1. X Factor star’s advice for our talent hopefuls

As the semi-finalists of Has Reading Got Talent? tomorrow fight for a place in Saturday’s final, one former X Factor hopeful knows just how they feel.

2. Satsumas battle from behind to stay top

Wokingham & Emmbrook  manager Wayne Wanklyn insists that his side must start brighter in games if they are to stand any chance of maintaining their form.

3. Refurbishing old furniture back to its original best

4. It’s a record year for JPE

John Paul Executive Recruitment celebrated its best ever financial results in style in a private pod on the London Eye.

5. Ticket scam hits festival fans

A consumer watchdog is looking into complaints of scam websites which have left Reading Festival fans ticketless.

6. Youngsters pinpoint family members in need of help

A group offering free help and support to the borough’s young people is extending its services to adults.

7. Third Thames bridge open for festival

These music fans were the first to cross the river on Reading’s third Thames bridge.

8. Tash wants improvement

Reading FC made a disappointing start to their FA Women’s Premier League Northern Division campaign – losing 3-0 to Sunderland at Didcot.

9. Crowthorne’s teams miss out on promotion

The final matches of Crowthorne’s 2008 summer men’s doubles campaign were played on Saturday, and the teams pushing for promotion were all left disappointed.

10. Bland on fire as Satsumas go top

Wokingham & Emmbrook stormed to the top of the  Hellenic Division 1 East at Rayners Lane on Saturday, playing an hour with just 10 men to record a stunning win.