1. Trades web directory based on reputation

FED up with being ripped off by dodgy plumbers and cowboy builders, former navy officer Iain Gunn has set up his own online directory which exposes rogue tradesmen and promotes good ones.

2. Ice Hockey: Foord floors Raiders with three goals

3. It’s Mikko time as Bees lose

4. Funeral directors mourning as colourful Gordon retires

FUNERAL director AB Walker & Son has said farewell to loyal employee Gordon Kimble, who retires after 31 years service.

5. Calls for laws to protect temp staff

UNIONS today stepped up their demands for new rights for agency and temporary workers with a call on the Government to introduce new legislation.

6. ‘First rate pool of property information’

MAJOR issues affecting the local property and construction sectors will be discussed at the next meeting of the Reading Property Group.

7. Improved brewery offer by Scandinavian giants

BREWER Scottish & Newcastle has received a fresh takeover proposal after bidders Carlsberg and Heineken topped up their offer to more than £7 billion.

8. Ice Hockey: Chin up, it’s the cup

BRACKNELL Bees player-coach Dwight Parrish leads his team in a weekend of cup action determined not to be distracted by the club’s recent off-ice problems.

9. Prices Announced for Saab’s limited edition Turbo X

MPH 2007 (1^st- 4^th November) will see the UK premiere of the Saab Turbo X, a driver-focused performance car that sets new standards for the brand.

10. Revved up for new job

BUSINESSES looking for a new car or van can turn to a new expert at Bridges Reading.