The Slough Explorer

All Aboard The Legacy of Slough Station!

I Love Slough Artwork at The Slough Train Station

Opening in 1840 as part of Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s ‘Great Western Railway,’ Slough Station was the first stop west of London, instantly becoming one of the most integral transport routes in the country.

Slough is quickly becoming the beating heart of internet

Slough is quickly becoming the beating heart of internet

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.

£25 million NHS Diagnostic Centre set to transform Healthcare in Slough.

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.

Creative Lives on Air: Capturing Slough’s creative pulse in audio.

A new audio series showcasing Slough’s grassroot art communities has officially started airing on BBC Radio Berkshire. The series, produced by Creative Lives on Air, aims to highlight the everyday creativity happening in our town as part of the Slough Cultural Revival Project.

Slough’s places and spaces: Where we thrive together.

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.

Where Stories Come to Life: ‘The Comet’ at The Curve.

During the last week of December, The Curve celebrated the whimsical holiday spirit through its depiction of The Comet. Inspired by the award-winning book by Joe Todd Stanton, it ingeniously blended storytelling, music, and projections seamlessly, filling the venue with magic.

Discovering the Magic of The Curve.

The Curve thrives as a cultural and collaborative hub, celebrating community. The venue can be involved from a person’s birth all the way to the day they get married!