1. Roots: The dog trained to be a life saver

A dog can be a great companion for a family, but rarely do they play such a vital role as Roots the cocker spaniel.

2. Business profile: Le Masseur Personnel

The business: Le Masseur Personnel – Massage Bar & Organic Body Boutique, 3 Church Road, Caversham, RG4 7AA. (0118) 948 1077, www.le-masseur-personnel.com

3. Business profile: A1scanning

The business: A1scanning, based in Burghfield Common. (0118) 983 1462, 07771 901 500. mikemay@a1scanning.co.uk, www.a1scanning.co.uk

4. Business profile: Tahex

5. Reading FC lost £5.3 million last year

Losses of £5.37 million have been announced by Reading Football Club for the last financial year.

6. Business profile: Trunk Low Energy

The business: Trunk Low Energy Building Consultancy, 99 Waverley Road, Reading, RG30 2QB. (0118) 951 1465, 07863 119 698. mike@trunkweb.org - www.trunkweb.org

7. Tahex achieves Hewlett Packard gold standard

A central Reading IT business is celebrating after being awarded Hewlett Packard’s (HP) prestigious gold preferred partner status.

8. Stampede for John Lewis Christmas jobs

Bosses at John Lewis Reading received more than 2,000 applications for 140 temporary Christmas jobs, the store has revealed.

9. Business profile: Ayurveda Retreat

The business: Ayurveda Retreat, 32 Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1DX. 0118 958 8190, www.ayurveda-retreat.co.uk - info@ayurveda-retreat.co.uk - Facebook: Ayurveda Retreat/Oasis Therapy, Twitter: @ayurvedaGB

10. Global firm makes Reading its new home

An international data management company is expanding its global customer service operation with the opening of a new support centre in Reading.