1. Penguin film has wings

CGI animations are ten-a-penny these days and while most are simply good enough to keep the kids occupied for 90 minutes, it is a rare release that is original and funny with a serious and touching side.

2. Merry go round at Jongluers

AN EXTRAVAGANZA of comedy action will hit a Central Reading venue this weekend and next week.

3. Celebrity news round up

FORMER Baby Spice Emma Bunton is rather busy at the moment – apart from being seen twirling across our screens on a Saturday night, she’s got a new album out next week and she’s just moved in with long-term boyfriend Jade Jones.

4. Lostprophets announce tour dates

The Welsh rockers, who perform at the Rivermead Leisure Centre tomorrow night, have just announced a UK arena tour in 2007.

5. Comedy round-up: Lenny Henry at South Street

CATCH Lenny Henry while you can as the legendary comic takes the stage in Reading today and tomorrow, plus news on the best comedy appearing in Reading.

6. Richard Herring comes to Reading

7. Taste of the Orient on stage

8. All roads lead to Reading

ROUTES To Reading is a new book in which immigrants who have come to live in Reading describe their reasons for coming to the town.

9. Ben Affleck returns to form

10. Comedy: Lenny Henry, Jongleurs and marcus Brigstocke

Reading is still the place for top comedy with a host of performers such as Lenny Henry and Marcus Brigstocke appearing this month.