Tuesday, 11 May 2021
Delivering the news from Henley on Thames and South Oxfordshire for over 100 years
THE opening of a new primary school building has been delayed after the discovery of subsidence at the site. The Heights Primary School was due to move into its new home at Mapledurham Playing Fields, off Upper Woodcote Road, Caversham, on June 8...
A ROAD repair firm’s bid to register more lorries in its fleet could go to a public inquiry after being opposed by South Oxfordshire District Council. Richard Hazell, who co-founded Hazell & Jefferies in 1971, wants permission to keep an additional...
A LEGAL challenge to South Oxfordshire District Council’s local plan has been refused for a second time. Bioabundance, a community interest company, claims the document contradicts the Government’s climate change targets. In March, High Court judge...
CUSTOMERS aren’t the only ones jumping for joy at the re-opening of pubs. The Maltsters Arms in Rotherfield Greys has built a pocket ...
THE new owner of the former Red Lion Hotel in Henley wants to carry out repairs to the exterior of the historic building. Grace Leo ...
LADY McALPINE is urging consumers to buy British goods and produce and shun cheaper imports from the Far East. She says this is far ...
A MAN with cerebral palsy will attempt to run 1,900 miles in 85 days to raise money for charity. Tom Crossland, 40, from Gallowstree ...
A VILLAGE party including a flotilla on the River Thames will be held in Wargrave over the summer. Resident Geoff Knight is appealing ...
A RETIREMENT village in Sonning Common would help release family homes, an inquiry heard. Inspired Villages, now known as Senior ...
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Pink and purple summer baskets to celebrate coming out of lockdown
A TOTAL of 163 summer hanging baskets have now been sold to residents and businesses in Henley. Henley in Bloom launched its annual campaign, which is supported by the Henley ... [more]
Finally, two pedestrian crossings are approved
TWO new pedestrian crossings are to be installed in Henley following a campaign by residents and councillors. Oxfordshire County Council, the highways authority, has agreed to ... [more]
How I coped with losing my schizophrenic son
A MOTHER whose son died after being diagnosed with schizophrenia has shared his story in a book to help others affected by mental illness. Gill Mann, a former trustee of the ... [more]
Great Uncle Bulgaria and Madame Cholet would be so proud of you all
A VOLUNTEER litter-picking scheme in Henley has exceeded expectations. Organisers had hoped that between 30 and 50 people would sign up for the Henley Wombles initiative, in which ... [more]
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