Henley Standard

Police investigate emails sent to John Howell in connection with Manchester synagogue attack

COUNTERTERRORISM police are to investigate whether the Manchester synagogue attacker made death threats against Henley’s former MP more than a decade ago. John Howell, who was the Conservative MP for Henley and Thame from 2008 until last year,...

ANGER OVER BOTCHED POLICE INVESTIGATION

AN in-home care service in Henley forced police to reopen an investigation after it uncovered CCTV footage of a man suspected of damaging its front door. Staff at Henley Care were locked out of their offices in Greys Road on the morning of...

Core blimey! Hot weather sparks bumper apple crop

A CIDER maker from Stoke Row said he has seen a “bumper crop” of more flavourful apples because of the recent heatwaves. James Pearce runs Kicking Goat Cider which will benefit from an abundance of fruit from this year’s harvest. He said they will...

Historian on target with troop tour

THE chairman of the Henley branch of the Royal British Legion has returned from touring serving British soldiers around the El Alamein battlefield. Richard Pinches, 60, led 27 servicemen and women around the Egyptian site, which saw a landmark victory...

Celebrating 25 years of caring for community every day of week

A CELEBRATION was held at a church in Henley on Saturday to mark its silver anniversary. More than 100 residents joined the party at Christ Church in Reading Road to meet past and present hirers, who showcased their groups, charities and classes....

Children’s author drops in to shop to sign copies of latest book

CHILDREN’S author Julia Donaldson held a book signing in an independent book shop in Henley. The creator of the Gruffalo and Room on ...

Rugby club’s annual Oktoberfest event raises £3,000

HUNDREDS of people visited Henley Rugby Club for its annual Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday, September 20. The event, which is one ...

Gravedigger wins national award for personal touch

THE gravedigger at the Henley Woodland Burial Ground has been recognised with a national award. Jonny Yaxley, 56, was named ...

Actor backs call to support theatre’s funding campaign

ACTOR Simon Williams has joined fellow stars of the stage and screen in a plea to save a theatre that is “fighting for its life”. ...

Henley win gold on return to Bloom contest

HENLEY has been awarded gold at the Thames and Chilterns in Bloom Awards. It marked a triumphant return to the annual contest after ...

Refugees need our help, end narrative of division

AS I walked through Market Place last week I was struck by how beautiful Henley looked in the autumn sunshine, with the summer’s ...

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Parkrun cancelled due to wasps’ nest

A WASPS’ nest in 40 Acre Field near the start of the Henley parkrun course cancelled last Saturday’s event. It is now being treated by pest control contractors in the hopes ... [more]

Council issues grants to boost wider access to arts festivals

MORE than £4,500 has been awarded to community groups and charities by Henley Town Council. A total of four organisations had applied for funding, totalling £7,800. The grants ... [more]

Increasing collections

GARDEN waste collections have increased by five per cent in South Oxfordshire since the introduction of a permit scheme. The scheme was launched six months ago and provides ... [more]

Plans to redevelop builder’s merchants will ‘dominate view’

A BUILDER’S merchants is set to submit fresh plans to renovate a site in Henley after its designs did not win the full approval of the heritage officer. Stark Building Materials ... [more]