1. Review of the year 2007 - October

OCTOBER saw youth theatre group Starmaker, the Reading company that produced the likes of Hollywood actress Kate Winslet and up-and-coming star Natalie Dormer, facing closure.

2. Review of the year 2007 - July

PATIENTS are now able to enjoy a more comfortable stay at Royal Berkshire Hospital after health bosses announced in July a massive £1.1 million would be spent to replace every bed.

3. Kids meet panto stars

SCHOOL pupils got an extra special taste of the pantomime when they came face-to-face with the stars of the show.

4. A festive feast of entertaining shows lined up this Christmas

’TIS the season for pantos and those on the go include Jack and the Beanstalk at Reading’s Hexagon and Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre.

5. Home for Christmas

As Athlete complete their 2007 tour and begin preparations for the 2008 trip that will take in Reading’s Hexagon on February 1, Sounds caught up with keyboard player Tim Wanstall

6. Christmas stage full of pantos and musical fun

THE secrets of light are revealed in The Will Of The Wisp which opens at 21 South Street Reading on Wednesday.

7. Actress reflects on a Smashing Time

ACTRESS Rita Tushingham made a nostalgic visit to London from her native Liverpool for a special screening of her “swinging 60s” movie Smashing Time.

8. It’s not too early for some pantomime fun

ALADDIN has opened at both Oxford Playhouse and Bracknell’s Wilde Theatre and Beauty And The Beast is under way at Newbury Corn Exchange.

9. It’s that time of year again, oh yes it is!

THE season of thigh-slapping and cross dressing is with us again as soap stars and TV presenters find gainful employment over the Christmas holidays. Linda Fort looks at the pantomimes across the region and discovers there’s nothing like a dame.

10. Deadline nears for football stand cash as plans go on show

Detailed designs for the Cantley Park football stand have gone on show to the public.

What do you think of the plans? Tell us your views on this website.