1. A big tick for our schools

Primary school pupils in Bracknell Forest perform above the national average according to the latest Key Stage Two results published by the Department for Children, Families and Schools on Monday.

2. Opinion: As crime falls, is it safer onstreets?

According to the figures released by Thames Valley Police, our streets are safer and our homes are less at risk from thieves.

Reporter Mike Pyle took to the streets of Crowthorne to see if people had actually noticed the reduction in crime and whether they really felt safer on the streets.

3. Bees on the brink as backer pulls out

BRACKNELL BEES fans were today (Wednesday) desperately trying to save their ice hockey club from folding following David Taylor’s decision to step down as their financial backer, writes Alan Manicom.

4. Nowak expecting tough test

BRACKNELL entertain South West 2 West leaders Exmouth in the EDF Energy Intermediate Cup at Lily Hill tomorrow (2pm). 

5. We were shocking, admits Underwood

JON UNDERWOOD admitted Bracknell Town were “shocking” in the aftermath of the seven-goal humiliation in Southern League Division One (South & West) at Farm Park, writes football correspondent Darrell Freeland.

6. The cream of best places to eat

CELEBRITY chefs Antony Worrall Thompson and Daniel Galmiche tucked into some posh nosh as they judged the Restaurant of the Year awards.

7. Nike 'will not bankroll' Bees again

David Taylor has this week insisted he is committed to bankrolling the Bracknell Bees after former owner John Nike revealed he would not be interested in running the club again, writes sports reporter Alan Manicom.

8. Parrish calls on need for speed at Jets

Dwight Parrish believes his Bracknell Bees side will need to step up a level if they are to record a second win over Slough Jets in a week, writes sports reporter Alan Manicom.

9. Underwood looking to keep settled side

Jon Underwood believes Bracknell Town needs “a period of stability” after a hectic few weeks of transfer activity in Southern League Division One (West), writes football correspondent Darrell Freeland.

10. Sheasby: We can reach the final at Twickenham

Chris Sheasby insists Bracknell can go all the way in the EDF Intermediate Cup and qualify for the showpiece final at Twickenham, writes chief rugby correspondent Henry La.