THE River Thames, one of Britain’s most treasured natural and cultural landmarks, is facing growing environmental and infrastructure challenges — from deteriorating bridges and locks to declining water quality and loss of wildlife. To address these...
ON November 11, Simon Booker, a semi-professional wildlife photographer, gave a talk to members of the RSPB entitled “Strictly nature: wildlife on our doorstep” about nature in South Oxfordshire. Through his outstanding photographs and videos Simon...
THE November meeting of Wargrave Local History Society was a presentation by local historian and author Caroline Piller about the history of horse dealers in Reading in the 19th and early 20th centuries, including the Irishman, Oliver Dixon. As the...
The Open Spaces Society, which is based in Henley, is celebrating after an amendment to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, proposed by Lord Banner and others, was dropped. The amendment aimed to remove long-standing public rights on green spaces...
LOWLAND Rescue Oxfordshire has taken delivery of a new water trailer. This was made possible following a £3,000 donation from the Oxfordshire Freemasons. The delivery of the purpose-built trailer marks an exciting milestone for the team. It will be...
A COMEDIAN who used to live in Henley is returning to perform. Bella Hull is on the bill for the next Honk! live comedy night with her latest show Piggie before she takes it to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The 25-year-old, who now lives in North...