Community

Five-star ‘Mermaids’ complete Channel relay swim

FIVE women who swam the Channel in relay say it was one of the best and most unforgettable experiences of their lives. The Henley Mermaids –— alias Laura Reinke, Jo Robb, Joan Fennelly, Susan Barry and Fiona Print — completed the charity challenge...

Pavements resurfaced at last

THE pavements in Whitchurch are to be resurfaced at a cost of about £80,000. The repair work on several of the main streets, which residents have been requesting for years, is finally set to go ahead after the parish council agreed to contribute...

Courier fraud

MORE than 80 incidents of courier fraud have been reported to Thames Valley Police since January. You can report a scam to Action Fraud online or by calling 0300 123 2040.

Pub named in top three

A PUB and restaurant in Shiplake has been named in the top three in the country. The Baskerville in Station Road has been shortlisted in the pub of the year category of this year’s VisitEngland Awards for Excellence. It is one of 53 finalists in 15...

Residents urged to look after neighbours

RESIDENTS of Henley are being asked to show their interest in their local Neighbourhood Watch group. Neil Gunnell, who lives in Blandy Road, is the area co-ordinator and has been involved with the organisation for 15 years. During the coronavirus...

Henley on Thames

Henley man on trial after boys threatened with knife

A HENLEY man is to be tried on robbery charges following an incident in which two 11-year-old boys were threatened with a knife ... [more]

Care charity misses out on £230,000 in lockdown

A CHARITY supporting young adults with disabilities has missed out on about £230,000 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The ... [more]

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Caversham

Sale of land sparks fears of development

FEARS have been raised that developers want to build new homes on the open spaces at Caversham Park Village. MP Matt Rodda, whose ... [more]

Repairs for listed barn

SMALL steps have been taken to prevent the collapse of the grade I listed Chazey Farm Barn in Caversham. The Warren and District ... [more]

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Sonning Common

Kind girl showered with gifts from grateful neighbours

NEIGHBOURS in Sonning Common celebrated a girl’s ninth birthday by singing in the street. About 25 people gathered outside Ellie ... [more]

Road closed

READES Lane in Sonning Common is to close for drainage works. The closure will be in place from Monday (July 27) to Tuesday, ... [more]

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Goring

Children’s fun run in the mud

A SHORT cross-country run for children will take place in Goring over the winter. Little Legs Does The Thames Muddy Run will ... [more]

Village could introduce temporary one-way system

A TEMPORARY one-way system could be introduced in the centre of Goring to make social distancing easier. The parish council has ... [more]

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