As part of the transformation, a brand-new restaurant will opn - Penningtons, named after the original innkeeper George Pennington.
The co-owner of A Hoppy Place in Windsor has said small businesses are facing 'pressure after pressure' following a decision to close the micropub and craft beer shop next month.
Councillor Simon Werner made the comments in an interview with the Advertiser, following the release of the council’s draft budget papers, which lay bare a £49million financial black hole.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been released by police 'under investigation'.
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Crook Clive, Passed away peacefully at home on 24th January, aged 93 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving family and friends Karen, Christopher, Kevin & Matthew. Funeral service has been arranged at Reading Crematorium on Wednesday 25th February at 12.00noon. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Stokenchurch Dog Rescue may be sent c/o Tomalin & Son or online at clivecrook.[more..]
Barker, Keith Stansfield on 3rd February, peacefully at home Keith Barker, aged 93, widower of Mary Barker. Keith is survived by his three children, Hilary, Iain and Caroline, nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. All enquiries to Tomalin & Son, Henley.
Drew, David John passed away peacefully aged 84 years. David will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. A service will be held at Reading Crematorium on Friday 27th February 2026 at 1pm. Please wear something Blue. Family flowers only. Donations if desired will be given to Sue Rdyer. These can be sent online at https://davidjohndrew.muchloved.com/ or sent c/o Tomalin & Son.
John TaylerPassed away peacefully at Foxleigh Grove Nursing Home on Tuesday 10th February aged 98 years.A loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great grandfather dearly loved and missed by all family and friends.The service will be held at St Michael's Church Bray on Wednesday 25th February at 11:30am.Donations in memory of John can be made to Yorkshire Dales Millenium Trust Tribute to John [more..]
Diane Salt, loving Mum to Elliott Salt and Natalie Dewberry (nee Salt), sadly passed away from a stroke on Tuesday 10th February 2026. She passed peacefully with her loved ones close by. Diane's funeral will be held on Thursday 12th March at 12pm at Southam Road Cemetery, Banbury, OX16 2FW.
RUSSELL, Michael John, on 27th January aged 75 years, peacefully in hospital after a long illness, bravely fought. Dearly loved husband of Brenda, father to Christopher and Robert, grandpa of Thomas and Isabella. Requiem mass to take place at St Georges R.C. Church, York on Thursday 19th February at 10am followed by a private interment. Flowers may be sent to J Rymer Funeral Directors, York, tel [more..]
Jenner’s Café in Riverside Gardens could be set to close in August, as the council, which owns the land, plans to redevelop it and build a new café when its lease expires.