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Kevin’s right back in the saddle

NETWORK engineer Kevin Ridsdale of Reading Road, Henley, was delighted to be back in the saddle recently, writes Amanda Stewart. Kevin, who lost his lower leg approximately four years ago, met Sinead Archer of Woodcote while volunteering as a “fence...

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Dog owners told to watch out for ‘Rot’

FIVE new cases of the deadly dog disease Alabama Rot, also known as CRGV (cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy), have been confirmed by specialist veterinary referral centre Anderson Moores, writes Amanda Stewart. It brings the total number...

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London Olympics vet is striking out on his own

RENOWNED equine veterinary surgeon Simon Knapp from Sonning has recently embarked on a new business venture — joining forces with his son and fellow vet Jamie to form Berkshire Equine — a fully equipped ambulatory 24/7 practice. After nearly four...

Bertie the Miniature Schnauzer proves miracles can and do happen

We can solve your Christmas presents dilemma like a shot

Retired racehorse is enjoying whole new lease of life as a show horse

Halloween trick or treat for your dressed-up dogs

Gunsmith has set up shop at Friar Park Stables

Making hay with an equine parking spot

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Dressage winners will soon be flying the flag

HENLEY rider Sam Rees has literally just been selected to ride for the British Dressage home international team. Sam, who is ecstatic at this news, has been involved with horses all her life — although she only started affiliated dressage five years...

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Get your eye in at new grouse complex with more than 20 traps set in 100 acres

ARE you looking to get ready for the season? Perhaps you want to sharpen up for the grouse or get your eye in for the pheasants?Set in 100 acres of outstanding natural beauty, the Royal Berkshire Shooting School offers a wide variety of stands that...

Kevin’s right back in the saddle

Dog owners told to watch out for ‘Rot’

London Olympics vet is striking out on his own

Bertie the Miniature Schnauzer proves miracles can and do happen

We can solve your Christmas presents dilemma like a shot

Retired racehorse is enjoying whole new lease of life as a show horse

Halloween trick or treat for your dressed-up dogs

Gunsmith has set up shop at Friar Park Stables

Making hay with an equine parking spot

Dressage winners will soon be flying the flag

Get your eye in at new grouse complex with more than 20 traps set in 100 acres

Murder investigation after the death of a woman in Henley

Man, 54, charged with multiple rapes over attacks on women in Henley and West Berkshire

Tributes to Henley pub landlord who ‘made customers feel valued’

Former rowing coach's mental health suffered after wrongful ban

Jail for Waitrose Twyford shoplifter who returned to thieving 'within hours' of court hearing

Newly refurbished tearoom at a National Trust site in Henley re-opened

Henley butcher stranded in Dubai amid air strikes

Father and daughter duo close popular Watlington bakery

Biker hits crater and cracks rib on road in Henley

Car park pothole which exposed mains wires deemed safe by council

'It's like driving on roads in a third world country'

Breast screening van moved due to parking issues at Townlands Memorial Hospital

Henley Mayor's message of peace for revellers at club night

Town with ‘story to tell’ to enter culture competition