Monday, 20 October 2025

Warning to traders over A-boards

Warning to traders over A-boards

BUSINESSES in Henley have been warned about their use of advertising boards. Town centre manager Paul Carey says he has had received complaints about the A-boards being positioned “haphazardly” on pavements. The town council’s A-board policy states...
Pub landlord urges rugby fans to boycott Guinness

Pub landlord urges rugby fans to boycott Guinness

A PUB landlord has called for a boycott of Guinness in protest at rising prices. Ted Docherty, who runs the White Hart in Nettlebed, has urged his customers not to drink the famous stout during the Six Nations rugby tournament, which begins tonight...
Happy house where veteran singer entertained his friends

Happy house where veteran singer entertained his friends

NORTHCOTE Lodge is “the warmest, happiest house in the world,” according to Pauline Buckett, who was a close friend and housekeeper to the late Vince Hill and his wife Annie for many years.“In spite of the tragedies the family suffered, this house is...

File picture of bread

No honesty

AN honesty box was stolen from outside the home of a Henley baker. Tom Tuite Dalton, who runs the Boston Road Bakery from his home, used the box so he could sell bread outside his front door but it was stolen on Tuesday last week with about £20...

Pubs fear worst as energy costs soar

Pubs fear worst as energy costs soar

PUBS in the Henley area are struggling to stay afloat as energy prices spiral. Some owners and landlords are trying to reduce their energy usage by turning off lights and cookers, while others plan to raise the price of food and drink to offset higher...

Now’s time to consider a career in the Civil Service

Now’s time to consider a career in the Civil Service

ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE: Forget bowler hats and briefcases, the Civil Service has moved on from the days of Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey ...

Christmas wishes to our readers from Henley Standard advertisers

Christmas wishes to our readers from Henley Standard advertisers

The Henley Standard's Think Local campaign celebrates the best of independent and local organisations around South Oxfordshire. Our ...

Travelling abroad has changed

Travelling abroad has changed

The pandemic has changed the way we travel abroad. The Government has put in place a traffic light system – green, amber, red – ...

Business support, just the job

Business support, just the job

ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE: Let’s get back to work! Whether you want to get a foot on the first step of the ladder, have been made ...

Stay safe as we enjoy hugs and pubs again in latest easing of restrictions

Stay safe as we enjoy hugs and pubs again in latest easing of restrictions

ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE: The latest easing of restrictions has brought joy to millions of us. We have been able to meet loved ones ...

Safety first as shops reopen

Safety first as shops reopen

ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE: Hairdressers to hotels, cafes to cinemas, pub chains to independent shops... high streets across the country ...

Companies keen to build on the success of trading with Europe

Companies keen to build on the success of trading with Europe

MOVING FORWARD: Many businesses are successfully trading with Europe and planning to expand their markets.

The UK’s new trading relationship with the EU means that businesses are able to seize new opportunities as we strike trade deals with ...

Helping economy bounce back

Helping economy bounce back

The UK Government has, during recent months, helped millions of people continue to provide for their families as part of its Plan for ...

Why your business must act now to continue trading with Europe

Why your business must act now to continue trading with Europe

The way we do business with the EU has changed. Many firms are already adapting to the new rules and making plans for the future. If ...

Champion of poor gives his name to village home

Champion of poor gives his name to village home

POLITICIAN and champion of the poor William Cobbett rode a horse through the village of North Moreton in the early 1800s for his book ...

Get set now to do business when the UK’s trading with the EU changes on January 1

Get set now to do business when the UK’s trading with the EU changes on January 1

If you are selling goods to the EU, prepare for new customs procedures.

From January 1 2021 the way the UK trades with the EU will change. Businesses need to act now! This is true for retail, those trading ...

UK Government offering extra support to staff and firms during winter months

UK Government offering extra support to staff and firms during winter months

ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE: UK Government Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced extra measures to support workers and businesses throughout ...

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MP (and family) in knitting workshop at cafe

FREDDIE van Mierlo visited the latest EcoSoco repair café. The Henley MP took part in a knitting workshop at the café, which runs on the first Saturday of each month at ... [more]

 

Tribute to late Queen

TWO benches commemorating the reign of Queen Elizabeth II will be installed outside the multi-use games area in Watlington. The facility is in the recreation ground off Shirburn ... [more]

 

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