Ali Powell

Stories by Ali Powell

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• Last updated: 1 Feb 2010 06:00

  New EU battery dumping law goes live today

  USED batteries can no longer be dumped in the bin from today because under new EU legislation they must be recycled at an authorized recycling point.

• Published: 20 Jan 2010 19:30

  Boffins to reveal snow secrets

  SCIENTISTS at Reading University will be on television next week - revealing that a one degree Celsius difference was all it took to cause the recent heavy snowfalls.

• Published: 29 Dec 2009 09:43

  Berkshire supermarket chain's best ever Christmas

  WAITROSE enjoyed a record Christmas with sales of £38 million on its busiest shopping day.

• Published: 24 Dec 2009 14:22

  Be cautious and take your time, motorists warned

  THE Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has issued a list of guidelines for motorists planning to take to the road over Christmas.

• Published: 27 Nov 2009 16:00

  Comment: It's not all going swimmingly

  WELL we're heading into panto season and it's a big boo and hiss for Reading Borough Council this week.

• Published: 19 Nov 2009 11:00

  Comment: Swim for your life!

  IF YOU'VE got children aged under 16 or you're over 60, then head down to your nearest swimming pool - and enjoy a swim for free.

• Published: 18 Nov 2009 17:21

  Battle over floating threat to River Kennet

  A PLANT which can grow up to 20cms (or eight inches) a day is being cleared from river water in south Reading.

• Published: 22 Oct 2009 17:10

  Schools' fantastic new facilities

  SCHOOLS Minister Vernon Coaker paid tribute this week to the joint drive of Kendrick School and Reading Girls' School to improve education in the borough

• Last updated: 9 Oct 2009 08:00

  Mail centre move to go ahead

  ROYAL Mail bosses met with staff to reassure them over this weekend's move to a new centre.

• Published: 17 Sep 2009 10:52

  Avenue School site consultation

  PUBLIC exhibitions and consultations take place in Whitley tonight (Thursday) to find out what neighbours think about plans for the former Avenue Special School site.

• Last updated: 3 Sep 2009 09:55

  Sonning's the place for a sporting taster

  MEMBERS of the public can try their hand at all sorts of sports on Sunday at the Royal County of Berkshire Sports and Social Club Open Day.

• Published: 30 Jul 2009 08:00

  Choir Of The World visit Reading

  The Westminster Chorus, from California, stayed in Reading homes during their recent visit.

• Last updated: 16 Jul 2009 06:30

  Glass act

  THE Erleigh Road bottle bank will be emptied weekly from now on.

• Published: 11 Jul 2009 09:00

  Hole lot of fun at charity gold challenge

  TWYFORD-BASED charity Daisy"s Dream hosted a successful golf challenge at Sonning Golf Club recently.

• Published: 10 Jul 2009 13:00

  Relaunch for Dingley

  READING West MP Martin Salter officially re-launched the Dingley Family and Specialist Early Years Centre on Thursday at its new premises in Kenavon Drive.

• Published: 1 Jul 2009 09:00

  What an odd beak you have...

  CAVERSHAM residents have been busy caring for this unusual looking blackbird.

• Last updated: 21 Apr 2009 15:45

  St George's cakes to ease the rush hour blues

  MOTORISTS in one part of Reading will be starting the day on Thursday with a taste of patriotism - free St George's Day cakes.

• Last updated: 26 Feb 2009 09:17

  School mourns tragic meningitis youngster

  A 12-YEAR-OLD boy from south Reading has died of meningitis.

• Last updated: 12 Feb 2009 10:05

  Martin Salter: Why I decided to stand down

  I HAVE known Martin Salter for just over 20 years and if I was asked to sum him up in just three words it would have to be "down to earth".

• Published: 5 Feb 2009 12:00

  25 years is a long time in politics

  TWENTY five years of political history was celebrated in style when Reading West MP Martin Salter marked his landmark anniversary with a party for 200 guests.

• Last updated: 4 Feb 2009 20:56

  Village market open again - after 20 years

  THE Silchester Village Market will be back in business this weekend - 20 years after it closed.

• Last updated: 28 Jan 2009 13:40

  Getaway Groom makes one last appeal for votes

  2-TEN FM Getaway Groom candidate Chris Anthony made a guest appearance on the pitch at the Madejski Stadium just before kick-off last night (Tuesday).

• Last updated: 26 Jan 2009 11:08

  All set for turning 75

  WHITLEY Park Junior School this week appealled to the public for old school photographs and memories as it prepares to celebrate its 75th anniversary.

• Published: 22 Dec 2008 10:00

  Wreath thief spoils six-year-old's fun

  A LITTLE girl's Christmas wreath which took her hours to make has been snatched from her front door by a heartless thief.

• Published: 28 Oct 2008 12:00

  Fireworks: It's better to stand back and watch

  THE Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is supporting a Government safety campaign urging people who organise their own fireworks displays to be extra careful this year.

• Published: 9 Oct 2008 07:00

  Chefs of tomorrow to take part in annual competition

  SCHOOLCHILDREN in Reading are being invited to take part in the 12th annual Young Chef competition organised by the Central Berkshire Educational Business Partnership (CBEBP).

• Published: 17 Jul 2008 09:30

  Travellers set up camp at Laurel Park

  NEIGHBOURS in Lower Earley were calling for action this week after travellers moved onto a popular playing field.

• Published: 3 Jul 2008 12:00

  Shock closure of Polish club

  CHURCH authorities were yesterday accused of betraying Reading's Polish community over the shock closure of its social club.

• Published: 17 Jun 2008 14:00

  Salute our heroes at big celebration

  THE public gets its chance this weekend to officially salute members of 7 Rifles who completed a six-month tour of duty in Afghanistan's notorious Helmand province.

• Published: 4 Jun 2008 12:00

  Big chance for stage and screen stars of the future

  TRY OUTS for a new professional theatre college take place on Friday.