Below are recent stories by Annabel Williams
Published: 17 Mar 2010 09:00
Crime team starts work on priorities
CAVERSHAM'S police team has started tackling the three crimes residents have named their most troublesome.
Published: 9 Mar 2010 09:00
Bookshop starts its latest chapter
READERS will not be left guessing what may happen to their favourite book and toy shop now that its owners are retiring.
Published: 2 Mar 2010 09:00
LONG after the decorations came down, the winner of a charity Christmas quiz has received his prize.
Published: 23 Feb 2010 06:00
SHOPPERS and residents are being warned not to give money or food to beggars in the centre of Caversham.
Published: 23 Feb 2010 06:00
A CENTURY-old charity has come up roses with a modern-day celebrity.
Published: 17 Feb 2010 08:00
Hot topics at older people's meeting
PREVENTING strokes and the extension of a bus route were just two of the varied topics discussed at the latest meeting of a group for older people.
Published: 17 Feb 2010 08:00
Neighbourhoods speak out on crime
MORE than 100 people turned out to tell their police team their greatest crime concerns when a Neighbourhood Action Group (Nag) relaunched.
Published: 2 Feb 2010 09:00
Parents demand crossing 'before a child dies'
TWO mums who cross a busy main road to take their children to school are demanding a pedestrian crossing.
Published: 27 Jan 2010 08:00
'Star' Pauline is charity's hero
A CHARITY fundraiser has been hailed a "star" for collecting hundreds of thousands of pounds for war heroes.
Last updated: 20 Jan 2010 07:00
'Your opinion matters, make it heard' - police
CRIME is down by up to 20% in all three police areas spanning Caversham and Emmer Green, the latest figures show.
Last updated: 15 Jan 2010 13:00
Town contributes to international aid
FIVE lifeline relief packages are being sent to earthquake-striken Haiti thanks to a benevolent Reading group playing its part in the rescue effort.
Last updated: 13 Jan 2010 14:00
Work together to beat the criminals - police
THE Caversham and Emmer Green police team is urging householders to start or join Neighbourhood Watch schemes.
Published: 17 Dec 2009 09:00
A DATE has been set for a public meeting to re-launch the Upper Caversham Neighbourhood Action Group (NAG).
Published: 17 Dec 2009 09:00
Burglary down north of the water
NEW figures show burglary is down across all three police areas spanning Caversham and Emmer Green.
Last updated: 17 Dec 2009 09:00
SCHOOL children using aerosols to start fires in woodland are contributing to a small rise in anti-social behaviour across all three Caversham police areas, latest figures show.
Published: 17 Dec 2009 09:00
YOUNGSTERS at Chiltern College Nursery have been treated to a taste of Italy.
Published: 17 Dec 2009 09:00
Good with outstanding features
KINGFISHER Daycare, based at Caversham Children's Centre in Amersham Road, has been rated 'good' overall by Ofsted - the second highest level possible.
Published: 3 Dec 2009 09:00
A QUINTET of women writers have done it again by publishing their third book.
Published: 3 Dec 2009 09:00
A QUARTER of a century of feeding Caversham shoppers was celebrated on Friday last week.
Published: 3 Dec 2009 09:00
A CAVERSHAM woman has enjoyed a day out in London in recognition of her 20 years' service.
Published: 26 Nov 2009 09:00
Festival survey results revealed
READING Festival's nearest neighbours are not its biggest fans, a survey has revealed.
Published: 26 Nov 2009 08:00
A HOST of Christmas fairs take place across Caversham and Emmer Green on Saturday.
Published: 26 Nov 2009 08:00
A CAVERSHAM grandfather is appealing for help to find the stolen bicycle he was intending to use on a 900-mile fundraising trip.
Published: 26 Nov 2009 08:00
CAVERSHAM'S newest business venture promises to keep everyone in the village well-groomed.
Published: 20 Nov 2009 14:00
Christmas fair steps back in time
EIGHTIES pop star Carol Decker opens a joint Christmas fair between Kidmore End Primary School and St John The Baptist Church tomorrow at noon.
Published: 5 Nov 2009 06:00
Chef Mike will cook up a storm
CHEF Mike Colwill is this week waiting to hear whether his talents in the kitchen will land him first place in a national competition.
Published: 5 Nov 2009 06:00
YOUNGSTERS across Caversham have been doing their bit to help others at harvest time.
Published: 5 Nov 2009 06:00
Final visitors make their way to church
AS A church's centenary year celebrations draw to a close, the last guest preachers are preparing to visit.
Published: 29 Oct 2009 06:00
Crime campaign blocks off alleyways
ALLEYWAYS across Caversham are to be gated in a bid to stop anti-social behaviour and other crime.
Published: 29 Oct 2009 06:00
Buy presents and a warm fuzzy feeling
CAVERSHAM Heath Golf Club hosts a charity Christmas gift fair on Thursday, November 12, from 10am-4pm.
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