At least we’re still in tier 2 (for now) );
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HENLEY and South Oxfordshire escaped being moved into the new tier 4 as the coronavirus restrictions were tightened.
The district remains in tier 2, meaning most shops and other businesses have been able to stay open this week for people still doing their Christmas shopping.
The exceptions included the Little Angel pub in Remenham Lane and Leander Club as they are in neighbouring Berkshire, which was among the areas across the South-East placed in the highest tier.
Even so, the planned relaxation of the rules have been cut to just Christmas Day and people are advised not to travel into a tier 4 area, except for those who have to travel to work or for education.
PLANS to introduce a weight restriction for heavy goods vehicles passing through Henley have been boosted. At an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday evening, .
Never mind covid-19, here’s 23 shop windows that tell you.. it’s Christmas );
writes Gee Harland.
Every retailer who made an effort to decorate their window was automatically entered into the contest, which had the theme of “Christmas in Henley”.
Timber Windows in Hart Street took the first place with its display of a golden nutcracker figurine in a boat.
Mayor Ken Arlett, who was one of judges, said it was difficult to judge a winner as the standard was so high, so we thought we’d offer you the opportunity to choose your favourite from the other entries shown here.
Villagers in fear for their lives with traffic increase );
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RESIDENTS of Rotherfield Greys are worried about the risk of a fatal accident caused by drivers speeding.
The amount of traffic going through the village is increasing with the construction of 98 homes at the Highlands Park development in Henley, less than two miles away along Greys Road.
Nick Digby, chairman of Rotherfield Greys Parish Council, raised the issue during a virtual meeting of the Henley and Harpsden neighbourhood plan committee.
He said: “We are very concerned about the Highlands Park development and the amount of traffic it will generate and push through the village.