1. Pubs and eateries scored for hygiene

Just 21 pubs, restaurants and shops in Bracknell Forest have achieved a five-star hygiene rating under a new council scheme.

2. Ahead of the trends

Having the right hairstyle can make all the difference to an outfit – which is why high street giant Topshop chose Claire Higgs, from Reading’s Essensuals salon, to style its catwalk models’ locks.

3. Two weeks in and look what we’ve done!

4. Picture’s bright for child care

More than two-thirds of Bracknell’s childminders have been judged good or outstanding in a report published this week.

5. On a choir level

6. Love is in the air for author

A sparky romantic writer who set her last title in Reading is once more about to hit the shelves. Sharon Cook caught up with her and was thrilled to hear she is now a best selling author.

7. Sharon joins a successful team

8. Could mum Sharon be the new Oprah?

9. Hitting the right notes?

New reality show Last Choir Standing attempts to take a fresh look at a genre that traditionally revolves around the same boring contestants – this time, the hopefuls take the form of choirs and will try to sing their way to the final round, where they’ll be crowned the nation’s favourite choir.

10. It’s art, take my word for it

Reading’s Turbine House is to host the latest works of a group of artists.