Lock-keepers vote for summer strike

WEIR and lock-keepers along the River Thames are set to strike during the peak boating season this summer. They are unhappy about low staffing levels and deteriorating infrastructure, which they say have been caused by cost cutting and are putting...

Inspired by the light

AN artist who has found her ideal home in Henley has been inspired to take a sabbatical and devote her time to her creations, which will be on display at the Henley Art and Crafts Guild’s spring exhibition at the Old Fire Station Gallery. Belinda...

Runners raise £1,000 for counselling charity

ORGANISERS of the Henley half marathon have donated £1,000 to a mental health charity in the town. Henley Rugby Club, which runs the annual event each October with Krono:sports, presented a cheque to the Riverside Counselling Service last Friday....

Kenton heading back to black

THE Kenton Theatre says it has turned a corner after cutting its losses by more than £150,000 in the last financial year.
The historic venue in New Street, Henley, incurred a loss of £31,599 in the financial year 2023/24 compared with a deficit of £189,850 in 2022/23.  

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Residents protest against use of chemical weedkiller

Residents protest against use of chemical weedkiller

RESIDENTS in Goring are protesting against the use of a chemical weedkiller. The Goring Villagers Against Glyphosate group have been posting flyers through letterboxes against the use of glyphosate. It reads: “Hey! Not this Way!” and outlines...
Thousands defy downpour

Thousands defy downpour

DESPITE an ominous weather forecast and eventual downpour thousands of people flocked to the 134th Henley Farm and Country Show. The annual event, held at the Henley Showground on Saturday, comprised farming, livestock and machinery displays, classic...

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