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Jobs threat at Theale HQ Comment Bubble

Published: Tue, 18th Nov 12:40PM

BUILDING and plumbing equipment supplier Wolseley would give no indication how the firm's 2,300 job loses would affect its head office at Theale.

The firm, which owns the Plumb Center and Build Center brands, saw profits fall 45% in the last quarter and has announced it will close 200 of its 1,900 branches in the UK.

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Arrow Battling the economic downturn Comment Bubble

Published: Wed, 12th Nov 9:00AM

A CREDIT crunch summit has been held in Reading as businesses and welfare organisations feel the repercussions of the economic crisis.

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Arrow Eden aims for Michelin star Comment Bubble

Published: Fri, 7th Nov 9:00AM

READING’S most exclusive town centre restaurant opened this week – complete with its own celebrity chef.

Arrow Credit crunch could help independent shops Comment Bubble

Published: Fri, 7th Nov 8:00AM

THE credit crunch could spark a re-emergence of independent traders according to a local property agent.

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Arrow Build family homes, urges planning expert Comment Bubble (1)

Published: Thu, 23rd Oct 7:00AM

READING faces a population imbalance with too few family homes, according to a leading planning consultant.

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Arrow Credit crunch less crunchy here Comment Bubble (1)

Published: Thu, 18th Sep 8:00AM

AS banks and financial behemoths tumble almost as fast as house prices, the Reading area has every reason to be optimistic.

Arrow Local numbers add up overseas

Published: Thu, 11th Sep 7:50AM

A NEW CONCEPT in finance and accountancy has been launched in the Thames Valley, designed to help upcoming businesses grow faster.

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Sexual assault near leisure centre

A MAN sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl after cornering her near a leisure centre.

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Fears grow for missing Lambourn woman

FEARS continue to grow for a Lambourn pensioner who went missing last week.

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Bishops donates books to toy appeal

THE Bishop of Reading fears money worries are causing many families to dread Christmas.

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Practical advice for Pincents Hill campaigners

CAMPAIGNERS fighting to save 37 acres of picturesque green land were given practical advise on how best to organise their opposition at a public meeting.

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Earley cycle thefts - CCTV images released

THESE are the men police want to speak to in connection with a spate of cycle thefts at Earley Station.

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Prestigious dance company gives pupils tips

SCHOOL pupils showed off some modern moves when a leading contemporary dance group led a workshop.

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