11. Rules overlooked to expand youth activity centre

Ten times more people will soon be able to go to a countryside outdoor pursuits centre – despite fears the expansion will cause a huge increase in traffic.

12. Alan’s match nets £900

A football match played in aid of a man of 22 who is bravely battling cancer has raised around £900.

13. Interserve awarded £32m jail contract

14. Only church left in bid to run new primary school

Just one interested party remains in the running to open the proposed primary school on a new development after an application was withdrawn because of the credit crunch.

15. Traders Central to club opening

16. £14.5 million key worker flats open

Much-needed homes for the town’s key workers have been officially opened at the multi-million pound Chatham Place development.

17. Affordable hotel is open

The Premier Inn has become the latest brand to hit the town centre following the opening of its new five-storey hotel opposite The Oracle.

18. £100,000 youth club ‘gift’ gets the chop

A philanthropic scheme to build a £100,000 youth facility has been turned down by Bracknell Forest Council.

19. Keen to compete with other green growers

Dazzling dahlias, lovely lilies and magnificent magnolias were on show as a horticultural society’s members showed off their green-fingered skills.

20. Not forgotten

The dying wish of a man who lost his life to leukaemia at the age of 24 will be carried out by his grieving family.