1. Community hub for Earley?

A business has been launched with the aim of creating a community hub for Earley.

2. Business profile: Bronze and Beauty

The business: Bronze and Beauty, 887 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 6TR. Tel (0118) 945 4000. www.bronzeandbeauty.net, email bronzenbeauty@live.co.uk.

3. HP to shed 27,000 jobs

Jobs are at risk at Bracknell's Hewlett Packard offices after the computer giant announced it will axe 27,000 jobs.

4. Buyers in bidding bonanza at Roman's house auction

Fierce bidding during a housing auction led to an 80 per cent sales success rate raking in £2.55 million for clients last week.

5. Retail Awards nomination for Advance Gym

Members of a town centre gym can keep fit with a smile, according to one dedicated customer.

6. Civil Service boss visits IQ Winnersh

The head of the civil service took a tour around Berkshire last week.

7. Business profile: Volume

The business: Volume Ltd, Buckhurst Court, London Road, Wokingham, RG40 1PA. (0118) 977 5800.

8. Network at Chamber of Commerce evening

A free networking event in Winkfield will give businesses a chance to find out what’s on offer from the Chamber of Commerce.

9. 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.

10. U-turn on Lidl clamping plans

Plans from a supermarket chain to start clamping people parking there for free to shop elsewhere have been withdrawn.