1. Killer blaze started by a cigarette

A man who died when his mobile home caught fire, failed to wake up because he had six times the legal drink-drive alcohol limit in his blood, an inquest heard.

2. A passion for pudding

Helping in a poverty-stricken area of South America and baking for a rather nice Berkshire dinner party are worlds apart, but it was one determined step for Carolyn Deges.

3. Unlucky Casey ruled out of Irish opener

London Irish captain Bob Casey has been ruled out of tomorrow’s Guinness Premiership opener against London Wasps at Twickenham (2.30pm) having fractured his wrist in last Friday’s friendly at Heineken Cup holders Munster.

4. First birthday for miracle tot Jacob

A child reaching a first birthday is a proud moment for most parents, but it was especially touching for Jacob Thomas’s mum and dad after he survived being born four months prematurely.

5. Prentice rescues a point for Finch

Finchampstead had to rely on a late equaliser, following a plethora of chances, to earn a point from their Hellenic Division One East clash with struggling Launton Sports. 

Launton can thank their goalkeeper Danny Clifford for keeping the score down as he made a number of outstanding saves throughout the match to deny Finch what would
otherwise have been a certain win.

6. Satsumas fightback in vain as they suffer defeat

Wokingham & Emmbrook tasted defeat for the first time this season having looked certain to claim all three points at home to Henley.

7. FA Cup joy as Robins seal Oxford City tie

Bracknell Town won their first home FA Cup tie in five seasons with a comfortable win over Hellenic Premier Division side Bicester Town.

8. ‘We Havant hit top form,’ says Sheasby

Bracknell started their preparation for the fast-approaching new campaign with a comprehensive friendly victory against National Division 3 South side Havant.

9. Binfield and Ascot make up the rest of the top three

Stuart Scammell's Ascot United lie second in the table after yet another emphatic victory.

10. Supporting bowls club

One of the country’s oldest bowling clubs has clubbed together with a local estate agent to secure a sponsorship deal.