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GROWING ANGER AT 5G MAST PLAN
ANGER is growing at plans to install a 5G mast in a recreation ground in Henley. Telecoms company EE is seeking planning permission for a 20m monopole in the corner of Makins recreation ground, off Greys Road. The mast is designed to support 5G mobile networks and provide high-speed wireless connect...
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Car park to close AGAIN for 'improvement works'
An Abingdon car park is due to close for 10 weeks this month for "improvement works", after an earlier 20-week closure.
Jeremy Clarkson drops big hint about Clarkson’s Farm season four
Jeremy Clarkson has dropped a major hint about Clarkson’s Farm season four on Prime Video.
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Arctic trek for children’s charity
A WOMAN who works for Invesco in Henley is to embark on a six-day trek in the Arctic Circle this weekend. Alexandra Ivanova, a fund manager, will hike from Finland to raise money for the Rainbow Trust, a children’s charity which supports families who have a child with a terminal illness, and Save ...
Dame Joan Plowright has died aged 95, her family has announced
British actress Dame Joan Plowright has died at the age of 95, her family has announced.
'Shops closed' and nearly 1,000 customers hit by major power cut
Shops in an Oxfordshire town have closed and nearly 1,000 customers have been left without power due to a fault on the network.
Emma Raducanu apologises to Andy Murray after Wimbledon drama
Emma Raducanu has apologised to Andy Murray after fearing “bad blood” drama at Wimbledon.
Ross Kemp to present special EastEnders documentary amid Albert Square return
Ross Kemp will present a special documentary that will look back at 40 years of EastEnders.
'Ridiculous': EastEnders fans slam 'lazy' and 'terrible' writing on the show
EastEnders fans have slammed 'lazy' and 'terrible' writing on the beloved BBC soap opera.
Emergency Alert System to be tested across the UK this year
The Emergency Alert System will be tested across the UK this year to help prepare for crises similar to Covid-19.
Applications are now open for BBC's Race Across the World season 6
After 4 successful series of the BBC show Race Across the World - with an upcoming 5th - is now taking applications for series 6.
Millions risking £900 fines as HMRC issues two-week tax warning
With only a couple of weeks until the Self Assessment deadline, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging millions of taxpayers not to delay filing their return and paying any tax due by January 31.
Government update on £170 Licence Fee as BBC chairman says it could be replaced
BBC chairman, Dr Samir Shah said “reforming the licence fee, replacing it, or coming up with a whole new mechanism” are all options
Cyclist robbed while riding through woodland park
A cyclist was robbed while riding through a woodland park in Oxfordshire.
Who left The Traitors tonight? Latest banishment and 'murder' leaves players in tears
Tonight's (Thursday, January 16) episode of The Traitors saw another two players eliminated - one 'murdered' and another 'banished - see who it was.
9 of the best sunny holiday destinations Brits can enjoy this February
If you're looking for a sunny winter getaway this February, here are nine of the best destinations around the world, including Dubai, Sydney and more.
Former snooker world champion who worked on farm
A FORMER world snooker champion gave a talk in Henley of his memories playing at the Crucible. Cliff Thorburn, who turned 77 yesterday (Thursday), was in conversation with Jason Francis, who chairs the World Seniors Snooker Tour, at Trinity Snooker Club on Saturday night. Thorburn, who is the oldest...
Warning to motorists over dirty number plates
Traffic police have warned Oxfordshire motorists they could be handed a hefty fine for letting dirt accumulate on their car’s number plate.
CCTV shows gang use angle grinder to steal 13 portable toilets
CCTV shows burglars stealing 13 portable toilets from a depot in Banbury - worth £12,000.
Decision due on plans to convert two city houses
Controversial plans to convert two homes in North Hinksey into Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) will be decided next week.