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Residents need transport improvements ‘more than anything else’, councillor says
Transport improvements are needed ‘more than anything else’ at two deprived areas in Slough which are receiving £40million in long-term funding for regeneration projects, a meeting has heard. Two neighbourhoods– Britwell and Langley Foxborough – are among the areas across the UK that will b...
‘Rock star’ hairdresser nominated for industry award
A HAIRDRESSER in Henley has been nominated as British Hairdresser of the Year. Bruno Marc Giamattei, 62, runs Marc Antoni hair salon in Hart Street. He has been a hairdresser for 45 years, having started working full time aged 16. His first job was in the salon run by his father, Bruno Giamattei Snr...
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Councillor raises alarm over ongoing anti-social behaviour around Winter Hill
A Royal Borough councillor has raised the alarm about anti-social behaviour happening around rural roads in Cookham Dean. Winter Hill is a piece of land owned by the National Trust that has been the subject of concern for residents and councillors when it comes to anti-social behaviour. Last year, C...
Slough Council responds to new national guidelines to tackle ‘pothole plague’
Slough Borough Council is aiming to improve its road maintenance rating as tighter national rules to ‘turn the tide on the pothole plague’ are introduced. The Government has announced new rules requiring councils to publish transparent information on their performance in tackling potholes, with ...
Picture captures moment car is engulfed in flames in Thames Side
Pictures have captured the moment a car became engulfed in flames in Thames Side. The Vauxhall Mokka caught fire at around 2.30pm on Tuesday with Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue being called at 3.05pm. One fire engine was sent to the Relais Henley hotel and crews used a hose reel to extinguish the fire ...
Maidenhead headteacher praises 'strong action' in reaction to social media ban
The headteacher at one of Maidenhead’s largest schools has said she was ‘delighted’ with the government’s decision to ban social media for under-16s. Newlands Girls’ School headteacher Jo Capon said the ban, recognised ‘the impact of smartphones and social media on young people’s wellb...
The Caversham Picture Framer to expand with new gallery in Henley
A business creating handcrafted frames is to expand with a new art gallery in Henley next month. The Caversham Picture Framer was founded in 1985 and was taken over by artist Alex Foster nine years ago. The art gallery in Church Road showcases the work of artists and hosts exhibitions and events. Mr...
Floating sauna could be installed in Henley
Tom Luke of Waterpod pitched his idea to the town council recreation and amenities committee A FLOATING sauna could be installed on the River Thames in Henley. Tom Luke pitched the idea to the town council’s recreation and amenities committee on Tuesday last week. He is director of Waterpod i...
Thames Valley: White Waltham go top, Windsor tighten grip and Marlow end winless run
Cloudesley Long took 5-42 for White Waltham -- Tring Park beat hosts Burnham by 52 runs on Saturday after Ali Akbar Raja’s side were dismissed for just 111 runs in 44.4 overs. Having restricted their visitors to 163-9 off 52 overs, Burnham would have fancied their chances of chasing in favourable ...
Latest crime figures show surge in business robberies in East Berkshire
Robbery of business properties surged by almost 40 per cent in East Berkshire over the last 12 months, official police figures show. Statistics released by Thames Valley Police reveal business robberies jumped from 133 to 186 incidents between June 2025 and May this year. The spike drove an overall ...
Henley juniors dominate to secure Victor Ludorum
HENLEY Rowing Club won the junior Victor Ludorum for the most successful club at the two-day Reading Amateur Regatta, raced last Saturday and Sunday. There was also success for senior crews from Henley as well as two eights from Sonning’s Reading Blue Coat School. In Saturday’s top women’s eve...
Craig and Ellis among AFC Henley U15s award winners
AFC Henley’s U15 teams celebrated their end-of-season awards with a ceremony in the clubhouse at Jubilee Park. The Hammers had a tough season, albeit studded with some memorable victories. Their awards went to Quin Gordon (most improved), Jake Meredith (top goalscorer), Seb Burgess (manager’s pl...
Upper Thames and Henley athletes triumph at British Masters Regatta
ATHLETES from Upper Thames and Henley rowing clubs secured national titles at last Sunday’s British Masters Championships held at the National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham. Upper Thames returned home with five national titles, four silver medals and four bronze medals. The club’s British ch...
Woodcote suffer narrow defeat
THAMES VALLEY LEAGUE DIVISIONS 6 & 7 ROUND-UP CHECKENDON ran out five-wicket winners in their Division 6A clash at STRATFIELD TURGIS/HARTLEY WESPALL last Saturday. The visitors won the toss and elected to field on a slightly damp pitch. This proved a wise decision as the hosts were restricted to...
Mills’s four wickets help Henley put Peppard Stoke Row to sword
GORING 2nds maintained their fine Division 8A form as they ran out 192-run winners at home to THATCHAM TOWN 3rds last Saturday. After being put into bat first, Goring piled on the runs with Andy Steele (119 not out) starring in his first innings in three years. Steele was well supported throughout w...
Denning’s blitz not enough as Falkland take share of spoils
THAMES VALLEY LEAGUE DIVISIONS 1-3 ROUND-UP HENLEY 2nds came away from Enborne Lodge with a share of the points after a competitive Division 1 encounter against FALKLAND ended in a draw last Saturday. Having won the toss and electing to bat, openers Toby Seward and Charlie Hunt built a platform of 5...
Magpies snap up teenage goal machine Freddy Dunham after 35-goal campaign
Freddy Dunham with manager Ryan Peters. Photo: Maidenhead United -- Maidenhead United’s sixth signing of the summer was revealed on Tuesday evening with Freddy Dunham arriving at York Road after an incredible season playing for Abingdon United. The Magpies are taking a chance on this promising you...