Village Hotels Announced as Official Hotel Partner of Berks & Bucks FA for 2026/27 Season

• Berks & Bucks Football Association (BBFA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Village Hotels, who join as the organisation’s Official Hotel Partner for the 2026/27 season.
• This exciting collaboration will see Berks & Bucks FA and Village Hotels work together to deliver high-quality, accessible venues for a wide range of events, including club… The post Village Hotels Announced as Official Hotel Partner of Berks & Bucks FA for 2026/27 Season first appeared on Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce.

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Reading Chronicle news · today Takeover of closed shops and crown court modernisation approved in Reading • Source check from Reading Chronicle news: "Takeover of closed shops and crown court modernisation approved in Reading" is included in this local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.

Reading Chronicle news · today Holybrook roads facing restrictions until August 21 for gas mains replacement works • Source check from Reading Chronicle news: "Holybrook roads facing restrictions until August 21 for gas mains replacement works" is included in this local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue latest news · yesterday Consultation on Fire Authority Members’ Code of Conduct • Fire service incidents, safety campaigns and public-service updates for Berkshire residents.

Reading Borough Council news · recent 30th July 2026 Nearly £500,000 invested in Reading’s libraries across Reading have received almost £500,000 to improve the technology available to local people. • Source check from Reading Borough Council news: "30th July 2026 Nearly £500,000 invested in Reading’s libraries Libraries across Reading have received almost £500,000 to improve the technology available to local people." is included in this local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.

Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce RSS feed · Business and sponsor intelligence · yesterday Business Insight Key To Successful Devolution • Responding to No10’s plans to hand Mayors a greater share of locally generated tax revenue, Kate Shoesmith, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Putting more decision-making closer to local economies can help unlock growth. • But it must be focused on the practical barriers businesses face every day; from skills and transport to infrastructure and planning. • “The acid test will be whether firms in communities… The post Business Insight Key To Successful Devolution first appeared on Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce RSS feed · Business and sponsor intelligence · yesterday Frontier AI: Implications for financial stability • Frontier AI is changing the pace and scale of cyber risk in financial services, putting resilience, vulnerability management, and third-party dependencies under renewed scrutiny. • The Bank of England’s July 2026 Financial Stability Report raises the prominence of frontier AI cyber risk. • The message is not that cyber risk is new, but that frontier AI could change its… The post Frontier AI: Implications for financial stability first appeared on Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce RSS feed · Business and sponsor intelligence · 2 days ago Building a More Resilient Business • With businesses continuing to face economic uncertainty, rising costs, recruitment challenges and changing market conditions, resilience has become a critical factor in long-term success. • To help organisations plan ahead and strengthen their foundations, Seymour Taylor Accountants and Tax Advisers have produced a practical Business Resilience Guide, designed to help business owners identify risks, improve financial… The post Building a More Resilient Business first appeared on Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce.

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Sat 1 Aug · Walk Reading · Reading Arts what's on. An introduction to Reading's heritage

Sat 1 Aug · Reading Museum · Reading Arts what's on. Bayeux Tapestry Tours

Sat 1 Aug · Iota · Reading Arts what's on. Freedom Festival for Falasteen 2

Sat 1 Aug · SUB89 · Reading Arts what's on. Kickin' It Country

Sat 1 Aug · Reading Business Improvement District (BID) · Reading Arts what's on. Reading Dino Trail

Sat 1 Aug · Thames RiverCruise · Reading Arts what's on. River Trips from Caversham

Sat 1 Aug · Thames RiverCruise · Reading Arts what's on. Saturday Evening Sundowner Cruise on the Thames

Sat 1 Aug · Basildon Park · Reading Arts what's on. Silhouettes of Society

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