Student becomes sprint champion with father’s help

A STUDENT at The Henley College has become the under-20s Scottish sprint champion. Kaya Slater, 17, won the 100m and 200m at the national championships held at Aberdeen Sports Village on August 19 with times of 12.01 seconds and 25.50 seconds...

Villagers dominate

THE Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge/Gillotts Primary School Partnership Quad Kids Championships were held at the Maiden Erlegh School last week where pupils from years 7 and 8 officiated the events. In the years 3/4 events, Sonning Common A took the...

Man recovers in hospital after Ironman challenge

A MAN from Henley has completed an Ironman challenge despite discovering an injury which meant he had to go to hospital. Jack Trailor-Thompson, 26, swam 2.4 miles, cycled 112 miles and ran 26 miles in Callela, near Barcelona, two weeks ago. He took on...

Throwing for gold

A TEENAGER from Wargrave who holds the best decathlon score in the world for under-20s will be going for gold at the European Athletics Championships next week. Sammy Ball, 18, is flying to Jerusalem with the British Athletics Team today (Friday).In...

Decathlete is new golden boy

A TEENAGER from Wargrave has a set a new national record for the decathlon at under-20 level. Sammy Ball, 18, also has the best leading score in the world after taking gold in the English championships last month. He notched up 7,870 points after...

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Publican brings festive cheer

Publican brings festive cheer

THE owner of three Henley pubs is offering a free lunch for some who will be alone on Christmas day. Ted Docherty, who owns the Little Angel in Henley, the Crown in Playhatch and White Hart in Nettlebed, has asked for suggestions from the community...

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