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Flats are a step closer for former bank
Prior approval for plans that could see the site of a former bank in Wokingham town centre turned into housing has been granted.
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Students join forces with The Lexicon for new exhibition
Bracknell and Wokingham College and The Lexicon are working together on a project entitled 'Mannequins Upcycled'.
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Theale-based pharmaceutical container provider triumphs in Insider’s Made in South East Awards
A pharmaceutical temperature-controlled logistics expert based in Theale has secured a win at the Insider's Made in Southeast Awards 2023.
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Reading-based housebuilder offers helping hand to food bank
A food bank in Reading has received a donation of basic food, festive treats and other essentials from housebuilder Vistry Group.
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Bracknell business showered with praise
The owner of a new Cotswolds hotel has showered a Bracknell company with praise.
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New cafe opens for business
An Australian-inspired cafe opened its door earlier this month.
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Insolvencies at highest since 2009
Corporate insolvencies have shot up by more than a fifth compared with last year.
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Charity boost for Sue Ryder
Newbury Building Society presented the Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice with a cheque for £7,369.99 earlier this month.
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Businesses drop in for free advice
Local enterprises have received free advice and guidance on starting a new business,
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Locals take charge of The Bull
The new managers of a Barkham pub and restaurant have taken the meaning of 'local' to a whole new level.
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