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‘We feel unsafe’ says centre owner after £20,000 raid

TWO quad bikes and gardening tools were stolen from Checkendon Equestrian Centre. Thieves broke into a shed and removed the vehicles along with chainsaws and other equipment. The tuck shop at the centre in Lovegrove’s Lane was also broken into and the...

Checkendon

Fibre upgrade

A ROAD in Checkendon will be closed for seven weeks from Monday. Uxmore Road will be closed 24 hours a day so Gigaclear can complete fibre cabling work. The work is anticipated to be completed by October 10. Traffic signals will be in place and there...

Checkendon

Woman achieves highest award for playing piano

A WOMAN from Checkendon is “still getting used to the idea” of the highest qualification for playing piano. Mary Daniels, 61, has been awarded the Fellowship of the Royal Schools of Music (FRSM) diploma. It is the highest qualification awarded by...

Record-breaking ‘mini Glastonbury’

Couple born in refugee camp want to create roll of honour

Chopping up

Fibre cables

Plaque reinstated at pub in memory of bike fanatic

Third village postbox stolen in two years

Checkendon

Good school

CHECKENDON pre-school has been rated “good” following an Ofsted inspection.. Senior supervisor Kelly Jarvis said: “I would like to thank all the fantastic staff who work hard all year round to make sure that every day is a special day for the children.”

Education

Teenager with autism is college apprentice of year

A TEENAGE agricultural apprentice who has autism has won an award. James Preston, 19, from Checkendon was honoured for his hard work and dedication to his job at Red Kite Farms in Southend. He was named apprentice of the year by Berkshire College of...

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

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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‘We feel unsafe’ says centre owner after £20,000 raid

Fibre upgrade

Woman achieves highest award for playing piano

Record-breaking ‘mini Glastonbury’

Couple born in refugee camp want to create roll of honour

Chopping up

Fibre cables

Plaque reinstated at pub in memory of bike fanatic

Third village postbox stolen in two years

Good school

Teenager with autism is college apprentice of year

Residents protest against use of chemical weedkiller

Thousands defy downpour

Determination and respect are keys to success

Theatre in funding appeal

Emergency sewer repairs shuts town centre street

Henley MP wants support for hospitality sector

We need scheme to get rid of unwanted junk

Homeowner ordered to pay neighbour £25,000 for rule-breaking conversion

Mayor hits back at ‘trolls’ who criticised dress sense

Museum to shut its doors

Neighbour unhappy with extension plan

Scrum row with me, let’s row away

Rowers excited to compete at world championships

New trustees join Kenton board to make positive change

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