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Festival inspired kids’ book about facing fears

A WRITER from Fingest has published her second children’s picture book. Lucy Tandon Copp has written Logan’s Lantern, inspired by her experiences of motherhood as well as a traditional Chinese festival. Lucy, whose father is English and whose mother...

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Guidebook for parents of babies in intensive care

A PSYCHOLOGIST who grew up in Caversham has written a book to help support new parents of premature and sick babies. Dr Rebecca Chilvers has more than two decades of experience working in the NHS and the independent sector, specialising in neonatal...

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Neurodivergent women share innermost thoughts

ACTRESS and poet Stephanie Farrell Moore has co-edited an anthology of poetry, written by neurodivergent women. Kaleidoscopic minds Vol II is a follow-up to the first title, published two years ago, in which late diagnosed, undiagnosed and...

Vibrant and wonderful show from youth group with infectious energy

Twists and turns in familiar tale with sincere retelling and comic timing

Olympic champion rower’s philosophy that led to successful turnaround

Third yearbook in my ‘loo library’, says author

Return of miser takes the biscuit

Cornwall and Dorset are backdrop for kids’ book

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Second World War novel on legacy of poppy factory

A HENLEY author has written a novel about the lives of three young women set during the Second World War. Kirsten Hesketh, 62, who lives in Greys Hill, wrote The Poppy Girls under the nom de plume Kirsty Dougal, published by Penguin. Set in Richmond,...

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Organised fireworks displays

DUNSDEN village hall fireworks will take place today (Friday) from 5.30pm to 10pm. The fireworks display is at 7pm, with refreshments available on site. Loddon ales will be on sale inside the village hall, along with a tuckshop, glowsticks and more...

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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Festival inspired kids’ book about facing fears

Guidebook for parents of babies in intensive care

Neurodivergent women share innermost thoughts

Vibrant and wonderful show from youth group with infectious energy

Twists and turns in familiar tale with sincere retelling and comic timing

Olympic champion rower’s philosophy that led to successful turnaround

Third yearbook in my ‘loo library’, says author

Return of miser takes the biscuit

Cornwall and Dorset are backdrop for kids’ book

Second World War novel on legacy of poppy factory

Organised fireworks displays

ALDI announces plans for Henley store

Man fined for wearing fake navy uniform

Families left “heartbroken” as Environment Agency puts Shiplake Lock Island on rental market

Teacher referred to counter terror programme for showing videos of President Trump

CCTV images released in connection with Henley town centre attack

Plans for Aldi in Henley win shoppers' support

Charlie Anderson-Jeffs, from Harpsden

Revealed: vision to transform Henley’s former River and Rowing Museum

Former manager of Henley bar speaks out on ‘unfortunate’ brewery collapse

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Plans revived to illuminate Grade I listed Henley Bridge

Kenton Theatre pulled back from the brink after best year to date

Ofsted shuts Caversham nurseries over safety concerns

Junction redesign and weight limits considered to combat HGV issues in Henley

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