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Former rower who had brain injury is first charity patron
A FORMER Olympic rower who overcame a serious brain injury has become the first patron of a counselling charity in Henley. James Cracknell will support and represent the Riverside Counselling Service, which is based at the Friends Meeting House, Northfield End. The mental health charity provides aff...
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Conservation group hopes to install new speaker’s plaque
A BLUE plaque could be mounted on a listed building in Hart Street to recognise an English politician from the Civil War period. The 18-inch plate will be installed by the Henley Society on the outside wall of Penny & Sinclair estate agents in Hart Street. The building is believed to be the birt...
Villagers attend launch of centenary celebrations of hall
ABOUT 70 people attended a launch event to celebrate the 100th anniversary year of Shiplake Memorial Hall. Residents, hall users and former trustees were invited to the venue in Memorial Avenue as a thank you for their support to start a programme of events marking the hall’s centenary. A presenta...
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Parking fines reach £106,000
PARKING fines totalling up to £106,360 were issued in Henley last year. Civil parking enforcement officers employed by Oxfordshire County Council issued 1,633 fixed penalty notices. This was 176 fewer notices than the previous year. A Freedom of Information request submitted by the Henley Standard ...
On-call ambulance hub faces the axe
AN ambulance hub covering Henley and the surrounding areas is to be scrapped. Southern Medical Rescue, based at the Greys Green Business Centre, was established in 2019. It is a private ambulance provider contracted by the South Central Ambulance Service and the current deal ends on March 31. The co...
Shop worker investigated for online posts
A MAN employed by Waitrose in Henley claims that his right to free speech has been impeded after he was suspended for posts shared on social media. Ben Woods, 41, who works as a wine specialist at the supermarket off King’s Road, said he is facing losing his job over about 30 posts on X, that were...
Dog behaviourist reveals when and how often you should walk your dog this spring
With spring and better weather nearly upon us, a dog behaviourist has revealed how often you should walk your four-legged friend.
Martin Lewis: How to cut your water bills by up to 90 per cent
Millions of households across the country could be eligible for savings of up to 90 per cent off their water bills - here's who can apply
Royal Mint 50p sells for 300 times face value on eBay this week - how to spot
The Royal Mint 50p coin was released in 2009 to mark 250 years since the opening of Kew Gardens in 1759.
Update issued on plans for 104 homes in town
A decision on whether to approve contentious plans to build more than 100 homes outside Chipping Norton has been deferred by West Oxfordshire District Council.
Police confirm they are still investigating others in gold toilet theft
Police have released a statement following the conviction of two men in relation to theft of a £4.8m gold toilet from Blenheim Palace. Michael Jones was found guilty of burglary and Frederick Doe was found guilty of conspiracy to transfer criminal property after a trial at Oxford Crown Court on Tue...
Police on scene as crash blocks road on edge of city
There has been a crash on the A420 near Oxford which is causing delays.
Road closed after reports of 'serious' crash near town centre
There are reports of a crash near a town centre.
A man has been found GUILTY of conspiring to sell a stolen gold toilet
A jury has found a man guilty of conspiring to sell a £4.8m golden toilet stolen from Blenheim Palace. Frederick Doe, 35, from Ascot, Berkshire, was found guilty this afternoon (Tuesday, March 18) of transferring criminal property, accused of aiding in the sale of the gold.
Singer backs campaign to save fields from housing plans
Folk singer Peggy Seeger is highlighting a campaign to preserve two fields in Oxford where council leaders want to build 32 new homes at Iffley Fields.
Chance to meet Kaleb Cooper at annual Oxfordshire farming rally
Kaleb Cooper will be making an appearance at an annual farming rally in Didcot this May.
Town set to get its first drive-thru Greggs as plans for signage submitted
Bicester is set to get its first drive-thru Greggs, which will be Oxfordshire's second.
Cherwell District Council reveals when it will move to Banbury
Cherwell District Council will move to Castle Quay in Banbury on March 31.
Delays build as police race to crash on major A-road
Police are at the scene of a crash on the A34 near Oxford.
New detail revealed on Clarkson, May and Hammond's new Grand Tour show
New details about Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond's new Grand Tour show have been revealed.