Community

School unveils new £19,000 equipment funded by parents

A PRIMARY school in Henley has new play equipment thanks to the fundraising efforts of its parent teacher association. The Valley Road School playground is on its playing field and the equipment, which includes a climbing wall and net, a slide and...

Runner retains title in record time

A RECORD number of runners took part in the third annual Sonning Common 10km on Sunday. Affiliated and non-affiliated runners lined up and more than £8,000 was raised for Sonning Common Primary School. Rob Corney, of the Reading Roadrunners,...

Woman honoured for fight to keep carriage riding

A WOMAN who fought to keep carriage riding as part of the offering at a stable supporting disabled riders has been honoured by its national organisation. Pippa Hughes, who helped found Wyfold Riding for the Disabled (RDA) at Wyfold Court along with...

Positive start

THE tenants of the Dew Drop Inn in Hurley have been named best newcomers by Brakspear. Sarah and Marius Pretorius were recognised in the pub company’s annual awards. It was judged on overall excellence, guest feedback, sales growth and business...

Safety net

A LIFELINE for those facing financial hardship is available. For an in-confidence discussion, call Valentine de Haan on 0118 972 2967 or Sue Nickson on 0118 972 4520.

Henley on Thames

Rescue plan submitted to prevent collapse of water firm

A RESCUE plan to prevent the collapse of Thames Water could see a chunk of its debt written off and a multi-billion-pound ... [more]

‘Caesar was very visible, just like President Trump’

Hyacinth Bucket with Lumley’s embodiment of drunken fashion director Patsy Stone on Absolutely Fabulous. He said: “You [Lumley] ... [more]

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Caversham

Five stars

A COMMUNITY café in Caversham has received the maximum five-star food hygiene rating. The 3Cs Café at St John the Baptist Church ... [more]

Bids open for new post office location

A NEW post office could open in Caversham. Applications are open for retailers within their existing or proposed business. The ... [more]

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Sonning Common

Smooth road

PART of Blounts Court Road in Sonning Common will be closed for resurfacing works from Wednesday to Friday. A traffic diversion ... [more]

Gypsy pitch plan turned down for third time

A BID to build a gypsy pitch on a disused site on the outskirts of Sonning Common has been knocked back for the third time to ... [more]

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