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BBC News
a day ago
- BBC News
Woman in court charged with four-year-old boy's murder
A woman has appeared in court charged with the murder of a four-year-old Adivarekar, 37, of Dunholme End, Maidenhead, appeared at Reading Magistrates' Court on was remanded in custody to appear at Reading Crown Court on Valley Police said officers were called to a home in Dunholme End on 10 June. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Woman, 37, charged with murder after boy, 4, found dead inside home
A WOMAN has been charged with the murder of a four-year-old boy found dead in a house last week. Police rushed to a house in Maidenhead, Berkshire at around 6.30pm last Tuesday. 3 3 Akanksha Adivarekar, 37, was arrested on suspicion of murder and has now been charged. She is due to appear at Reading Magistrates' Court today. The boy's family have been informed of his death and are being supported by specially trained officers. Detective Inspector Rob Underhill, of the Major Crime Unit, said at the time: 'This is an exceptionally tragic incident, in which a young boy has tragically passed away. 'Although formal identification has not yet taken place, the boy's next of kin are aware and my thoughts, and the thoughts of all of us at Thames Valley Police, are with them at this extremely difficult time. 'There is a scene-watch in place at the address while the investigation continues. 'We are still in the very early stages of this investigation and have made an arrest in connection with this incident." He added: 'I recognise the concern this will cause in the local community. However, we are confident that there is no wider risk to the community and thank you for your patience as our officers continue their work. 'The scene-watch is likely to remain in place for some time, and I would urge anybody who has any concerns to please speak to any of our officers at the scene.' 3
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Woman charged with murder of four-year-old boy
A woman has been charged with murder following the death of a four-year-old were called to an address in Dunholme End, in Maidenhead, Berkshire on 10 June. The boy was declared dead at the identification of the boy has not yet taken place, Thames Valley Police Adivarekar, aged 37 of Dunholme End, was charged with one count of murder and is due to appear before Reading Magistrates' Court on Thursday. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
5 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Maidenhead Duck Derby to return for 36th year
Thousands of plastic ducks will float along the River Thames on Sunday afternoon as part of an annual charity Duck Derby has been run by the Maidenhead Lions at Ray Mill Island at Boulter's Lock for more than 30 Family Fun Day, which also features a range of stalls, food vans, and activities, begins at 12:00 BST, with the duck race taking place at 16: of Maidenhead Lions Jo Manisier said it was one of the group's biggest events. The first Duck Derby was held in 1988."Henley Lions had some yellow ducks and they had a duck race, so guess what? We borrowed them," said Ms Manisier .It was "such a success" that they bought their own, and now they own 3,000 of Duck Derby was postponed one year because of Covid, but apart from that there was only one other year it did not run - 1998, when the river levels were too Manisier said they nearly had a repeat of that for their 35th race last year."We thought we might not be able to actually run the duck race because [the flow] was too fast," she she said the Sea Cadets, who are responsible for pouring the ducks into the river, brought another power boat and made do."We had a race thanks to them," she said. Whilst entry is free, people can buy a duck ticket, which has the number of their duck on it, ahead of the race."Then [the Sea Cadets] empty all the ducks into the water by the weir and... they make their way up to the Maidenhead footpath bridge by Boulters Lock," said Ms Manisier."Usually there's lots of people cheering the ducks along the way."There are cash prizes for first, second and third place - and Maidenhead Lions "make sure we catch all the ducks" at the end, Ms Manisier added. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
7 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Wheelchair tennis star Andy Lapthorne appointed MBE
A Paralympian who has won 17 Grand Slam wheelchair tennis titles has been honoured in the King's Birthday Honours. Andy Lapthorne, from Maidenhead, told BBC Radio Berkshire it was "a massive shock" to be appointed an MBE for services to who has won three silver medals and a bronze at the Paralympics, said he hoped his achievement would show others that "anything's possible". "Tennis is known as a sport that is for more of the upper classes... and I'm someone from a working class background," he said. "I'm hoping that this will inspire people from similar backgrounds to me to pick up tennis," the 34-year-old said. In 2024 he played in front of a full crowd at the Paralympics in Paris, something he said showed "how far the sport has come"."I'm travelling the world, playing tournaments, being able to earn a living from a disability sport," he said."I'm hoping that I've left the sport in a better place than when I found it when I do finally [retire]." Also honoured was Prof Andrew Charlton-Perez, a meteorology professor at the University of Reading, who has been appointed an OBE for his services to climate science and professor said he felt the honour was recognising all of his colleagues' work as well as his own."To be recognised in this amazing place with so many different colleagues who do wonderful things... it feels unreal," he said."All of the work that we've done on climate education in particular has been done with huge teams of people... it really feels like it's recognising all of those contributions, all of those positive things that we're doing together." Another on the list was Peter Francis, chief of staff at the Maidenhead-based Commonwealth War Graves Commission, which maintains the graves of those who died in both World Francis, who was appointed OBE for his services to global commemoration, said getting the "official-looking letter" was "a massive surprise"."My initial reaction was 'is it a tax return?' or something like that," he said."It feels very, very strange but very, very humbling and I'm deeply honoured."He said it was a reflection on the work the Commission did as a whole."It's very difficult to put a price on the commemoration of those who served," he said."We owe them a debt of thanks that we can never truly repay and the work that I do, and my colleagues do... just goes some small way to saying thank you." Also recognised was Estelle Bailey, the chief executive of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxford Wildlife Trust (BBOWT), who was appointed MBE for her services to nature's Bailey started at the trust as a volunteer 27 years ago."It's been the most incredible journey, having loved nature as a child and been so connected to it, but also in that time watching its decline and worrying about the future and wondering what I could do to help," she said."It's been a journey of love and a journey of passion - and that will never leave me."She said receiving the letter saying she was being awarded an MBE "took my breath away"."I'm so, so delighted," she said."Charitable life is really hard... it's not well paid and you have to fight really hard to get money to do work."It was just that moment of recognition for me that was just really, super special." You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
