1. Darryll used his noggin

THE managing director of a Reading-based business training company has just launched his new book called Can We Start Again?

2. Commuting time hits new heights

THE time workers spend commuting to and from home has “rocketed” in the past 10 years, with millions now taking at least an hour to get to the office.

3. New office, logo and name

INTERNATIONAL firm of chartered accountants and business consultants The Norton Practice has moved to a new office.

4. Royal Bank of Scotland bosses

ROYAL Bank of Scotland has announced the appointment of two new senior managers based in the area.

5. Opti-cal has its eye on a top ten spot

6. Firm moving with the times

STAFF at a Reading building firm showed they can move with the times when they tried out a new computer training system.

7. M&S needs festive staff

MARKS & Spencer in Reading aims to recruit 126 extra employees to make it a great Christmas this year at M&S.

8. £500m new look for Holiday Inn

HOLIDAY Inn, which has bases in Reading, has unveiled plans for a new look as part of a £500 million makeover set to include its own trademark lobby fragrance.

9. Kilimanjaro mission for Zurich’s high achievers

THIRTY Zurich International Life (ZIL) employees will be taking on the challenge of a lifetime by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa, and at the same time attempting to raise £100,000 for charity.

10. Food for thought

MEMBERS of the Thames Valley Society of Chartered Accountants were invited to meet with Richard Mayfield, financial director of Waitrose, on Wednesday at a seminar held at Sonning Golf Club.