1. Homework better from tug of war? Pull the other one!

The tug of war has helped youngsters improve their homework, build confidence and bond with classmates.

2. Girl rescued after 20ft fall

Builders rescued a “really lucky” girl after she fell 20ft down a hole on a construction site.

3. Horrific shooting of kitten Simba

The owner of a kitten that was shot twice with an airgun has described the attack as “horrific”.

4. 'What can I say about Anton' - uncle's tribute

A poem written in memory of 24-year-old Anton Day who tragically died from cancer was read out at his funeral.

5. Borough horses’ reign ends with trot in town

Two of the borough’s best-loved characters are preparing to leave for a well-deserved retirement.

6. Heads call for SATs to be scrapped

Headteachers have hit out at this summer’s Key Stage Three exam results “fiasco” and called for the tests to be scrapped.

7. Anne Frank award for caring Miss

8. Evidence unclear on which drug was killer

An inquest into the death of a Bracknell youngster who took a “cocktail” of drugs has recorded a narrative verdict.

9. Office staff saw 40ft death drop

Workers watched in horror as a woman edged herself from a multi-storey car park, an inquest heard.

10. Man sold fake parking passes to ‘numb pain’

A railway station porter who forged car parking tickets and sold them to commuters narrowly avoided being sent to jail this week.