21. Finchampstead 2 Windsor Great Park 0

Windsor Great Park of the East Berks League Premier Division proved a tough test as Finch faced their third straight week of cup action.

22. Christmas Lights Extravaganza

This weekend, polar bears, Father Christmas, King Rat and 1,000 candles will help Reading enjoy its annual Christmas lights extravaganza.

23. Local Rugby Round - Up

Redingensians have to shake off the disappointment of their first defeat of the season at Old Patesians last Saturday with the arrival of new South West 1 leaders Clifton (2.30pm).

24. England call-up for Edgbarrow’s magnificent seven

Edgbarrow, arguably Britain’s premier trampoline club, have been rewarded for their hard work in daily competitive coaching, by achieving seven England selections and one Welsh for the forthcoming Home Nations Championships in Hull on November 23.

25. Why now could be a good time to start a new business…

Nick James is a Whitley-based entrepreneur who has gone from car park attendant to million pound businessman.

26. Support for a further cut on interest rates

27. Irish stars set for England debuts

London Irish stars Delon Armitage and Nick Kennedy will make their England debuts against the Pacific Islands at Twickenham  on Saturday (ko 2.30pm, live on Sky). More Sport..

28. Chestnut and Apple Soup

Use the excellent vac-packed peeled chestnuts that are widely available. Or take some fresh chestnuts in the shell, nick them from centre to pointed top, at right angles to base.

29. Hunt and Doyle need the lure of the top

30. Councillor defeated in last poll to stand again

Woodley has become an election battle ground, with seats on the town and borough councils up for grabs.