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Vodafone UK Newbury headquarters 2

Swindon & Wiltshire News
27.01.2022

Vodafone announces 3G network retirement in 2023

Telecommunications company Vodafone has announced the retirement of the 3G mobile data network next year.

A closed shop in Swindon

Swindon & Wiltshire News
25.01.2022

Swindon town centre tipped to quickly recover from pandemic in major new report

Swindon’s town centre is well placed to bounce back from the Covid-19 pandemic, according to national research and policy institute Centre for Cities.

Graham Street of Royds Withy King

Swindon & Wiltshire News
24.01.2022

Bath- and Wiltshire-based law firm Royds Withy King confirms London merger

Bath- and Wiltshire-based law firm Royds Withy King has confirmed plans to merge with London law firm Goodman Derrick.

News

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Natalie Sherman

Swindon & Wiltshire News
27.01.2022

Naturally Social founder named one of 2022’s most inspiring female founders

The founder of communications agency Naturally Social has been named as one of the UK’s most inspirational and dynamic female entrepreneurs by the f:Entrepreneur ‘#ialso100’ campaign.

Swindon town centre tipped to quickly recover from pandemic in major new report

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25.01.2022

Bath- and Wiltshire-based law firm Royds Withy King confirms London merger

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24.01.2022

Most and least affordable places in UK for first-time home buyers revealed by Nationwide

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21.01.2022

Vodafone UK Newbury headquarters 2

Swindon & Wiltshire News
27.01.2022

Vodafone announces 3G network retirement in 2023

Telecommunications company Vodafone has announced the retirement of the 3G mobile data network next year.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
26.01.2022

International media explore neolithic treasures of Great West Way

England’s Great West Way has collaborated with The British Museum, English Heritage, Salisbury and Wiltshire museums to offer national and international journalists the opportunity to experience a pre-historic journey along the touring route.

Fiona Scott with her award

Swindon & Wiltshire News
26.01.2022

Wiltshire journalist Fiona Scott named UK’s PR adviser of the year

Wiltshire journalist and media consultant Fiona Scott has been voted the UK’s PR Adviser of the Year by the national small business organisation Enterprise Nation.

Appointments

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Melissa Barber of Beard Construction

Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
17.01.2022

Beard announces appointment to newly created role of head of people and communications

Swindon- and Bristol-based construction firm Beard has appointed Melissa Barber to the newly created role of head of people and communications.

Institute of Directors South West makes four key appointments

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08.12.2021

Nationwide Building Society appoints Debbie Crosbie as its new chief executive

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06.12.2021

Law firm Awdry Bailey & Douglas announces new head of conveyancing

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03.12.2021

Sandie Rutter, Julian Thompson, and Shane Stevens operations director at 24-7 Staffing Head Office in Chippenham

Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
13.01.2022

24-7 Staffing appoints new director

Recruitment firm 24-7 Staffing has appointed Sandie Rutter to its team of directors.

Wansbroughs Corporate and Commercial Team - Wansbroughs Solicitors (2)

Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
12.01.2022

Wansbroughs appoints new partner and head of corporate & commercial

Wansbroughs Solicitors has appointed William Ingram Hill as a partner and head of the new corporate and commercial team.

Frances Wood

Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
07.01.2022

UKRI names Frances Wood as new international director

UKRI, the Swindon-based government-funded research and innovation body, has appointed Frances Wood as international director.

Community champions

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Youth Adventure Trust

Swindon & Wiltshire Community champions
27.01.2022

Youth Adventure Trust to benefit from will-making scheme with law firm Goughs

The Youth Adventure Trust is to benefit from a will-making scheme with Wiltshire law firm Goughs.

Accountancy firm Gooding Accounts celebrates record year of charitable giving

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07.01.2022

24-7 Staffing recruiters raise thousands to help teenager

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13.12.2021

Homeless drop-in centres receive £1,000 each from housebuilder David Wilson Homes

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13.12.2021

Haine & Smith book token presentation

Swindon & Wiltshire Community champions
26.01.2022

Opticians Haine & Smith raise more than £150,000 for community groups

Partners at Wiltshire-based opticians Haine & Smith have hit a major milestone in their charitable work, with fundraising efforts leading to more than £150,000 being raised for local community groups across Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire.

Imagine Cruising has raised £100k for Julia's House

Swindon & Wiltshire Community champions
19.01.2022

Imagine Cruising hits £100,000 fundraising milestone for Julia’s House children’s hospice

The team at holiday firm Imagine Cruising have reached an incredible fundraising milestone – raising £100,000 for the local Julia’s House children’s hospice.

Aster Three Peaks

Swindon & Wiltshire Community champions
10.01.2022

Aster colleagues take on Three Peaks Challenge in aid of Dementia UK

A team of colleagues from Devizes-based housing association Aster Group recently joined forces to tackle the three highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales, in aid of the company’s charity of the year, Dementia UK.

Motors

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Kia EV6

Swindon & Wiltshire Motors
25.01.2022

Kia’s electric EV6 named Car of the Year at 2022 What Car? Awards

Kia‘s electric EV6 has been crowned Car of the Year at the prestigious 2022 What Car? Awards. The crossover also scooped the Electric SUV of the Year title.

SsangYong Motors UK opens 16 new franchises in 12 months

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05.01.2022

MG ZS EV named Car of the Year by DrivingElectric

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14.12.2021

Best-ever November for new van registrations despite market volatility

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07.12.2021

Suzuki Vitara Hybrid

Swindon & Wiltshire Motors
20.01.2022

Staff at Pebley Beach will see less of their customers – after Suzuki and Hyundai top reliability ratings

Staff at Swindon motor dealer Pebley Beach are celebrating the news that they’ll be seeing less of their customers – after Suzuki and Hyundai topped used car reliability ratings.

The Audi range

Swindon & Wiltshire Motors
18.01.2022

Audi UK accelerates transformation with a strong 2021

Audi UK finished 2021 leading the premium car segment as well as completing the year as the overall number two best-selling brand with 117,993 vehicle sales last year.

Hyundai Ioniq 5

Swindon & Wiltshire Motors
12.01.2022

Hyundai Ioniq 5 named Car of the Year by Company Car and Van

Hyundai’s revolutionary electric vehicle, the Ioniq 5, has been named Car of the Year at the Company Car and Van awards.

Property

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49-51 Regent Street, Swindon

Swindon & Wiltshire Property
25.01.2022

One shop or two? Flexible retail unit comes onto the market with Kilpatrick & Co

A flexible shop unit that could be the new home to one or two new retailers has come on to the Swindon property market with Kilpatrick & Co.

£400,000 bid to create digital media hub at Carriage Works submitted

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17.01.2022

Swindon’s Designer Outlet sold as part of £600 million package deal

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04.01.2022

Major commercial property deal struck in Swindon

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17.12.2021

SA Group

Swindon & Wiltshire Property
24.01.2022

SA Group moves to Trowbridge to support growing workforce

Business management consultancy SA Group has relocated to new premises at White Horse Business Park on the outskirts of Trowbridge as part of expansion plans.

117 Victoria Road

Swindon & Wiltshire Property
21.01.2022

Former betting shop comes to market with Kilpatrick & Co

The former Coral betting shop at the top of Swindon’s Victoria Road has come to market with commercial property agent Kilpatrick & Co.

HPH PLUS celebrates first anniversary

Swindon & Wiltshire Property
18.01.2022

Serviced office provider HPH PLUS celebrates first anniversary

Serviced office provider HPH PLUS has celebrated its first anniversary. The initiative was launched just over a year ago with its first property at 23 Gay Street in Bath city centre.

Experts

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Lauren Harkin of Royds Withy King

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
26.01.2022

Sick pay cuts for unvaccinated UK employees who are required to self-isolate – what are the risks?

Major employers have announced they will reduce the sick pay entitlement for some unvaccinated staff who are required to self-isolate. Employment law specialist Lauren Harkin of Royds Withy King explores the legal position.

What parties can expect from the new laws and code to resolve remaining Covid-19 commercial rent debts

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15.12.2021

Are staff entitled to the extra bank holiday in 2022?

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09.12.2021

Expert opinion: The joys of Christmas? Practical tips on helping reduce Christmas stress

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02.12.2021

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
19.01.2022

How to ‘earn’ more than £40k tax free

Did you know there is a way you can ‘earn’ more than £40,000 tax-free? Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services explains all!

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
12.01.2022

Aligning your people strategy with your company values

Aligning your people strategy with your company values can help you attract, retain, and develop staff says Peter Jones of the HR Dept. Whether you have them or not, you’ll probably know what company values are: carefully chosen words […]

Vicky Hernandez and Malcolm Gregory of Royds Withy King

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
05.01.2022

What legal challenges are in store for UK retailers in 2022?

Retailers have once again faced a challenging year. But what legal challenges might retailers face in 2022? Retail lawyers Royds Withy King, whose clients include Monsoon, Accessorize, AllSaints, Ted Baker, Smyths Toys, and Scribbler, look into their legal crystal ball. […]

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