Slough Is the Cornerstone of Modern Britain – And I See It From My Window
The first thing you see when the train pulls into Slough isn’t a castle or a cathedral. It’s cranes. Steel frames. Glass rising out of concrete. Movement.
The first thing you see when the train pulls into Slough isn’t a castle or a cathedral. It’s cranes. Steel frames. Glass rising out of concrete. Movement.
Studying at St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School is an experience I feel genuinely proud of. Every day when I walk onto the school grounds, I feel the weight of 128 years of history surrounding me.
WHAT do data centres actually do!! for the people of Slough?” my colleague
Amandeep remarked when I asked her views.
The reaction showed how disconnected many residents feel from these developments. To them, data centres are vast, windowless buildings, that consume land and energy while offering little that feels visible or personal in return.
Slough has always been a town that looks forward and the new £25 million Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Upton Hospital is a powerful example of that ambition in action. This landmark investment places Slough firmly at the forefront of modern, community-focused healthcare and gives residents something to feel genuinely proud of.
In Slough, our parks, libraries, community hubs and leisure spots aren’t just places on a map, they’re where life thrives. They’re where neighbours meet on a sunny Saturday, where children discover new hobbies, and where adults find calm, laughter and connection.
One fine winter evening, Juliana Valadares Saili launched her highly anticipated book ‘Our Bilingual Journey’ to an enthusiastic audience of friends, readers, and critics. Written in both Portuguese and English, the book reflects Juliana’s own roots and her family’s lived experience of speaking two languages under one roof.