1. Firm scores with footie fan

FOOTBALL nut Alan Kilby hit the back of the net when he bagged a signed Chelsea shirt for his 14 years of loyal service at Gravity Personnel.

2. Sparks out for Bracknell

Alan Leishman lines up in the back row as South West Division 1 promotion hopefuls Bracknell go to fifth-placed Oxford Harlequins minus top try-scoring flanker Graham Sparks, who is out with a shoulder injury.

3. Parrish out of final

Dwight Parrish was left cursing his luck after receiving a two-match ban that will rule him out of the second leg of Bracknell Bees’ English Premier Cup final at Slough Jets tonight (Wednesday), writes Alan Manicom.

4. Bees suffer blow as Foord

Matt Foord will miss the first leg of Bracknell Bees’ English Premier Cup final against Slough Jets at the John Nike Leisuresport Complex tomorrow night (Thursday, 8pm), writes Alan Manicom.

5. Pub’s mutton pies earn TV star status

ONE of Reading’s award-winning pub restaurants was invited to bake a pie fit for a Prince that was featured and tasted on live television.

6. A magical world

Northumberland is the perfect destination for a romantic break this Valentine’s Day. Surrounded by all that fresh air, STUART WHITE fell in love with the place

7. Bees: Melichar is Bees cup hero

8. Sheasby rues Chinnor defeat

Chris Sheasby admitted watching Bracknell throw away the chance to wrap up the South West One title was one of the most heartbreaking moments of his 23-year career in rugby, writes Henry La.

9. Bracknell beef it up!

BRACKNELL have beefed up their starting eight for their re-scheduled top-of-the-table showdown against Chinnor in South West Division 1 at Lily Hill tomorrow (2.30pm).

10. Escape into glitzy world of Hotel Babylon

Decadent hotel drama Hotel Babylon has picked up exactly where the last series ended: Tamzin Outhwaite’s hotel manager Rebecca has left, allowing Charlie – played by Max Beesley – to take over.