featuring the slogan and a photo of the offensive poo will be hand delivered to all properties in the most affected areas and followed up with targeted enforcement action by the council’s animal warden and community wardens.

Slough Areas being targeted include parts of:

* Cippenham
* Langley
* Britwell
* Colnbrook

The postcards also inform people of the penalties for not picking up after their dog and also how responsible dog owners and other Slough residents can let the council know who is causing the problem.

Councillor James Swindlehurst, commissioner for Slough neighbourhoods, said: “Not clearing up after your dog is unacceptable, and we are determined to crack down on the minority of dog owners who act irresponsibly.

“Not only is it anti-social and a blight on neighbourhoods, but it is also dangerous and unpleasant for all residents. I am particularly concerned for our youngest residents who may be playing on grassed areas which has been fouled by dogs.

“I hope that this campaign will make those irresponsible dog owners think very carefully about their behaviour, and end this horrible habit. I would also urge other residents and dog owners to get involved in keeping our neighbourhoods clean.”

New Slough litter bins, which can take bagged dog waste, are also being installed across the borough. Forty have already been installed with 40 more being installed in the coming months.

These are in addition to the 180 dog bins already placed around the town.

Jackie Singer, Slough Borough Council’s animal warden, said: “Allowing your dog to foul and not clearing it up is revolting.

“Slough Borough Council has placed bins throughout the borough for the convenience of dog walkers, but if you cannot find a bin you must still clear up and take it home with you.

“If we catch someone allowing their dog to foul and not properly disposing of it they can be issued with a fixed penalty notice.

“And if this is not paid and we prosecute they could end up with a criminal record.”

Slough Borough Council

Langley, Slough police station needs volunteers to run the front office, which is open to members of the public to visit. This is an important role, which supports the local community and also provides an insight into the working of your local police.

We currently need Slough volunteers in the evenings (4pm to 6pm) and at weekends (10am to 4pm), as well as occasional week days.

Volunteers provide a high quality of service to the local Slough community on issues relating to crime and community safety, and improving public access to Thames Valley Police.

The role of a Slough volunteer is to ensure Langley police station remains open at advertised times, and to deal effectively with enquiries from members of the public, whether by phone or in person at the front counter. Some level of form completion is needed and recording of messages or information for police officers is undertaken. Full training is given, initially shadowing a full-time station duty officer and then an experienced volunteer.

If you feel you can assist in this important Slough role to support your community please contact Carla Gale on 01753 506 094 or email her at Carla.Gale@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk, or call in and speak to a member of staff at Langley police station.

Langley police station, High Street, Langley, Slough, SL3 8NF

Thames Valley Police ~ Slough

Slough Borough Council is inviting residents who are either unemployed, graduates, been made redundant or fearing redundancy, and would like practical advice and guidance, to a free job club.

The new job club, in addition to the one in Slough, will be held at the Langley Library every Monday from the February 22 from 10am to 12noon.

Slough Residents will be able to find out information on -

* Guidance and support with applying for jobs and career searching
* Learning about opportunities in developing employment skills further
* Discovering and considering new areas of Slough career possibilities
* Uncovering proactive tips to boost your applications
* Learn how you can benefit from numerous Slough projects and initiatives to help you get into work or training and enhance your employability.
* Network with professionals as well as potential employers who can offer information and guidance.
* Speak to other people in the same situation and benefit from shared experiences and advice.
* Find the motivation to create an individual action plan and set own goals.

For more information call Slough STEPS 2 Employment on (01753) 476620.

Slough Borough Council

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after an armed robbery at a pawnbroker’s in Slough.

At about 5.35pm on Monday (15/2), two men entered Harvey & Thompson Pawnbrokers in the High Street, Slough. One man broke glass cabinets with a mallet; the other man, who was carrying a wrench, climbed over the counter and took items from the safe.

The Slough robbers, who stole an undisclosed amount of cash and jewellery, left the scene on bicycles. No-one was injured in the incident.

Both Slough robbers had their faces covered with scarves or masks, and were wearing high-visibility jackets.

One of the men is white. He was wearing a grey hooded top underneath a dark blue or black top, green or khaki trousers and black trainers. The other man was wearing dark blue jeans and white trainers.

Det Con Joshua Pitts of Slough CID said: "The High Street was busy at the time of the robbery and I am appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward and assist with our investigation."

If you saw anyone behaving suspiciously in the area at the time, or have any other information about the incident, please contact Det Con Pitts on 0845 8 505 505. If you don’t want to speak to police or give your name, please call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

Thames Valley Police ~ Slough

Sport Relief is back and it’s coming to Slough.

Upton Court Park is set to host one of Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Miles on Sunday 21st March and local Slough people are needed to show their support by entering now.

Slough Residents can run one, three or six miles and all sponsorship will go to help transform the lives of those in need in the UK and the world’s poorest countries.

The first race starts at 11am for the people wishing to run one mile, three-milers will start at 11.30am and the people wishing to run six miles will start at 1pm.

Sports Relief was launched in 2002 and since then more than 1.25 million people have raised more than £75 million.

Steve Wicks, active Slough manager for Slough Borough Council, said: “We want everyone to get involved in the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief event in Upton Court Park on the 21 March.

“From teeny-tots with their mums and dads, to super sprinters up against the clock, there’s something for everyone on the big day whether you do one, three or six miles. Best of all, the money you raise by getting sponsored will be used to transform lives forever.”

Slough Borough Council