11. Hurry - horse show goodies are still up for grabs

Riding lessons, wine, organic vegetables and tickets to Hurst Horse Show and Country Fair are just some of the goodies up for grabs in the run-up to the popular event.

12. Residents urged to have a say over mini towns battle

Fears Wokingham will merge with Bracknell and objections to the closure of town centre level crossings have already been raised as the borough re-consults on bungled planning blueprints.

13. Neglected pony is turned into a Star

A rescue pony has become the star attraction at a Wokingham outdoor pursuits centre.

14. Blow for residents as MOD confirms garrison move

15. Economy hits efforts to fill shops

Lack of lending by banks and the impending regeneration of Wokingham is hampering a taxpayer-owned company from getting new businesses into the town’s empty shop units.

16. Flood defence faces cash shortfall

Flood defences worth nearly £100,000 for homes in Winnersh will not save properties from future damage, but the “bucket full of money” needed to solve the problem is unlikely to materialise.

17. Teen pregnancy numbers drop

A card entitling the holder to free condoms, a health drop-in service and an outreach nurse have been credited with a 39 per cent drop in the number of teenage pregnancies in Wokingham.

18. Health fears persist over Rushy Mead turbines

Anti-wind farm campaigners say a report claiming shadow flicker from turbines poses no significant risk to health has failed to allay their fears.

19. Thieves turn to stealing road signs

Road signs are the latest target for metal thieves, who have been swiping drain covers, piping and catalytic converters from vehicles across the borough.

20. Jobless numbers start to rise again

The number of jobseekers in Wokingham has started to climb again, while the number of job vacancies has fallen by more than 10 per cent.