41. Dad’s food firm in the running for top award

Ella’s Kitchen (Brands) Ltd, based in Caversham Heights, has outperformed hundreds of hopeful new businesses to become a regional winner in the 2007 HSBC Start-Up Stars Awards.

42. Companies owed £10,000 in late payments

43. Racecourse chiefs call for shareholder support

THE directors of Newbury Racecourse have urged the company’s shareholders not to hand over the reins following a renewed takeover bid by the Guinness Peat Group (GPG).

44. Big bang as express mail giants deliver

THEALE-based express delivery giant TNT has been recognised for its effective management and staff development.

45. Awards haul for Reading firms

READING reaffirmed its position as the business capital of the region by stealing the show at the 2007 Thames Valley Business Awards.

46. Auction stars under spotlight

STAFF at Sindlesham-based property auctioneers Romans have been enjoying the limelight after starring in a BBC property show.

47. Fundraisers bank £15,000 for charity

A READING bank helped raise more than £15,000 for local good causes at a charity ball.

48. PM’s praise for printers’ school links

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has praised a Reading printing company for its role in developing education links with a local school.

49. Slump in housing will have negative impact on economy

A slump in home sales this year is set to take a damaging toll on the wider economy as the credit crunch bites, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) warned today.

50. Yell appoints property firm for relocation

Directories group Yell has appointed property consultant AYH to oversee its high profile relocation to the town centre.