1. True Food Co-op coming to Lower Earley

An ethical food market will open in Lower Earley on two Saturdays in January.

2. University of Reading research helps stem cell treatment

New research from The University of Reading could make it up to 5,000 times cheaper for stem cells to be transported – by putting them in the post.

3. Get fit in Bracknell this New Year

After all that rich Christmas food, it may be the time to take advantage of one of Bracknell's leisure centres.

4. Russell Grant's horoscopes Dec 31 to Jan 6

5. Stock up on repeat prescriptions before Christmas

Patients are being reminded to stock up on their medicine before Christmas as they will find it difficult to get repeat prescriptions during the winter break.

6. Rural Reading: Freeze opens up some new walks

The bitterly cold weather last week froze the boggy marshes between Coley and the canal which, for a month or more now, have been too wet to walk over.

7. Go Organic: Solstice marks a turning point

Well, we've survived the Mayan apocalypse and more importantly, the longest night is also behing us.

8. Ed’s Easy Diner is coming to The Oracle

Hot dogs and root beer will be the order of the day when a new restaurant hits The Oracle next year.

9. Gardening: Hoar frost makes the garden sparkle

Last week I went home from work at about 6pm and watched the hoar frost appear on the grass as I drove.

10. Advice to avoid food poisioning over Christmas

With Christmas just days away Reading council's food safety team has issued some common-sense tips for people preparing their festive food.