FAMILY doctors in Reading are poised to be the first in the country allowed to take control of multimillion pound patient care budgets under the biggest NHS shake-up in generations.
A SCHOOL has backed down on a uniform clampdown after furious parents complained when their daughters were excluded because their skirts were too short - just days before their first GCSE exam.
READING will be shelling out up to £70,000 when the Olympic Torch relay arrives. The outlay has been defended by business leaders, torchbearers and the borough's ruling Labour group.
Thousands of members of the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force are to take part in a parade and flypast over Windsor for the Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
A DISABLED driver who staged a three-week stand-off by chaining his car to his garden fence claimed "victory for small people" after wheel clampers this week slashed his parking fine by more than half.
Waste company 'bullying clients' - A waste company stands accused of bullying small businesses by using unfair contracts to ramp up charges, the BBC has learned. [BBC Business]
Greece unity talks hit stalemate - The latest attempts to form a Greek government are said to be deadlocked, raising the prospect of fresh elections and more eurozone uncertainty. [BBC Business]
Google brings instant answers to search results - Type in 'Mona Lisa', and a biography appears right on the page (on the right hand side), type in 'Leonardo DiCaprio' and you get a list of his films, and suggested related searches. [Daily Mail IT]
Sixth of cancers due to infection - One in six cancers - two million a year globally - are caused by largely treatable or preventable infections, new estimates suggest. [BBC Health]
New car sales rise 3.3% in April - New car sales in the UK rose to 142,322 in April, up 3.3% from a year earlier, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders says. [BBC Business]
One Direction star Harry Styles is reported to have been dating actress Emily Atack. The Sunday Mirror claims that heart throb Harry, 18, hooked up with The Inbetweeners star Emily, 22, after he returned...
Britain's Got Talent winners Ashleigh and Pudsey are reported to have turned down an offer to appear on American Idol.Apparently the dynamic duo were just too busy to be able to take up the invitation...
WindsorRaces: The Curry Festival - Poppadom race at 5.20pm, real horses start racing at 6.10pm! https://t.co/Kr9fuVE6 buy before midnight for discounts
With breathtaking 360 degree views almost 60 metres above Alexandra Gardens. The Wheel offers a birds eye view of historic Windsor and Eton from a rare perspective. A ride on the Wheel is the perfect location for a special day out for everyone.
For further information, please see PWR Events website.
A unique gift shop will be taking up temporary residence in an empty shop in Nicholsons Centre for 6 weeks. Craft Coop, a group of local artists and craftspeople, will be occupying the former Waterstones shop from May 16th until June 24th. Throughout the six weeks, local craftspeople will be filling the shop with a treasure trove of high quality items ranging from ceramics, stained glass and cushions to jam and cake, jewellery and greetings cards – all hand made. With different hand crafted items appearing every week, it will be a place to return to again and again.
The shop will feature local craft and food products, Vintage Café from local bakers Happy Cakes, workshop space, gallery area displaying work by local schools and groups, and an area where people can come and relax, perhaps picking up a free book (in homage to the much loved former book shop it occupies), magazine, doing a spot of knitting, or just chatting with friends. Workshops and creative activities are planned for all ages – ranging from collage making with toddlers through to crochet, jewellery, and lampshade making workshops, and a whole range of activities in between.
Evening classes that help with everyday living. They give practical exercises to develop self awareness and cultivate less rush. At the same time they explore what the wise have to say and help to gain some understanding of spiritual areas of life.
This Educational Charity have been running similar classes since the 1960s and you can listen to students' comments about the course here.
http://www.philosophycourse.com/student-tutor-quotes.php
New Zumba aerobics classes -Come & join the party. Friday's 11.30 - 12.30
Instruction by Miguel Ramirez
Professional Dancer & Choreographer from Dominican Republic - exciting high calorie burning routines
AUTHENTIC MUSIC at a great venue!
Bring lots of water and a smile.
Max group size applicable - first come first serve basis
Classes Tuesday's 1st May - 22nd May
Low Impact, fun, exercise, movement to music. Based on posture and core control helping improve mobility, strength, stamina and fitness. All ages welcome.
Supporting RBWM Return to Sport fortnight 12th May-25th May*
Low Impact, Fun, Exercise, Movement to Music.
Helping you Tone,Stretch, Strengthen and Mobilise.
Bring a mat of towel and a drink.
Wear something that you can move around comfortably in.
We exercise in bare feet, please bring jazz shoes if you prefer.
First Class Half price
Fun, outdoor workout to burn fat and tone for your summer holidays. Sociable and supportive, hard work with a smile! Every Monday except Bank Holidays.
A series of three workshops on 13th April, 11th May and 8th June. Pick a date and make a beautiful piece of jewellery to tak home. All materials and expert instruction included in price
Every Wednesday*. No appointment needed, drop-in for careers information, advice and support with jobsearch, internet access, skills courses/training and much more! For adults of all ages.
Every Monday* No appointment needed drop-in for careers, information and advice, support with jobsearch, internet access, skills development, training and much more *except bank holidays