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Charity walker going well

A WOMAN who is attempting a “virtual” charity walk from Land’s End to John O’Groats has passed the halfway point. Karen Wiles, whose Dutch barge Edith is moored on the River Thames at Goring, has notched up 437 miles since she started the 847-mile...

Everyone’s doing the love dance

A CARER who launched a nationwide danceathon in aid of mental health has described the reaction from other people as “awesome”.Dave Coombes, 38, organised Join the Dance, One Love United on Sunday, Valentine’s Day, to cheer people up during the...

I know the true beauty of Myanmar and its people

A MAN who grew up in Henley says he can’t wait to get back to Myanmar despite it now being under military rule. Archie Moberly has lived and worked in the troubled country for the past two years and supports the daily protests against the coup. He...

£12,400 charity gift by club members

TWO charities have each received £6,200 thanks to members of Phyllis Court Club in Henley. The charity action group at the private members’ club has been restricted in its fundraising efforts over the past year due to the coronavirus pandemic. But it...

Villagers cover footpaths to protect dogs from disease

A WOMAN from Kidmore End has covered muddy footpaths in the village with wood chippings to help prevent dogs catching Alabama rot. Gemma Malaperiman, of Chalkhouse Green Road, came up with the idea as she was having to wash her golden retriever,...

Henley on Thames

New drive-in theatre coming this summer

A NEW drive-in theatre with movies, comedy gigs and concerts will be coming to Henley in May. The Alfresco Theatre Drive-in Tour ... [more]

Teenager runs new cafe instead of going to university

A NEW café run by a teenager has opened in Henley. Geo Café has taken over the premises in Friday Street vacated by the Hot Gossip ... [more]

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Caversham

Daughter’s tribute to Capt Tom

THE daughters of Sir Captain Tom Moore are hoping to pay tribute to their father by planting trees. Eldest daughter Lucy Teixeira, ... [more]

Man held after fatal stabbing

A MAN who died in Caversham after being stabbed in the chest has been named. Yannick Cupido, 24, was pronounced dead at the scene ... [more]

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Sonning Common

Man’s anger at police record of ‘hate crime’

AN elderly man is angry that police have kept a record of him being reported for an alleged hate crime. Douglas Kedge, of Lea Road,... [more]

Students receive new books and treats

HUNDREDS of students at Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge School have received a new book after the school launched an appeal. The ... [more]

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Goring

Charity walker going well

A WOMAN who is attempting a “virtual” charity walk from Land’s End to John O’Groats has passed the halfway point. Karen Wiles, ... [more]

Road safety improvements already making difference

NEW traffic-calming measures in Goring high street will be monitored for a year to ensure they are effective. Contractors for ... [more]

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