25 years ago

THE impact of Henley’s trial traffic scheme could set alarm bells ringing in the business community. Some traders have reported falling sales since last week as they believe shoppers took their custom elsewhere. Richard White, head of the commercial department at Simmons & Sons, said one client had suffered losses of between 25 and 35 per cent,

Henley Hawks’ glorious cup run came to an end despite a heroic performance at Premiership side Gloucester in the fifth round of rugby’s Tetley Bitter Cup on Saturday. Henley were beaten 31-9 by a side that included seven internationals but they matched their opponents for long periods of the game. Afterwards, Henley coach Nigel Dudding said: “They were a credit to the club.”

Supermodel Kate Moss proved she has got a healthy appetite after she enjoyed lunch at a Henley pub on Saturday. Kate and a small entourage stopped to eat at the Little Angel pub in Remenham — much to the delight of other diners. Dressed in a baggy sweater, tight trousers and “Yeti” woolly boots, Miss Moss looked well after her much-publicised stay at the Priory Clinic where she was treated for exhaustion.