1. Win goodies at the market

Bracknell Market shoppers may get more than just apples and pears when they visit the market this festive season.

2. Cage fighting stays to boost centre coffers

Calls for cage fighting were dismissed at a council meeting following a brawl earlier this month.

3. Tributes pour in for ‘popular bloke’ Terry

The family and friends of the “cheeky chappy on the front desk” at the council have paid tribute to him after his sudden death.

4. Good news for town traders

Plans for a support package to help Wokingham businesses during the credit crunch have been given unanimous approval by councillors.

5. MP ‘cross’ at police arrest of colleague

Bracknell MP Andrew MacKay found himself at the heart of a political scandal when he walked into the middle of an arrest in Parliament.

6. School will move to the south under new plans

One of the borough’s secondary schools will have to move to Arborfield as part of a proposed blueprint for future homes and infrastructure.

7. First happy customers from housing transfer

A man of 78 who has not been able to use his bath since he was hit by a car three years ago is “thrilled” with his new bathroom.

8. Man on gun charge

A man has been charged with a firearms offence in connection with an incident in Priestwood.

9. Council must pay up on time to small firms

Pressure is growing for councils and banks to pull out all the stops to help small businesses survive the credit crunch.

10. Reading says Keep Trade Local