1. Mangal Turkish Restaurant in Reading

Normally, we like to give you a picture of the food you can enjoy in the restaurant we review. But Mangal is different. Totally different.

2. The Hobbit, April 19-24

Roy’s bringing Middle Earth to life. Inspector Dalgliesh is a man of many talents. Well, his alter ego, Roy Marsden, is anyway.

3. Mr Tumble can’t wait to meet his fans

Justin Fletcher – CBeebies’ favourite clown – is a superstar for young children and he’s coming to Reading this Christmas. He tells Phil Creighton about the debt he owes to Theale Green’s Sixth Form

4. The Science of Sex at South Street Arts Centre

There’s no denying that we like to laugh about sex. From Carry Ons with their rather mild sexual innuendo to the more explicit jokes that would make even Viz readers blush, we enjoy a giggle over the birds and the bees.

5. Jane joins Justin for Sleeping Beauty panto

The latest star of Reading’s panto has been announced – and it’s another giant of children’s TV. Phil Creighton explains.

6. Canadian comic Stewart Francis loves it here

Stewart Francis is looking forward to coming back to Reading – his last gig here was “the best I’ve done”. And the reason? You.

7. Can you tell what it is yet? Rolf Harris to make a flying visit

8. The Triangle Players' New Play

Although the doc might not be the guilty culprit, as Tilehurst becomes a crime scene, Phil Creighton turns amateur detective.

9. Classic Car show in Bracknell this weekend

Forget Herbie, fans of the classic cars will descend  on Bracknell this Sunday. Phil Creighton goes into top gear to find out why.

10. The Griffin pub is a popular choice

The Griffin is one of those places whose reputation precedes it. It’s a gastropub that seems to need little introduction as it’s always busy, a sign of the quality of the food you can expect.