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Britain's most miserable town. DAVID LEAFE'S childhood Slough had a thriving High Street. Now shops are empty, disgusting acts are common and drugs are everywhere. Here's what went wrong... and it's a tale that blights so many towns

Arriving on Slough High Street on a grey weekday morning, I have barely had time to take out my notebook when I am accosted by an angry-looking man on crutches.