1. Reading’s twin's got all the looks

When it comes to glamour and charm, I have to admit our twin town of Düsseldorf is streets ahead.

2. L'ortolan chef aiming for the stars

A Shinfield chef is aiming for the stars with a mouthwatering plan to own 10 Michelin restaurants by the year 2018.

3. Weekly Horoscopes 15th March 2010

Getting a little peace and quiet should be your first priority. You’re just recovering from a period of frenzied activity.

4. City Woman: You can’t stop the rock ‘n’ rollergirls

They're the black and blue queens of the roll rage – and they want YOU.

5. Kennet Valley Park a good use of land

You may already have heard the news that the planned development of 7,500 homes in the south west corner of Reading is no longer going ahead.

6. Teens take the plunge

7. Asparagus – one great glory of the garden

One of the great glories of the vegetable garden is asparagus and England is the best place to grow it.

8. Go for gold with Green Fingers gardening competition

Gardeners in Wokingham can grow for gold following the launch of the town’s annual horticultural competition.

9. Star chef at food market on Saturday

10. Sow seeds now if you want blooming beautiful gardens

The single most depressing activity in the garden for me is sawing.