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...

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...

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...

Making hay with an equine parking spot

A FRIEND spotted the above on a recent visit to the Netherlands and thought it might help with the parking arrangements in Henley. However, they weren’t sure whether the P in question stood for “paard” meaning horse or “parkeren” meaning parking. Does...

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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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