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Injured horse rider waits for hospital move

A HORSE rider who suffered a bruised spine in a riding accident has been waiting two months to move to a specialist hospital. Charlotte Snowden, a professional photographer from Checkendon, was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford after...

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Brake shines at national championships

MAIDENSGROVE’S Tabitha Brake, 14, won her section at the JCB Pony Club National Championships in the PC90 Eventing Championships last month. Brake, competing as part of the Woodland Hunt Pony Club team alongside Jemimah Ogston, 16, from Sonning...

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I make sculptures out of scrapped horseshoes, says polo horse trainer

A POLO horse trainer from Shiplake has been creating artworks out of old horseshoes. Sam Gravestock, 28, who works at the Black Bears Polo Club at Lower Bolney Farm, makes sculptures and household items using the metal horseshoes that would otherwise...

Pony club award winners

Pupils qualify for national showjumping championship

Harry the horse is champion just months after surgery

TV presenters among spectators at equestrian event

‘Batgirl’ and Princess the pony win double in a week

Award for equestrian centre after death of ex-manager

Events

Horse show

THE 40th Ewelme Horse and Fun Dog Show will take place at Ford Farm in Days Lane on Sunday, September 4. There will be about 30 classses including a fancy dress one with a jubilee theme.

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Injured rider on road to recovery

A HORSE rider who suffered serious spinal injuries after coming off her horse during a showjumping competition can now breathe and eat on her own. Charlotte Snowden, from Checkendon, was diagnosed with a dislocated neck at John Radcliffe Hospital in...

Henley man arrested on suspicion of murder after Poole death

A MAN from Henley was arrested on suspicion of murder on Sunday after a man was seriously injured in Dorset and later died in hospital.

Henley salon asks customers to ‘pay what they can’

A SALON in Henley has held a “pay what you can” haircut day.

Elements in Bell Street held the initiative on Tuesday last week.

About 15 clients booked an appointment where they were able to have their hair cut by a stylist and choose their price.

Injured horse rider waits for hospital move

Brake shines at national championships

I make sculptures out of scrapped horseshoes, says polo horse trainer

Pony club award winners

Pupils qualify for national showjumping championship

Harry the horse is champion just months after surgery

TV presenters among spectators at equestrian event

‘Batgirl’ and Princess the pony win double in a week

Award for equestrian centre after death of ex-manager

Horse show

Injured rider on road to recovery

Henley man arrested on suspicion of murder after Poole death

Henley salon asks customers to ‘pay what they can’

A fond farewell from the real-life Vicar of Dibley after 14 years

Flood warnings issued on stretches of the River Thames

Call for council funds to fix Marsh Lock horsebridge branded ‘outrageous’

TV star James Corden abandons plans to demolish and rebuild home

Budget supermarket Aldi reveals further details on planned Henley store

Brakspear’s longest-serving landlady celebrates 46 years as Wargrave publican

Rewind Festival: The Human League and The Proclaimers confirmed as headliners

Fire Brigade Union members fear impact of Henley closure

Stoke Row bakery makes national ‘Baker’s Dozen’ list

New head for Henley school appointed

Alcohol duty rise is bitter blow says brewery boss

Ice cream parlour moving to bigger premises on ‘sunny side’ of the road