New partner bolsters Vail Williams in Thames Valley

• Property consultancy Vail Williams has made a strategic appoint in its Thames Valley Valuation team as business continues to grow.
• Luke Kemp, who has joined at partner level from Daniel Watney Partnership in London, has also worked at Savills, Knight Frank, BNP Paribas Real Estate and Cushman & Wakefield.

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BBC Berkshire local news RSS feed · Local media cross-checks · yesterday B&Q and Five Guys among firms that paid staff below minimum wage • More than 600 companies underpaid staff, with £4m returned to workers, according to the government.

Reading Today Online (rdg.today) · Local news · yesterday Education Feature • LEIGHTON PARK SCHOOL The UK’s leading future-ready values-led school We are an independent co-ed day and boarding school in Reading, ages 11-18. • We inspire young people to think boldly, learn adventurously and live with purpose. • An exceptional education is about becoming who you’re meant to be – backed by a kind and aspirational learning community.

Reading Borough Council News · Government and democracy · yesterday Scheme proposed to improve safety on King’s Road • Council proposes changes to road layout to reduce accidents in parts of King’s Road Plans include break-up of outbound bus lane to allow longer lead up to left-turn junctions

Reading Chronicle · Local news · yesterday Asda recalls products due to 'serious chemical risk' as shoppers told stop using • The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) warned that phthalates can harm the health of children, and could possibly damage reproductive systems.

Reading Today Online (rdg.today) · Local news · yesterday He’s one of our own’: Fans urged to back Reading FC defender after ironic cheers • A Reading FC supporters group has urged fans to get behind defender Jeriel Dorsett after he was booed by some sections of the crowd

Reading Chronicle · Local news · yesterday Person taken to hospital after crash on M4 • A person was taken to hospital following a road traffic collision on the M4 eastbound.

Bracknell News — News · Local news · yesterday Primary school in Wokingham could be relocated to Spencers Wood • A PRIMARY school in Wokingham could soon be relocated under plans to meet the changing needs of a growing community.

Bracknell News — News · Local news · yesterday The schools in Berkshire and Bucks to go phone-free - listed • A total of 30 secondary schools will receive funding to become fully phone-free during the school day.

Maidenhead Advertiser — News · Local news · yesterday ‘We haven’t done enough’: Skills gap poses risk for Berkshire Pension Fund • The head of the pension board for Berkshire Pension Fund has said it ‘hasn’t done enough’ training and learning amid ongoing high risks to the fund. • The fund, administered by the Royal Borough, manages the pensions of thousands of public-sector workers across Berkshire.

Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce RSS feed · Business and sponsor intelligence · yesterday Boyes Turner announces move to new Reading offices • Boyes Turner, Reading’s largest independent law firm, is moving to a new 19,611 sq ft office at One Forbury Square in October 2026, creating a modern, efficient and people-focused environment for its employees and clients.

BBC Berkshire local news RSS feed · Local media cross-checks · yesterday New order issued against unauthorised development • The injunction against the Aldermaston development was issued for the first time in December.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 39 priority public listings from 39 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

4 Sep · Grosvenor CasinoLegacy Dinner Series ft 2Baba (2Face Idibia) – Live in Reading | Black tie

4 Sep at 22:00; 11 SepWAIOLA 1.50 SHOTS ALL NIGHT

4 Sep at 22:00WAIOLA PRE-SEASON SPECIAL

4 Sep · SUB89Beyond 30 presents: Bruce Springsteen Tribute Show

4 Sep · Mad Monkey ImprovMad Monkey Improv: 2026 Season

4 Sep · Future TransmissionsNot A Band

4 Sep · Reading LibrariesRhymetime at Battle Library

4 Sep · Purple TurtleRuffhouse Radio

4 Sep–1 Nov · Basildon ParkSilhouettes of Society

4 Sep · Dinton Pastures Country ParkSundown Fridays

4 Sep · Wokingham Music ClubThe AC/DC Experience

4 Sep · Butler, TheThe Butler's Open Mic

4 Sep · Mill at Sonning - TheatreThe Mirror Crack'd

4 Sep–18 Dec · Dimitri EntertainmentsThe Railway Tavern Karaoke

4 Sep–30 Sep · Reading Biscuit FactoryThea Schultz Solo Exhibition

4 Sep–5 Sep · Reading MuseumWhat Time Leaves behind

5 Sep · Popworld - ReadingPrideXTRA After party

5 Sep · Reading Lola LoReading Pride x Kream Cabaret AFTER PARTY!!!

5 Sep · Reading Lola LoThe ABBA Day Party: Reading

5 Sep at 03:00 · Popworld - ReadingWHAT THE POP SATURDAYS @ POPWORLD READING 5TH SEPTEMBER

5 Sep at 20:00Bollyraat Reading (Bollywood Night)

5 & 12 SepWHAT THE POP SATURDAYS @ POPWORLD READING 12TH SEPTEMBER

5 Sep · MilkFull Fat x Vaultage

5 SepReading Pride 2026

6 Sep · Fairview Community Centre, 90b Great Knollys Street, Reading. RG1 7HLFree surplus food

6 SepEden Muoz in Reading

7 SepMNE - THE WELCOME HOME (PART OF RETURNERS FEST 26)

9 SepCandace Cameron Bure - Reading, PA

11 Sep · University of Reading MusicCandlelight: Ed Sheeran & Coldplay | Reading

11 Sep · The Great Hall University of ReadingCandlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

11 Sep · Pentahotel ReadingLive at the Pentahotel: Friday Night Club Comedy - Sep 11

11 Sep · Reading MinsterThe Music Of Motown - The Candlelight Concert - Reading Minster

11 Sep · Face BarShadow Promotions DIY presents: The Restarts

12 Sep · SUB89: ReadingBed By 10 Returns To Reading!

12 Sep · Reading Concert HallPaul Merton & Suki Webster's Improv Show

12 Sep · South Street Arts CentreRobin Ince and Richard Dawson do some poetry and music

12 Sep · Progress TheatreCold Comfort Farm

12 SepReading Raga Resonance: Slide & Strum on The Mystic Frets

15 Sep · 21 South Street, RG1 4QU Reading, United KingdomFlo & Joan: With Feeling (Tour Warm Up)

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