31. Silly idea: replacing Shute End offices with Sainsbury's

Plans to put a supermarket where the civic offices are as part of Wokingham's regeneration have been booted.

32. Town centre revamp: ‘more action needed’

Traders have cautiously welcomed news on the future of Wokingham town centre but still say more is needed.

33. ‘Lifeline’ plans for small businesses up for debate

A rescue package for small Wokingham businesses facing an uncertain future is being considered by the borough.

34. Driving is snow fun

Wokingham Times reporter Hugh Fort was one of thousands of motorists caught up in horrendous driving conditions in heavy snow.

35. 12-point plan to combat crunch

Free council fun and a mortgage rescue scheme are just two proposals in an action plan to help people in Reading beat the credit crunch.

36. Businesses must have say on how tax is spent

The Federation of Small Businesses has expressed concern that the incoming Business Rate Supplements Bill will impose extra tax burdens on businesses.

37. Cats killed by anti-freeze

38. Tories backing small business relief bill

Two leading Reading Tories are backing a private member’s bill which could see small businesses automatically granted rate relief.

39. Save on your wedding at Jacobs

A town centre jewellers is helping couples beat the credit crunch by offering them savings on bespoke wedding rings.

40. Top marks for Wokingham client care centre in ‘quiz’

The new call centre at Wokingham Borough Council has passed the customer care test.