Monday, 06 October 2025

Dogs in the running to be champions at Crufts

TEN dogs from the Henley area will be appearing at this year’s Crufts. Melanie Roberson, of the Gainsborough Estate, will be showing ...

 

‘It was right time to go,’ says Sir Steve after judge’s vote

SIR Steve Redgrave ended his final week on ITV’s Dancing on Ice on a high, scoring his best score from the judges of the competition. ...

 

‘Grumpy’ Sir Steve

SIR Steve Redgrave had some extra support in the audience for his latest routine on Dancing on Ice on Sunday. During the televised ...

 

‘Don’ Redgrave survives and bids to silence critics

SIR Steve Redgrave served up a routine that could not be refused as he was again saved by the public vote on ITV’s Dancing on Ice. He ...

 

Presenter told ‘fib’ about winning quiz

A PRESENTER at BBC Radio Berkshire won Celebrity Mastermind on Tuesday night. Kirsten O’Brien, 52, chose to support two charities, ...

 

The (Un)Masked Singer

A SINGER from Henley was “gutted” to leave an ITV talent competition. Dressed as “Tattoo” Carol Decker performed on The Masked Singer ...

 

Filmmaker is inspired by struggles of everyday life

AFTER packing up his busy life in LA, filmmaker Will McDowell returned to the UK feeling lost creatively. While a world away from his ...

 

TV presenter praises ‘extraordinary’ rock garden at home of late Beatle

THE late Beatle George Harrison enlisted the help of two goats to help clear up his overgrown garden. The Liverpool-born musician’s ...

 

Skating sisters who just love to learn new tricks

TWO sisters from Woodcote have earned success in figure skating despite only falling into the sport by accident. Leah and Ellie Coley ...

 

Former sprinter falls for garden (but it’s just not big enough)

FORMER Olympic sprinter Linford Christie was taken by a Shiplake property during his appearance on Celebrity Escape to the Country. ...

 

Chefs who deliver dishes that that live (and eat) on doorstep

CHEFS Ryan and Liam Simpson-Trotman were back cooking on television on Saturday where they barbecued pigeon. The pair, who own Orwells ...

 

The chase is over

FORMER rower Barney Stentiford appeared on the television quiz show The Chase on Tuesday. The 32-year-old answered six questions ...

 

Husband surprised by wife on Strictly

HENLEY featured in the finale to the 20th series of Strictly Come Dancing on BBC 1 on Saturday night. Producers visited the town last ...

 

Knitted topper that captures cox’s gold medal celebration

TWO groups in South Stoke have made an Olympic post box topper in tribute to the Team GB men’s eight which won gold at the Paris ...

 

Thrilling three days with Olympians (and families)

OLYMPIC fever gripped the French fans as the Stade de France turned into a karaoke sing-along, the kayak cross made its Games debut in ...

 

Fringe show

A FORMER pupil of Peppard Primary School is taking a show to the Edinburgh Fringe festival. Tom Rolf has written and directed a murder ...

 

Pubs cheer football final despite England defeat

PUBS in Henley enjoyed a busy night on Sunday thanks to England’s appearance in the European Championship final. Hundreds of fans ...

 

Tears but Ravi’s still a winner

A MAN from Bix has told of his disappointment and pride after just missing out on a spot the final of TV’s Britain’s Got Talent. Alfie ...

 

Circus performer misses out in second helping of MasterChef

A CIRCUS performer from Henley finished runner-up in TV’s MasterChef competition. Chris Willoughby, 44, was one of three amateur chefs ...

 

Golden moment for granddad

A MAN from Bix was part of a choir that has qualified for the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent. Alfie Hay, 78, is the grandfather ...