Community

Man runs through the night with little help from friends

A MAN from Henley ran 130km in 24 hours to raise money for a mental health sports charity. Estate agent Matthew Jackson completed the equivalent of more than three marathons, running from 10pm to 11am the next day. Friends, family, neighbours and...

Rowing masters win virtual race along length of Thames

MEMBERS of Upper Thames Rowing Club in Henley won a virtual competition to row the length of the River Thames for charity. The eight rowers used ergos to complete 346km in 20 hours, five minutes and 52 seconds over six days, beating 150 other crews...

Valley to be happy in

THE Hambleden Valley has been named in the Sunday Times’ top 10 places to live in the South-East. The paper says it has “sociable locals, sheep-speckled hills and seriously good views”.It adds: “With its country pubs, rolling fields and rose-covered...

Blaze-hit restaurant wins award for food

A RESTAURANT and hotel in Goring which has almost finished rebuilding work following a damaging fire has won an award. The Miller of Mansfield in High Street has been named foodie favourite in the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs awards after owners...

Healthier prisoners

THE healthcare team at HMP Huntercombe has been shortlisted for an award for its work supporting black, Asian and minority ethnic prisoners to be fitter. The staff at the category C facility for foreign nationals run a weight management programme to...

Henley on Thames

Mayor pays tribute to Prince Philip

THE Mayor of Henley has paid tribute to Prince Philip who passed away this morning. The Duke of Edinburgh died at the age of 99 at ... [more]

Lorry ban rolling nearer to fruition

PLANS to ban heavy goods vehicles from passing through Henley are another step closer to reality. Oxfordshire County Council, the ... [more]

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Caversham

Boathouse fire tackled in Caversham

FIVE fire crews were sent to tackle a blaze at a boathouse in Caversham Heights on Sunday. The Grade II listed building on The ... [more]

Man drowns

AN elderly man drowned in the marina in Henley Road, Caversham. The 72-year-old is believed to have entered the water at about 1pm ... [more]

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Sonning Common

Residents asked what they want at recreation ground as earthworks begin

RESIDENTS of Sonning Common are being urged to recommend what sports and types of equipment they want to see at the village’s new ... [more]

Easy giving

ST Michael’s Church in Sonning Common now accepts contactless donations. A new card machine is located at the entrance to the ... [more]

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Goring

Blaze-hit restaurant wins award for food

A RESTAURANT and hotel in Goring which has almost finished rebuilding work following a damaging fire has won an award. The Miller ... [more]

Old grenade found in river

A GRENADE sparked a police alert in Goring after it was fished out of the River Thames. The explosive was pulled from the water by ... [more]

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