Graffiti removal underway

WORK has begun on removing a graffiti tag from Henley Bridge. Contractors used a hot water pressure washer to remove the black and white “H” graffiti tag, which has been there for more than two years. It had been due to take place in October but was...

Residents back call to reduce speed limit

A PETITION seeking a reduction in the speed limit in a lane in Sonning Common has almost reached 200 signatures. Chris Jones, who set it up on Tuesday last week, is urging Oxfordshire County Council to reduce the 30mph limit in Blackmore Lane to 20mph...

Consultation launched to extend 20mph zone

A CONSULTATION on plans to extend the 20mph speed limit zone in Henley is under way. The current zone came into force in January 2020 and covers all roads in the town centre as well as King’s Road, Hop Gardens, Deanfield Avenue, Gravel Hill and...

Driver fuming after near-miss due to pothole

A MAN has called out a council’s inaction in fixing a “dangerous” pothole. Graham Swadling said he experienced a near crash in Gravel Hill after a farm vehicle hit the deep crater and its driver lost control of the steering and swerved into the...

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ALDI announces plans for Henley store

ALDI announces plans for Henley store

SUPERMARKET chain Aldi has confirmed that it plans to open a new food store in Henley. The Henley Standard revealed in May last year it was looking at the Jewson site, off Reading Road, with the materials firm set to move to the former Gibbs and Dandy...

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