local government district in Oxfordshire, England
Unlicensed taxi driver took vulnerable children to school: Reading taxi driver Tariq Mehmood fined £1,924 and given eight points after carrying vulnerable ...
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Henley MP backs calls to make drivers report car accidents with cats: THE MP for Henley has branded an “anomaly” in the law where drivers are not required to ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/710365/henley-mp-backs-calls-to-make-drivers-report-car-accidents-with-cats.html
'Legendary' Flying Scotsman visit attract hundreds of rail fans: Hundreds of steam rail fans enjoyed a visit from legendary locomotive Flying Scotsman at the ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26648421.legendary-flying-scotsman-visit-attract-hundreds-rail-fans/
Chances to spot Flying Scotsman across West Berkshire this weekend: Train enthusiasts can enjoy views of the Flying Scotsman across West Berkshire as it steams ...
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This is the moment drug driver Emma Dutton crashed a Nissan Qashqai into a telegraph pole.
The 43-year-old from Berinsfield has been banned from driving but ... Show more
Banbury churchgoer receives Fellowship after £70,000 worth of fundraising: Jams, preserves and craft stalls have helped Betty Harrison raise £70 ...
banburyguardian.co.uk/community/banbury-churchgoer-receives-fellowship-after-ps70000-worth-of-fundraising-9295984
Rooted in the past but growing for the future: EQUIPPED with a cross-cut saw, an axe and length of rope, Harry Mackrory started a small firewood business.
henleystandard.co.uk/news/google-showcase-hs/709835/rooted-in-the-past-but-growing-for-the-future.html
Rooted in the past but growing for the future: EQUIPPED with a cross-cut saw, an axe and length of rope, Harry Mackrory started a small firewood business.
henleystandard.co.uk/news/google-showcase-hs/709835/rooted-in-the-past-but-growing-for-the-future.html
Henley girl makes the top 10 for fastest runner in country: A GIRL from Henley has run in a national showcase race.
Sophia Smyth, 11, is a pupil at Queen Anne’s ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/709648/henley-girl-makes-the-top-10-for-fastest-runner-in-country.html
Wombles work as team to keep Henley tidy and clean: A NEW litter picking group has met for the first time.
The HoT (Henley-on-Thames) Wombles gathered at the ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/709637/wombles-work-as-team-to-keep-henley-tidy-and-clean.html
Henley juniors lead way at long distance sculls: HENLEY Rowing Club enjoyed a successful day of racing at the Wallingford Long Distance Sculls ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/rowing/709617/henley-juniors-lead-way-at-long-distance-sculls.html
Residents relieved after plan for 70 homes was turned down at the High Court: PLANS to build 70 homes on a former golf course between Emmer Green and Kidmore End ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/709788/residents-relieved-after-plan-for-70-homes-was-turned-down-at-the-high-court.html
Oxford ring road gridlock prompts 150-home plan warning: “You cannot keep adding hundreds of homes to an already overloaded road network" warns an Oxford ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26612628.oxford-ring-road-gridlock-prompts-150-home-plan-warning/
Floral bouquets for ‘Henley heroes’: A WOMAN has grown dahlias and given bouquets to “Henley heroes” to thank them for their contribution to the community.
henleystandard.co.uk/news/news/709654/floral-bouquets-for-henley-heroes.html
Remove signs criticising us, says planning authority: THE owner of an historic Henley home has been told to remove signs that criticise the planning authority.
henleystandard.co.uk/news/news/709495/remove-signs-criticising-us-says-planning-authority.html
Watlington relief road faces fresh delay but ‘it will happen’: THE planning deadline for a relief road in Watlington is set to be pushed back to February ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/709472/watlington-relief-road-faces-fresh-delay-but-it-will-happen.html
Congestion charge plan to deter HGVs : A CONGESTION charge could be introduced in Henley to deter heavy goods vehicles from using the town as a “rat run”.
henleystandard.co.uk/news/news/709079/congestion-charge-plan-to-deter-hgvs.html
Sonning Common florist lands place at prestigious European Floristry School: A FLORIST in Sonning Common is celebrating after one of her team landed a coveted ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/education/708963/sonning-common-florist-lands-coveted-place-at-prestigious-european-floristry-school.html
Checkendon equestrian gallops to first-place finish at charity horse show: A WOMAN from Checkendon won first place at a horse-riding event on Sunday.
henleystandard.co.uk/news/news/709093/first-place-for-henley-equestrian.html
Objections mount over bid to avoid reinstating Nettlebed Brick Kiln ‘top hat’: A flurry of objections have been received over an application which involves ...
henleystandard.co.uk/gallery/planning/708906/objections-mount-over-bid-to-avoid-reinstating-nettlebed-brick-kiln-top-hat.html
Caversham jeweller for the late Queen celebrates 50 years in shop: A JEWELLER in Caversham is celebrating 50 years of trading.
Paul Ranson, 79 ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/708598/caversham-jeweller-for-the-late-queen-celebrates-50-years-in-shop.html
Benson council labels 170 homes plan 'clearly unsustainable': THE parish council “strongly” objects to plans for a 170-home development in Benson ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/708687/benson-council-labels-170-homes-plan-clearly-unsustainable.html
JOBS: The Henley Standard is seeking a confident and focused community reporter to join its team.
Email applications to jamesp@baylismedia.co.uk by Wednesday, August 12.
Butcher furious after delivery firm bins ‘prohibited’ fish: A BUTCHER in Henley has criticised a delivery company for disposing of a parcel of smoked salmon ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/news/708737/butcher-furious-after-delivery-firm-bins-prohibited-fish.html
Man runs three marathons for disabled support charity: A MAN ran just further than three marathons over three days, raising £15,000 for Wargrave’s Camp Mohawk.
henleystandard.co.uk/news/news/708739/man-runs-three-marathons-for-disabled-support-charity.html
‘No one has to sit alone’: Henley woman brings Empty Chairs project to town: A WOMAN from Henley is looking to help people battle loneliness and isolation ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/community/708549/no-one-has-to-sit-alone-henley-woman-brings-empty-chairs-project-to-town.html
Smoke seen as huge fire breaks out at Didcot landfill site: Emergency services are currently dealing with a large fire at an Oxfordshire landfill site.
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26449095.smoke-seen-huge-fire-breaks-didcot-landfill-site/
Objections mount for 170-home proposal in Benson: MORE than 130 objections have been lodged against a planned new housing development in Benson ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/708378/objections-mount-for-170-home-proposal-in-benson.html
Vintage vehicles and village spirit power Woodcote Steam Rally: HUNDREDS of people from near and far showed up in the blazing heat to this year’s Woodcote Steam ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/events/708404/vintage-vehicles-and-village-spirit-power-woodcote-steam-rally.html
Ukrainian boy from Highmoor to represent UK in karate: A BOY who lives in Highmoor has been selected to represent the UK in a karate competition ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/708370/ukrainian-boy-from-highmoor-to-represent-uk-in-karate.html
New social housing in Didcot will replace derelict shops: A £1m government-backed scheme to support new social housing in the centre of Didcot has been backed by ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26404466.new-1m-social-housing-will-built-centre-didcot/
No wetsuits, no complaining: Penny-farthing rider takes on "gentleman's" triathlon challenge
henleystandard.co.uk/news/triathlon/708284/no-wetsuits-no-complaining-penny-farthing-rider-takes-on-gentleman-s-triathlon-challenge.html
£250k bid to protect Oxfordshire shop from unwanted development fails: A bid to list a property in Watlington as an asset for community value ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26431919.250k-bid-protect-oxfordshire-shop-unwanted-development-fails/
Investigation launched into cause of Goring Heath fire : AN investigation has been launched into the cause of a field fire in Goring Heath yesterday (Monday).
henleystandard.co.uk/news/google-showcase-hs/708329/investigation-launched-into-cause-of-goring-heath-fire.html
Swans up and down the Thames show signs of recovery: THE swan population in Henley has seen a rise in numbers during this year’s census ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/708018/swans-up-and-down-the-thames-show-signs-of-recovery.html
Fire crews are tackling a blaze near to a Doncaster shopping centre this lunchtime. A huge plume of smoke has been reported over the Wheatley Retail Park on ... Show more
Henley teacher comes ‘full circle’ with primary school switch: THE incoming headteacher for a primary school in Henley has said stepping into her new role feels ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/708021/henley-teacher-comes-full-circle-with-primary-school-switch.html
Long-running Wallingford biker meet hit with complaint: H Cafe in Berinsfield has hosted the biker meet on Mondays for 15 years.
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26293936.long-running-wallingford-biker-meet-hit-complaint/
Britwell Salome butcher bids farewell at biannual charitable open day in aid of air ambulance
henleystandard.co.uk/news/community/708064/britwell-salome-butcher-bids-farewell-at-biannual-charitable-open-day-in-aid-of-air-ambulance.html
Wheatley, Ont. man becomes first Canadian Baseball League player drafted into MLB
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Nursery branches out with new Henley home: A NEW nursery in Henley opened its doors this week.
Chalkhouse Nursery, first established in Kidmore End in 2011 ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/708228/nursery-branches-out-with-new-henley-home.html
Family thanks community as father's cancer journey draws to a close: An update from the family of Simon Cromack says there is not much more to be done for him ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/shiplake/708267/family-thanks-community-as-father-s-cancer-journey-draws-to-a-close.html
Statement from Oxfordshire pub forced to close by fire: The owner of The Crooked Billet in Stoke Row said he was 'shaken' by the fire.
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26279676.statement-oxfordshire-pub-forced-close-fire/
Your letters: Plea to keep Henley tidy: Write to: The Editor, Henley Standard, 1 Station Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxon, RG9 1AD or email [email protected] ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/letters/707942/your-letters-plea-to-keep-henley-tidy.html
Riverside pop-up hopes to be summer fixture: MICAH Judah, of Pavilion in Henley, and Liam and Ryan Simpson-Trotman, of Orwells in Shiplake Row ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/707897/riverside-pop-up-hopes-to-be-summer-fixture.html
King Charles met European Space Agency astronaut Tim Peake during a visit to Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Didcot, Oxfordshire #NewsForYou
Raise the Colours figure's indecent child images trial postponed: A trial for a Raise the Colours member accused of downloading indecent images of children on a ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26008927.raise-colours-figures-trial-child-porn-trial-postponed/
"Lifesavers": Henley regatta revellers glad for Street Pastors during evening "pandemonium"
henleystandard.co.uk/news/henley-royal-regatta/707797/lifesavers-henletty-regatta-revellers-glad-for-street-pastors-during-evening-pandemonium.html
"It's moving at a rate of knots"
Firefighters are currently tacking a huge fire in Aston Tirrold.
14 fire engines are at the scene and nearby ... Show more
Henley child abuse survivor hits out at disgraced former newsreader over blog: A WOMAN from Henley has called a blog from a disgraced former BBC newsreader ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/707551/henley-child-abuse-survivor-hits-out-at-disgraced-former-newsreader-over-blog.html
Plan for 170 more Benson homes 'depressing state of affairs': AN outline planning application for 170 new homes in Benson has been submitted ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/707561/plan-for-170-more-benson-homes-depressing-state-of-affairs.html
Henley pubs welcome bid to cut business rates but warn more should be done: PUBS in and around Henley have welcomed a proposed new business rates relief scheme ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/707547/henley-pubs-welcome-bid-to-cut-business-rates-but-warn-more-should-be-done.html
Ben Cullen denies downloading over 70 indecent child images: A Wallingford man has appeared in court after being charged with downloading over 70 indecent ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26245974.ben-cullen-denies-downloading-70-indecent-child-images/
Shiplake sixth former creates unique boat for rowers to train in a swimming pool: Finn Willis undertook the project to explore how equipment design can influence ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/education/707298/shiplake-sixth-former-creates-unique-boat-for-rowers-to-train-in-a-swimming-pool.html
Watlington author dies after fall: A LADY-IN-WAITING to the late Queen has died after a fall at her home in Watlington, a coroner has ruled.
Lady Pamela Hicks ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/707364/watlington-author-dies-after-fall.html
Bakers get Mary Berry's seal of approval: DAME Mary Berry judged a lemon drizzle cake competition at this year’s Nettlebed fete with hobby bakers flocking to the ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/707352/bakers-get-mary-berry-s-seal-of-approval.html
11 nostalgic photos of Henley Regatta from the 2000s: Nostalgic snaps of the Henley Royal Regatta racers and attendees in years gone by.
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26267106.11-nostalgic-photos-henley-regatta-2000s/
Shiplake College’s Middlehurst wins first international fencing medal: SHIPLAKE College student James Middlehurst has won the first international medal of his ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/more-sport/707347/shiplake-colleges-middlehurst-wins-first-international-fencing-medal.html
Henley Adventure Golf card device blip costs £11,500: THE Adventure Golf Course in Henley recorded £11,500 of lost income due to an issue with its card machine ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/707103/henley-adventure-golf-card-device-blip-costs-11-500.html
Campaigners say Henley water source at risk after works for Shiplake homes approved
henleystandard.co.uk/news/shiplake/707365/campaigners-say-henley-water-source-at-risk-after-engineering-works-for-84-shiplake-homes-approved.html
The Caversham Picture Framer to expand with new gallery in Henley : A business creating handcrafted frames is to expand with a new art gallery in Henley next ...
henleystandard.co.uk/gallery/business/707085/the-caversham-picture-framer-to-expand-with-new-gallery-in-henley.html
Binfield Heath Post Office reopens after nine months (with a cafe) : RESIDENTS of Binfield Heath celebrated the re-opening of the village branch of the Post ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/community/706877/binfield-heath-post-office-reopens-after-nine-months-with-a-cafe.html
Henley cycling club celebrates rise in female membership: A cycling club in Henley-on-Thames is celebrating a major milestone after announcing that women now ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/cycling/706835/henley-cycling-club-celebrates-rise-in-female-membership.html
Inspector turns down appeal for 70 homes on former Reading Golf Course site: Kidmore End Parish Council fought the appeal, which sought to extend a housing ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/706910/inspector-turns-down-appeal-for-70-homes-on-former-reading-golf-course-site.html
Village GP surgery promises "significant improvements" after official warning: Nettlebed Surgery said it is "disappointed" to receive a "Requires improvement" ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/healthcare/706759/village-gp-surgery-promises-significant-improvements-after-official-warning.html
Britwell Salome farm shop bags first place in awards thanks to community support: A SHOP in Britwell Salome has won a regional award.
The Farm Shop ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/706538/britwell-salome-farm-shop-bags-first-place-in-awards-thanks-to-community-support.html
Husband kills wife before suicide in Oxfordshire village: At Oxfordshire Coroner's Court it was ruled that a husband killed his wife at their home in an ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26182272.husband-kills-wife-suicide-oxfordshire-village/
Rediscovering 'Little Poland' 80 years later in the heart of rural Checkendon: AN event to mark the 80th anniversary of the arrival of Allied Polish troops in ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/706710/rediscovering-little-poland-80-years-later-in-the-heart-of-rural-checkendon.html
Shiplake College boys’ eight sets new regatta record: SHIPLAKE College Boat Club enjoyed its most successful ever National Schools’ Regatta ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/cricket/706517/shiplake-college-boys-eight-sets-new-regatta-record.html
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Bridgend Nuffield employee wins £149,000 at employment tribunal: Beth Littlewood says driving from Germany for a meeting with her no-show boss was the "final ...
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Viral clip on Chinnor Quarry sparks outrage and concern: A viral video shared on Facebook encouraging people to swim at Chinnor Quarry has prompted fresh ...
bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/26147973.viral-clip-chinnor-quarry-sparks-outrage-concern/
Paid articlePaywall La traviata review — I have never seen a better Violetta: The American soprano Madison Leonard is simply exceptional as the heroine of Garsington’s five-star ...
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‘Henley Tube’ set for trial: A NEW direct commuter coach service between Henley and London is set to be trialled next month.
Elliot McDonagh, 29 ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/706378/henley-tube-set-for-trial.html
‘Henley Tube’ set for trial: A NEW direct commuter coach service between Henley and London is set to be trialled next month.
Elliot McDonagh, 29 ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/706378/henley-tube-set-for-trial.html
Your letters: Bring Henley's Imperial Hotel back into use: Write to: The Editor, Henley Standard, 1 Station Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxon, RG9 1AD or email ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/letters/706047/your-letters-bring-henley-s-imperial-hotel-back-into-use.html
Muddy marvellous group defy ditches and shocks: MORE than 30 runners completed Tough Mudder in Henley in aid of the Nomad youth and community project ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/706148/muddy-marvellous-group-defy-ditches-and-shocks.html
Henley antiques dealers "over the moon" with opening of upsized marketplace: Hundreds of people visited Warehouse 26 in Rotherfield Peppard to view the array of ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/business/705920/henley-antiques-dealers-over-the-moon-with-opening-of-upsized-marketplace.html
Henley antiques dealers "over the moon" with opening of upsized marketplace: Hundreds of people visited Warehouse 26 in Rotherfield Peppard to view the array of ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/business/705920/henley-antiques-dealers-over-the-moon-with-opening-of-upsized-marketplace.html
Commuter unveils 'Henley Tube' plan: A CAMPAIGN has been launched for a new direct commuter coach service between Henley and London.
Elliot McDonagh, 29 ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/705749/commuter-unveils-henley-tube-plan.html
Didcot MP those putting flags up should pay for removal: The cost of removing unauthorised flags from lampposts should be paid by those putting them up ...
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