21. Seussical the Musical at the Hexagon

The Hexagon has been transformed into Whoville, a magical place no bigger than a speck of dust, lovingly looked after by an elephant and introduced by a titfer-loving puss.

22. Sing-off shock’s toned down X Factor Danyl

A close buddy of X Factor star Danyl Johnson has thrown his support behind our campaign to keep the Arborfield singing sensation in the show.

23. Town full of early risers

Reading workers search for that elusive proverbial worm more than anyone else – having been named the earliest risers in the UK.

24. Alfonso’s back in home county for first gig since No.1

Alfonso Sherland isn’t Worried About Ray – or anything else for that matter.

25. Traders Central to club opening

26. Festival boss vows to make 2009 safer

A ‘spotter’ in the crowd to notice potential surges, increasing the spill-out area of the main stage and ensuring a one-way entry/exit system for the toilets are among safety issues Reading Festival boss Melvin Benn has vowed to address.

27. Music and mayhem

This year’s 20th Reading Festival went with a bang – quite literally.

28. Dodgy tickets and dizzy fans kick off

Hoards of welly-clad youngsters? Check. Nightmare traffic? Check. Early morning boozing? Check. Yes, it’s that time of year again – the Reading Festival is here.

29. Hoosiers excited to play Rivermead

Alfonso Sherland isn’t Worried About Ray – or anything else for that matter.

30. Video: Thousands watch loo block blaze on web

Swarms of festival-goers stand round a toilet block as it explodes in a fireball, while it is recorded on video.