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Swindon has been identified as a 'clean energy hub' in a major new report.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
06.10.2025

Swindon named ‘clean energy hub’ in major new report

Swindon has been identified as a ‘clean energy hub’ in a major new report. The latest mid-market Business Growth & Innovation Hotspots Report singles out Swindon for its “cluster of renewable energy and clean technology companies.” The new index […]

A Bristol company whose self-cleaning filter for homes and factories stops harmful microplastics from entering oceans is one of the finalists of the Earthshot prize.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
06.10.2025

Bristol firm nominated for Earthshot prize

A Bristol company whose self-cleaning filter for homes and factories stops harmful microplastics from entering oceans is one of the finalists of the Earthshot prize. The international competition, launched by Prince William back in 2020, recognises and celebrates people […]

The west's new Growth Strategy has been taken to the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, with regional and national business leaders learning more about the region's plans for growth at a reception hosted by the Futures West Foundation.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
02.10.2025

West’s Growth Strategy taken to Labour Party conference

The west’s new Growth Strategy has been taken to the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, with regional and national business leaders learning more about the region’s plans for growth at a reception hosted by the Futures West Foundation. While […]

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Goughs Solicitors has once again been recognised in the Chambers and Partners Global rankings, earning multiple Band 3 ratings for family law, real estate, and leading individual lawyers in these key practice areas.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
16.10.2025

Goughs solicitors achieves multiple Chambers Global 2026 rankings

Goughs Solicitors has once again been recognised in the Chambers and Partners Global rankings, earning multiple Band 3 ratings for family law, real estate, and leading individual lawyers in these key practice areas. This marks over a decade of […]

Tech South West Awards 2025 shortlists unveiled

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14.10.2025

Malmesbury High Street ‘full and open for business’

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14.10.2025

Permanent placements fall at slowest rate in 21 months

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14.10.2025

Thrings has expanded its prominent position in the prestigious Chambers and Partners legal directory with its teams and individual lawyers securing more than 30 rankings in the 2026 edition – including five new positions and six in the top band.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
16.10.2025

Thrings continues positive growth in Chambers rankings

Law firm Thrings has expanded its prominent position in the prestigious Chambers and Partners legal directory with its teams and individual lawyers securing more than 30 rankings in the 2026 edition – including five new positions and six in […]

Forrester Sylvester Mackett Solicitors has opened a new office in Frome, with mayor Anita Collier cutting the ribbon to mark the occasion.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
15.10.2025

Law firm FSM opens new office in Frome

Forrester Sylvester Mackett Solicitors has opened a new office in Frome, with mayor Anita Collier cutting the ribbon to mark the occasion. The firm has had a presence in Frome for over five years now, but had outgrown its […]

Wiltshire-based Boatman Admin Services is celebrating a decade in business, having helped 160 clients and grown turnover by 146 per cent.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
15.10.2025

Wiltshire admin firm celebrates 10th anniversary

Wiltshire-based Boatman Admin Services is celebrating a decade in business, having helped 160 clients and grown turnover by 146 per cent. In 2015 director Emma Boatman left the corporate world to launch Boatman Admin from a laptop at her […]

Events

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A one-day personal development event created exclusively for men will take place in Swindon this November, coinciding with International Men’s Day (November 19), which focuses on men’s wellbeing and promoting positive conversations around masculinity.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
13.10.2025

Mistermind event comes to Swindon this November

A one-day personal development event created exclusively for men will take place in Swindon this November, coinciding with International Men’s Day (November 19), which focuses on men’s wellbeing and promoting positive conversations around masculinity. John Lewis, accredited coach, NLP […]

NSBRC’s eco workshop explains how to stay cool in a warming climate

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28.07.2025

Bank of England to give off-the-record briefing to Swindon businesses

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28.07.2025

Brad Burton to headline South West Expo in Swindon

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02.07.2025

Three entrepreneurs have come together to re-launch The Care Show (Swindon) and take it into the future as a regular annual event to show case the best services in social care and wellbeing.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
10.09.2025

Three Wiltshire entrepreneurs come together to revamp The Care Show

Three entrepreneurs have come together to re-launch The Care Show (Swindon) and take it into the future as a regular annual event to show case the best services in social care and wellbeing. Hannah Edwards, Kevin Griffiths and Janet […]

The Wiltshire Business Show is returning for 2025, with two days of discussion, dialogue, engagement, and innovation.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
08.09.2025

Wiltshire Business Show returns for 2025

The Wiltshire Business Show is returning for 2025, with two days of discussion, dialogue, engagement, and innovation. Hosted at Trowbridge Civic Centre, the festival will bring together Wiltshire’s business leaders, Members of Parliament, the Lord Lieutenant and Deputy, council […]

A peek behind the scenes at the headquarters of the National Trust in Swindon is among the 5,800 events organised across England as part of Heritage Open Days.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
02.09.2025

Heritage Open Days offer peek behind the scenes at National Trust HQ

A peek behind the scenes at the headquarters of the National Trust in Swindon is among the 5,800 events organised across England as part of Heritage Open Days. Heelis is an award winning, sustainable office building with ingenious features. […]

ESG

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Wiltshire College & University Centre has been named a finalist for Sustainability Institution of the Year at the 2025 Green Gown Awards – recognising the College’s leadership and impact in embedding sustainability across its campuses, curriculum and community.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
16.10.2025

Wiltshire College in the running for top sustainability award

Wiltshire College & University Centre has been named a finalist for Sustainability Institution of the Year at the 2025 Green Gown Awards – recognising the College’s leadership and impact in embedding sustainability across its campuses, curriculum and community. The […]

Wastewater treatment investment improves sustainability at packaging firm

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16.09.2025

Swindon breakfast charity celebrates £150,000 funding from National Lottery

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10.09.2025

Goughs and Home-Start North Wiltshire support families with Teddy Bears’ Picnic

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09.09.2025

Swindon has been identified as a 'clean energy hub' in a major new report.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
06.10.2025

Swindon named ‘clean energy hub’ in major new report

Swindon has been identified as a ‘clean energy hub’ in a major new report. The latest mid-market Business Growth & Innovation Hotspots Report singles out Swindon for its “cluster of renewable energy and clean technology companies.” The new index […]

Acorn Community Bank, which helps people on low incomes save and borrow to prevent them from resorting to payday lenders, has been voted the best in the south, thanks to its members.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
02.10.2025

Acorn voted best bank in the south for second time thanks to support from members

Acorn Community Bank, which helps people on low incomes save and borrow to prevent them from resorting to payday lenders, has been voted the best in the south, thanks to its members. Customer testimonials praising the Wiltshire bank’s service […]

Wiltshire web design and hosting firm Black Nova Designs is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a bash in aid of mental health charity Best Mates.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
23.09.2025

Black Nova celebrates 10th anniversary with charity fundraising bash

Wiltshire web design and hosting firm Black Nova Designs is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a bash in aid of mental health charity Best Mates. Founded by Danielle and Kyle Holmes in 2015, the Calne-based firm has grown into […]

People

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There was a double win for Wiltshire women at the Best Business Women Awards at the weekend.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
14.10.2025

Double win for Wiltshire women at Best Business Women Awards 2025

There was a double win for Wiltshire women at the Best Business Women Awards at the weekend. Swindon-based entrepreneur Fi Da Silva-Adams has been named a Gold Winner at the prestigious Best Business Women Awards 2025, the UK’s largest […]

Thrings celebrates “collective effort” in continued Legal 500 success

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02.10.2025

Goughs Solicitors celebrates top rankings in Legal 500

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02.10.2025

Trainee solicitors take first steps in law at Goughs

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29.09.2025

Wiltshire law firm Awdry Law has appointed Louise Campbell as its new partner and head of commercial property.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
07.10.2025

Awdry Law appoints new head of commercial property

Wiltshire law firm Awdry Law has appointed Louise Campbell as its new partner and head of commercial property. Louise joins the firm from a Legal 500 regional law firm in the South East, bringing with her many years of […]

Swindon PR expert and media consultant Fiona Scott has been named the UK’s Solopreneur of the Year.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
06.10.2025

Swindon PR expert wins national award

Swindon PR expert and media consultant Fiona Scott has been named the UK’s Solopreneur of the Year. Fiona, of Scott Media, was announced as the winner at the annual Great British Business and Community Awards, produced by Great British […]

Wiltshire law firm Wansbroughs has reaffirmed its position in the prestigious Legal 500 directory, with four practice areas featured and more than 20 lawyers individually recognised for their skills and contributions.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
02.10.2025

Wansbroughs commended in latest Legal 500 directory

Wiltshire law firm Wansbroughs has reaffirmed its position in the prestigious Legal 500 directory, with four practice areas featured and more than 20 lawyers individually recognised for their skills and contributions. This is the 11th consecutive year Wansbroughs has […]

Profiles

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The CMD Recruitment 15-strong team on the offiuce patio in 2024

Swindon & Wiltshire Profiles
25.02.2025

CMD Recruitment

When it comes to recruitment, finding the right person is vital for both employer and employee. CMD Recruitment agency is Wiltshire’s leading independent employment agency with extensive connections and knowledge of employers in Wiltshire, Swindon and Bath’s job market […]

Charlton Baker

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11.12.2024

National Self Build and Renovation Centre

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16.10.2024

The Crown, Aldbourne

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18.09.2024

Dave Southby looking over a fence

Swindon & Wiltshire Profiles
04.02.2025

Southby & Co. Financial Planning

Partners in your financial future Southby & Co. Financial Planning is a local company offering local financial advice both personal and corporate. The Swindon-based company helps provide financial peace of mind with a friendly, down-to-earth approach to protect the […]

Jazzbones Creative team 2024

Swindon & Wiltshire Profiles
27.01.2025

Jazzbones Creative

Jazzbones — turning trust into tangible results Jazzbones Creative is a digital marketing agency bringing big name and local brands to the fore. Jazzbones specialises in logos, visual identity, branding, digital marketing strategies and impactful and functional websites which […]

Optimum Professional Services board outside their Swindon office

Swindon & Wiltshire Profiles
13.01.2025

Optimum Professional Services

Accountancy Legal Tax Optimum Professional Services, accountancy and law, is a groundbreaking company based in Swindon and Cheltenham, offering accountancy and law conveniently under one roof, to help business owners, individuals and families. With legal services, the specialist team […]

Experts

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The Employment Rights Bill – which is bringing sweeping changes to how staff are employed, across the UK – is reaching its final stages in Parliament, and businesses need to get ready now.

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
15.10.2025

Businesses need to get ready for Employment Rights Bill – The HR Dept

Businesses need to get ready for the Employment Rights Bill, says Peter Jones of the HR Dept. The Employment Rights Bill – which is bringing sweeping changes to how staff are employed, across the UK – is reaching its […]

Will your business become headline news for the wrong reasons?

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11.09.2025

Statutory sick pay is changing – the HR Dept

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04.09.2025

Planning to sell a business? Here’s how to get ready – Optimum

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27.08.2025

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
10.10.2025

The power of a rebrand for SMEs

Still using the logo your mate designed when you were a start-up? It might be time to rebrand, says Nathan Sandhu of Jazzbones Rebranding is a powerful tool for a business, but it’s often misunderstood as simply a cosmetic […]

If looking after your team involves giving rewards and benefits, then you need to follow the rules to avoid falling foul of HMRC, warns Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services.

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
25.09.2025

How to look after your team… without falling foul of the taxman

If looking after your team involves giving rewards and benefits, then you need to follow the rules to avoid falling foul of HMRC, warns Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services. It was Richard Branson who said, “Clients don’t come […]

Take heed if you're planning to let AI write your employment contracts, says Peter Jones of the HR Dept

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
17.09.2025

Does AI write good employment contracts?

Take heed if you’re planning to let AI write your employment contracts, says Peter Jones of the HR Dept Artificial intelligence has made a remarkable impact since it first came into popular consciousness in 2023; wowing people with its […]

Uncategorized

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Insolvency-related activity fell for the third consecutive month in the Thames Valley and Wiltshire, according to R3, the UK’s restructuring, turnaround and insolvency trade body.

Swindon & Wiltshire Uncategorized
11.07.2025

Insolvency-related activity in Thames Valley falls for third month

Insolvency-related activity fell for the third consecutive month in the Thames Valley and Wiltshire, according to R3, the UK’s restructuring, turnaround and insolvency trade body. R3’s analysis of data provided by Creditsafe indicated a drop in insolvency-related activities from […]