11. Barstaff gather for cocktail fight

Flare and fun were order of the night when the area’s finest cocktail makers pitted their tricks and mixes against each other in a contest at a town centre bar.

12. Twilight triumph for East Reading artist

An East Reading artist has been selected to show one of his works at a London exhibition celebrating unique pieces.

13. Bullseye at The Hexagon

A bit of Bully used to be a Sunday night staple – and this weekend fans can once again tread the dart fantastic as Bullseye steps up The Hexagon’s oche.

14. ‘We can’t forgive him for Rebecca's death’

15. Bravery award for stabbed policeman

A courageous cop who was stabbed during a confrontation with an armed robber has been given a top police award for bravery.

16. SAS hero’s sacrifice recognised with medal

A Crowthorne man picked up a top military medal in recognition of his brother’s heroism while serving with the SAS in the 1960s and 70s.

17. Court ‘sends the right message’ to burglars

A jeweller has welcomed the three-year jail sentence handed to a burglar who caused thousands of pounds worth of damage during a raid last year.

18. Bracknell council’s budget cuts revealed

The budget approved by Bracknell Forest Council’s executive last Tuesday will affect almost all areas of its work.

19. ‘Nice to have’ council services hit by cash cuts

Job losses at the council will spell the end for heritage open days and the double-decker ‘youth bus’ which tours the borough.

20. Mental health patients may have to go Reading

Mental health patients could have to travel to Reading for hospital stays under proposals to move inpatient beds from Heatherwood.