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June 29, 2026

1914 home that is full of 'Arts and Crafts character' on sale for £2.5m

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Source check from Reading Chronicle news: "1914 home that is full of 'Arts and Crafts character' on sale for £2.5m" is included in this local briefing...
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1914 home that is full of 'Arts and Crafts character' on sale for £2.5m

1914 home that is full of 'Arts and Crafts character' on sale for £2.5m

• Source check from Reading Chronicle news: "1914 home that is full of 'Arts and Crafts character' on sale for £2.5m" is included in this local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.

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Today in Reading and Wokingham corridor

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Art-rock band to perform in Reading next month with support from local bands

• Source check from Reading Chronicle news: "Art-rock band to perform in Reading next month with support from local bands" is included in this local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.

'Just the beginning' for Uzbekistan in World Cup
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'Just the beginning' for Uzbekistan in World Cup

• Source check from BBC Berkshire local news: "'Just the beginning' for Uzbekistan in World Cup" is included in this local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.

Tinie Tempah 'excited' for grassroots music festival
BBC Berkshire local newstoday

Tinie Tempah 'excited' for grassroots music festival

• Source check from BBC Berkshire local news: "Tinie Tempah 'excited' for grassroots music festival" is included in this local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.

James Cowper Kreston appoints new Business Tax Partner
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James Cowper Kreston appoints new Business Tax Partner

• James Cowper Kreston are pleased to announce the appointment of Katy Rabindran as Business Tax Partner, based in the Oxford office.
• Katy brings over 20 years of experience advising businesses on their tax affairs, taking an approach that ensures her advice aligns with wider tax strategies.
• She focuses on delivering practical and relevant guidance.

Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce Leads Trade Debate at British Chambers Global Annual Conference
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Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce Leads Trade Debate at British Chambers Global Annual Conference

• Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce (TVCC) Chief Executive Officer Paul Britton chaired a high-profile discussion on the future of UK trade and economic growth at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Global Annual Conference yesterday, bringing together senior Government, European and business leaders to explore how stronger international partnerships can unlock growth for UK businesses.
• Paul Britton moderated the panel discussion, Delivering Growth… The post Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce Leads Trade Debate at British Chambers Global Annual Conference first appeared on Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce.

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Reading Abbey was founded in 1121 by King Henry I, and in its heyday it was one of Europe's largest royal monasteries and a major medieval pilgrimage centre.

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