Inspector criticises and praises prison

INMATES at HMP Huntercombe say they have been bullied by staff, according to a report by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons. It is a category C facility and is one of only two prisons in the country with the sole purpose of holding convicted...

Care home resident turns 100

A WOMAN known for her “infectious” smile and love of music celebrated her 100th birthday with a party with family and friends. Gladys Matthews, who lives at the Huntercombe Hall care home in Nuffield, was born on  December 18, 1923 in Kingsclere,...

Foreign prisoners make Christmas cards

CHRISTMAS cards made by inmates at Huntercombe prison are being sold by businesses in Henley. The cards are available in Hot Gossip, Gorvett & Stone and Hotel du Vin in an effort to help rehabilitate the foreign prisoners by working with local...

Prison criticised over support for inmates

CONCERNS have been raised over the support available to prisoners at HMP Huntercombe in Nuffield for the second year running. The prison’s independent monitoring board recognises that while improvements have been made, these efforts have not been...

Care home holds garden party

RESIDENTS of Huntercombe Hall care home enjoyed a summer party. Dozens of residents, staff and guests sat on the lawns for the event while many wore hats adorned with flowers or sheltered underneath umbrellas from the sun. The garden had been...

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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...

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