1. Relaunched comedy nights are no joke!

The new year is set to start with a giggle thanks to the launch of a new comedy club in Friar Street.

2. Firm foundations for Helen Morris

Hicks Baker has strengthened its retail department with the appointment of graduate surveyor Helen Morris.

3. No Romans holiday on Enduro challenge

Two leading property agents got all revved up as they took part in an epic motorcycle fund-raising trip in South Africa.

4. Get The Business: Jessel Innovations

Hot product helps keep out the cold.

5. Abbey windows charity challenge

A Reading double glazing firm has come up with a smashing charity challenge to celebrate 25 years in business.

6. Promise our economy is starting to recover

The head of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has reassured Reading’s business leaders that “the economy is recovering”.

7. Nightmare for RBS call centre staff facing axe

Call centre staff have lost their jobs after Royal Bank of Scotland announced it is to close its Theale base.

8. Business profile - Positive Interiors

9. French Horn wins top 10 place in foodie guide

A swanky Sonning restaurant is among the very best in Britain, according to those in the know.

10. 200 'X Factor' jobs at Thames Water

Nearly 200 ‘X Factor’ jobs will be tapped up at Thames Water’s new operations base in South Reading.