1. McFly are leading by example

Danny, Dougie, Tom and Harry are very cute and cuddly – and all the girls love them.

2. Kate’s big break

ACTRESS Kate Atkinson, was on the point of returning to her native Australia when she got her big break, a national tour as Tom Conti’s leading lady.

3. Full-bodied show by Compo’s son

ACTOR Tom Owen has only one regret – he never had the chance to work with his father Bill, known to millions as frisky pensioner Compo in the long-running BBC comedy Last Of The Summer Wine.

4. Plain speaking from the Plain White T’s

The major fashion item at this weekend’s Festival may just turn out to be Plain White T’s.

5. Dream time is real nightmare

For crime writer Simon Kernick, having a nightmare is a dream come true.

6. theCOLOURS

Saviours of the Real Ale and Jazz Festival 'theCOLOURS' have sent us two tracks - 'January' and 'Bad Light', which you can enjoy online now!

Come and see what all the fuss is about.

7. Steve drums up great support

A hectic 2007 is almost certain for Tilehurst-raised drummer Steve Davis.

8. A film to make you think

For the first time since The Legend of Bagger Vance in 2000, Robert Redford takes the directorial reins for this soapbox-cum-war movie that is more talk than action.

9. Community Blogs

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10. It’s that time of year again, oh yes it is!

THE season of thigh-slapping and cross dressing is with us again as soap stars and TV presenters find gainful employment over the Christmas holidays. Linda Fort looks at the pantomimes across the region and discovers there’s nothing like a dame.