Local news: Henley-on-Thames
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Zizzi to dish out free sundaes when Oxfordshire temperature hits 29°C
Zizzi is giving away 29 free sundaes every time the city hits 29°C this August, with three indulgent flavours to choose from — the perfect way to cool off in the summer heat.
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Highlights from Henley Festival 2025: Black-tie celebration of music and art
Henley Festival 2025 returned to the banks of Henley-on-Thames from 09 to 13 July, drawing over 27,000 guests for five nights of top-tier music, art, comedy, dining, and fireworks. Highlights included headliners like Diana Ross, McFly, Rick Astley, and Jamie Cullum.
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Discover medieval history at Greys Court as Festival of Archaeology returns for 2025
This July, visitors to National Trust Greys Court can experience live archaeology in action during the Festival of Archaeology. Experts will be on site, using geophysical techniques to guide the excavation of a suspected inter-court range, offering insights into the site’s rich and layered history.
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New head chef at The Plough Shiplake brings fine dining flair to Henley-on-Thames pub
The Plough Shiplake near Henley-on-Thames, has welcomed Ian Normington as its new head chef ahead of the Henley Royal Regatta. With experience at The Ritz and Coworth Park, Ian is transforming the pub’s menu with a lighter, seasonal style that honours British ingredients and culinary traditions.
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Grade II-listed rectory farm house once owned by Sir Michael Caine now on market
Rectory Farm House, a 17th-century Grade II-listed country estate in North Stoke, Oxfordshire, and once the home of Sir Michael Caine, is now on sale for £10m through Savills. The six-bedroom property spans 8.3 acres with 600 feet of River Thames frontage.
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Henley Festival 2025 welcomes Magic Radio for Saturday night celebration
Henley Festival 2025, presented by Westcoast, welcomes Magic Radio for an electrifying addition to its renowned riverside celebration. Featuring a special Saturday night takeover of the Festival Club ‘Pure Heaven’, the event includes DJ sets by Mel Giedroyc and Harriet Scott.
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Henley Festival expands its RISE programme with visual arts prize
Henley Festival, presented by Westcoast, has launched the RISE by Henley Festival Emerging Artist Prize to support rising visual artists. As part of the Festival’s RISE programme, the prize offers £1,000 to the winner and £500 each to two runners-up
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Henley Festival reveals sensational lineup for 2025
Henley Festival 2025, presented by Westcoast, returns to Henley-on-Thames from 9-13 July with a stellar line-up of music, comedy, and arts. Headliners include Diana Ross, McFly, Rick Astley, Matteo Bocelli, Jamie Cullum, and Hacienda Classical on the iconic Floating Stage.
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Oxfordshire MPs defend having local council roles despite low attendance rates at meetings
Two more Oxfordshire MPs have defended having roles on local councils following strong calls for those with low attendance rates at meetings to step down.
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Oxfordshire MP standing down ahead of the 04 July General Election
John Howell, the incumbent Conservative MP for the Henley – soon to be renamed Henley and Thame – constituency, announced in April last year that he would not recontest the seat at the next election.
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New speed limits approved for areas of Oxfordshire
Highways chief Andrew Gant gave the green light to the 30 and 40mph rules in Long Wittenham and Shiplake near areas of Abingdon, Didcot and Henley at a cabinet member for transport management meeting on Thursday last week.
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KSI and The Traitors cast among 14,000 in 2024 Tough Mudder challenge at Culden Faw
YouTube, Boxing and Music superstar KSI and the cast of The Traitors season two were among the 14,000 participants in the 2024 Tough Mudder London West event at Culden Faw near Henley-on-Thames.