Marathon man completes seven runs in seven days

A RUNNER from Wargrave ran a personal best time while completing a challenge to run seven marathons in seven days in seven continents. Sam Jolly, 23, who works at Hurlingham Stretch Tents, an events company in Maidensgrove, finished the first marathon...

I ran eight marathons in eight days

A MAN from Henley ran the equivalent of eight marathons across country in as many days for charity. Matthew Jackson, 39, completed 362km by running from the Lake District to Snowdonia. He was running for Over the Wall, a charity which provides...

Primary school cross-country races began again for their 25th year on Saturday, September 13 on a course at Greys Court, near Henley. While numbers were down there were still some very competitive races and organisers hope to see more competitors at...

Father runs London Marathon for Riding for Disabled

A MAN from Sonning Common raised £1,300 for a charity by completing the London Marathon. Jim Massey, 48, was running for Wyfold Riding for the Disabled, which provides horse riding to disabled children and adults. He chose the charity as it helps...

Children’s memorable experience at mini marathon

MORE than £950 was raised by children at Shiplake Primary School by running the London Mini Marathon. Fifty pupils from reception to year six travelled to London to take part in the one-mile fun run to raise money for new PE and IT equipment at 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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