1. There’s a cunning plan afoot

FORMER Blackadder star Tony Robinson will be in the spotlight when he comes to Reading next month.

2. Sheasby turns on the Pacino charm

CHRIS SHEASBY has revealed how a stern team talk reminiscent of American football coach Tony D’Amato could save Bracknell from relegation.

3. Safe and free - New Year buses

NEW Year party-goers can travel home safely and free of charge with Nighttrack offering a free bus service on New Year’s Eve. 

4. All working together for a safer Christmas

TENS of thousands of revellers coming to Reading to celebrate over the festive period will be safe in the knowledge that the Safer Reading Partnership is succeeding in tackling anti-social behaviour.

5. Children have the last laugh in contest

YOUNGSTERS in Reading will get to show how funny they think they are next week during a competition.

6. theCOLOURS

Saviours of the Real Ale and Jazz Festival 'theCOLOURS' have sent us two tracks - 'January' and 'Bad Light', which you can enjoy online now!

Come and see what all the fuss is about.

7. A night out at the Jazz Cafe

As a single woman venturing out on a Saturday night alone, it can be a little daunting. So rather than hit the town centre, The Jazz Café was descended on with a little trepidation though there really was nothing to worry about.

8. Enjoying new line of work

AFTER years of pursuing criminals in TV’s Taggart, James MacPherson, is thoroughly enjoying playing a baddie himself.

9. Digging up skeletons

AFTER more than five years in TV’s Emmerdale actress Nicola Wheeler, decided that she wanted to return to the boards.

10. Suffering from festival fever...

Long, hot lazy days followed by hours of unquenchable pouring rain ..... it must be Festival season once more!