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I ran ‘toughest foot race on earth’
A WOMAN from Henley has completed “the toughest foot race on earth”. Jenna Franklin, of Deanfield Avenue, ran the Marathon des Sables in the Sahara Desert in southern Morocco. This is a seven-day ultramarathon, which is about 250km, the distance of six marathons. Mrs Franklin, 39, a member of Ma...
I live on barge and my studio’s an old caravan
CERAMICIST Suri Poulos lives on a riverboat and works in an old caravan. “It’s a very primitive kind of set-up,” she says. “The caravan was abandoned by a farmer because it’s not attached to the frame, so when you get on it, it kind of rocks a bit. My husband Darrel put a tarp over the top...
Hat-trick for Great School Run
A RECORD number of schools took part in the third Great School Run at Stonor Park. Pupils, parents and teachers from more than 50 schools, nurseries and pre-schools took part in the event, which raised £430 for Be Free Young Carers, an Oxfordshire charity that provides support for children caring f...
May fayre returns
HENLEY’S May Fayre will take place in Market Place on bank holiday Monday. Attractions will include a vintage fun fair, food and drink stalls, games for children and live music and dancing. At 11.55am, Mayor Kellie Hinton will welcome everyone and give a short speech. This will be followed by trad...
Gillotts awarded eco-schools flag
A school in Henley has been presented with a flag to mark the school’s commitment to sustainable development. Gillotts School in Henley now flies the green Eco-Schools flag outside of its entrance in recognition of its ongoing environmental education work. The Eco-Schools Green Flag Award is an ...
Five events to launch music and arts festival
A NEW music and arts festival will take place in Hurley this weekend. Rev Tom Etherton, vicar of Burchetts Green, and Jonathan Miall, organist at Hurley and founder of the Cantorum Choir in Cookham, have collaborated with residents to arrange a series of five events. Tonight (Friday), High Wycombe b...
Pop star shocks pub landlady with arrival
A PUB landlady has told of her surprise when pop star Ed Sheeran came in for a drink. Claire Wakefield, who runs the Old Bell in Bell Street, was expecting a quiet evening when her plans to go to the gym were interrupted by the arrival of the singer and his friends. The A Team singer popped in for d...
New jewellery shop and restaurant
A NEW jewellery shop has opened in Henley and a restaurant is soon to follow suit. Jewellery Works has taken over the former Henley Scan unit in Reading Road, which had been closed since August when Graham and Eva Rickett moved the business to their home in King’s Road. The business is run by gold...
May Morning celebrations in Oxford set to miss the rain
The rain is set to hold off on May 1 as thousands prepare to take to the streets of Oxford for May Morning.
Clarkson's Farm series 3: Will there be a season four?
Season three of Clarkson’s Farm returns to Prime Video this Friday, 3 May.
Clarkson's Farm series 3: How to watch and what to expect
Season three of Clarkson’s Farm returns this Friday, 3 May - here's how to watch on Prime Video.
Covered Market traders ready to welcome May Morning diners
Traders at Oxford's Covered Market are ready to welcome May Morning revellers
Oxfordshire Mind raises alarm over welfare payment changes
Oxfordshire Mind is concerned over proposed changes to welfare payments for those with depression and anxiety.
Witney attempted robbery with fake gun suspect in court
THE sentencing of a 23-year-old charged with attempted robbery and possession of a gun after breaking into a home in Witney in Oxfordshire has been delayed.
Abingdon man avoids jail for kicking teen in the face
An Oxford judge has described an Oxfordshire man’s behaviour as ‘absolutely appalling’ after he drunkenly kicked a teenage girl in the face, breaking her braces.
Council delays activation of cameras at Oxford LTNs
The activation of cameras enforcing controversial Low Traffic Neighbourhoods in Oxford has been delayed.
Abingdon dad died standing in front of high speed train
An Abingdon dad who took his own life at a level crossing in Oxfordshire was found with birthday cards and photographs of his children.
Oxford cinema to show 40th anniversary Miners’ Strike film
A Miners’ Strike film will be shown at an Oxford's Ultimate Picture Palace cinema to commemorate the 40th anniversary.
M40 closes after lorry hits motorway bridge in serious crash
A serious crash where a lorry hit a motorway bridge saw the M40 close in both directions in Oxfordshire.
How much should you have in emergency savings in the UK?
33% of Brits have less than £500 saved, meanwhile one in 10 have no savings at all, according to new research.