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    Rowers reach halfway in Atlantic crossing contest

    Rowers reach halfway in Atlantic crossing contest

    A FORMER Trinity Primary School pupil has reached the halfway point on a journey across the Atlantic by rowing boat. Rosie Tong, who grew up in Henley and now lives in Reading, has been out at sea since December 14. The 27-year-old is part of a crew...

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    Rower recognised for her contribution to the sport

    Rower recognised for her contribution to the sport

    A WOMAN from Henley has been awarded a medal of honour by British Rowing. Guin Batten, 58, was honoured for her outstanding contributions to the sport at the governing body’s annual awards. The former Olympic silver medal-winning sculler received an...

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    Schröder sets pace at indoor championships

    Schröder sets pace at indoor championships

    LEANDER Club athletes were among the 34 Great Britain squad that competed in last weekend’s British Rowing Indoor Championships at the NEC in Birmingham. The squad, made up of 21 men and 13 women, battled it out over the 2,000m events competed for on...

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    Henley and Upper Thames crews lead the way on home waters

    Henley and Upper Thames crews lead the way on home waters

    HOSTS Henley Rowing Club and Upper Thames both picked up wins at last Saturday’s Henley Sculls, an event raced over 3,000m from Greenlands to the regatta finish with morning and afternoon divisions. A strong headwind for both divisions made sculling...

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    Home crews dominate autumn head

    Home crews dominate autumn head

    UPPER Thames Rowing Club secured an impressive 13 wins at their autumn head raced over 3,000m from Greenlands to the regatta finish last Sunday. Crews faced cool, blustery conditions, with a steady headwind adding an extra challenge along 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...

    Man fined for wearing fake navy uniform

    Man fined for wearing fake navy uniform

    A FORMER teacher and rowing coach at Shiplake College has been fined £500 after admitting he posed as a navy admiral at a Remembrance Sunday parade. Jonathan Carley, 65, from Harlech, Gwynedd, was charged with wearing uniform or dress bearing the...

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