This week the Henley Standard launched its new and updated website with a host of extra facilities available.

Updated daily, the site will keep everyone informed of the news stories as they happen, and for those people constantly on the move, email and mobile phone updates are available to all registered visitors.

The site invites readers to have their say on each of the news stories by completing a simple form with their views and comments.

Plans are also underway to install live web cams on the town hall and overlooking the Royal Regatta course.

Movie trailers from the films playing at local cinemas are available to watch, together with details of where and when the film can be seen in full. “The launch of the new site is not the end of this project, but the beginning,” said the Standard’s web expert, Jacqueline Alexander. “We have put together a foundation on which to build and plans are afoot to integrate more community driven features that our visitors can get involved with.

“We are inviting all schools and colleges in the area to have their own page within our site, and this plan will be extended to clubs and associations in the coming months. “Visitors will be able to view full listings of all the events in the area, the latest sports news and previews, useful information on what’s happening in the community as well as properties for sale, job vacancies and classified advertisements.

“The site is built to serve the community and therefore advertisers will benefit. We have put together a step-by- step guide for businesses wanting to advertise on the site. The options are designed to suit varied budgets.

“We want the site to be available to all business in the area not just some.”

The first video interview on the site is with Boris Johnson, who is expected to announce his resignation as the town’s MP imminently.

Boris welcomed the arrival of the new site and paid tribute to the ‘world’s greatest local newspaper’!

Talking to reporter Dan Hearn he went on to discuss speculation on his departure and how he feels about leaving Henley after seven years as the local MP.

“We were delighted that Boris welcomed the site,” said Jacqueline. “Now we would like to hear what everyone else thinks.”

Schools and colleges interested in having their own ‘Your Community’ page should call 01491 419444.