Saturday, 06 September 2025

Bright futures ahead as students shine in A-level exams

Bright futures ahead as students shine in A-level exams

STUDENTS at state schools in and around Henley have celebrated their A level results while regional divides increased. A level results day last Thursday saw a record high number of pupils across England, Wales and Northern Ireland achieving the top...

Revellers praise ‘friendliest’ festival

Revellers praise ‘friendliest’ festival

EIGHTIES fans dressed as the Flintstones, Freddie Mercury and Hi-de-Hi! characters were among those spotted enjoying the 16th Rewind South festival. Held in Temple Island Meadows, the festival took place from Friday to Sunday and featured 24 retro...
Museum farewell competition on the cards

Museum farewell competition on the cards

A PLAYING card company is holding a competition to say farewell to the River & Rowing Museum, which is set to close its doors next month. Ace Places Playing Cards is asking people to submit their “fondest memories” of the museum to be in with a chance...
Bin win for cleaner streets campaigners

Bin win for cleaner streets campaigners

A CAMPAIGN to reduce commercial waste left in Market Place by a bakery business has been successful. The Henley Society, which aims to protect heritage and environment in Henley, and clean streets campaigner Eva Rickett, who has been dubbed the “Bin...
Night of music in courtyard for upkeep of village church

Night of music in courtyard for upkeep of village church

A LIVE music night in the courtyard of an 18th century barn in Ipsden raised £750 for the village church. Music in the Barn, which was hosted at Ipsden Farm, raised the money for St Mary’s Church in Church Lane. About 50 people attended the evening...

Families battle each other

Families battle each other

A FAMILY who have taken part in the Wargrave and Shiplake Regatta for 46 years increased their medal haul to more than 100 at this ...

Mother wins award for investment app to support children

Mother wins award for investment app to support children

A NEW mother of twins has won a national award after spending a “challenging” year founding a financial technology startup while ...

Couple sign five-year lease and open German kitchen design showroom

Couple sign five-year lease and open German kitchen design showroom

A GERMAN kitchen showroom in Henley officially opened its doors on Saturday. Kutchenhaus moved into the former Cara Shoes premises in ...

Father and son’s Africa adventure

Father and son’s Africa adventure

A FATHER and son from Henley have completed a 100km cycle across Tanzania and attempted to climb Africa’s fifth-highest mountain. ...

Artist repairs apple sculpture

Artist repairs apple sculpture

AN artist from Henley has spent five months restoring an apple sculpture donated to Henley by its German twin town. The colourful ...

Dog day care centre could close after £24,500 bill

Dog day care centre could close after £24,500 bill

A DOG daycare business in Ipsden is facing closure after being issued a backdated business rates bill totalling more than £24,500. ...

Members of conservation group hold annual summer party

Members of conservation group hold annual summer party

MORE than 60 people attended the Henley Society annual garden party at the Eyot Centre on Sunday. Ladies wore floral midi- and ...

Tributes to IT pioneer and tireless campaigner

Tributes to IT pioneer and tireless campaigner

TRIBUTES have been paid to “visionary” computing pioneer Dame Stephanie Shirley, who died on Saturday. The businesswoman, later turned ...

Girl, nine, takes control with new role off West End

Girl, nine, takes control with new role off West End

A GIRL from Wargrave has landed another starring role, in an off-West End show. Mila Isaacs, nine, has played the role of Control in ...

Henley Royal Regatta Day 5: Henley crews battle windy conditions in pursuit of a spot in Sunday’s finals.

CREWS from Leander Club and Shiplake College are vying for a spot in tomorrow’s finals as the fifth day of racing kicks off today ...

Teens glassed on dancefloor

TWO teenagers were attacked by a gang of men who “smashed glasses” in their faces in a Henley bar. Thames Valley Police says they were ...

Business owner ‘deflated’ to find bin overflowing

Business owner ‘deflated’ to find bin overflowing

RESIDENTS say they are disappointed with the cleanliness of the town centre, just days after a community litter pick. Business owner ...

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APPLICATIONS for Eco Soco’s annual tree give-away will open in September. Each year, the environmental group teams up with Community Action Groups Oxfordshire to give away free ... [more]

 

A MEETING of the Peppard WI on Wednesday, September 10, at the hall in Gallowstree Road at 2pm, will hear a talk by Hannah Bignall, on flower arranging. Details at: Stephanie.... [more]

 

dorian centre approved 2208

PLANS to build nine new homes in Sonning Common have been approved. Reading-based developer Elegant Homes will build the mix of detached and semi-detached homes on 0.88ha of ... [more]

 

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