1. ‘We’re just promoting good times’

MEET three of Reading’s brightest young businessmen – promoters Brian McClafferty, Jonathan Ware and Rob Allen.

2. 'Mervyn King: 'Reading is full of talent'

3. Every match is now like a cup final says Sheasby

CHRIS SHEASBY insists they will be looking at every game as a cup final after Bracknell took a step closer to pulling off the Great Escape.

4. Family say farewell to loved teen

FAMILY and friends gathered to say goodbye to “popular and well-liked” Bracknell teenager Rebecca Gough on Monday.

5. Council homes to go to ballot

COUNCIL tenants in Bracknell are to have their say on whether they want the control of their homes transferred to a new housing association.

6. Young chefs ‘cook off’

It is a case of out of the frying pan and into the fire for the finalists in the 10th annual Young Chef Competition.

7. Helping you eat healthily

Most of us know by now that Marks & Spencer is pretty innovative in the food department.

8. The weeks Book Reviews

This week we feature Bionicles: Legends 2 Dark Destiny, The Remarkable Life and Times of Eliza Rose and ZigZag: The Incredible Wartime Exploits of Eddie Chapman.

9. Coppell stays put much to 'relief' of Reading

IVAR INGIMARSSON last night admitted Reading were “relieved” that manager Steve Coppell had signed a new two-year contract, writes Steve Skerry.

10. Societies revisit Handel’s Messiah

TWO of Reading’s leading musical societies are joining together on Saturday to present Handel’s Messiah, more than 60 years after their first Easter performance of the ever-popular masterpiece.