Henley Standard

Swim events postponed because of coronavirus

TWO Henley Swim events have been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival on July 12 and the Club to Pub swim from Henley Rowing Club to the Angel on the Bridge pub on July 25 are now planned to go ahead...

Horrible Histories to join party

A PRODUCTION of Horrible Histories — Barmy Britain is coming to Henley Festival’s Car Park Party this summer. The Birmingham Stage Company will perform two shows at the “drive-in” comedy, karaoke and theatre event which will be held on Lion Meadow...

Two injured in clash

THREE teenagers were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent, affray and robbery following an incident in Meadow Road, Henley. Thames Valley Police were called to a “large-scale disorder” involving a group of youths at about 9.55pm...

Artist ditches plans to light up Henley Bridge

A HENLEY artist who attached lights to the town's historic bridge without permission more than two years ago has started taking them down.

MP backs Cummings inquiry call

JOHN HOWELL is supporting calls for an independent inquiry into claims that the Prime Minister’s political advisor breached the coronavirus lockdown.

Skate park fenced off to stop more virus rule breaches

FENCING has been put up around the Henley skate park following a series of breaches of the coronavirus lockdown restrictions. The ...

Golfers raise £10,000 for NHS by playing 100 holes

THE captain of Reading Golf Club has raised £10,000 for the NHS by playing golf continuously from dawn to dusk. John Rusby, 65, and ...

Henley MP holds judgement on Cummings furore

HENLEY MP John Howell is reserving judgement on claims that the Prime Minister's political strategist Dominic Cummings breached the ...

Councillor in row over lockdown incident

A MAN has lodged a complaint against a Henley town councillor, claiming she accused him and his family of breaking lockdown rules. ...

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Horse rider in coma after bikers crash

A WOMAN was seriously injured when her horse was spooked by motorcyclists and fell on top of her. Anna Tomson is now in an induced ...

Parents raising money to save children’s nursery

PARENTS of children at a nursery in Peppard are fundraising to support it during the coronavirus lockdown. They have created a ...

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Primary schools prepare to re-open

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£3.7m fund to mitigate ugly rail gantries

CAMPAIGNERS in the Goring area hope to claim a share of a £3.75 million fund which has been launched to offset the environmental impact of electrifying the Great Western railway ... [more]

Fencing raises fears for public footpaths in woods

CAMPAIGNERS are fighting to stop landowners fencing off footpaths on private woodland near Woodcote. They say the network of routes through Birchen Copse, which is to the east of ... [more]

Warning not to cut down trees

A WARNING has been issued not to cut down protected trees on a parcel of woodland near Henley after neighbours raised concerns. Several trees on land off Gravel Hill, between Pack ... [more]