Survival of quickest

A YOUNG mother who was the first woman home in the Henley half marathon revealed that she had been struggling to sleep all week due to her child. Chantal Sainter, 33, of Ancastle Green, Henley, finished in one hour and 28 minutes and was 22nd overall....

Half marathon

ABOUT 1,200 runners are expected to take part in the Henley half-marathon this Sunday. The event, which starts and finishes at Henley Rugby Club from 9.30am, also features a 10km, 5km and family fun run. About 100 volunteers have been recruited to...

Woman takes up running to help her cope with grief

A WOMAN from Whitchurch who took up running again to deal with the grief of losing a parent has signed up for next month’s Reading Half Marathon. Sabina Reed, 48, ran as a hobby for several years until her mother Lesley became ill and was diagnosed...

Man, 70, runs for debt centre

THE organiser of a new debt centre will be running the Henley half marathon on Sunday. Terry Grourk, from Wargrave, will be raising money for the Christians Against Poverty Debt Centre in Henley, which helps families suffering from extreme...

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Pub staff in miracle escape as car hits wall

Pub staff in miracle escape as car hits wall

THE landlord of a pub in Henley said it was “miraculous” that his staff escaped without serious injuries after a car crashed into the kitchen wall in the middle of dinner service. At around 6.45pm on Sunday, a car left Remenham Lane and ploughed...
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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