Friday, 05 September 2025

I WAS pondering on what to write about for this month’s column, until I was catching up with friends on Friday night, one of whom you ...

 

River clean-up

VOLUNTEERS will carry out a river clean-up following this year’s Henley Royal Regatta, which ends on Sunday. They will take to the ...

 

Water testing

A NEW water quality online information page for the River Thames in Henley has been launched. Featuring a traffic light system, it ...

 

Lock-keeper strike called off after Environment Agency pledges more staff

WEIR and lock-keepers along the River Thames have suspended strike action following a last-minute offer from the Environment Agency. ...

 

Bird flu outbreaks ‘getting worse’, says swan marker

THE King’s Swan Marker has described avian influenza as becoming “more of a problem than it has ever been”. David Barber leads ...

 

‘Progress’ is being made to reopen bridge

A GOVERNMENT minister has said that “progress” is being made on the repair and reopening of the Marsh Lock Horsebridge. Baroness Sue ...

 

Our river is special and sharing it is so rewarding

VOLUNTEERS with the Rivertime Boat Trust are passionate about making the River Thames in Henley as accessible as possible. The trust, ...

 

Party to thank supporters of boat festival

A PARTY was held to raise funds for a classic boat festival that will return to Henley this summer. Lady McAlpine hosted more than 50 ...

 

Creditors plea over Thames Water plan bailout

THAMES Water creditors have appealed to the water regulator to defer fines as a condition of the company’s multi-billion pound bailout....

 

MP calls for rethink on bathing water criteria

FREDDIE van Mierlo has urged the Government to help secure bathing water status for the Thames in Henley. The Henley MP spoke in a ...

 

Museum chief admits it may have to close

THE River & Rowing Museum in Henley could have to close if restructuring plans fail, says the director. Last week, it was announced ...

 

New barrier takes shape to prevent toads crossing

A NEW permanent barrier is being installed to stop toads from crossing a busy road on the outskirts of Henley. Volunteers with the ...

 

Clean water campaigner to swim 32km off coast of America for river charity

A WOMAN from Binfield Heath is to embark on a 32km swim off the coast of America in aid of a new river charity she founded. Laura ...

 

Museum remains ‘too costly’

THE River & Rowing Museum in Henley cannot continue in its current form, its trustees have said. The foundation trust has said that ...

 

Instructor named as new Rivertime Trust manager

THE Rivertime Boat Trust has a new manager. Tom Sowerby succeeds Guy Fisher, who has stepped down from day-to-day operations but will ...

 

Water firm in court to fight for extra cash

THAMES Water is battling it out in the High Court to obtain an emergency cash lifeline. The firm is set to run out of money by the end ...

 

Flood alert

A FLOOD alert for the River Thames for Henley, Remenham and Medmenham was issued this week following heavy rainfall. The Environment ...

 

Big Green Conversation tackles issue of river pollution

A PANEL of experts and campaigners criticised the lack of action to tackle pollution of the River Thames in Henley. The Big Green ...

 

Council opposes 5G mast due to impact on recreation ground

PLANS to install a 5G mast in a Henley recreation ground have been recommended for refusal by the town council. The telecoms company ...

 

Diana Ross to open Henley Festival

DIANA ROSS will be among the headline acts at this year’s Henley Festival. The American singer and actress will perform on the ...