1. getcooking: Split pea pottage

Although it seems that the climate is stabilising, the temperature is still falling at night and the wind makes us feel as though the summer doesn’t want to arrive on time.

2. Bracknell police officer guarding Olympic Torch

A police officer from Bracknell has been selected to provide security to athletes carrying the Olympic torch.

3. Children tackle new sport with JR Rugby

Youngsters got their knees dirty on the same ground that former England captain Lewis Moody started his illustrious career at a rugby day in Bracknell.

4. The best money can buy? BMW 530d M Sport

This week’s review was intended to be about BMW’s super new 3 Series Saloon. That was until the press car booked for me picked up a mysterious and somewhat frustrating ‘technical issue’ that put pay to my loan.

5. Reading FC stars convinced McCleary to join while in Las Vegas

Garath McCleary was talked into joining Reading after bumping into his new team-mates in Las Vegas.

6. Friends and fans' tributes to speedway rider Lee Richardson

Tributes have been paid to a speedway rider who died in a high-speed crash in Poland on Sunday.

7. Racing and tasting at Newbury Racecourse

Some of the best ways to spend a thoroughly British day out will be packed on to Newbury Racecourse tomorrow.

8. Challenge Anita: Think positive to cope in a crisis

Do you believe in your abilities?

Nurturing a positive view of yourself and developing confidence in your ability to solve problems and trusting your instincts helps to build resilience.

9. Dog show at Cantley Park on Saturday

A dog show will race into Wokingham this weekend featuring Crufts winning canines.

10. Free try dive with Bracknell scuba club

I have done some snorkelling, but my experience of diving is limited to hanging off (or rather on for dear life) to a diving board by my fingertips, too terrified to drop five foot into the pool.