They led 32 minutes in when McCoulsky got up to meet Reece Smith's cross in a crowded penalty area and headed home And when Jacob Scott fouled Smith in the box midway through the second half McCoulsky doubled their advantage before Tristan Abrahams broke free to score a third late on The Magpies needed to win coupled with a defeat for Dagenham and Redbridge and dropped points for Wealdstone and despite a comfortable victory results elsewhere condemned them to the National League South To load Comments you need to enable JavaScript in your browser The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made Weston Match OfficialsReferee: Oliver MackeyAssistant Referee 1: Daniel CookAssistant Referee 2: Colman O'MearaFourth Official: Tom EllsmoreMatch StatsKey Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. who are still battling to preserve their own National League status Maidenhead are two points adrift of Dagenham & Redbridge – and need a victory over the Pilgrims to stand any chance of staying up The visitors could finish anywhere between 14th and 19th depending on their own result and those elsewhere in the division Boston boss Graham Coughlan could be without leading goalscorer Jacob Hazel who limped out of last weekend's decisive 2-1 home win over Gateshead with a knee injury Maidenhead were 2-1 victors at the Jakemans Community Stadium in this season's reverse fixture LIVE COVERAGEThe match will be shown live on National League TV The game will also be streamed live in Ellenders Bar & Restaurant (open from 2.00pm) BBC Radio Lincolnshire full-match commentary courtesy of Rob Makepeace and Christian James X updates will be available via @bostonunited throughout the afternoon TICKETSTickets for away supporters are SOLD OUT KIT WATCHUnited will be wearing their home kit of amber and black Maidenhead United have been relegated from the National League despite finishing their campaign with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Boston United at York Road This website uses 'cookies' to give you the best Using this website means you are Ok with this You can change which cookies are set at any time - and find out more about them - by following this link<\/a> motors and property from the Maidenhead Advertiser Follow me on Twitter going six games unbeaten in the final weeks to take their survival bid to the final day Wealdstone’s 3-1 home win over FC Halifax Town and Dagenham & Redbridge’s 1-1 draw at Solihull Moors meant the Magpies’ result against the Pilgrims proved academic Solihull’s second half equaliser at the ARMCO Arena sent the Daggers down with the Magpies the damage for Maidenhead was done much earlier in the season Alan Devonshire’s side started the season poorly and never really found the consistency needed to lift themselves away from the drop zone Their positive results came in fits and starts - but were never sustained And although they finished the season with a run of six unbeaten games - four of them wins - their rivals around them also found form when the going got tough and Maidenhead’s annual late season surge wasn’t enough on this occasion to keep them in the division they finished with 52 points - more than the 50-point marker manager Alan Devonshire has targeted for survival over the past eight seasons.  They finished the season third from bottom and only eight points behind 11th placed 11th placed Hartlepool United - an indication if one were needed of just how competitive the league has been this season And of how well matched most of the teams have been The Magpies looked a little shaky in the opening minutes as Boston flew out of the blocks in front of a huge away following - most of them in fancy dress And news then began to filter around York Road of Wealdstone’s growing lead over FC Halifax Town at Grosvenor Vale the Boston fans were gleefully telling all within earshot that the Stones were 3-0 up on Halifax With the Magpies needing the Shaymen to get at least a draw in that match it killed any optimism Maidenhead fans might have had before kick-off that their side could pull off the great escape The energy around the ground was flat for a while as Maidenhead fans came to terms with their fate they pushed down any feelings of disappointment to cheer the team to an impressive final day performance United took the lead in the 32nd minute and academy graduate Reece Smith played a big role in creating it Checking back inside his man on the by-line he sent over a teasing cross that Shawn McCoulsky nodded into the net Shawn's opener as it happened pic.twitter.com/6MHq15g1s8 Knowing their fate was all but sealed at the interval Maidenhead pressed on regardless in the second half Brendan Kiernan - whose been in excellent form in the final weeks of the season - sent a low shot skidding just wide of the post in the 53rd minute United then won a penalty in the 65th minute when Smith jinked his way into the box and was upended by a desperate Boston challenge McCoulsky kept his nerve in the face of the taunting Pilgrims’ fans to send Cameron Gregory the wrong way to make it 2-0 with just over 20 minutes to play It was his 16th league goal of a prolific season 66’ Shawn McCoulsky isn’t put off by the ‘Where’s Wally’s’ in the Boston end and slots home from the penalty spot to make it 2-0. Looks like Maidenhead will win this game but they need a miracle elsewhere pic.twitter.com/I5khzDxgau Sam Barratt - promoted to the National League with the Magpies in 2017 before going pro with Southend United - sent a curling shot just wide of the upright in the 73rd minute and there were then huge appeals for a penalty in the 77th minute  when McCoulsky appeared to have his legs taken from him by a diving Gregory as he looked to wrap up his hat-trick but referee Oliver Mackey wasn’t interested on this occasion United did though ensure they went out of the division with a bang when substitute Tristan Abrahams rattled home a third in the 90th minute sending Gregory the wrong way with an emphatic finish following a quick break from the hosts The final whistle signalled the end of Maidenhead’s stay in the National League but there was no animosity from most of the 3,017 fans inside York Road The Magpies were applauded - even cheered - from the field and Devonshire insisted afterwards he’d be back to try and right the wrongs from this season when the team turns out in the National League South next season Maidenhead United relegated from the National League despite an impressive 3-0 home win over Boston United on the final day. @MUFCYorkRoad pic.twitter.com/sHeHbfFdml Maidenhead Utd FC Voters have had their say in local council elections across Buckinghamshire Construction workers did make a mistake when building a new £1.3million roundabout the RBWM cabinet member for highways has said The Conservatives lost a long-held majority at Buckinghamshire Council and fell one seat short of the 49 needed - but how did the votes fall in the county's south A murder investigation has been launched in Slough after a 46-year-old man was killed in an attack © Copyright 2024 Baylis Community Media CIC All right reserved The final day of the National League season is upon us and we have a three-way relegation dogfight with Dagenham & Redbridge Wealdstone and Maidenhead all fighting to remain in the division and only one will survive Maidenhead are currently 22nd and two points from safety so need a home win over Boston but the visitors look a cracking bet at the prices to get the points and send the Magpies down It’s not long ago that the Pilgrims were in danger of the drop themselves but they have impressively won nine of their last 12 to rise to 17th with six victories from their last nine away trips Maidenhead looked abysmal when losing 1-0 to Dagenham in March they hold the league’s second-worst home record with just one win in their last eight at York Road The Magpies have the motivation factor but Boston have been red hot and should be energised themselves to end the season on a high Wealdstone also need to win to have a chance of retaining their National League status but they could be vulnerable to Halifax the Stones have failed to win any of their last four matches and they now welcome a Halifax team boasting the third-best away record in the division with just two road defeats in their last 15 The Shaymen could possibly rest players with their position in the playoffs secured but home advantage in their first eliminator game is still up for grabs while Southend could yet knock them down to seventh place Halifax should remain focused and can confirm Wealdstone’s relegation Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest predictions, betting tips and odds: Free-flowing contest expected at Selhurst Park  Miami Grand Prix F1 betting tips, odds and predictions: Scene set for more drama in Florida  Steve Palmer's CJ Cup Byron Nelson final-round golf betting tips and predictions  from the Racing PostCommercial notice: This article contains affiliate links Offers are handpicked and come from operators our experts have first-hand experience of Opening an account via one of these links will earn revenue for the Racing Post which will be used to continue producing our award-winning coverage of horseracing and sports betting Published on 4 May 2025inNational League Copyright © 2025 Spotlight Sports Group Limited or its licensors which would run for seven years from April 2026 until March 2033 and a possible extension to March 2040 would involve the maintenance and repair of 375m of road network over 300 bridge structures and 26,000 road drains RBWM states that its highway network is a ‘key community asset supporting both the local and national economy contributing to the character and environment of the borough’ It also adds: ‘Efficient transport links are vital for a thriving population and economy retail outlets and leisure and to all the other services and supplies we rely upon to support our needs ‘Maintenance of the network is vital to ensure it can continue to provide the principal element of the overall transport network.’ With an enquiry deadline of 30 May 2025 at 1pm and a Tender submission deadline of 24 June 2025 at 1pm, any contractors interested in submitting should do so at public.bravosolution.co.uk Highways presents...Cargill from Hemming Group Video on Vimeo Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions Sign up for the Highways on Friday newsletter The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead (RBWM) has announced a tender for a £114.8M contract to manage and maintain its extensive public highway network The Highway Maintenance and Capital Works initiative underscores RBWM’s commitment to preserving a vital community asset that supports both local residents and the wider economy RBWM is legally obligated to ensure the safety and upkeep of roads The highway network spans over 632km of roads featuring 29.2km of motorway and trunk roads 102.6km of C roads and 347.2km of unclassified roads more than 300 bridges (including 167 major spans) 300km of public rights of way and upwards of 40,000 highway trees These must be maintained in a safe condition - 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Tagged with: Procurement processes have been launched for a £350M highways services contract in… Maidenhead took the lead after 25 minutes when Reece Smith played a ball over the top for Brendan Kiernan who got in front of his defender to poke the ball into the corner of the net The hosts doubled their advantage on the hour mark when Miles Welch-Hayes turned Nathan Ferguson's header into the net But Woking got back on terms with two goals in four minutes Lewis Walker headed Dale Gorman's 63rd-minute corner into the net and Gorman then picked out Aiden O'Brien to flick home an equaliser Webber Match OfficialsReferee: Robert Massey-EllisAssistant Referee 1: Robert EvansAssistant Referee 2: Christopher MyattFourth Official: Adam MerchantMatch StatsKey NEWS & UPDATESTEAMS FIRST TEAMMANAGEMENT TEAMOPPOSITIONFIXTURES SearchPRE-MATCH INFO | MAIDENHEAD UNITED (H)Wealdstone FCApr 205 min readIt’s another massive game at Grosvenor Vale on Easter Monday as Wealdstone host Maidenhead Turnstiles will open at 2.00pm and we kindly ask all supporters – home and away – to arrive early to ensure you are in the ground in plenty of time for the 3.00pm kick off We ask all supporters to obtain tickets in advance and to arrive in plenty of time for the kick off to avoid excess queuing at the turnstile The match will be segregated with Maidenhead supporters allocated the MODU stand for seating and the Shots Stand & Hawthorne Terrace for standing Maidenhead fans must enter the stadium through the away turnstiles which are clearly signposted at the entrance to Grosvenor Vale Maidenhead supporters need to purchase tickets in advance either via the Wealdstone website (for a discount) or at the ticket box at the entrance to Grosvenor Vale which will be open from 1.30pm No tickets are available to be purchased at the away turnstile Wealdstone supporters should enter via the turnstiles at the entrance to Grosvenor Vale Tickets can be purchased online in advance for a discount but for those without a ticket on matchday they will be available to purchase at home turnstiles 1 & 2 where both cash and credit cards are accepted In what is big day in Wealdstone FCs season all fans are reminded to show their support in a positive way to ensure the match is safe and enjoyable for all Nobody should be at risk of harm at a football match Tough measures and sanctions are in place across all English football leagues to tackle dangerous and illegal behaviours within football grounds The very small number of individuals who engage in these acts are reminded that identification could lead to automatic club bans and police action As well as our commitment to HER GAME TOO Wealdstone FC is also committed to promoting the Love Football police forces and all relevant authorities to keep matchday environments safe Due to limited facilities on matchdays there are no ticket resales We advise ticketholders to either print out the ticket issued or alternatively they can be scanned via a mobile phone When using a mobile phone we advise turning the brightness up to 100% Each ticket has a unique barcode that cannot be duplicated if more than one copy of the ticket has been used on matchday you will be denied access to the stadium Before you arrive at the turnstile have your tickets ready for scanning there is no need to take items from your pockets Follow the instructions when directed by one of the team Failure to produce your match ticket will result in access being denied into the stadium All supporters attending Grosvenor Vale will be subjected to a screening process prior to entering the stadium that includes a physical and/or visual search If avoidable do not bring a bag larger than 20cm x 15cm x 5cm (8" x 6" x 2") this equates to a small handbag If a concessionary ticket has been purchased Holders of such tickets should ensure that they have appropriate ID In addition, no Carers tickets will be issued on the day so any disabled supporter eligible for a second free Carers ticket must contact the ticket office in advance via email: tickets@wealdstonefc.com The Vale Club within The Grosvenor Vale Stadium Complex will be open to both Wealdstone and Maidenhead supporters pre match all of whom are invited to sample some of the fine beverages on sale all at competitive prices There are no restrictions on entry to The Vale but children must be accompanied by an adult at all times The bar will be open from 12pm and live football will be shown on the big screens from 12.30 At half time and Post match the Vale will be restricted to Wealdstone supporters only A full food menu provided by our award-winning match day caterers DDs is available to all supporters and a wide range of options are offered The Award Winning Wealdstone matchday programme will be available to purchase for £3 at the entrance to Grosvenor Vale and at various points outside the stadium including the club shop.Programmes are not available once you have entered the stadium through the turnstiles so if you do wish to buy a programme do so outside Both The WEALDSTONE KELME Club Shop and the Supporters Club Shop will be fully stocked and open pre match Younger supporters are reminded that the age limit for unaccompanied minors is 14 years old and that no child under the age of 14 will be granted access to the stadium without a responsible adult who is over the age of 18 This policy will be rigorously enforced and if you are impacted by this then contact the ticket office and a full refund will be offered If you are refused entry as a result of this policy a refund will not be offered and you will be escorted off site if you are impacted by this then contact the ticket office and a full refund will be offered The clubs full matchday safety policy is available here https://www.wealdstone-fc.com/match-day-safeguarding-policy Due to the hot weather we are delighted to be able to open the Stadium Car Park for Saturdays game so amble parking is available for a fee of £5 The stadium car park will open from 12.30pm but access to for all vehicles will cease at 2.30m with the entire area becoming pedestrianised to allow fans on foot to arrive safely to the stadium For fans who chose to drive and park in local residential side streets do not block driveways and keep off the curb Always ensure there is space for emergency vehicles if they need to get access to any side streets Fans planning to drive are reminded that Grosvenor Vale sits within the expanded ULEZ zone We encourage all fans to travel to the game by public transport Grosvenor Vale has great access to local railway and underground stations: Ruislip and Ruislip Manor are both on the Metropolitan Line and Piccadilly Line; whilst West Ruislip and Ruislip Gardens are on the Central Line West Ruislip is also on the Chiltern Main line out of London Marylebone Ruislip station & Ruislip Manor are just over 5 minute walk away from Grosvenor Vale while Ruislip Gardens is around a 10 minutewalk If you are travelling to Grosvenor Vale by taxi you can use the postcode HA4 6JQ And last but not least We sincerely hope that both sets of fans enjoy the game Maidenhead United's Day of Destiny has arrived United are on the brink of being relegated back into the National League South there is still a sliver of hope if they can beat Boston United at York Road this afternoon and get a favour from league rivals Maidenhead need to pick up all three points to stand any chance of getting out of the mire and they also need Dagenham & Redbridge to lose away at Solihull Moors AND Wealdstone to fail to beat FC Halifax Town at home As Greavsie used to say  'football's a funny old game Saint'  Full time: Maidenhead United defeat Boston United 3-0 but results elsewhere see them relegated to the National League South!  Victory at York Road, but results elsewhere means we are relegated to the National League South. Thank you for your loyal support this afternoon and across the season. We will be back, stronger than ever before. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/U04NidTfxB 90' Reece Smith is replaced by Owen Cochrane Is that the last we'll see of him in black and white for Maidenhead?  Tristan Abrahams wraps up a comprehensive final day win for the  Magpies with an emphatic left-footed finish following a swift break from the Magpies 3-0  89' Sam Barratt has just sent a curling shot just wide of the post 78' Solihull have equalised against Dagenham So it looks now as if the Daggers will be going down with the Magpies and Wealdstone will survive.  They still need Halifax to score twice at Wealdstone and for Solihull to get a winner against Dagenham.   77' McCoulsky outpaces his man and looks to have a tap in after a  mistake from the Boston keeper but Gregory manages to somehow dive back and retrieve the ball off McCoulsky's toes 73' McCoulsky is played in on goal by Barratt but his first touch takes him wide and he fires over the bar with his second 70' Maidenhead are finishing this game well Barratt now sends a low shot just wide of the mark McCoulsky has scored loads of goals in a difficult season for the Magpies 67' | McCoulsky steps up and sends the goalkeeper the wrong way! Reece Smith latched on to a loose ball in the area before being upended, leaving the ref no choice but to point to the spot. McCoulsky steps up and calmly puts it in the bottom right corner! 2-0 https://t.co/hRWkZjePmE 66' McCoulsky keeps his cool from the penalty spot to score his second of the game this game has a very end of season feel to it now Maidenhead trying to impress in their final match 62' Maidenhead break through Ferguson but the pass through to Smith is overhit Boston fans respond with 'That's why you're going down' 1-0  56' Bit of pinball in the Maidenhead box ends with Brad Nicholson having a shot that was blocked 53' Great effort from Kiernan who skips past his man and sends a low shot whistling past the post You sense the Maidenhead fans have accepted their fate now and just want to enjoy this final half of football in the National League and - hopefully - a win!  the real drama is elsewhere this afternoon At Grosvenor Vale and the ARMCO Arena where a goal for Solihull Moors against Dagenham would send the Daggers down and keep Wealdstone up.  48' McCoulsky outmuscles his man to get in on goal but the referee's whistle spares the defender's blushes I thought that was really harsh on the Maidenhead striker Maidenhead looking to finish this season with a win over Boston at the very least Looks like it won't be enough to keep them up though.  The Magpies lead 1-0 at the interval thanks to Shawn McCoulsky's header it's academic as it stands as both Wealdstone (3-0 at home to Halifax) and Dagenham (1-0 at Solihull Moors) are also winning It looks almost certain the Magpies will be relegated back to the National League South after eight seasons in the National League.  McCoulsky's goal is the difference at the break pic.twitter.com/rrKiIbrBiJ The goal that looks like giving Maidenhead the half time lead 44' Greg Sloggett with a free kick that curls straight into the hands of Howes Dagenham have scored at Solihull which means that they will be going down with Wealdstone if scores remain the same.  That sees the Magpies nip above Dagenham for the time being but they still need a collapse from Wealdstone to stand any hope of survival.  Smith does really well on the byline to beat a couple of players and swings in a cross that McCoulsky nods home SHAWNNNNN MCCOULSKY!! pic.twitter.com/dyE14vkKL7 Unless there is a remarkable turnaround there we're watching the final minutes of Maidenhead United in the National League 20' Wealdstone have popped the bubble by going 2-0 up at home to FC Halifax Town Maidenhead will be going down whatever the result of the game here Ball is flicked on from a long throw but McCoulsky's shot on the turn flies well over 15' De Havilland nods a free kick down to Kiernan who fires in a shot that's blocked But it wouldn't have counted anyway as the linesman had raised his flag 10' Gale outmuscles Clerima and gets a shot away but it's blocked by de Havilland 8' Wealdstone have taken the lead at home to Halifax Boston fans respond with 'You're going down with the Daggers!' Gone a bit flat at York Road 6' Boston with an opportunity to get the ball into the box from a free kick but it's massively overhit and goes out for a goalkick 3' Maidenhead return fire with a bit of pressure of their own But Boston defend well and manage to clear the danger A couple of half chances  already for Boston 0-0  Maidenhead will be attacking the Canal End in the first half.  A Boston United pitch invader is dealt with really well by the Maidenhead stewards  We’ve already had one good natured pitch invader. I wonder if there’ll be any more today? pic.twitter.com/Okw2B4Hj0N The Boston fans have been in good voice so far There are about 400 Where's Wally's!  Boston United’s fans have been in excellent voice so far. Looks like they’ll enjoy their day - and their side’s National League survival - whatever the result! pic.twitter.com/r7eEVuQ2fi Boston have been on an incredible run of form to secure safety At one stage you'd have said they looked dead and buried but the Pilgrims have won nine of their last 12 matches to keep their noses above the bottom four They secured safety last weekend with a 2-1 home win over Gateshead.  Both teams are out and going through their pre-match warm up.  Warm-ups are well underway ‍ pic.twitter.com/v0cZmQSsV9 Here's a bit more information on how things stand for the Magpies ahead of kick-off They need a few things to go their way this afternoon or their eight season stay in the National League will come to an end.  Preview: Maidenhead United hope the football gods will be with them on the final day of the season. @MUFCYorkRoad https://t.co/VMMtV0f7js This is how Boston United line up this afternoon I'm told the visitors have made a few changes Hopefully that works in Maidenhead's favour.  How our visitors line up this afternoon https://t.co/lJCQ4GAaEk Here is your Magpies line up for their final game of the season Your final day Magpies pic.twitter.com/85FzP8iOBe Football Voters have had their say in local council elections across Buckinghamshire. Construction workers did make a mistake when building a new £1.3million roundabout, the RBWM cabinet member for highways has said. The Conservatives lost a long-held majority at Buckinghamshire Council and fell one seat short of the 49 needed - but how did the votes fall in the county's south? A murder investigation has been launched in Slough after a 46-year-old man was killed in an attack. Brendan Kiernan gave the visitors an early lead when he latched onto Kane Ferdinand's cut-back and tucked the ball home in the fourth minute It was all square six minutes before the break after Kallum Cesay's sharp effort caught the crossbar before going in Neither side was able to add to their tally after the restart leaving the hosts two points clear of the drop zone and Maidenhead four from safety Wreh Match OfficialsReferee: John MulliganAssistant Referee 1: Joe WrightAssistant Referee 2: Grzegorz KornasiewiczFourth Official: Charles MartlandMatch StatsKey Prestige Home Care's managing director said the service's team is ‘naturally disappointed’ after receiving a ‘requires improvement’ rating for its first ever inspection A Maidenhead home care service has said it ‘naturally disappointed’ after receiving a ‘requires improvement’ rating for its first ever inspection provides support to older people and younger adults living with dementia the Care Quality Commission (CQC) was published this week It received ‘good’ ratings for being effective but was rated ‘requires improvement’ because it fared worse in terms of being safe and well-led the CQC found three breaches of the legal regulations These were in relation to management of medicine The CQC observed that the manager did not always maintain accurate and complete records as part of management of medicine oversight of staff training and care records people being supported were protected and kept safe by Prestige Home Care and their rights around consent were respected the service made sure there was continuity of care and it worked well across teams and services to support people empathy and compassion [and] staff respected people’s privacy and dignity,” reads the CQC report The registered manager and other senior staff were ‘visible’ within the service and ‘led by example’ Staff told the CQC they understood their responsibilities to raise concerns and report incidents or allegations of abuse They felt confident issues would be addressed appropriately The service ‘cared about and promoted the wellbeing of their staff’ and staff told the CQC they enjoyed their roles Supported people were happy with the management of the service and knew who to contact if they had any problems they wanted to raise “People and relatives were positive about staff being kind “[They] felt they could approach the management team with any concerns and felt they had good communication and relationships with the service Nutrition and hydration needs were supported by staff and relatives said they were kept informed about their loved one’s health and welfare while they expressed general satisfaction with their care and treatment the CQC assessment found elements of care and support ‘did not always meet the expected standards’ Prestige Home Care says it fell short of a ‘good’ rating in one of its two less positive areas by one percentage point scoring 62 per cent instead of 63 per cent we are naturally disappointed to have fallen short in two areas we are proud of the majority Good ratings we achieved in three out of the five areas “The inspection report included positive feedback that highlighted the dedication and compassion of our team “We are committed to addressing the areas identified for improvement Turnaround plans are already in place to ensure we meet and exceed the required standards “Our goal is to continuously enhance the quality of care we provide and strive to become an outstanding company that our clients and community can continue to rely on.” Health Organisers of a new major festival in Maidenhead have said the event has been pushed back to next year to provide more time for planning Follow me on Twitter resident Toby Denney revealed he had joined forces with a group of locals to plan a new Maidenhead Summer Festival The festival was due to take place on land owned by Claires Court adjacent to Cannon Lane and  would feature live entertainment A premises licence application for the location had been submitted by  Berks & Bucks Events Collective CIC and this came before the Royal Borough’s licensing  sub-committee on Wednesday The application seeks a licence to hold a new creative family festival up to four times each year between June and September and on a weekend around Bonfire Night Organisers are asking for permission for a range of activities dance performance and other similar activities from Friday to Monday The team would also like to provide late-night refreshments of hot food and drink from Friday to Monday 11pm to midnight and serve alcohol on site from 10am to 11.30pm from Friday to Monday The application had  five representations in  support said: “It became clear that due to some of the representations that have been made [and] due to the fact that the licence was going to need to go to a hearing that some of the preparations that would need to have been in place in order to hold the event this year are just not going to be reasonable to be done “Given the high standards that those involved have “It will also give more time because there’s some concern expressed by some of the members of the community it’s important for us that we work with the community and we think that He added that while there are events planned by the CIC for this year ‘it’s unlikely that any of the events will take place at this location this year’ Mr Denney did outline some events the CIC are involved in that are taking place this year These include the two-day Maidenhead Craft Beer Festival which is taking place this bank holiday weekend and an acoustic festival which will be hosted on Maidenhead High Street on Saturday Cookham and Bisham) asked about parking and access Mr Denney said there is a gate just off Cannon Road that leads to the site Cllr Brar said there is a mini roundabout in that area and raised concerns about access being ‘quite tight’ Mr Denney said the roundabout is probably around 300 yards from that access gate He also confirmed that there would be parking available and stewards would be in place to ensure people were not parking on residential streets Mr Denney said the idea behind forming the CIC is to ‘provide the local community with a wider range of events and activities that cater to all’ added: “The CIC have a goal to create an experience that reflects Maidenhead's identity – diverse The panel retired to consider the application and the applicant will be informed of the decision within five working days Events An intrepid team of cyclists has raised £50,000 for a new community centre in Maidenhead ahead of a gruelling cross-continent challenge The BBCC riders are set to head out to Amsterdam (inset credit: Wikimedia Commons) An intrepid team of cyclists has raised £50,000 for a new community centre in Maidenhead ahead of a gruelling cross-continent challenge Thirty-seven riders from The BB Cycling Club are set to head out on a 350-mile expedition from Maidenhead to Amsterdam in the early hours of this morning (Friday) Along with the five-figure sum raised this trip the club’s riders have raised more than £150,000 for the Islamic Community Centre being built in Holmanleaze near Maidenhead Mosque one of the cyclists taking on the challenge said the challenge was a journey ‘into the unknown’ “There’s a lot of things that could go wrong,” he said The BBCC during a training session at Box Hill The BBCC riders completed a colossal 200-mile Maidenhead to Paris cycle last year as part of their fundraising efforts the Amsterdam ‘Dam Good Ride’ will be a different challenge It will see the group travel through England Belgium and the Netherlands amid what weather forecasts predict could be a hot weekend in western Europe we’ve done two countries – England and France – which is more manageable but here it’s like we’ve got to race against time.” The team has ramped up training in the build-up to their journey, including a 100-mile practice ride to Bath as well as ventures closer to home Shaf said: “If you were out late in Maidenhead you’d see a bunch of cyclists with their flashing lights riding around - doing 30 to 40 miles finishing about one or two o’clock in the morning “The guys definitely stepped up and did exactly what we needed to do.” Preparations were not without their difficulties and highlighted some of the challenges the team are likely to face during their Amsterdam trip One practice cycle around Box Hill in Surrey saw some of the group – led my a misguided sat nav – take a wrong turn “When they arrived at Box Hill they weren’t too happy,” Shaf said “Everyone else did about 80 miles that day knowing the team were cycling for a good cause would help them push through the tough times on the ride Shaf said: “When we had the riots up north – due to misinformation whatever you want to call it – the fact was that in Maidenhead we still had a very strong sense of community and I think the important thing there is, it’s all about dialogue.” that’s what it [the community centre] is about it's about bringing the community together More information about the club can be found on Instagram @the_bbcclub and the fundraiser can be viewed at tinyurl.com/mtu99r7x Charity and community the Conservatives lost a long-held majority at Buckinghamshire Council and fell one seat short of the 49 needed The voters have spoken and the results are in for the Buckinghamshire Council elections 2025 The following results show how voting unfolded across the county’s southern wards covered by the Maidenhead Advertiser and Slough & South Bucks Express Conservative councillors Paul Kelly and Kirsten Ashman have been elected to represent the new Burnham ward having both represented the former Cliveden ward Reform UK claimed the third spot up for grabs through the newly elected Councillor Cole Caesar Cllr Caesar stood as an independent candidate in the Beaconsfield MP general election race last year That race was won by Conservative MP Joy Morrissey Paul James Kelly – Conservative – 1289 - Elected Kirsten Ashman – Conservative – 1120 - Elected Santokh Singh Chhokar – Conservative - 952 Carol Lesley Linton - Liberal Democrats - 760 Three Conservative councillors have been elected to serve the new Farnhams & Stoke Poges ward all having served as councillors in the area previously These are: Cllrs Dev Dhillon and David Moore formerly of Farnham Common & Burnham Beeches ward; and Cllr Thomas Hogg Dev Dhillon – Conservative – 1628 – Elected David William Moore – Conservative – 1622 - Elected Thomas Neil Hogg – Conservative – 1482 - Elected Voters in Iver were given choice of voting for two councillors in this year’s election having had three to pick in the last local election Conservative councillor Wendy Matthews retained her seat as did Independent councillor Paul Griffin Cllr Griffin’s fellow independent Luisa Sullivan Wendy Allison Matthews – Conservative – 743 - Elected Paul James Griffin – Independent – 721 - Elected Luisa Katherine Sullivan – Independent - 544 Alison Elizabeth Mueller - Reform UK - 515 Martin Bol Deng Aleu - Liberal Democrats – 161 Bourne End was dropped from the title of the new Flackwell Heath and The Wooburns ward Bourne End & Hedsor ward representatives have been re-elected.   Three independents will now represent the ward: Cllr Penny Drayton Cllr Stuart Wilson and newly elected Cllr Larisa Townsend Penny Drayton – Independent – 2523 – Elected Larisa Townsend – Independent – 2456 – Elected Stuart Wilson – Independent – 2442 – Elected Christopher Nigel Tolmie - Liberal Democrats - 271 Two Conservatives have been re-elected to represent Marlow in Cllr Alex Collingwood and Cllr Carol Heap Though the Liberal Democrats have a lot to celebrate here with newly elected councillor Anna Crabtree topping the ballot with a more than 200 vote lead over her closest Tory rival Anna Victoria Crabtree - Liberal Democrats - 1937 - Elected Alex Collingwood – Conservative – 1733 - Elected Carol Heap – Conservative – 1593 - Elected James Robert Currie - Liberal Democrats - 1357 More information on Buckinghamshire Council's election results can be found on the council's website.  Council and politics Celebrations for the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day are set to take place across the area this May An announcement was made on May 8 1945 that the war in Europe had ended and celebrations took place across the country This year’s commemorations will kick off across the Bank Holiday weekend with plenty of events and street parties taking place including across the Royal Borough and East Berkshire areas There will also be events to mark the anniversary on Thursday we have collated together several celebratory events taking place across the area A temporary exhibition entitled ‘Maidenhead at War’ is set to open to the public from Thursday which describes life on the Home Front in Maidenhead uniforms and objects ranging from tins of dried eggs to a first aid kit provided by Boots Numerous military and ATA uniforms will also be on display The heritage centre has previously appeal for the public's help in identifying anyone they know from a photo taken at a VE Day tea party in Princess Street.  76 have been identified and only 24 are yet to be named.  and if anyone had relatives who lived in Princess Street and thinks they could help The heritage centre is also looking for help to name those appearing another VE Day celebration photo taken in Alwyn Road guests are invited to attend a free reminiscence session at Maidenhead Heritage Centre and share their memories of what life was like during and immediately after World War Two The memories will cover their lives as children the games they played and the experiences they had The event will take place from 10.30am to 12.30pm and coffee A street party will be taking place in College Avenue in Maidenhead from 2pm onwards on Monday war-time themed music and bunting to celebrate VE in Boyn Valley Road A street party will take place between 1 and 35 Boyn Valley Road from 1pm to 5pm on Monday Men’s Matters will be marking the occasion with a celebratory VE Day 80 event The event will take place Maidenhead Community Centre on Wednesday A VE Day street party is set to take place in Highfield Road on Monday with some of Fielding Road also join in with the fun Guests will get to bring their own lunch at around 1pm and will enjoy games and a quiz later at around 4.30pm.  A VE Day Picnic on the Moor is set to take place on Cookham Moor from noon onwards on Sunday the community picnic is taking place at the same location as the original VE Day celebrations in the village in 1945.  the committee has created a afternoon of celebration for the entire community.  Youngsters from the three primary schools in Cookham have created some bunting for the occasion.  There will be plenty of free children's games and activities to enjoy as well as cake baking and fancy dress competitions.  Guests will enjoy an afternoon of 1940s music performed by local schools alongside dancing and crowd singing.  Father Stephen Mills will lead a one-minute silence at the end of the afternoon to remember those who gave their lives.  Through additional funding contributed by the Kings Hall Trust the team has also created an exhibition sharing the stories of those from Cookham who lost their lives during World War Two to 'bring them back to life for the future generations'.  There will also be memories and stories shared by residents.  said: "We couldn't have put on the event without the support of the whole community to whom we're really grateful." Guests are being welcomed to enjoy a VE Day street party in Holyport on Monday The area will be closed from Bartletts Lane to Langworthy Lane from 10am to 6pm for the celebrations.  Attendees can bring along tables and chairs and set up from 11am along the road and within the car park area of the Holyport War Memorial Hall.  football and park will be left free for youngsters to play safely.  Guests will be able to try their hand at pickleball and take part in a competition.  Rossetti Ices will be in attendance with their van and Moneyrow Beans will be serving up some locally roasted coffee and drinks.  Plenty of food and drink will be available from the barbecue and bar and guests are welcome to bring their own picnic The British Legion will host a stall on the say and there are plenty of surprises to look forward to.  A memorial wall will be on display inside the hall and guests are encouraged to bring a photo or a piece of history to display.  nostalgia and celebration is promised at Danesfield House on VE Day.  guests will enjoy a range of treats including afternoon tea.  A photographic interpretation unit display will showcase RAF Medmenham's role in the war and there will be classic cars to see from the era.  Tea dancers and period actors will transport guests back in time.  Tickets cost £50.00 and £5 from each ticket will be donated to the RAF Medmenham collection charity.  Pre-payment is requires and tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.  Smaller groups may need to share a table.  Guests who book a table of ten will receive one guest complimentary The Cippenham Royal British Legion is set to host a celebration for the community at its based from noon to 5pm on Monday Guests will enjoy afternoon team for £10 per person Cream teas will also be available for £3 each or two for £5 and this will include a scone An array of children’s activities will be on offer a fundraising raffle and music by DJ Steve will be open for guests to raise a glass to mark the occasion Organisers ask that guests pre-book to avoid missing out For more information email cippenham.chair@rbl.community or call 07753604271 the legion is inviting guests to enjoy an evening of bingo from 8pm guests will pause for a singalong to the hymn I Vow Thee My Country Slough Libraries will be marking the historic milestone with displays and decorations and a special afternoon at The Curve.  library visitors can help decorate the library by creating bunting and paper chains using materials available from staff at the Cippenham The Curve will feature a display of photos and newspapers showcasing Slough's war-time history.  providing an opportunity to find out more information about free access to the Ancestry website at the library or create a playlist of nostalgic music.  The event will also allow people to bring along their photos memorabilia and family stories to share.  A community commemoration will also take place at Britwell Library on Thursday organised by the Britwell Community Forum.  Network Rail is performing ‘vital upgrades’ on the Reading to London Paddington mainline as well as track replacement works in the Bourne End area Train passengers have been reminded to plan ahead as cancellations hit services on lines to London over the Easter period - and while disruption on the Maidenhead to Marlow line continues Elizabeth line and Great Western Railway (GWR) trains between Reading and London Paddington will run a reduced schedule over four days from Good Friday (April 18) until Easter Monday (April 21) All Maidenhead to Marlow trains have also been cancelled until Easter Sunday (April 20) with a replacement bus service being offered Network Rail is performing ‘vital upgrades’ on the Reading to London Paddington mainline as well as track replacement works in the Bourne End area said: “We know that there’s never a good time to close the railway and this engineering work has been planned for a time when fewer people are travelling by train to reduce disruption “These upgrades will mean that passengers can continue to experience a safe and reliable railway into the future.” Changes to schedules on the Paddington line are needed because of upgrade works to switches and crossings in the Acton East region Network Rail is also installing new drainage systems and overhead line power equipment needed to power trains in preparation for the future HS2 Old Oak Common station Elizabeth line and Heathrow Express trains will all run a reduced services during the works.  said: “These essential engineering and maintenance works along the western route of the Elizabeth line will enhance the safety and reliability of the track so that we can continue to operate the best service possible Elizabeth line services in the west will be running on a reduced timetable and check before they travel using our website or the TfL Go app.”  Travel disruption on the Paddington line will coincide with eight days of cancellations to all Maidenhead to Marlow services Replacement buses and alternate routes to London via High Wycombe are available but GWR has warned these will take ‘much longer’ GWR station manager for Slough & Maidenhead said: “This improvement work forms part of an ongoing programme of maintenance helping to ensure we continue to provide consistent and reliable services “GWR will provide replacement bus services between Maidenhead Bourne End and Marlow from Saturday 12 to Sunday 20 April “Further works in the Acton area will also mean that we are able to run less services than normal and these trains are likely to be much busier season tickets will also be valid for journeys on the line between Henley-on-Thames and Twyford for onward connections “Season tickets will also be valid with Chiltern Railways between High Wycombe and London Marylebone as well as London Underground services between Marylebone and Paddington “It’s important that customers are aware that these alternative travel arrangements will make journey times much longer Maidenhead The Maidenhead Half Marathon is set to make a comeback this October following a four-year break and people are being encouraged to take up the challenge Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service is calling on people to sign up make a difference and raise money for charity The children’s hospice in Snowball Hill is organiser RunThrough’s Charity of the Year for both the 2025 and 2026 races Alexander Devine provides specialist care and vital support to babies children and young people with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions and their families across Berkshire The half marathon will take runners on a scenic starting from The Moor in Maidenhead Town Centre on Sunday Each pound raised will go towards providing creative therapies end-of-life support and services for families Runners will receive a free Alexander Devine technical running t-shirt fundraising stewardship with an experienced Alexander Devine fundraiser official event photographs and post-race refreshments The event is open to runners of all abilities and there will be a three-hour cut off time due to the road closures that will be in place said: “We are delighted to see the return of the Maidenhead Half Marathon “If the London Marathon has inspired you then this is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself and take part in an exciting local event and support our incredible cause “Your participation can make a difference in the lives of children and families facing the unimaginable.” The organisers of Maidenhead’s Big Read (MBR) festival have raised concerns over the future of the event unless more volunteers are found The organisers of Maidenhead’s Big Read (MBR) festival have raised concerns over the future of the event unless more volunteers are found The popular annual festival took place for the seventh year this March with a host of authors visiting schools and thousands taking part in activities at Maidenhead Library while this year’s event was hailed a ‘tremendous success’ organisers have warned the festival may have to be discontinued unless more volunteers join the MBR organising group chair of the Maidenhead Community Book Festival CIC we have proudly organised the annual Maidenhead’s Big Read festival illustrators and story tellers and related activities in celebration of the World Book Day “Our aim has been to support local schools and families in encouraging broader reading habits among reception to year seven students especially among those who may be hesitant or reluctant to read as well as create fun in our local community.” Stephan added that this year’s event reached more than 5,000 pupils across 25 local schools on weekdays across a two-week period Almost 3,000 attendees also enjoyed activities at Maidenhead Library and Once Upon A Bus the development and delivery of the MBR programme for this year once again presents significant challenges due to dwindled MBR organising group size and funding constraints “We urgently require additional committee members and a team of additional helpers to ensure the ongoing success and continuity and growth of MBR we may regrettably have to discontinue this valuable community initiative.” He called for more volunteers to join the MBR organising group The group’s role would include finding and securing authors organising and promoting the MBR programme and securing the necessary funding The group generally has meetings via Zoom in the evenings Organisers have arranged an information meeting for anyone interested to find out more The event will take place at Maidenhead Community Centre at 4 Marlow Road on Tuesday 30 Apr 2025 By This story was written with AI assistance from Harmsworth Who is Harmsworth? The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead has launched procurement for a highways maintenance and capital works contract worth up to £114.8m including VAT will run for seven years with an option to extend by up to a further seven The local authority has indicated it may extend the contract first by five years and then by two more The successful bidder will take over responsibility for maintaining a network including 632km of roads 800km of footways and more than 300 bridge structures Drainage infrastructure covers 26,000 road drains and the borough includes more than 300km of public rights of way and 40,000 highway trees The road network is split into 29.2km of motorways and trunk roads 102.6km of C roads and 347.2km of unclassified D roads The winning contractor will work alongside the council to maintain infrastructure in the face of increasing traffic volumes and larger vehicles It will also be expected to work within the council’s Highway Management and Maintenance Plan which is based on three industry codes of practice with local variations The contract will be awarded via an open procedure Bids must be submitted by 1:00pm on 24 June 2025 Technical proposals will carry a weighting of 55 per cent and financial proposals 45 per cent The client has confirmed that tenders should be submitted electronically through the Bravo Solution portal The estimated award date is 13 October 2025 The opportunity is part of the borough’s statutory duties under the Highways Act 1980 and forms part of its wider strategic transport and infrastructure objectives Source: Gov.uk Find a Tender This story was written with AI assistance from Harmsworth Who is Harmsworth?… This story was written with AI assistance from Harmsworth McLaren Construction Midlands… Substantial growth in the infrastructure sector is expected over the next 12… Sign in or Register a new account to join the discussion Maidenhead United will be hoping the football gods are smiling on them on the final day of the season when they host Boston United on Bank Holiday Monday (May 5) After eight years at the top level of non-league football Maidenhead’s hope of extending their stay in the National League to a ninth successive season look precarious at best there is still hope and a victory over Boston on Monday - combined with favourable results elsewhere could yet see the Magpies pull off one of the greatest escape acts in recent history As our columnist Gavin Ames notes in this week’s Advertiser it would be an escape act that Harry Houdini would be proud of Maidenhead must beat a resurgent Boston United side at York Road - no mean feat given their recent fine form Boston arrive in Berkshire as one of the form sides in the division having dragged themselves away from the dreaded dotted line in a way the likes of Maidenhead Wealdstone and Dagenham & Redbridge haven't been able to match.  They were though defeated by the Magpies at home earlier in the season when goals from Shawn McCoulsky and Reece Smith earned Alan Devonshire’s side a deserved victory A similar result on Monday would do very nicely and could even preserve Devonshire’s record of having never been relegated as a manager they’ll need to deal with their own business at home to Boston and hope that both Wealdstone and Dagenham & Redbridge slip up in their respective matches Supporters at York Road will have one eye on the action unfolding in front of them and another on the progress of Dagenham’s trip to Solihull Moors and Wealdstone’s home game with FC Halifax Town at Grosvenor Vale the Magpies need to defeat Boston and hope the Daggers lose and Wealdstone fail to win - Simple right United go into their final game in good form In any normal season it may have been enough to see them move out of the bottom four their good form has coincided with equally good results for their rivals and those results have kept them pinned down in the relegation zone An unbeaten April has seen them claim wins over Tamworth there were also two draws - that Devonshire felt should have been wins - against Woking and Wealdstone Those are the wins that got away so to speak Monday’s opponents are safe from relegation and largely now playing for pride after an excellent month They secured their safety with a 2-1 win over Gateshead on Saturday and will bring a large away following to their final game of the season This fixture is going to be segregated and there are no remaining tickets for Boston supporters away fans should not travel to York Road unless they have a ticket Away supporters who do have a ticket should enter via the Bell Street turnstiles while home supporters can access the ground via the York Road turnstiles They can still purchase tickets online before 1pm on the matchday or on the gate with cash or card Tickets prices are as follows: Adults: £20; Concessions (Over 65 years old UB40): £15; Next Generation (17-22 years old): £10; Under 17's: £5 Please note U16's must be accompanied by an adult Click here to buy your ticket. It's the last day of the season this Monday, and the Magpies need your support to cheer us over the line Beat the queues and buy your tickets in advance with our match preview Click here https://t.co/ramRt9dQxv pic.twitter.com/MLxU9ymGF7 Maidenhead's Monday Night Football League thrilled spectators in its 8th week of the season as teams from six divisions battled it out on the pitch.In the Premier League division the intense face-off between Leahs Six Slaves and Bundalengerz United ended in a 1-1 draw while Monday Nights Under The Lights demonstrated superior strategy and execution with a 4-0 victory over Moore Fitness Real Berkshire also maintained their winning streak with a 2-0 triumph over Tchouameni Men.Division 1 saw Lads On Toure topple Curo Bears with an impressive 3-0 win The match between Pies On The Sideline and Jokey Foes was a nail-biter ending in a narrow 1-0 victory for Pies On The Sideline The Royal Stag FC pulled through with a 2-1 win against Spandau Jallet.Get Your Rat Out VI dominated Division 2 with a resounding 9-2 victory over Fobson Fc making them the division's top scorers.In Division 3 and Milf Hunters registered a narrow 2-1 win against Joga Bonito FC Queens Park Strangers demonstrated their prowess with a 3-0 victory over West Yam.In the Division 4 showdown Bakas FC slipped past Shoot To Thrill with a 2-1 win while Supersonic Sigmas overpowered Gilf Hunters Fc 4-1 The Six Offenders also had an impressive game shutting out Tottenham Hotsperm Fc 3-0.Finally Division 5 saw Glasgow Strangers win 2-0 against Unathletico Madrid Maidenhead Forest narrowly defeating Sherwood FCB 4-3 and Agri Duda emerging victorious over 5 + Kyle with a 3-1 scoreline Durag Fc also claimed a win against WWFC Reserves ending the game at 3-1.This week's games highlighted the fierce competition and skilled players in the Maidenhead Monday Night Football League Fans are eagerly waiting for the next round of matches The proposals have drawn criticism from parish councillors who criticising a perceived lack of infrastructure described the homes as ‘like a six-year-old playing Sims’ A decision on whether a plan for 225 homes south of Maidenhead will be greenlit has been delayed for the third time in a month RBWM councillors had been set to deliver a verdict on developer Taylor Wimpey’s plans at an Extraordinary Maidenhead Development Management Committee meeting tonight (April 15) first planned for March 20 and delayed twice more has been marked up as cancelled on the Royal Borough's website Email correspondence uploaded to RBWM’s planning portal had suggested a decision could now come on Thursday April 24 - which has now been confirmed by the council A council spokesperson told the Advertiser: “The Kimbers Lane application will be heard on 24 April following a joint decision by the Council and applicant to allow the full consultation period before a decision.” Taylor Wimpey’s plan sits in an area of intensive housebuilding between Spring Hill Harvest Hill and Maidenhead Golf Course – where more than 2,500 homes are planned Its proposals have drawn criticism from Bray Parish Councillors who, criticising a perceived lack of infrastructure, described the homes as ‘like a six-year-old playing Sims’ Taylor Wimpey said its plans will provide £4.8million in Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) payments and £4.1million of Section 106 money to fund infrastructure improvements across the Royal Borough.  Outraged tradesmen in Maidenhead fear their livelihoods are on the line after being served council enforcement notices amid a crackdown on parking near their homes, Maidenhead Advertiser reported The watchful eye of RBWM’s parking department has fallen upon vans used by Ray Street and Ray Park Lane residents with the council threatening to revoke their permits over claimed rule-breaking after years of having to fork out hundreds of pounds for parking permits the swoop on their vital vehicles is hypocritical and has left them fearing for their futures said he faced quitting his job or being forced to move out of his home of 20 years “The only way I can describe it is discrimination against tradespeople,” he said “It’s not a lifestyle vehicle of choice; it’s a vehicle of necessity I either have to quit my job or move.” Martin’s Ford Transit is what keeps his job running It stores all the tools and materials needed for his specialist bathroom fitting work for elderly and disabled people in and around Maidenhead Having twice been the victim of van theft—at the cost of thousands of pounds—he said leaving his van parked unattended in a foreign corner of Maidenhead would be enormously stressful That was even if alternative parking could be found “I think it’s disgraceful because if I can’t keep my vehicle safe near my house then I would have to look at moving house,” he said is also worried about the safety of his van Follow me on Twitter I am grateful for the update provided by Belmont ward's councillors (Viewpoint April 25) to my letter regarding unadopted roads Unfortunately it does not address the issue I raised: residents on unadopted roads pay council tax but do not receive all the benefits of those payments while also usually paying fees to freeholders or others for the maintenance of unadopted roads While my councillors’ commitment to litter-picking is admirable this should not be the job of a local councillor – especially if the councillor is filling a void left by poor governance Many residents on unadopted roads don't want special treatment they just want one thing: the council to adopt these roads Now that RBWM finds itself in a precarious financial position it seems unlikely that the council will be able to adopt private roads as we pay council tax irrespective of whether they deliver certain services to us or not I am glad that this issue is receiving the attention of Parliament though Politics needs to be seen to be making a difference in people’s lives; defensiveness and a ‘computer says no’ attitude doesn't cut it Where is the scrutiny on lighting provision The Lib Dem Belmont councillors’ response (Viewpoint May 2) to the query about unadopted roads in their ward begs the question: Are they actively scrutinising current planning applications for housing development in their locality There is no evidence to suggest they are actually checking to see if developers are including the provision of street lighting in their plans Perhaps they can explain why there appears to be no input from officers or themselves on application 24/03416/FULL on this specific essential amenity Furthermore why is it taking longer than the prescribed 12 weeks to determine this very small (four unit) application Housing projects could benefit from allotments On-site mitigation of the loss of green spaces in housing developments is far better than the Chancellor's idea of developers contributing to a ‘universal nature fund’ The provision of on-site allotments is one way that is being undertaken in some developments with the support of the National Allotment Society and is also relevant to the immediate site Perhaps the development of Maidenhead Golf Course and other sites should include such a way of saving some green space productively It has the bonus of providing householders with the opportunity of growing some of their own fruit and vegetables and reconnecting with the natural world RBWM councillors could insist that this be included in the developments in their authority It might just redeem them a little in the eyes of their electorate ‘Improved’ bus service presents A4 problem We live in Knowl Hill and the bus came around Choseley Road estate but not any more We now have to walk up to the bus stop on the A4 and catch it outside the Square Deal cafe (Flicks Cafe) That’s ok but coming home from Maidenhead with the bus stop on the other side of the road means we either have to cross the bridge or the A4 The bridge is almost impossible to get up the steps and lethal to cross the A4 with cars coming at high speed even though the speed limit is 40 mph so the improved bus service is not improved for us Complex highways job includes remote work  RBWM recently advertised for a senior highways inspection officer with three inspectors reporting Bearing in mind the strict routine and schedule for inspections and the fact that the three inspectors will be out most of the time it is surprising that the post allows remote working for three days a week Is this common for most highway staff?  Obviously the three inspectors can’t work within the borough for just two days a week The applicant must have a City and Guilds qualification that hasnine units over the four-day course.  One such unit is on the complicated Highways Act that has fines from level 1 £2,500 with an unlimited maximum fine at level 5 It is unlikely the course could cover this complicated subject in half a day for such a short overall length.  This isn’t traffic law but covers items like mixing mortar on the highway placing building materials etc.  For example mixing or deposits of any mortar or cement that sticks to the surface can result in a level 4 fine of up to £2.500 Another topical issue is that it is prohibited to run electric cables across or under a public highway The footways are part of the public highway and this has become a headache for charging electric cars that are parked outside a house.  Highway inspectors have to be alert to these and many other issues on their inspections The role includes managing the team of inspectors to conduct scheduled safety inspections on carriageways investigate customer enquiries and complaints accurately record safety and service records There are 618 km of carriageway with inspections ranging from monthly to 12 monthly on minor roads that have to be driven using two inspectors at no more than 25mph.  Presumably they have to stop and mark any defects There are over 1,000km of footways and cycleways that have to be walked on both sides separately between a two-week cycle to yearly Another job advertised recently was for a Clerk of Works in highways ‘to provide support across all highway associated term contracts to seek better control on quality of workmanship This post also allows the person to work remotely for three days per week.  Do the council’s contractors also work from home three days a week The ‘hybrid’ working is written into the job adverts so it presumably is part of the contract of employment Can this be changed if found that it is impracticable to work remotely for jobs that require constant outside monitoring within the borough Allowing them to work remotely for three days a week with inspections that require constant monitoring throughout the weeks seems to be a step too far as well as being unfair to the public Drivers’ poor behaviour at roundabout works I am currently spending a sizeable chunk of my daily commute to the office sat in traffic caused by the Holyport Roundabout works Nothing fails to amaze me on the roads these days but the actions of multiple drivers on Tuesday morning took the biscuit Traffic on the approach from Holyport Road had once again ground to a halt as our lights painfully turned red before we could squeeze through a number of drivers decided they would simply pull out of the queue overtake the rest of us and steam straight through the red lights to try and piggyback on the cars which had snuck through Perhaps this letter confirms my status as having morphed into a grumpy middle-aged man but these delays are bad enough without fellow drivers ignoring the most basic part of the Highway Code I noticed this interesting headline: ‘EU to remove major obstacle to bring softer Brexit one step closer’ and that the EU will then remove more unnecessary obstacles to good relations the EU could choose to eliminate some of the frustrations it has inflicted on our exporters When people complain about extra paperwork that is EU paperwork Which problems also beset American exporters one reason why President Trump is fed up with the EU EU protectionism impacts on goods produced by the 94.4 per cent of mankind who live outside the EU have ratified the 2017 WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement So having accepted that treaty obligation to make trade easier FC Halifax Town fell to another defeat at home as struggling Maidenhead United snatched all three points thanks to a late double The Shaymen came into Saturday’s important clash against Maidenhead having made two changes with Jamie Cooke coming into the team alongside Daniel Nkrumah The game’s first real action saw Kane Ferdinand pick up a booking for the visitors The match lacked any goalmouth action until the 38th minute when Reece Smith’s trickery gave Joshua Johnson the chance to strike from the edge of the box but his effort went narrowly wide of the left post Tom Pugh then picked up the game’s second card after tripping Shawn McCoulsky Maidenhead made a substitution at the break as Tristan Abrahams entered the fray in place of Casey Pettit The Shaymen had a golden chance to take the lead just after halftime Florent Hoti clipped a ball down the line for Nkrumah to chase he shrugged off his man before driving toward goal but the Magpie defender got there just in time A double change from Chris Millington saw Sean Tarima and Zak Emmerson both make their way onto the Shay pitch Josh Emmanuel won the ball high up the pitch before combining with both Nkrumah and Florent Hoti before the latter fired over the bar from the edge of the area Angelo Cappello was then booked for Town as he fouled Remy Clerima Halifax must have thought they had gone ahead with 20 minutes to play Some good work from Angelo Cappello gave Nkrumah possession of the ball referee Andrew Miller waved away the appeals Hoti and Josh Emmanuel then both had efforts that were eventually blocked Town’s next change gave Luca Thomas 10 minutes to try and grab the winner With five minutes of normal time remaining Smith picked up the ball centrally before finding Sam Barratt who powered the ball home into the bottom corner for his fourth of the campaign Smith’s clearance caused all sorts of issues for the Shaymen defence Former Town loanee McCoulsky latched onto the loose ball before lobbing Toby Savin for his 12th of the season Halifax did have a couple of late chances through the likes of Ryan Galvin and Luca Thomas; however none of these troubled Maidenhead too much who saw out the remainder of the game to secure back-to-back wins 11 Angelo Cappello (14 Harvey Sutcliffe 87) 6 Thierry Latty-Fairweather (19 Owen Cochrane 87) Read more posts by Kelly Gilchrist Copyright 2017 FC Halifax Town | All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Sitemap | Accessibility Web Design & Development by Identify Youngsters from around Maidenhead are being invited to delve into the different worlds at an immersive new roleplay café set to open after Easter 'Something special': Piccolo Land is set to open in the coming weeks Youngsters from around Maidenhead are being invited to delve into different worlds at an immersive new roleplay café set to open just after Easter gives children the chance to try their hand at becoming chefs Owner Laura Peacock said she had wanted to create ‘something special in Maidenhead’ for youngsters and their parents “We wanted to create a space where kids can explore That’s really important in their early years,” Laura “It’s a children’s roleplay village really designed to spark their imagination and their creativity.” Piccolo Land features different themed rooms for children to immerse themselves in different careers complete with a kitchen stocked with imaginary ingredients and child-friendly ‘pizza oven’ to bring them to life hairdresser's and post office-themed rooms Parents can sit back and enjoy hot drinks and food in the Piccolo Land café Charlie Salter (left) is Laura's (centre left) first employee at Piccolo Land.  Laura said: “We wanted to build something special in Maidenhead that’s an alternative to soft play “We’ve created these rooms - or zones if you like a construction site - lots of others - so they [children] will get to kind of role play in different areas so it’s quite immersive for them.” was borne from a frustration at finding play areas closer to Maidenhead for her two young children moved to the town in 2021 but found themselves having to travel to Windsor and High Wycombe for the activities they wanted to do with their children “Ours [children] are at that age where we’re looking for some really quality options to go to as a venue,” Laura said Piccolo Land occupies the former Masters E-Sports gaming bar which closed in 2023 The unit has undergone a big transformation over the past month ahead of its expected opening the week after Easter Sunday(April 20) “It’s really exciting to see it all come together,” Laura said “There’s been a lot of work behind the scenes - a lot of people involved - to make the space fun “So they can feel it’s a place they can come to relax and enjoy play with their children.” Updates on Piccolo Land’s opening date are expected to be released on its social media channels on Facebook and Instagram Its website is piccololand.com Business Follow me on Twitter A pineapple-inspired multi-storey car park scaled down apartment buildings and a shift away from office space are among the plans for the Nicholsons Centre regeneration The £500million  scheme has been beset by delays since Windsor and Maidenhead council gave the green light for the town centre overhaul back in 2021 Areli Developments, on behalf of owner Tikehau Capital, has now submitted revised plans to the borough as it aims to start work on the major scheme in early 2026 A 20-deck multi-storey car park is planned which will see 452 car park spaces provided – almost half the 885 spaces which were originally proposed Windsor and Maidenhead council signed off on a deal last month which saw it sell its 50 per cent freehold interest in the Nicholsons Centre A key part of the agreement meant the council was no longer responsible for funding the new multi-storey car park which was estimated to cost between £20million to £30million The new car park will be accessed via Queens Lane and is set to feature a pineapple-façade made up of folded and flat steel panels This is planned in homage to the Pineapple Steam Brewery which was established in the town centre in 1840 A total of 202 spaces at the multi-storey will be allocated to residents of the new housing with 100 spaces for shoppers and 150 spaces for neighbouring commercial properties A total of 56 disabled car parking bays will be available with the multi-storey also featuring a Shopmobility hub A total of 856 homes are proposed under the new scheme – a 26.8 per cent increase from the original 675 homes planned Developer Areli has shifted away from office space replacing one building earmarked for offices with housing the developer said: “The post-pandemic shift in working patterns has influenced the balance of live-work-play preferences and shifted towards a higher proportion of home working “This has led to a reconsideration of the balance between residential and office provision.” which will be located near Broadway close to the One Maidenhead scheme The major regeneration project was dubbed ‘Maidhatten’ by residents when it was approved back in 2021 A red-brick retirement living building is also planned which will provide 101 senior living homes bars and cafes across its major regeneration scheme Many of these will be focused around a new public square where the developer is hoping to create a ‘lively atmosphere’ Pop-up shops and craft studios could open up in Zone 2 of the development A selection of new pedestrian routes are planned across the development so shoppers can wander through town Areli has described the Nicholsons Quarter project as the ‘last and most important’ piece in the puzzle for Maidenhead’s ongoing regeneration said: “The Areli team remain firmly committed to delivery of the Nicholson Quarter we have been working hard with the council and community to move forward with the plans despite the many challenges faced by the project higher interest rates and political uncertainty we have now secured the necessary Compulsory Purchase Order and are now ready to deliver this important project.” “The updated proposals remain true to the original vision of the consented scheme which was supported by over 80 per cent of the public “As a result of further engagement with the community and Council we have made the new improvements to reflect feedback and market conditions.” Areli said it is looking to start construction work at the start of 2026 once it has secured approval from the council for its revised plans The developer said it is aiming to complete the major regeneration scheme in 2029 Planning friends and customers gathered outside a new pottery studio in Maidenhead on Saturday as the town’s MP cut a bow to officially declare the business open friends and customers gathered outside a new pottery studio in Maidenhead on Saturday as the town’s MP cut a bow to officially declare the business open Bisque-It Studio in the Nicholsons Centre is the brainchild of Maidenhead resident Loiza Tallon and provides a space for customers to indulge in creativity The studio offers pottery painting sessions and there is also a play zone for youngsters The studio opened to the public in a soft launch earlier this month But its grand opening on Saturday saw may supporters and customers come along to enjoy a day of free activities MP Josh Reynolds joined Loiza at the entrance to the studio where a large handmade bow Loiza said: “Today [Saturday] is a really special day for all of us here at Bisque-It Studio.  “We’ve spent the last few weeks really perfecting our business and our pottery painting business and Bisque-It is really about [our] Maidenhead community and bringing our community together to do something fun – something for all ages.”  Mr Reynolds added: “I think this is absolutely fantastic.  this is a Maidenhead business and how Maidenhead is it that we’ve got this right in the middle of our town centre “This is the kind of thing we should encourage more and more and I can’t wait to see it thrive over the next few months and few years.”  There was plenty of cheering and clapping as Mr Reynolds cut the bow to officially declare the new studio open There were lots of activities to enjoy on the day an animal balloon farm and free balloons were also being given out Loiza said she came up with the idea for the new studio after finding herself going out of the town to do activities with her two young children we do need something in Maidenhead for all ages not just for children and I feel Bisque-It really represents that.”  Loiza explained that Bisque-It Studio is the ‘only pottery studio in the area that offers a glazed and unglazed price’ the studio also offers adult paint and Prosecco evenings on the last Friday of each month with guests also treated to food platters.  Feedback from customers over the last three weeks since opening has been ‘amazing’ and ‘beyond anything’ she expected so soon after opening  “We’ve been so busy that we’ve had to have a backlog of all of the pottery that needs to go off for firing and glazing but we’re really super grateful to our community who’ve come in and supported us so early in our journey,” she added Future plans for the studio include expanding services to offer pottery painting workshops pottery throwing and teaching customers how to make their own pottery Loiza added: “[I’m] really overwhelmed by how many people turned up to see us and find out more.  “We already feel like we’ve made some really great friendships with our customers and seeing them coming back and we’re really happy with how things are going at Bisque-It Studio so far and we hope to welcome more customers very soon.”  Mr Reynolds said: “It’s really great to be able to be opening Bisque-It Studio today [Saturday] “It’s a fantastic facility to have in Maidenhead painting pottery [is] great fun for kids and adults alike.  “It just adds even more to be able to do in Maidenhead town centre.”  A steam fair is set to come back to Pinkneys Green for the first time in three years this May Visitors will enjoy vintage fairground rides as Horton’s Steam Fair brings its traditional fair to Pinkneys Green across the Bank Holiday weekend at the end of May The fair will open from noon to 11pm on Saturday and from noon until 9pm on Sunday and Monday Launching its first travelling fairground experience the fair will also be visiting Holyport Green on Saturday The popular Carters Steam Fair had provided hours of fun for guests for more than 40 years before the Carter family announced that 2022 would be their final tour some of the rides are set to tour again this year who have added them to their already extensive vintage fair rides collection These additions include the Lightning Skid includes a set of traditional galloping horses The steam fair will offer a range of decorated vintage rides and traditional sidestalls suitable for all generations to enjoy together Those attending the fair in Pinkneys Green will see the Horton’s galloper centre engine alongside a visiting steam engine which will power a selection of rides and stalls Visitors who purchase a token bundle online will enjoy free entry to the fair every day The token bundles start from £30 and include 10 ride tokens and two free rides Ride tokens will also be available to buy at the fair too Horton’s has invited other ride tenants to join its UK tour meaning visitors can also enjoy a traditional Helter Skelter as well as the dodgems from Carters Steam Fair and a traditional amusement arcade at selected locations said: “We’re delighted to bring a steam fair back to Pinkneys Green for the first time in three years “For 40 years Carters provided a first-class steam fair here and we’re honoured to continue the tradition “Whether you visit us over the Bank Holiday weekend in May at Pinkneys or Holyport in June we offer good old-fashioned family fun for everyone “There really will be something for all generations: the whole family can enjoy a ride on our beautifully hand painted Gallopers “Our younger visitors will have smiles for miles on the children’s rides that will be present the ‘Big Kids’ can take in the picturesque scenes of the traditional fairground from our beautifully restored 1940s Big Wheel or enjoy the thrills and spins of the Lightning Skid.” Joby Carter of Carters Steam Fair said: “When my dad started the fair he wanted it to be for the many and not the few “As private keepers of heritage we invested thousands of hours over the years to ensure that vintage rides which were destined for the scrap heap could have a new lease of life “We spared no expense on restoring vintage rides to the condition they once were when they were new even painting by hand and using real gold leaf there was a lot of sadness when we announced that we were selling the fair in 2022 “Since stepping away from touring the fair I’ve relocated to Somerset into a new workshop which I’m establishing as the home of traditional signwriting where I’m teaching signwriting and fairground art skills “I’m delighted that their new owner James Horton is just as passionate about preserving the legacy of these beautiful rides and it is wonderful that he is bringing the fun of the fair to local parks and village greens again this summer “I wish him every success and encourage fans of Carters to visit and experience the magic of a traditional fairground once more.” For information about the rides and tour dates, visit: https://www.hortonssteamfair.co.uk The home side went close late in the first half when Luke O'Neil's header hit the post Maidenhead broke the deadlock soon after the restart when Shawn McCoulsky scored following a swift counter-attack After Ebbsfleet midfielder George Moncur saw his shot tipped onto the crossbar Maidenhead doubled their lead in the 60th minute through Brendan Kiernan's close-range effort and the rock-bottom hosts could find no way back Wreh Match OfficialsReferee: Andrew HumphriesAssistant Referee 1: Michael ChardAssistant Referee 2: David NicholsonFourth Official: Leigh CrowhurstMatch StatsKey FC Halifax Town will entertain Maidenhead United at the Shay Stadium on Saturday The Shaymen have just five games left in the Vanarama National League with three home games and two away games before a potential play-off push Chris Millington’s side drew 1-1 at Eastleigh last weekend thanks to Ryan Galvin’s late equaliser earning his side a point The result meant his side have picked up just two points from the last five games and haven’t won since a 3-0 victory over Sutton at Gander Green Lane back on the 15th March Maidenhead are 22nd in the table and five points below 20th placed Boston with a -12 worse goal difference with five games remaining Alan Devonshire’s side won 3-1 at home to Tamworth but they have picked up just 8 points from the last 24 on offer They lost 1-0 away at Dagenham in their last travels but beat Gateshead 2-0 at the International Stadium back on the 15th March They have also picked up victories at Oldham Southend United and Boston United during the season Former Town striker Shawn McCoulsky leads their goalscoring charts with 11 league goals in 39 games They have another former Town frontman with Tobi Sho-Silva at the Club Florent Hoti scored the only goal of the game to give Town all three points at the Shay back in September when the two sides met The match will be available to international fans on Dazn Assistants: Ivan Stankovic / Michael Burrows Dagenham & Redbridge vs Hartlepool United AFC Fylde vs FC Halifax Town – Friday 18th April 3pm The plans had previously been praised by councillors - though this was not without objection from residents living near the site.  The Woodlands Park site pictured in February More details have been revealed over a looming plan to build more than 200 homes on greenspace in Woodlands Park Developer Berkeley Homes has submitted a reserved matters application proposing 213 homes down from the 225 approved by RBWM in 2024 Then, the plans were praised by councillors who voted unanimously to approve the scheme though residents living near the site have flagged worries about worsening traffic and pollution Changes have been made since outline permission for 225 homes at the site was approved last year Berkeley Homes now seeks permission for 213 homes beside Woodlands Park Avenue and Woodlands Park Road in a new neighbourhood it has called Lillibrooke near Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice and Woodlands Business Park is part of the AL24 land allocation - an area earmarked for development in the Borough Local Plan Lillibrooke would be separated into four areas: Gateway The homes across these areas are a mix of flats terraced and detached properties ranging in size from one bed to five bedrooms Eighty-five of the proposed homes would be classed as affordable would feature red brick as the dominant building material as well as some painted bricks and cladding Blocks of flats on the outer fringes of the site have been reduced a consultation document from the developer said Parking for 466 residents’ cars and 11 visitors would be provided at the site Berkeley Homes’ plan includes new allotment spaces as well as sports pitches to the east of the site on land bordering Lillibrooke Manor A planning statement on behalf of the application said: “The proposal will provide a wide range of homes suitable to meet a variety of community housing needs “The development would retain and enhance the existing landscape character of the area and provide new and improved connections across the whole development and into the wider area.” Several objections from residents living near to the development site have been submitted on the plans One feared worsening noise and problems with dust during the construction as well as issues with traffic on Woodlands Park Road once the development was completed ‘The negative impact of the development if approved will outweigh any good,’ the objection said Another objection referenced increased pressure on schools and health facilities in the area resulting from an influx of new residents Berkshire Archaeology has submitted a response to the plans ‘The application site falls within an area of archaeological significance and archaeological remains may be damaged by ground disturbance for the proposed development’ conditions should be added including that an assessment be completed into potential historical finds at the site Active Travel England also submitted a response which reiterated that its advice on ‘sustainable developments’ should be considered The plans can be viewed on RBWM's planning portal under the reference: 25/00927 SearchREPORT | WEALDSTONE 1-1 MAIDENHEAD UNITEDNicole Cho-YeeApr 212 min readUpdated: Apr 22 Wealdstone came from behind against Maidenhead United to draw 1-1 and secure a vital point towards their fight for survival An early goal from Brendan Kiernan for the Magpies was cancelled out by a strike from Kallum Cesay ensuring that the spoils were shared between the relegation strugglers Neil Gibson made four changes to the side that were defeated by Boston United on Good Friday Josh Grant and Harrison Sohna returning to the starting line-up for the Stones conceding in just the fourth minute of the match as Kane Ferdinand cut the ball back to the edge of the six-yard box for Kiernan to slot home under Dante Baptiste Wealdstone galvanised a chance in the 16th minute with Alex Reid narrowly firing over the crossbar from distance but Josh Grant halted Shaun McCoulsky with a fantastic last ditch tackle; then Baptiste produced a superb point-blank save to deny Reece Smith the Stones generated a moment of incisiveness through Carayol surging down the right flank and drilling a dangerous ball across the face of the goal that just evaded the oncoming Reid Gibson’s side were rewarded for their perseverance and were back on level terms with Maidenhead United in the 39th minute with Cesay’s shot deflecting in off of the crossbar from close range the Magpies had the opportunity to edge ahead however Baptiste reacted with another excellent save to deny McCoulsky from an acute angle ensuring his team went into the interval all square The Stones were fortunate not to go behind six minutes after the restart as the visitors seized possession in midfield and McCoulsky broke away for a one-on-one with Baptiste but the Stones shot-stopper produced another fantastic save Wealdstone gathered added impetus and were agonisingly close to taking the lead in the 61st minute with Enzio Boldewijn forcing a fine reflex save from former Stone The Stones continued to probe for a second goal and were nearly fruitful in the 69th minute as Will Randall burst through the midfield and fed Reid but the top scorer could only fire wide from a tight angle Baptiste’s excellent distribution released Reid through on goal with only a vital block from Remy Clerima thwarting the talisman As the match entered the remaining five minutes Reid nearly provided a moment-of-magic with an acrobatic effort that flew over the crossbar Gibson’s side were unable to rally and find a late winner with the points shared between the relegation battlers The Stones return to action on Saturday 26th April when they travel to Roots Hall Football Stadium to face Southend United Outraged tradesmen in Maidenhead fear their livelihoods are on the line after being served council enforcement notices amid a crackdown on parking near their homes The watchful eye of RBWM’s parking department has fallen upon vans used by Ray Street and Ray Park Lane residents with the council threatening to revoke their permits over claimed rule-breaking the swoop on their vital vehicles is hypocritical and has left them fearing for their futures – one of three ticked off tradesmen the Advertiser has spoken to – said he faced quitting his job or being forced to move out from his home of 20 years “The only way I can describe it is discrimination against tradespeople,” he said Martin’s Ford Transit is what keeps his job running It stores all the tools and materials needed for the specialist bathroom fitting work he does for elderly and disabled people in and around Maidenhead Having twice been the victim of van theft before – at the cost of thousands of pounds – he said it would be an enormous stress to have to leave his van parked unattended in a foreign corner of Maidenhead “I think it’s disgraceful because if I can’t keep my vehicle safe near my house then I would have to look at moving house,” he said Gary said: “Where the hell am I supposed to park my van now An email to Gary from RBWM parking and enforcement said his resident’s parking permit was breaking the rules because it was too heavy to meet the criteria “It’s only a small wheelbase Vauxhall Vivaro,” he said “It’s no bigger than most of the cars when it's parked in the bays here.” Parking permits were introduced in Ray Street and Ray Park Lane area around five years ago long-time residents Martin and Gary did manage to secure permits for their vehicles both said it has been a battle to get them renewed I’ll need to look at moving out,” Gary added “If this scheme was up and running when I first moved here I wouldn’t have moved here because my van is my number one concern and then it’s going to annoy them and they’ll ring the council ‘I know what we’re going to introduce a resident’s parking permit outside your house’.” The Royal Borough was contacted for comment Veteran forward Ian Henderson put the visitors ahead in the 16th minute when he found the finishing touch from Aidan Barlow's cross Brendan Kiernan drew things level five minutes into the second half when he volleyed into the bottom corner There were second-half chances for both sides Yellow Card at 40 minutesSubstitutesNumber 11 Weston Match OfficialsReferee: Michael CrushamAssistant Referee 1: Oliver SpenderAssistant Referee 2: Marcus CarmichaelFourth Official: Tommy BreenMatch StatsKey A residential building was evacuated as firefighters tackled a blaze in a Maidenhead home last night (Wednesday) The fire service received reports of a fire on Bath Road at around 7.55pm on April 9.  A spokesperson from Maidenhead Fire Station said there were people inside the flat at the time but they were 'extricated' without any injuries Upon arrival, crews discovered a fire in a boiler room and evacuated the entire building Firefighters equipped with breathing apparatus used a thermal imaging camera and a hose reel to extinguish the fire Crews then used a fan to ventilate smoke from the property The cause of the fire is 'uncertain at this moment in time' and a fire and rescue investigation is underway Fire crews believe the cause is faulty equipment and not related to any cooking Three appliances from Maidenhead and Windsor fire stations were at the scene for approximately two hours and 35 minutes Pret A Manger is set to open a new store at the One Maidenhead development 'later this spring' Passers-by may notice hoarding going up at 7 Garden Boulevard where Pret's first Maidenhead store will be located.  The store will be operated by Pret's franchise partner and local business Hala customers will enjoy freshly-made food and 100 per cent organic coffee.  said: “We’re proud to bring the first Pret shop to Maidenhead "As a Maidenhead based business for over fifteen years we’ve got a long-standing passion for our local community and doing our best for this wonderful Berkshire town "Keep your eyes peeled for goodies and a little opening party to say thank you for welcoming us to the local community We can’t wait to bring all the joy of Pret to the people of Maidenhead.” Pret is currently recruiting for new colleagues including in specialist Barista Maestro roles The form can be found at:https://form.asana.com/?k=0xM13_s71kHwe3AcK0BBcQ&d=1132077568321961 Food and Drink Shawn McCoulsky opened the scoring for the hosts midway through the first half as he slotted Brendan Kiernan's assist home at the near post for his 11th league goal of the season Former Harrogate and Walsall winger Kiernan doubled their advantage – seven minutes after the break – as he got the last touch following some good work from McCoulsky down the left Ben Milnes reduced the deficit for Tamworth with a powerful penalty 12 minutes from time after Callum Cockerill-Mollett was brought down But the home side restored their lead as substitute Joshua Johnson fired in his first goal for the Magpies at the death to seal maximum points Sho-Silva at 91 minutesSubstituteshome team Sho-Silva at 91 minutesSubstitutesNumber 23 Yellow Card at 69 minutesSubstitutesNumber 2 Williams Match OfficialsReferee: Richie WatkinsAssistant Referee 1: Sean RothwellAssistant Referee 2: David PillingFourth Official: Richard CarterMatch StatsKey A new organic coffee shop is set to open its doors in Maidenhead High Street tomorrow (Wednesday) Esquires Coffee serves up 100 per cent organic fairtrade coffee alongside a menu featuring everything from all-day breakfast to brunch will be open seven days a week and food will be freshly-prepared by the team in-store each day Each Esquires store is independently owned and run by a local franchise partner said: “Our partners are hands-on and passionate about what they do and that personal touch is what helps make each of our coffee shops feel connected to its community.” Esquires currently has 70 stores across the UK with the nearest stores to Maidenhead located in Windsor and Egham The company is ‘continuing to grow across the South East’ They added: “Maidenhead is part of a carefully planned expansion in the region and we’re excited to bring something new to the area – with quality sustainability and community at the heart of everything we do  “We really want our spaces to feel welcoming and versatile whether someone’s popping in for a coffee to go sitting in for brunch with friends or finding a quiet corner to work or study with a clear policy in place to make sure our coffee shops are comfortable for everyone.” A leader in smart water metering with more than 7 million smart meters deployed worldwide has launched this new SOC provide customers with a simple yet comprehensive visual representation of the performance of their meters and network assets The new digital centre collates and analyses data from smart meters in real time allowing water utilities to proactively and holistically manage the smart metering solution facilitating the early identification and troubleshooting of performance issues to optimise the performance of the network It will serve as a hub for monitoring and managing the daily operation of transmitters and will also allow remote maintenance on transmitters and concentrators This SOC will enable SUEZ to control the operation and performance of millions of smart water meters in the UK the smart metering range of products developed by SUEZ to help water utilities improve operational efficiency SUEZ Digital Solutions UK said: "Our new Smart Operations Centre in Maidenhead is testament to SUEZ’s commitment to providing our customers with reliable Our team of experts will support UK water utilities by analysing meter readings and monitoring the water network to detect leaks and abnormal consumption in real time." The launch of the Maidenhead SOC follows the success of SUEZ's Smart Operations Centres which has been in operation for 10 years and monitors more than 3 million smart meters These centres are integral to SUEZ's global commitment to harnessing technology to maximise efficiency and sustainability in the water industry.