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Will you be making New Year's resolutions?
27/12/12
We ask Henley residents about their hopes and plans for the coming New Year.
Dancing Debbie dusts off defeat
20/12/17
DEBBIE McGEE says taking part in this year’s Strictly Come Dancing has given her a new lease of life. The radio presenter from Wargrave narrowly missed out on lifting the famous glitterball trophy after each of the four finalists performed three ...
Comedian switches festival date
05/08/17
RUSSELL BRAND has rescheduled his appearance at this year’s Henley Literary Festival. The comedian and actor, who lives near Henley, will now be discussing his new book, Fix: Freedom From Your Addictions, on October 26, almost three weeks after ...
"Hake news"
20/02/17
MIKE READ was able to see the funny side of the unfortunate theft of fish from the Shaun Dickens at the Boathouse restaurant in Henley, which is reported elsewhere in this week’s paper. The radio presenter, who lives in Henley, turned to ...
Party for Regal's 20th birthday
03/03/17
A PARTY was held at the Regal Picturehouse in Henley to mark 20 years since it opened. About 120 people attended the event at the cinema in Boroma Way. Guests enjoyed champagne and there was a cake in the shape of a two film reels. It ...
Strictly forbidden, Debbie
12/10/17
DEBBIE McGEE has been accused of breaking the rules of Strictly Come Dancing. The radio presenter, from Wargrave, was penalised during Saturday night’s show for being out of hold for too long during her routine with professional ...
Russell Brand taking to the water for big day
14/08/17
RUSSELL BRAND appears to be settling into life in Henley rather well — so much so that he has reportedly hired The New Orleans for his wedding reception. The comedian is due to marry his partner Laura Gallacher this month. But ...
Clooneys welcome twins Ella and Alexander
07/06/17
AMAL Clooney has given birth to twins. Ella and Alexander were born on Tuesday morning and are the first children for the human rights lawyer and her Hollywood actor husband George Clooney. A statement for the pair, who live ...
Memorial concert for singer at village hall
13/03/17
A CONCERT in memory of George Michael will be held at Goring village hall on what would have been the singer’s 54th birthday. The event on June 25, called You Have Been Loved: Celebrating the Life and Music of George ...
'Ginger Spice' Debbie avoids the boot in dance-off drama
22/11/17
DEBBIE McGEE said she had a “horrible feeling” when she ended up in the dreaded dance-off after her latest performance on Strictly Come Dancing. The radio presenter from Wargrave had been criticised by the judges ...
Christopher Biggins greets Kenton donors
10/09/12
Actor and 2007 I'm A Celebrity winner Christopher Biggins spoke at a reception to celebrate Henley's Kenton Theatre buying its own freehold.
Vince Hill: I want to sing one last time
03/01/22
VETERAN performer Vince Hill is determined to sing again after losing his voice from a stroke. The 87-year-old, who lives in Shiplake, was due to come out of retirement in August for a special one-off ...
Singer-songwriter's got talent and he's not afraid to show it
17/03/17
A FORMER Britain’s Got Talent finalist will be showing he’s still got it when he plays Nettlebed Village Club on Monday (March 20). Norfolk singer-songwriter and guitarist Sam Kelly, who lit up our ...
Russell Brand tells stories to Henley children
05/05/17
Russell Brand gave a secret reading to a group of children at the Henley May fayre.
Mayor throws surprise birthday party for 88-year-old man
03/08/17
A TEA party to celebrate the 88th birthday of a Henley man was held at the Mayor’s parlour. Mayor Kellie Hinton hosted the celebration for Ted Doughty after finding out that his son Keith was ...
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