Shiplake4 days agoNational Trails 'going to get worse', says charityCampaigners say the budget has not kept up, and signs of underinvestment are starting to show.4 days ago25 Nov 2025Auctioneer says £100k island may be leisure retreatSavills director of auctions Gary Murphy says offering the island without a reserve price was risky.25 Nov 202524 Nov 2025Private island in River Thames sold at auctionCurrent owner Jamie Waller put Hallsmead Ait, a private island in the River Thames, up for sale.24 Nov 202521 Oct 2025Private island in River Thames up for saleOwner Jamie Waller wants to sell Hallsmead Ait, a private island in the River Thames.21 Oct 202528 Jul 2025Branch line closes for five days for track workNetwork Rail is replacing track and carrying out other maintenance until Friday.28 Jul 20256 Apr 2025'Firemen were heroes - I thought I could do that'Darran Gough says he was obsessed with the fire service as a young boy in the 1980s.6 Apr 202523 Jan 2025'Unsuitable' bridge diversion in place until 2026The bridge closure was required on safety grounds and implemented by the Environment Agency.23 Jan 20259 Jan 2025Russell Brand fined after being caught speedingThe actor and comedian admits doing 95mph on a motorway and 37mph in a 30mph zone.9 Jan 20253 Dec 2024Derelict campsite plans 'reckless', campers sayThe Environment Agency wants to reopen Shiplake Lock Camping Island as a commerical campsite.3 Dec 2024...
