Museum to shut its doors

THE River & Rowing Museum in Henley will close for the last time on Sunday. For its final weekend, entry will be free for visitors as part of the nationwide Heritage Open Days event. It will be hosting a number of activities, including colouring-in...

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A COUNCILLOR has apologised for describing opponents of a proposed telecoms mast as “Nimbys” and “crackpot wannabe scientists”. Kellie Hinton’s comments were judged by an independent panel to have breached Henley Town Council’s code of conduct....

Turn over parking spaces

A RESIDENT has appealed to the town council to have parking at the back of the police station in Greys Road released for public use. Richard Guy, of New Street, told the council’s town and community committee on Tuesday last week that 10 spaces...

Wb Art Spine 1909

A HERITAGE consultant has been commissioned to assess the heritage impact of a proposed “Art Spine” public art trail in Watlington. The decision by the parish council will cost about £2,500 and follows a second recommendation for rejection issued...

New shelter

A NEW £40,000 youth shelter will be built in Watlington recreation ground this autumn. Students at Icknield Community College worked with the parish council, which owns the land off Shirburn Road, to select the design. The council hopes the shelter...

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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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