Local Celebrities

ACTRESS and producer Penny Cole has died, aged 81. She had been fighting an autoimmune condition but lost her battle at the Royal ...

FOLLOWING the success of the Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody and, more recently, the Elton John story Rocketman, could George Harrison ...

SCULPTOR Clive Duncan has often featured in the pages of the Henley Standard for his artwork. Now the Shiplake artist has created a ...

THE Henley Toad Patrol had a special visitor on Tuesday night in the shape of Russell Brand. The comedian, who lives near Henley, ...

FANS of George Michael have been given the go-ahead to stage another celebration of his life in Goring. The parish council has told ...

PHILLIP SCHOFIELD shocked TV viewers by swearing live on air. The presenter of ITV’s This Morning, who lives in Fawley, was taking ...

DEBBIE McGEE has urged men and women to have regular check-ups after she was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer. The radio ...

MARY BERRY watched little children make pizzas at a new cookery school in Henley. The television presenter and writer, who lives in ...

TELEVISION presenter Phillip Schofield handed out mince pies and festive treats as he filmed a new Christmas show at the Herb Farm in ...

TELEVISION presenter Simon Thomas opened a “quiet garden” created in memory of his late wife at Sonning Primary School. Mr Thomas cut ...

DEBBIE McGEE will appear in the latest series TV comedy panel show Would I Lie to You? The radio presenter and widow of magician Paul ...

AUTHOR Amanda Jennings launched her fourth novel at the Coppa Club in Henley. About 70 guests attended and enjoyed canapes and fizz at ...

SINGER Patti Boulaye says she is “still glowing” from watching Saturday’s royal wedding — as it reminded her of her own nuptials. The ...

SHE may enjoy a squeaky clean image as the nation’s baking sweetheart, but Mary Berry has revealed that she was once arrested on ...

MARY BERRY will appear at a new food festival at Stonor Park. The food writer and television presenter, 83, who lives in Henley, will ...

AMAL CLOONEY is enjoying life on the banks of the River Thames. The human rights lawyer and wife of Hollywood star George says that ...

DEBBIE McGEE is backing a charity fund-raising campaign in memory of her late husband Paul Daniels. The ninth annual Wear a Hat Day, ...

AN aspiring musician and actress has spoken of her pride at making her first television appearance. Amy Lynch, 25, who grew up in ...

THE recent announcement of Coventry as the UK City of Culture for 2021 was a great thrill for Vince Hill. The veteran singer, who has ...

DEBBIE McGEE says taking part in this year’s Strictly Come Dancing has given her a new lease of life. The radio presenter from ...