41. Staff College public inquiry: a protester's diary

Campaigners are battling Taylor Wimpey’s plans to build 1,120 homes on the former Staff College site.

42. Filling offices could boost town

Filling up Wokingham’s 69 empty offices would be a massive boost to the town’s economy, campaigners say.

43. Fashion icon Vivienne Westwood has designs on Royal Ascot

This year's Royal Ascot poster has been designed by fashion queen Vivienne Westwood.

44. Tories backing small business relief bill

Two leading Reading Tories are backing a private member’s bill which could see small businesses automatically granted rate relief.

45. Staff College public inquiry: a protester's diary

Campaigners are battling Taylor Wimpey’s plans to build 1,120 homes on the former Staff College site.

46. 12-point plan to combat crunch

Free council fun and a mortgage rescue scheme are just two proposals in an action plan to help people in Reading beat the credit crunch.

47. Businesses must have say on how tax is spent

The Federation of Small Businesses has expressed concern that the incoming Business Rate Supplements Bill will impose extra tax burdens on businesses.

48. Save on your wedding at Jacobs

A town centre jewellers is helping couples beat the credit crunch by offering them savings on bespoke wedding rings.

49. ‘Lifeline’ plans for small businesses up for debate

A rescue package for small Wokingham businesses facing an uncertain future is being considered by the borough.

50. Cats killed by anti-freeze