Monday, 10 May 2021
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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 provide a “puffin” light-controlled signal crossing in Marlow Road and a...
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 ...
AN amateur historian has published a book detailing anecdotes of time spent in the armed forces or as a civilian in wartime. Jerry ...
A GUIDED woodland walk in aid of Henley’s Bluebells day centre for people with dementia will take place tomorrow (Saturday). ...
GRAVEL Hill in Henley was closed early on Tuesday morning after high winds brought down a tree at the junction with Ancastle Green.
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 ...
HUNDREDS of trees have been planted in the Henley area to help tackle climate change. A meeting of the town council’s climate ...
A FARMER in Shiplake has planted 20m of willow hedging alongside the Thames Path in a bid to deter antisocial behaviour. Stephen Doble ...
A PLANT sale raised £1,038 for the Thames Valley Air Ambulance at the weekend. Haydn Jones, from Bix, and Diana Knight, from Middle ...
THAMES Hospice is thrilled to announce that documentary maker and actor Ross Kemp, has agreed to become an official ambassador of the ...
NOW that we have some relaxation from the lockdown restrictions, Walkers are Welcome in Henley has set out its plans for 2021 and ...
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PENSIONERS enjoyed a tea party in Henley to celebrate the Queen’s 91st birthday. About 80 guests attended the free event, which took ...
NATURE doesn’t have a vote, so the Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust is speaking up for all local wildlife and the environment in ...
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Cyclist rides equivalent of length of country for charity
A STUDENT from Goring cycled the distance between Land’s End and John O’Groats during the third coronavirus lockdown to raise money for charity. James Herbert completed the 1,... [more]
GRANTS totalling £1,850 have been awarded by Wargrave Parish Council. Wargrave Parish Trust, which offers relief to disadvantaged people, providing funding for school fees and ... [more]
Sold-out cake sale raises £600 for Cancer Research
A WOMAN raised more than £600 for Cancer Research with a cake sale. Jessica Philbrick, of Baskerville Road, Sonning Common. decided to support the charity after watching Channel ... [more]
Nursery to be added to boys’ prep school
A NEW pre-school is to be created at Moulsford Prep School. The independent school for boys has commissioned a new building across the road from its existing site to accommodate ... [more]
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