1. MAD Mentors gave teen ‘push’ to reach goal

A rebellious teenager has turned her life around thanks to a scheme which is helping her to fulfil her dream of becoming a make-up artist.

2. Lidl’s plans for town centre store

3. New chairman at the helm of Peter Brett Associates

Keith Mitchell has been appointed the new chairman of Peter Brett Associates LLP.

4. New business relationship manager at Santander

Santander has appointed Andrew Latham as its new business relationship manager for Reading.

5. Chamber of Commerce helping firms grow

The Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with Regus and Icon Business Solutions to help business owners boost their performance.

6. PwC invests in more skilled graduates

These high-flyers are the latest additions to PricewaterhouseCoopers’ growing Reading operations.

7. Morgan Cole partnernship for Neil Forsyth

Insurance expert Neil Forsyth has been made a partner at law firm Morgan Cole.

8. Social media café invitation for small businesses

Small businesses which pay out thousands to get internet advice could be getting it free.

9. Reading Buses appoints ‘invaluable’ finance expert

Reading Transport Limited (RTL) has appointed Greg Chambers as its new finance director.

10. Picture of the economy after the election