1. Taking the crunch to task

Action to help kick-start Wokingham’s economy is taking off thanks to a new business taskforce.

2. Fighting for lower rates

A cafe owner in Wokingham is planning to do battle with the Government to get traders a better business rates deal.

3. Double blow for borough schools

Schools have been dealt a double funding blow this week as sixth forms across the borough face a budget crisis.

4. Victoria Arms' chimney catches fire

The chimney of a Binfield pub caught fire when the lanlord tried to lit a fireplace this morning.

5. All Wokingham schools could shut again

All schools in Wokingham have been advised to shut tomorrow as more snow and arctic conditions are expected.

6. Sports car smashes into Crown Wood fence

A driver escaped unhurt after his sports car ploughed into a fence in Crown Wood yesterday.

7. Filling offices could boost town

Filling up Wokingham’s 69 empty offices would be a massive boost to the town’s economy, campaigners say.

8. Council leader sorry over ‘secrecy’ claims

Angry Emmbrook School parents have won an apology over claims of a  “veil of secrecy” surrounding plans to move the area’s school.

9. 'Turn in the taggers'

10. Dogs join search for missing man