Bridge lights plan hit by ownership mistake: PLANS to install lights on Henley Bridge will have to be resubmitted because of a mistake in the application ...
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Couple celebrate 20 years of making tasty chocolate: A CHOCOLATE shop in Henley is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Gorvett & Stone, a family-run business in ...
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Fathers of GB rowers in Thames charity challenge: FOUR fathers of Team GB rowers have teamed up to row the length of the River Thames for charity. Nick Digby ...
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New festival postponed: A NEW Henley festival with a theme of wellbeing has been postponed. Hlth is Wlth was due to take place on Mill Meadows from May 31 to ...
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Woman appalled by food rubbish on train: A WOMAN has told how she found a train trashed by vandals. Phoebe Graham was among the passengers on the 10 ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/community-news--all-districts-/188834/woman-appalled-by-food-rubbish-on-train.html
New mayor selected: THE new Mayor of Henley will be Rory Hunt. The current Deputy Mayor will assume the role at the mayor-making ceremony at the town hall on ...
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Golden moment for granddad: A MAN from Bix was part of a choir that has qualified for the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent. Alfie Hay, 78 ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/music/188832/golden-moment-for-granddad.html
Woman with cystic fibrosis can’t believe she managed to run 26.2 miles: A WOMAN with cystic fibrosis ran the London Marathon thanks to “miracle” drugs ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/marathon/188831/woman-with-cystic-fibrosis-cant-believe-she-managed-to-run-26-2-miles.html
My first marathon... and my last: A WOMAN from Shiplake completed her first marathon in London on Sunday before vowing never to run another one. Diane James, 57 ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/marathon/188830/my-first-marathon-and-my-last.html
Church opens its doors to campers to raise money: VISITORS to Watlington can now sleep in one of the town’s churches as part of a fundraising initiative ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/business/188829/church-opens-its-doors-to-campers-to-raise-money.html
Drama as firefighters rescue boys from fairground ride: THREE boys were trapped for almost an hour when a funfair ride jammed. Firefighters couldn’t free them ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/fire-and-rescue/188828/drama-as-firefighters-rescue-boys-from-fairground-ride.html
Don’t get any ideas, councillors: THERE have been a few arguments between opposing councillors at Henley town hall over the years but nothing quite like this ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/188771/dont-get-any-ideas-councillors.html
Champion of common land: THE general secretary of Britain’s oldest national conservation organisation has celebrated her 40th year in post. Kate Ashbrook ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/events/188707/champion-of-common-land.html
Jail for drink-driver who struck three pedestrians: A DRIVER was so drunk that he fell over outside a pub and then struck three pedestrians with his van in ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/police---crime/188713/jail-for-drink-driver-who-struck-three-pedestrians.html
Family happy with £520 donation to hire stair lift: THE family of a Sonning Common woman with stage four terminal breast cancer has been able to rent a stair ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/188765/family-happy-with-520-donation-to-hire-stair-lift.html
Amazing lifeboat rescue of my grandfather during war: A WOMAN from Sonning Common was featured on a TV programme to tell the “extraordinary” story of her ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/188767/amazing-lifeboat-rescue-of-my-grandfather-during-war.html
Tree expert helping build replica of aviator’s plane: A TREE consultant from Stoke Row is helping to commemorate a pioneering female pilot by donating special ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/188709/tree-expert-helping-build-replica-of-aviators-plane.html
Dog chokes to death on chew: A WOMAN whose dog died while choking on a chew is calling for the product to be recalled. Nicola Silverlock, from Chalkhouse Green ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/188770/dog-chokes-to-death-on-chew.html
Musician and famous friends at fundraiser: WHEN musician Mike Hurst was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, he decided to raise some money for research ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/188761/musician-and-famous-friends-at-fundraiser.html
Boy hurt in gang attack: A BOY suffered a broken jaw in an attack by a group of masked teenagers in Henley. Police said the 16-year-old was with a group of ...
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Agency not taking on seasonal lock-keepers: SEASONAL lock-keepers on the River Thames will not be taken on this year. The Environment Agency has said it does ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/river/188651/agency-not-taking-on-seasonal-lock-keepers.html
Cameras to monitor routes of big lorries: CAMERAS could be set up on roads around Henley to establish whether the town has a problem with heavy goods vehicles ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/council/188649/cameras-to-monitor-routes-of-big-lorries.html
Comedy night raises £2,000 for counselling service: A COMEDY night on a river boat raised £2,000 for charity. Almost 80 people attended the event on Hobbs of ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/188648/comedy-night-raises-2-000-for-counselling-service.html
Plaque in memory of rowing club member: A PLAQUE has been installed at a rowing club in Henley to commemorate a former member and rower ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/community/188647/plaque-in-memory-of-rowing-club-member.html
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Council making Henley greener for good of us all: VEHICLES that run on hydrotreated vegetable oil, heat pumps and wildflower planting are just some of the ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/waste-and-recycling/188569/council-making-henley-greener-for-good-of-us-all.html
Appearing on TV show boosted my confidence, says former detective: A FORMER police detective from Henley is appearing on the latest series of TV’s Hunted ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/community/188541/appearing-on-tv-show-boosted-my-confidence-says-former-detective.html
Babbling brook attracts wildlife after restoration: A NEW “magical” wetland has been created next to Hamble Brook in Hambleden. The 2,500 sq m site forms part ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/188593/babbling-brook-attracts-wildlife-after-restoration.html
Boy, 10, receives new TV from his mother after winning diving competition: A BOY won a diving competition after being promised a television by his mother ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/188592/boy-10-receives-new-tv-from-his-mother-after-winning-diving-competition.html
Residents buy pub to keep ‘heart of village’ beating: A GROUP of residents has bought the pub in Crazies Hill to safeguard the “beating heart” of the village ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/188594/residents-buy-pub-to-keep-heart-of-village-beating.html
Landlord wants to stay after being served his notice: A PUB landlord in Henley says he will fight to stay on after being told to leave for failing to “perform” ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/188595/landlord-wants-to-stay-after-being-served-his-notice.html
Retiring manor owner to sell events barn as home: A BARN which has hosted more than 1,500 special events is to close and be sold as a home ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/188589/retiring-manor-owner-to-sell-events-barn-as-home.html
Quick Glance: Manor Owner Retires, Sells Events Barn as Home
- A barn that has hosted over 1,500 special events is closing and being sold as a home.
- Owner Gary Hall, 73, residing in the adjacent house, will sell the barn for conversion upon retirement.
- Mr. Hall, who has run businesses such as contract catering for film studios and offices, expressed fond memories of the celebrations held in the barn over the years.
- In his retirement, Mr. Hall plans to focus on advising businesses on creating welcoming environments for their staff.
‘Topsy-turvy’ painting of Henley unveiled at town hall: AN artist whose style was inspired by the coronavirus pandemic has completed a mural at Henley town hall ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/188596/topsy-turvy-painting-of-henley-unveiled-at-town-hall.html
Adventure playground to shut for renovation: A CHILDREN’S playground in Henley will be closed for several weeks while it is renovated ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/188597/adventure-playground-to-shut-for-renovation.html
I was nearly killed on run with dog through village, says TV adventurer: BEN Fogle has told how he was almost killed by a delivery driver while out running ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/local-celebrities/188486/i-was-nearly-killed-on-run-with-dog-through-village-says-tv-adventurer.html
Supermarket raiders jailed for eight months: TWO men have been jailed for eight months for burgling a shop in Henley. Alex Barrow and Scott Webb broke into the ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/police---crime/188485/supermarket-raiders-jailed-for-eight-months.html
Yee-haw for Mayor’s ‘uncivic’ dinner: GUESTS wore cowboy hats, glitter and denim at this year’s Henley civic dinner as the Mayor broke with tradition ...
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Council chairman criticised over lack of reports to parish: THE chairman of Oxfordshire County Council has been criticised for failing to provide reports to his ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/benson/188483/council-chairman-criticised-over-lack-of-reports-to-parish.html
Patients urged to feel benefits of NHS app: PATIENTS are being urged to use the NHS app. The patient participation group at the Bell Surgery in Henley is ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/henley-on-thames/188482/patients-urged-to-feel-benefits-of-nhs-app.html
Jim, 72, honoured by King for long community service: A FORMER chairman of Charvil Parish Council has received an honour from the King for services to the ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/charvil/188428/jim-72-honoured-by-king-for-long-community-service.html
Couple who hit the ‘love jackpot’ celebrate 60th wedding anniversary: A COUPLE who met as children have celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/henley/188462/couple-who-hit-the-love-jackpot-celebrate-60th-wedding-anniversary.html
I can run marathon thanks to drugs: A YOUNG woman with cystic fibrosis is to run the London Marathon to help fund reseach. Nell Summerley, 21 ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/188405/i-can-run-marathon-thanks-to-drugs.html
Village pub ‘reopens’ after refurbishment: A PARTY was held at a pub in Shiplake to mark its reopening following refurbishment. The Baskerville in Station Road ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/188404/village-pub-reopens-after-refurbishment.html
Vineyard added to venues for arts trail: THIS year’s Henley Arts Trail will take place next month. The official launch took place at the Plough in Shiplake and ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/188398/vineyard-added-to-venues-for-arts-trail.html
Shop moves along road and new businesses on way: THE Mountain Warehouse shop in Henley is to relocate within the town centre. The outdoor clothing retailer is to ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/188402/shop-moves-along-road-and-new-businesses-on-way.html
Artist still upbeat despite deciding to close gallery: AN art gallery and shop in Henley is to close next month. Artistry in Reading Road was opened by artist ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/188403/artist-still-upbeat-despite-deciding-to-close-gallery.html
Toad patrol volunteers finish after record-breaking year: THE Henley Toad Patrol has disbanded again after a record-breaking year. Volunteers carried 11 ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/188397/toad-patrol-volunteers-finish-after-record-breaking-year.html
£240,000 appeal launch by counselling charity: A CHARITY in Henley which helps people with their mental health has launched a campaign to raise £240,000 ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/188401/240-000-appeal-launch-by-counselling-charity.html
Hobbs of Henley makes Riverside its charity partner: A BOAT hire company has donated £4,600 to the Riverside Counselling Service in Henley ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/188400/hobbs-of-henley-makes-riverside-its-charity-partner.html
Women to swim around Manhattan Island: AN outdoor swimmer and river campaigner is to swim around Manhattan Island to raise money for a fish conservation charity ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/188399/women-to-swim-around-manhattan-island.html
Weekend disruption to rail services: RAIL travellers will be affected by staff strikes this weekend. Members of the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/henley-on-thames/188393/weekend-disruption-to-rail-services.html
Footpath diversion branded ‘ridiculous’: A FOOTPATH diversion put in place due to a closed bridge in Henley has been dubbed “ridiculous” by a councillor ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/river/188395/footpath-diversion-branded-ridiculous.html
Fitness guru at festival: CELEBRITY fitness guru Joe Wicks has been added to the line-up for the new HLTH is WLTH Festival to be held in Henley. Wicks ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/events/188396/fitness-guru-at-festival.html
Pair complete 108-mile canoe race through night: TWO friends took part in a 21-hour canoe race over the Easter weekend. Laurence Plant, 36, from Henley ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/river/188394/pair-complete-108-mile-canoe-race-through-night.html
Car park charges increased: THE cost of using Henley’s car parks has gone up. South Oxfordshire District Council has announced a price change at all its car ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/188392/car-park-charges-increased.html
Charity walk to mark student’s disappearance: A WOMAN in a wheelchair raised more than £1,500 for a charity by “walking” 10km. Marlena O’Donnell, 50 ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/charities/188391/charity-walk-to-mark-students-disappearance.html
Charity fundraiser plans to enjoy her ninth and final race through London: A WOMAN from Henley is to take part in the London Marathon for the last time after ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/community/188390/charity-fundraiser-plans-to-enjoy-her-ninth-and-final-race-through-london.html
We broke ice and relay world record: NINETEEN members of the Henley Open Water Swimming club competed at the winter world championships ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/188389/we-broke-ice-and-relay-world-record.html
Government scientist died on cycling holiday in Italy: A SCIENTIST died after smashing into a concrete wall while on a cycling holiday in Italy, an inquest heard ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/community-news--all-districts-/188291/government-scientist-died-on-cycling-holiday-in-italy.html
Champion of poor gives his name to village home: POLITICIAN and champion of the poor William Cobbett rode a horse through the village of North Moreton in the ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/property/188279/champion-of-poor-gives-his-name-to-village-home.html
I make sculptures out of scrapped horseshoes, says polo horse trainer: A POLO horse trainer from Shiplake has been creating artworks out of old horseshoes ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/188310/i-make-sculptures-out-of-scrapped-horseshoes-says-polo-horse-trainer.html
Ferry good: work starts on repair of weir and walkway: WORK to restore Benson weir is to begin next month. The Environment Agency has been granted planning ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/188317/ferry-good-work-starts-on-repair-of-weir-and-walkway.html
Landlord vows to fix pub after zero hygiene rating: THE new manager of a pub says he plans to turn the business around after it was given the lowest possible ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/188320/landlord-vows-to-fix-pub-after-zero-hygiene-rating.html
Charlie’s angels get lucky with third skydive attempt: THREE women completed a 10,000ft charity skydive in memory of Charlie Ilsley. Charlie’s mother Toni was ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/188319/charlies-angels-get-lucky-with-third-skydive-attempt.html
Pupils and parents raising money for new playground: A GROUP of parents and children from Sacred Heart Primary School are to take on two long-distance runs to ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/188318/pupils-and-parents-raising-money-for-new-playground.html
Volunteers to pick potholes: A GROUP of residents has got together to fix potholes in Henley. The six “super-users” have undergone special training so that they ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/188321/volunteers-to-pick-potholes.html
Easter egg hunts, trails, crafts and other holiday activities for children: SEVERAL venues are celebrating Easter with things for children to do and see over the ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/events/188251/easter-egg-hunts-trails-crafts-and-other-holiday-activities-for-children.html
Quick Glance: Why Christians Wake Up Before Sunrise to Celebrate Easter
- On Easter morning, many Christians gather before dawn to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, the son of God, as the sun rises. March 31 marks Easter Sunday this year for the majority of Christians worldwide and the tradition of sunrise services.
- Easter celebrations are not fixed to a specific date, but move between March 22 and April 25 based on a lunar calendar calculation. The biblical symbolism of the Easter worship of the early risers is rooted in the New Testament Gospels.
- It is unclear if the Moravian Church was the first to hold Easter sunrise services, but their annual tradition dates back to 1732. Moravians are known for their brass and wind instrument trombone choirs that accompany the Easter services.
- In addition to the traditional liturgies, the Easter sunrise service includes a silent procession to the Salem Moravian Graveyard, also known as 'God's Acre,' ending among the graves of past generations. Other Easter service traditions include Easter vigils and services in various styles at different locations.
Shopkeeper calls for more bins and recycling option: A HENLEY shopkeeper has called for more litter bins in the town centre and more recycling facilities ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/188250/shopkeeper-calls-for-more-bins-and-recycling-option.html
Pupils give 185 Easter eggs to food bank: FAMILIES of children at Rupert House School in Henley collected more than 185 Easter eggs for the Nomad food back ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/easter/188249/pupils-give-185-easter-eggs-to-food-bank.html
Break-in at tennis club shed: VANDALS broke into a storage shed at Henley Tennis Club but didn’t steal anything. They cut through wire mesh and used a brick to ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/tennis/188248/break-in-at-tennis-club-shed.html
Worship continues after church raid: IT was worship as usual at St Mary’s Church in Henley a week after it was targeted by raiders. About 60 members of the ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/police---crime/188247/worshipcontinues.html
My big takeaway has been people’s generosity and goodwill, says rector: MORE than a dozen people volunteered to clean St Mary’s Church following the burglary ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/community/188246/my-big-takeaway-has-been-peoples-generosity-and-goodwill-says-rector.html
Hospital bed in memory of Townlands campaigner: A NEW specialist bed has been donated to Townlands Memorial Hospital in Henley in memory of Terry Buckett ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/188245/hospital-bed-in-memory-of-townlands-campaigner.html
Let’s hear it for Swimarathon: SWIMMERS raised £3,341 for charities at Henley Lions Club’s Swimarathon 2024. Eleven teams took part in the event at the Henley ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/nettlebed/188244/lets-hear-it-for-swimarathon.html
Town medal presented to expert on old buildings: AN HISTORIAN who has dedicated herself to studying Henley’s oldest buildings has been awarded the town medal ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/community/188127/town-medal-presented-to-expert-on-old-buildings.html
Pair of winning blades reappear 67 years later: AS the Leander Club archivist, I regularly field questions about rowing and its history ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/rowing/188148/pair-of-winning-blades-reappear-67-years-later.html
Church organist to retire after playing at 4,000 ceremonies: A CHURCH organist from Hambleden is to retire after 67 years. Christine Wells, 87, of Pheasants Hill ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/188181/church-organist-to-retire-after-playing-at-4-000-ceremonies.html
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