1. Towns prepare for return of Olympics

As the aftermath of the Olympics permeates the nation, the countdown to London 2012 is hotting up.

2. Spree of moto thefts in town

Warehouse raiders made off with more than 700 motorcycle related items in an overnight burglary.

3. Plans for smaller wheelie bins defended

Rushmoor Borough Council has leapt to the defence of its plan to introduce smaller wheelie bins after reports in the national media were critical of the scheme.

4. Water tower recorded for posterity

5. Aldershot woman wins £25,000 Postcode Lottery

Using the internet to search for a charity to support has netted an Aldershot woman £25,000 because of her postcode.

6. Trips to school to cost 400 per cent more

A mum who has been told she will have to pay more than 400 per cent more to fund her daughter’s trips to school has hit out at the unexpected charges.

7. Threat to historic firm

Two of the oldest buildings in the heart of Yateley could be bulldozed and replaced with new shops and flats.

8. Illegal KFC workers facing deportation

FIVE men arrested on suspicion of working illegally at two fast-food restaurants in Fleet and Yateley now face deportation.

9. Fire crews extinguish indoor barbecue

Fire crews smashed down two doors to rescue a man from a smoke-filled Aldershot flat after he decided to have an indoor barbecue.

10. Family tribute to young man killed in crash

A 20-YEAR-OLD man killed in a car crash between Mytchett and Pirbright last week has been identified as Chris Brookes, of Ayjay Close, Aldershot.