Campaigners angry at Thames Water bailout

CAMPAIGNERS have criticised a £3 billion bailout of Thames Water. The company won a High Court application to secure a loan deal that will prevent the Government from having to step in to save it. But opponents are angry that £443 million of the loan...

We need scheme to get rid of unwanted junk

I HOPE you’ve had a lovely summer and some restful holidays. We enjoyed a cottage break with our daughter where we had the novel experience (for us) of using a coffee machine with coffee pods. Having never used one before, and not being very practical...

Father and sons to climb Mt Kilimanjaro for centre

A FAMILY from Nettlebed are to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania in aid of a Henley charity. John Thompson, 55, will be joined by his two sons, Kit, 16, and Luke, 18, on Monday when they take on the eight-day trek to the Uhuru Peak, which stands...

Toads slow down due to the cold

A TOTAL of 5,800 toads, 600 frogs and 120 smooth newts have been helped by the Henley Toad Patrol so far this year. Colder weather at the beginning of March meant that migration slowed but mild conditions in February led to nearly 3,000 toads being...

Bingo night

A BINGO night to raise money for Lewknor Primary School will take place tomorrow (Saturday).The event is hosted by Friends of Lewknor School and will take place in the village hall from 5pm. There will be hot food, snacks and a bar. Tickets cost £7...

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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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