Boy, 13, finally given his wish of basketball court

A BASKETBALL court has been officially unveiled in Henley. The town council organised the new facility at Makins recreation ground, off Greys Road, at the suggestion of a boy who plays the sport. George Allen, 13, of Oakford Court, told the council...

By George! Work begins on new basketball half-court

WORK has begun to create a basketball half-court in Henley. A digger began preparing the ground at Makins recreation ground in Greys Road earlier this week. The project has been funded by Henley Town Council, South Oxfordshire District Council, Tesco...

Basketball takes off with arrival of Rockets

BASKETBALL in Sonning Common is growing fast following the opening of the recreation ground in July. The Reading Rockets have set up a hub in the village after being invited by the parish council to run a summer programme using the multi-use gym area...

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SAVED BY THE BELL

SAVED BY THE BELL

AN actress from Henley has returned to the stage having credited her GP for saving her life. Lottie Bell, who lives in New Street, was rushed to the Royal Berkshire Hospital last month with severe gynaecological pain. The 26-year-old was found to have...
Father and son try to sell shop after eight months

Father and son try to sell shop after eight months

CONCERNS have been raised about the future of a shop and post office in Shiplake after it was put up for sale. The property in Station Road has been listed for sale with a leasehold for almost £150,000. Owners, father and son Andrew and Archie...

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