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HENLEY MP John Howell said he was “disappointed” that Parliament failed to agree a united approach on Syria. Prime Minister David Cameron proposed a motion to support the principle of military action if it was backed up by evidence from the United Nations weapons inspectors. But he was defeated with 285 MPs voting against, including 30 Conservative rebels, and 272 in favour.

Three former Olympic athletes will be among a record 1,400 competitors taking part in the third Challenge Henley triathlon and Henley half triathlon on Sunday. Five-times Olympic skier Graham Bell, who lives in New Street, Henley, will be competing in the half-iron triathlon along with swimmer Steve Parry, who won a bronze medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics.

Prince Harry dined at a restaurant owned by Henley Standard food columnist Paul Clerehugh. The prince ate dinner at the Michelin-acclaimed London Street Brasserie in Reading with three other guests on Sunday night.The 28-year-old prince, who was wearing chinos, a polo shirt and jumper, kept a low profile but fellow staff and diners recognised him.