1. Paws for applause as vets progress

Get Bracknell, Friday 31 December 2004
Castle Vets has been in existence in one form or another since the 19th Century, which shows the popularity of pets. Current boss Simon Orr tells Gregor McClenaghan that the future is looking "very good" despite the nightmare of Government red tape

2. Firm is a hot property

Get Bracknell, Thursday 30 December 2004
WELL DONE - From left, David Cornish, marketing manager of ICI Dulux Trade, Kevin Hayes, retail manager for Ian Williams, and Denise Chevin, editor of Building magazine

3. Lesser spotted Potter

Get Bracknell, Wednesday 29 December 2004
A new documentary about Dennis Potter, marking the 10th anniversary of his death, was screened by BBC2 on Christmas Day.

4. Internet cafe with extra-special class

Get Bracknell, Friday 24 December 2004
Jason Deane is at the very forefront of the high-tech revolution - courtesy of his business Quarks Internet Café and Gamezone. He combines internet access with all the extras - multiplayer PC gaming, a bar and a restaurant. Starting a business is easy, he told HUGH FORT - but running it is a little bit more difficult. Mr Deane believes the future for his business is very strong - but he argues that the Government could do more to help businesses

5. £160m jet deal for BAE

Get Bracknell, Thursday 23 December 2004
Signed: order to build trainer

6. Retailers braced for pre-Christmas rush

Get Bracknell, Wednesday 22 December 2004
Gifts: shoppers expected to spend spend spend

7. Phantom unmasked

Get Bracknell, Wednesday 22 December 2004
ACTOR Gerard Butler says that auditioning for composer Andrew Lloyd Webber was the most nerve-wracking experience of his life.

8. PLAY AREA HIT BY VANDALS AGAIN

Get Bracknell, Wednesday 22 December 2004
BY ALANA RAZZELL

9. JOB WARNING AFTER COUNCIL COMPLAINS OF CASH SQUEEZE

Get Bracknell, Wednesday 22 December 2004
BY ALANA RAZZELL

REDUNDANCIES could be on the cards for council employees in an attempt to claw back funds after town hall bosses claimed they had been squeezed for cash yet again.

10. TRIED AND TESTED FORMULA STILL GETS THEM LAUGHING

Get Bracknell, Wednesday 22 December 2004
Aladdin, Yvonne Arnaud, Guildford, until January 9

Yvonne Arnaud’s festive offering is a simple and traditional pantomime which uses the tried and tested formula aimed mainly at children — but then, that is what Christmas is all about.