1. Review of the year 2007 - October

OCTOBER saw youth theatre group Starmaker, the Reading company that produced the likes of Hollywood actress Kate Winslet and up-and-coming star Natalie Dormer, facing closure.

2. Review of the year 2007 - June

THE month of June was welcomed in with wedding bells as Royals’ hero Nicky Shorey married the love of his life, Emily Bailey.

3. Compass isn’t golden

Critics and book-lovers have heralded Philip Pullman as the heir to JK Rowling’s crown and his His Dark Materials trilogy has been much-lauded.

4. It’s that time of year again, oh yes it is!

THE season of thigh-slapping and cross dressing is with us again as soap stars and TV presenters find gainful employment over the Christmas holidays. Linda Fort looks at the pantomimes across the region and discovers there’s nothing like a dame.

5. Ice Hockey: Foord floors Raiders with three goals

6. A film to make you think

For the first time since The Legend of Bagger Vance in 2000, Robert Redford takes the directorial reins for this soapbox-cum-war movie that is more talk than action.

7. Unity is key to strength

Speak to anyone involved with the local music scene and they will tell you that a Reading revolution is on the cards.

8. Celebrating the unique and quirky Harris Arcade

THE Harris Arcade, one of Reading’s historic buildings, is set for a renaissance following a makeover – and a new bunch of retailers.

9. It’s Mikko time as Bees lose

10. Kate’s big break

ACTRESS Kate Atkinson, was on the point of returning to her native Australia when she got her big break, a national tour as Tom Conti’s leading lady.