11. Snow days cost firms £7.8M

Bracknell workers who stayed at home because of the snow have cost the borough’s economy £7.8 million.

12. £30,000 boat stolen in Sandhurst

A boat worth around £30,000 has been stolen from Horseshoe Lake in Sandhurst.

13. Freedom of the City for Bracknell war hero Wally Harris

A war hero in his 80s has been given a top honour in recognition of his bravery in World War Two – the Freedom of the City of London.

14. Oy, can we have our ball back?

Travellers found a little piece of Bracknell between bonsai trees and orchids while on a trip to Singapore.

15. Hop to it and give a toad a helping hand

Toads are hop-ing for some help getting across busy roads to get to their traditional breeding grounds.

16. Dog incident has left my brave lad terrified

A ‘brave’ young boy’s is now terrified of dogs after a bull terrier headbutted him in a Park in Sandhurst.

17. Dubai jail mother in Facebook wars

18. Cabs limit cues rush

Taxi drivers are gaining support from councillors in their mission to have the number of licensed cabs capped in the area.

19. Car fire could be arson

A fire that left a car so badly damaged it was barely recognisable could have been arson.

20. ‘Green’ survey packaging rap for Waitrose

Waitrose has been urged to raise its game after it was found to have the heaviest packaging.