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Rick Astley takes on swing hits on night three of Henley Festival

EIGHTIES pop legend Rick Astley took to the floating stage on Saturday night to headline the third day of the Henley Festival. At just age 21 Astley topped the charts in twenty-five different countries with his 1987 hit “Never Gonna Give You Up”,...

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Weather is best warm-up act for festival stars

DIANA Ross had the crowd on its feet on the opening night of the Henley Festival. The American singer was accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for what was the final UK stop of her European tour. Dressed all in black, the musicians were...

Music

DJ is back with bangers for party on riverside

FRESH from helping Monty Don to create the first ever dog garden at Chelsea Flower Show, radio presenter and DJ Jo Whiley is ready for another summer of playing music festival bangers. Jo, who is known for her colourful outfits when introducing acts...

Festival tickets sell quickly

‘Queen of Motown’ to headline festival

Diana Ross to open Henley Festival

’Empress’ deserves accolades

Sam lifts mood after defeat

Power and precision from ‘Doll’

Music

Brilliant pair but so different

Nigel Kennedy and Sam Ryder, Sunday, July 14WHERE better to enjoy the late evening sunshine than by the sparkling waters of the River Thames in Henley? Add to that the music of one of the upcoming RISE musicians, Angus Trott, of The Wave Machine, and...

Events

Memorable night of nostalgia

Dave Stewart’s Eurthymics, Thursday, July 11 DAVE Stewart took to the stage on the second night to perform his Eurythmics hits. The anticipation was palpable as he arrived five minutes before the scheduled start in an Audi SUV. Stewart made his...

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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Rick Astley takes on swing hits on night three of Henley Festival

Weather is best warm-up act for festival stars

DJ is back with bangers for party on riverside

Festival tickets sell quickly

‘Queen of Motown’ to headline festival

Diana Ross to open Henley Festival

’Empress’ deserves accolades

Sam lifts mood after defeat

Power and precision from ‘Doll’

Brilliant pair but so different

Memorable night of nostalgia

PUB PAIR QUIT AFTER DEBTS REACH £1.5M

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

Pet shop seeks fresh start with its lease running out

Actress to switch on lights

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

Restaurant retains award for ninth year running

Steering fails as car crashes into gates of listed gardens

‘LIVES PUT AT RISK’ IF FIRE STATION CLOSES

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