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Young florist wins gold at Chelsea for fiery creation

A WOMAN from Sonning Common was named florist of the year at Chelsea Flower Show. Lara Thorpe, 24, who also won a gold medal at the show, said she had not expected to win as she was the competition’s youngest entrant.“It’s amazing,” she said. “I...

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Binfield heath open garden 270525

A GROUP of villagers opened their gardens to the public and raised more than £3,000 for charity. The six residents of Binfield Heath invited visitors to admire their plots on Sunday when it was warm and sunny. Other villages sold homemade cakes and...

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Council plans to curb its use of herbicides

A PLAN to reduce the use of herbicides to manage weeds has been announced by Henley Town Council. The council’s recreation and amenities committee agreed a new integrated weed management strategy earlier this month. The plan involves reducing the use...

Grower praises her homemade compost for treble trophy haul

Tributes to ‘perfect scientist’

Council to apply for ‘bee friendly’ status for town

Nordic folk tale tackles those tricky emotions

Pumpkin day and growing season hit by bad weather

Celebrities add sparkle to traditional village show

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Autumn show

THE Chiltern Edge Horticultural Society’s annual autumn show will take place on Sunday, September 7 from 2pm to 4pm. The show classes will include flowers, vegetables, fruits, floral art, domestic goods including baked goods and preserves, photography...

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Care home tops for food hygiene

A NURSING home in Sonning Common has received the highest possible food hygiene rating. Abbeycrest in Kennylands Road received five stars, meaning “very good” under the Scores on the Doors scheme. South Oxfordshire District Council environmental...

PUB PAIR QUIT AFTER DEBTS REACH £1.5M

TWO entrepreneurs were forced to give up two pubs after accruing debts of more than £1.5 million. Alex Sergeant and David Holliday ran the Bottle and Glass Inn in Binfield Heath and Hart Street Tavern in Henley as separate companies. They were wound...

Business founder and publican named baker of the year at industry awards

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Young florist wins gold at Chelsea for fiery creation

Binfield heath open garden 270525

Council plans to curb its use of herbicides

Grower praises her homemade compost for treble trophy haul

Tributes to ‘perfect scientist’

Council to apply for ‘bee friendly’ status for town

Nordic folk tale tackles those tricky emotions

Pumpkin day and growing season hit by bad weather

Celebrities add sparkle to traditional village show

Autumn show

Care home tops for food hygiene

PUB PAIR QUIT AFTER DEBTS REACH £1.5M

Business founder and publican named baker of the year at industry awards

Actress to switch on lights

Plans submitted to build 57 homes at pump firm site

Pet shop seeks fresh start with its lease running out

Tributes to former Mayor

Cheers! Regulars celebrate as pub named community asset

Where and when you can see bonfires and organised firework displays

Consultation could see closure of Henley Fire Station

MOTORCYCLIST DIES AFTER HITTING DEER

‘Farage is no Nazi,’ says fashion designer at stall

Steering fails as car crashes into gates of listed gardens

Restaurant retains award for ninth year running

‘LIVES PUT AT RISK’ IF FIRE STATION CLOSES

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