Badgemore Pre-School to close in three weeks
PARENTS of children at Badgemore Pre-School have been told that it is to close in three weeks.
PARENTS of children at Badgemore Pre-School have been told that it is to close in three weeks.
A map showing the roads (in purple) that are part of the new lane rental scheme
ABOUT 10 roads in central Henley are expected to fall under a new scheme designed to reduce the length of time of roadworks.
Oxfordshire County Council, the highways authority, is expected to introduce their lane rental scheme on Tuesday, May 5.
The county council first applied in 2023 and the scheme was approved by government in November.
Ivon Hitchens' oil painting on canvas, titled "Dark and Light Poppies" sold for £138,800
AN auction selling works of art belonging to the late Dame Stephanie Shirley has raised over £1m.
The collection, which belonged to the computing pioneer, included modern art, sculptures, studio pottery and furniture.
Auction house, Dreweatts, presented the items to about 1,000 registered buyers, including a mix of private buyers and collectors from the UK and around the world, at Donnington Priory, in Oxford Road, on Tuesday.
Mayor of Henley, Tom Buckley, presents Robin Popham of the Henley Handybus, with his town medal
From left to right: Charlotte, Emma, Nico and Alison Jean-Jean, supporting Emma at her training camp
Huntercombe Golf Club ladies' captain, Clare Lennon, and mens' captain, Ian Whittaker, with a cheque for the Chiltern Centre
Children at schools in and around Henley marked World Book Day by dressing up as their favourite storybook characters and “inspirational” figures.
THE new priest in charge for Shiplake and Dunsden with Harpsden was installed at a service in Shiplake on Monday evening.
Photo credit: Peter Manning/London News Pictures
Archive image of the River Thames
Greener Henley member, Diana Barnett, gives a speech at the Town Hall
Bridget Holdstock, housekeeper, has worked at Henley Manor for nearly six years
An artist's impression of Thamesfield
Police cordon on the scene at Phyllis Court Drive on Friday
Monika Turska, owner of Riviera House Boutique, at her shop in Bell Street
Bereavements
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Harold, Richard passed away last week, aged 71, after a long illness, very bravely fought.Born in Maidenhead in 1954, he moved to South Africa in the early 1980’s where he lived for nearly 15 years. Upon his return to the UK, he became a Publican, managing pubs in Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and locally, in Holyport. Richard was known for his welcoming manner, and for always being open and [more..]
Potter Joyce Beryl - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Joyce Beryl Potter on 1st February 2026 at Henley Manor Care Home, having just celebrated her 93rd birthday with all her family. Loved wife to the late Bernard John Potter and loving mother to Marcus, Simon and Rupert, mother-in-law to Katie, Lisa and Claire, grandmother to Harriette, Oliver, Imogen, Benjamin, Josephie, [more..]
WARNER JAMES JOHN (JIM) Sadly passed away on Sunday, 8th February, 2026, aged 95, with his Daughters by his side. Much loved Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad who will be greatly missed by family and friends.The Funeral is being held at St. Bartholomew's Church, Nettlebed on Monday 9th March 2026 at 3.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Cancer Research UK or sent care of [more..]
Bradford, Christopher WilliamPassed away peacefully aged 87 years on 21st February 2026Chris will be greatly missed by loving wife Pauline, daughter Sonia, sons Mark and Neville, and all the family.A service will be held at Reading Crematorium West Chapel on Thursday 19th March at 12 noon.Family flowers only, please. Donations in Chris’s memory can be given to British Heart Foundation.These can [more..]
JOYCE PAMELA POPEJOY Passed away peacefully on Friday 20th February 2026 Aged 93 She will be missed by all her family and her many friends. Funeral service to be held on Friday 20th March at 10.00am at Slough Crematorium Family flowers only. The family welcomes donations to the Alzheimers Society.
The Human League will be playing the main stage on Saturday night
Material girl: Rosalie Minnitt
Mum’s the word: Georgie Parvin, left, and Hattie Sanderson have organised the Kenton’s podcast festival
Advice: Dr Rebecca Chilvers, left, in conversation with Alice Jordan
From left to right: Raj Bisram, Susie Riddell, Ryan Kelly, Christina Trevanion, Sunny Ormonde, Simon Williams and Thomas Forrester
The Trust was set up by Louis Baylis in 1962 and its primary objective is: To work for the good of the community, principally in the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead.
The Trust distributed grants of over £100,000 to more than 100 recipients during the last financial year and has a policy of distributing the majority of the grants to local organisations and charities, the balance going to regional and national organisations.
The majority of applications for grants from the Trust are received by post from local and national charities and organisations that are aware of the Trust. The Trust supports all sections of the community in the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead and actively encourages applications for grants from the Trust.The bulk of donations are made to benefit the elderly and the young, although many other groups including the Arts are also supported.
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