1. Recession will mean more burglaries, warns top cop

Burglary is on the increase in Wokingham and is likely to get worse as the recession deepens, the region’s police commander has warned.

2. Burglaries fall in Finchampstead after teenager is jailed

The jailing of a prolific teenaged burglar has led to a steep drop in burglaries in Finchampstead, police say.

3. School will move to the south under new plans

One of the borough’s secondary schools will have to move to Arborfield as part of a proposed blueprint for future homes and infrastructure.

4. Drivers still paying for the wrong tickets

Two drivers slapped with £70 fines in Denmark Street car say their fines were meted out unfairly.

5. New fire station for town moves closer

6. Anti-knife DVD team scoops £1,000 windfall

A youth group behind an anti-knife DVD in memory of two Finchampstead teenagers who were stabbed to death has received a £1,000 boost from police.

7. Have a safe Christmas is message from police

Festive revellers were escorted to taxis this weekend as part of measures to tackle Christmas crime.

8. Drink drivers face a festive crackdown

9. Cyclist seriously injured in rush hour crash

A cyclist has been left with serious head injuries after an accident during rush hour.

10. Christmas Vic awaits end to light show ban

A Yuletide fan could be dreaming of a ‘light’ Christmas next year when a ban on his festive display is lifted.