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New company promises fastest broadband service in country

AN internet service provider held an event to mark the official start of its first full fibre network building programme in Henley. Zzoomm is offering download speeds up to 200 times faster than the current UK average. The Oxford company will have 26...

Deputy Mayor's appeal for help in search for missing woman

THE Deputy Mayor of Henley is urging anyone who may have CCTV footage of missing Hannah Gibbs to pass it to the police. Cllr David Eggleton, who has been helping daily with the search for the 37-year-old, says officers are still trying to trace her...

Refurbished pub opens

A PUB in Caversham has begun trading under a new name and management. The former Prince of Wales in Prospect Street re-opened on Friday as the Last Crumb and is now operated by the Dodo Pub Company on behalf of owner Brakspear. Its name is a tribute...

Control your dogs, says farmer after sheep attack

A FARMER is calling for professional dog walkers to be regulated after one of her sheep was killed and three others were mauled by a large pack which was loose on private land. Tracy Betteridge, who keeps about 280 lambing ewes on farmland off the...

Former Henley MP reaches Brexit deal

THE former MP for Henley has brokered a possible Brexit deal between Britain and the European Union.

Duo jailed for Class A drug offences

A MAN and woman have been jailed after being convicted of possession with intent to supply heroin and cocaine. Carla Conwill and ...

New chief executive appointed by festival

THE Henley Festival has a new chief executive. Nick Mattingley, 49, who has worked in theatre production and operations and as an ...

Arrested protester: ‘I’ve no regrets’

A MAN from Henley who was arrested during the climate protests in London says he has no regrets. Ed Atkinson, of Queen Street, was one ...

Quakers hand out white poppies to promote peace

QUAKERS gave away 300 white poppies to promote peace in Henley on Sunday. About 10 people from the Friends Meeting House in Northfield ...

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Former deputy principal honoured through new college hub

A HUB designed to enhance career opportunities for students has opened at The Henley College. The Cuthbert Suite was unveiled by ...

Heavy rain hits Henley half marathon and 10km

MORE than 600 people took part in the 37th Henley half marathon and accompanying Henley Standard 10km run despite heavy rain. The ...

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Developer ordered to halt work on resurfacing bridleway

PLANS to lay tarmac along a rural bridleway on the outskirts of Henley have been put on hold amid objections, writes James Burton. Crest Nicholson, which is building 163 houses at ... [more]

Woman told she can stay in UK after Brexit

Councillor told she can stay in UK after Brexit

A COUNCILLOR who moved to Britain from Bulgaria almost two decades ago has been told she may stay in the country after Brexit following a dispute with the Home Office. Maggie ... [more]

Pub told to improve its hygiene standards

FOUR businesses in the Henley area scored poorly in their most recent food hygiene inspections. The New Inn at Kidmore End got only two stars, or “improvement necessary”, when it ... [more]

Redevelopment of care home refused permission again

A COMPANY’S bid to demolish and rebuild a care home in Whitchurch has failed once again. An appeal by Majesticare, the owner of Eastfield House in Eastfield Lane, against South ... [more]