1. Ahead of the trends

Get Bracknell, Wednesday 17 September 2008

Having the right hairstyle can make all the difference to an outfit – which is why high street giant Topshop chose Claire Higgs, from Reading’s Essensuals salon, to style its catwalk models’ locks.

2. On a choir level

Get Bracknell, Wednesday 3 September 2008
Choirs are back in popular demand thanks to the success of the BBC’s Last Choir Standing.

3. Love is in the air for author

Get Bracknell, Wednesday 2 July 2008

A sparky romantic writer who set her last title in Reading is once more about to hit the shelves. Sharon Cook caught up with her and was thrilled to hear she is now a best selling author.

4. It’s art, take my word for it

Get Bracknell, Wednesday 13 August 2008

Reading’s Turbine House is to host the latest works of a group of artists.

5. How eating well can change your life

Get Bracknell, Wednesday 16 July 2008

Setting up a whole new food business may well be daunting for many women.

6. Technique to help yourself

Get Bracknell, Wednesday 18 June 2008

The daily grind of modern living often takes its toll on our bodies in the form of back ache and neck pain.

7. Bag ladies bring retro style to life

Get Bracknell, Wednesday 30 April 2008
A very real passion for retro-style goodies brought two mums together who are now running a deliciously vibrant new company. Sharon Cook was so taken with Roostlife goodies she had to get her cheque book out.

8. Life-enhancing drink? Or load of tosh?

Get Bracknell, Wednesday 21 May 2008

Here at City Woman we pride ourselves on being in touch with the latest trends.

9. Couple cotton on to eco-chic design

Get Bracknell, Wednesday 26 March 2008
Organic may be the ever-growing buzzword in the supermarket, but it’s not quite so common in the wardrobe department.

10. Vintage clothes take on catwalk style

Get Bracknell, Wednesday 12 March 2008

A passion for fashion has taken a Reading mum up the catwalk to organise the town’s first ever vintage fashion show.