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Punctured tyre? Here’s how to go about changing a wheel

MOST motorists will experience a flat or blown tyre at some point, but with the right tools and knowhow there’s no reason why they should have to call out roadside assistance. Driving experts from LeaseCar. uk have offered the following step by step...

Kitchen and bathrooms without showroom hassle

EVERYONE’S first thought when they think about buying a new kitchen or bathroom is often, “I must go and look round a few showrooms.” The reason being is probably to touch and feel the products and to try to get an idea of what is available on the...

Five-bedroom cottage has everything a family needs

IN these strange times, it feels slightly soothing to be gazing into a house that has stood firm through four long centuries of war, disease and social change. One of Henley’s oldest properties, Ancastle Cottage is a survivor — it gives us a link to...

Stamp duty surcharge for non-UK residents

NON-UK residents buying residential property in England and Wales will need to pay an extra two per cent in stamp duty land tax from April 2021. And if the buyer is not intending to live in the property, they will need to pay an extra three per cent....

New tourer’s all about the journey

I FELT that in getting behind the wheel of this week’s drive, the inimitable Kia Stinger, I was reacquainting myself with an old friend. Yet this intriguing car is relatively new, having evolved from a concept version shown at Frankfurt in 2011. Deep...

Updated cottage is now a spacious family home

PACK and Prime Lane, on the western edge of Henley, is a U-shaped road that connects Paradise Lane with Gravel Hill — wrapping around ...

Community-focused wellbeing festival has something for everyone

It is getting HOT HOT HOT this summer at the Om & Bass Festival at Hill Farm in Watlington. This is the only UK-based wellbeing ...

Pilates helps you understand more about your body

NURTURE your body with Pilates ABC Henley. Start to understand more about your body and how to make movements more fluid through ...

Students' fundraising will help pay for a Childline volunteer

CHILDREN at the Dolphin School in Hurst received a visit from the NSPCC early in February to deliver their “Speak Out, Stay Safe” ...

Come celebrate Easter with our friendly animals

COME and join us and our friendly animals at Summer Barn to celebrate your Easter with an hour long of family fun. Enjoy taking your ...

Printmakers’ interpretations of poems are going on show at gallery

BODENPRESS is delighted to announce a new exhibition at Henley’s Old Fire Station Gallery. “The Poetics of Print” will show ...

Now you can go electric in style

If you are going to go electric — and indications are that many more motorists this year will buy an EV (electric vehicle) — then you ...

Loft conversions add most value to homes

HOMEOWNERS looking to convert their loft can expect to add an average of £11,020 to the price of their home in the process. The latest ...

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Estate agents’ top tips for getting your home ready for the spring market

SPRING is traditionally a popular time for buying and selling houses, and people looking to sell must present their homes in the best ...

Design philosophy’s paying off for Mazda

WHEN buying a new car you might look first at its design then its interior (comfort and space) and finally you might take a look under ...

Four-bedroom home is ideal for a young family

GRANARY House in Blounts Court Road is a sturdy four-bedroom house that would be perfect for a young family to grow up in. On the ...

Design day helped Henley couple find the best way to extend their home

THE eighth annual Henley Design Day, for all budding self-builders, renovators and home-improvers, is to be held in the town centre ...

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Judge takes the pee

LAVATORY humour is clearly a hit among gardening types. When the Goring Gap in Bloom committee installed planters beside the village’s public toilets last year, they filled them ... [more]

Sailing day

WARGRAVE Boating Club is to hold its annual open day on Saturday, April 25 from 1pm. Visitors can find out more about the sailing courses on offer and food and drink will be ... [more]

Admin help

THE surgery in Wargrave is looking for help in its administration department during school holidays. The role involves helping the existing team with general office tasks and ... [more]

Quiz night

WARGRAVE Gardeners’ Club is to host a quiz night in the Hannen Room on Wednesday at 7.30pm. New members are invited to attend. Annual membership costs £10. For more information, ... [more]