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Bristol has pulled off a rare triple opening, formally inaugurating three nationally significant projects in one day and marking the most advanced milestone yet in the £1 billion-plus Bristol Temple Quarter regeneration

Swindon & Wiltshire News
08.09.2026

West celebrates triple Bristol Temple Quarter opening

Bristol has pulled off a rare triple opening, formally inaugurating three nationally significant projects in one day and marking the most advanced milestone yet in the £1 billion-plus Bristol Temple Quarter regeneration. On Monday, partners cut the ribbons on […]

More than 1,000 highly-skilled jobs are on course to be created in Swindon following a wave of major investment in drones.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
08.09.2026

1,000 jobs to be created in UK’s drone capital

More than 1,000 highly-skilled jobs are on course to be created in Swindon following a wave of major investment in drone manufacturing. The surge comes exactly a year after the Government’s Defence Industrial Strategy singled out Swindon as a […]

Television antiques expert, auctioneer and jewellery specialist Izzie Balmer has joined the team at RWB Auctions in Royal Wootton Bassett, bringing more than a decade of industry experience to the growing Wiltshire auction house.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
08.09.2026

TV antiques expert joins Wiltshire auction house

Television antiques expert, auctioneer and jewellery specialist Izzie Balmer has joined the team at RWB Auctions in Royal Wootton Bassett, bringing more than a decade of industry experience to the growing Wiltshire auction house. Izzie, who is well known […]

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Swindon & Wiltshire News
08.09.2026

1,000 jobs to be created in UK’s drone capital

More than 1,000 highly-skilled jobs are on course to be created in Swindon following a wave of major investment in drone manufacturing. The surge comes exactly a year after the Government’s Defence Industrial Strategy singled out Swindon as a […]

Wiltshire parking charges rise from next week

26.08.2026

Clinic for tongue-tied babies opens in Swindon

26.08.2026

Employers warned not to delay safety training

25.08.2026

Plans by a social housing provider to turn its former Wiltshire office into 30 flats have been revealed.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
08.09.2026

Plans to turn office block into flats revealed

Plans by a social housing provider to turn its former Wiltshire office into 30 flats have been revealed. Green Square Accord wants to convert the offices at Methuen Park in Chippenham. It is preparing to submit formal plans to […]

Swindon & Wiltshire News
04.09.2026

Employers named over minimum wage breaches

Employers across the South West and Berkshire have been named in a Government minimum-wage enforcement round, which returned almost £4 million to workers nationally. Around 660 employers have been named for failing to pay the National Minimum Wage, with […]

Business confidence in the South West rose 25 points during August to 55 per cent, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds, the first time it has outpaced the national average since June 2025.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
01.09.2026

Business confidence in the South West jumps as trading outlook and economic optimism surge

Business confidence in the South West rose 25 points during August to 55 per cent, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds, the first time it has outpaced the national average since June 2025. Companies in the South […]

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Swindon & Wiltshire Events
20.08.2026

Founder to share ‘redundancy to millions’ success story

The founder of one of the UK’s largest background screening companies will take to the stage in Swindon this November to share the lessons she’s learnt from building a business from scratch into a multi-million-pound company. Rachel Bedgood, who […]

Swindon’s first TEDx event turns spotlight on local ideas

06.07.2026

Swindon expo cancelled due to heatwave forecast

29.06.2026

NSBRC throws free event on cooling your home

24.06.2026

PR expert Fiona Scott has been announced as the leader of a new Cotswold Networking group in Royal Wootton Bassett, which will launch this September.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
30.07.2026

PR expert takes reins of new networking group for Royal Wootton Bassett

PR expert Fiona Scott has been announced as the leader of a new Cotswold Networking group in Royal Wootton Bassett, which will launch this September. The expansion marks the ninth group for the thriving Cotswold Networking, bringing its successful, […]

The inaugural West Wiltshire Business Expo will be launched by Trowbridge Chamber of Commerce in the autumn.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
09.07.2026

Trowbridge Chamber announces new West Wiltshire Expo

The inaugural West Wiltshire Business Expo will be launched by Trowbridge Chamber of Commerce in the autumn. The flagship event will be held on Thursday, October 8 at The Civic, a state of the art events and conference centre […]

The best businesses in the Thames Valley were celebrated at a glittering ceremony last week, as Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce held its annual Business Awards.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
07.07.2026

Thames Valley’s best businesses named at glittering ceremony

The best businesses in the Thames Valley were celebrated at a glittering ceremony last week, as Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce held its annual Business Awards. Hosted by Olympic gold medallist Tessa Sanderson CBE, the evening brought together businesses […]

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Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
08.09.2026

Shipment from book charity’s Swindon warehouse supports readers in Sudan

Book Aid International is sending 18,000 brand-new books to Sudan, supporting students and researchers whose access to learning has been devastated by war. Partners receiving books are the University of Khartoum, the Sudan Academic Libraries Initiative and Windle Trust […]

Best Mates raise £20k on bike ride to Brussels

18.08.2026

Wiltshire IT firm becomes a B-Corp

18.08.2026

Darth Vader joins Wiltshire firm to raise £2,500 for charity

13.08.2026

South West housebuilder Newland Homes is calling for the long-term running costs of a property to play a greater role in discussions about housing affordability.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
26.08.2026

Housebuilder warns of rocketing costs for inefficient homes

South West housebuilder Newland Homes is calling for the long-term running costs of a property to play a greater role in discussions about housing affordability. The call comes as Ofgem today (Tuesday) announced that the energy price cap will […]

Wiltshire-headquartered meals provider apetito has donated close to 200 solar panels to Energy Garden, London’s largest community energy organisation, helping to power a new green community space designed to bring people together through creative and educational activities and granting access to clean, community-owned energy.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
24.08.2026

Wiltshire firm donates solar panels to London’s largest community energy organisation

Wiltshire-headquartered meals provider apetito has donated close to 200 solar panels to Energy Garden, London’s largest community energy organisation, helping to power a new green community space designed to bring people together through creative and educational activities and granting […]

A Swindon estate agent is putting his best foot forward to help raise vital funds for Swindon’s homelessness charity Big Breakfast Plus.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
18.08.2026

Marathon-a-day charity trek will take Swindon estate agent all the way to Woolacombe

Swindon estate agent is putting his best foot forward to help raise vital funds for Swindon’s homelessness charity Big Breakfast Plus. Starting next Monday, August 24, Danny Hale (pictured left), co-founder of Peach Estate Agents, is setting off from […]

People

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Swindon & Wiltshire People
08.09.2026

TV antiques expert joins Wiltshire auction house

Television antiques expert, auctioneer and jewellery specialist Izzie Balmer has joined the team at RWB Auctions in Royal Wootton Bassett, bringing more than a decade of industry experience to the growing Wiltshire auction house. Izzie, who is well known […]

Solar energy specialist appoints new CEO

18.08.2026

Wiltshire IT firm named one of best in UK

18.08.2026

Paralympic gold medalist joins Loo of the Year Awards as ambassador

10.08.2026

The head of natural capital at Swindon-headquartered law firm Thrings has been named in this year's Environment 100, adding to his reputation as one of the UK's most influential environmental professionals.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
08.09.2026

Natural capital lead named in Environment 100 list

The head of natural capital at Swindon-headquartered law firm Thrings has been named in this year’s Environment 100, adding to his reputation as one of the UK’s most influential environmental professionals. Run by the organisers of the Environmental Services […]

Law firm Forrester Sylvester Mackett has expanded its family law team with the appointment of solicitor Katie Howlett.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
24.08.2026

Law firm FSM expands family team with new hire

Law firm Forrester Sylvester Mackett has expanded its family law team with the appointment of solicitor Katie Howlett. Katie, who is based at the firm’s Chippenham office, works with clients across Wiltshire, advising on all aspects of relationship breakdown, […]

South West-based accountancy firm Albert Goodman has appointed Mark Richdon as corporate tax partner in its Bristol office, strengthening specialist tax advisory services.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
20.08.2026

New partner for accountancy firm Albert Goodman

South West-based accountancy firm Albert Goodman has appointed Mark Richdon as corporate tax partner in its Bristol office, strengthening specialist tax advisory services. Mark has many years of experience dealing with corporate tax restructuring, share transactions and managing tax […]

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Swindon & Wiltshire Profiles
15.07.2025

Wansbroughs

Established 1882, Wansbroughs LLP is a law firm based in Devizes, with an additional office in London. The firm has over 100 staff members, including approximately 20 partners. The firm is ranked in the Legal 500 for excellence in […]

Optimum Professional Services

13.01.2025

Charlton Baker

11.12.2024

National Self Build and Renovation Centre

16.10.2024

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Experts

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Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
02.09.2026

A brief guide to managing pregnant employees fairly – the HR Dept

Don’t let a pregnancy be a negative life-changing moment for your SME, says Peter Jones of the HR Dept. For most women, a pregnancy will be a wonderful and life-changing moment. At both a human and business level, care […]

Why AI can’t replace real professional advisers – Optimum Professional Services

15.07.2026

Heatwaves at work – your rights and responsibilities

09.07.2026

Navigating the 2026 Summer VAT reduction – Optimum Professional Services

01.07.2026

Does a sole trader need to be VAT registered. Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services explains the rules, pros, and cons of VAT registration

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
18.08.2026

Is Flat Rate VAT right for your business? – Optimum Professional Services

If you want to cut down on paperwork, Flat Rate VAT could be right for you, says Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services. For many small business owners, VAT can feel like one of the more complicated aspects of […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
12.08.2026

Managing employees returning from maternity leave – the HR Dept

Business owners should seek expert guidance before taking workplace actions that could result in costly employment tribunal claims and reputational damage, says Helen Imbusi of the HR Dept. Navigating UK employment law continues to be a complex challenge for […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
30.07.2026

Tips for separated parents for smooth summer holidays – FSM Solicitors

Summer should be simple, not stressful – and a little preparation can help separated parents and children, says Naomi Corp of FSM Solicitors. For separated parents, the summer holidays can bring extra challenges around childcare, contact arrangements and travel […]

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Featured News

West celebrates triple Bristol Temple Quarter opening

1,000 jobs to be created in UK’s drone capital

TV antiques expert joins Wiltshire auction house

News

1,000 jobs to be created in UK’s drone capital

Wiltshire parking charges rise from next week

Clinic for tongue-tied babies opens in Swindon

Employers warned not to delay safety training

Plans to turn office block into flats revealed

Employers named over minimum wage breaches

Business confidence in the South West jumps as trading outlook and economic optimism surge

Events

Founder to share ‘redundancy to millions’ success story

Swindon’s first TEDx event turns spotlight on local ideas

Swindon expo cancelled due to heatwave forecast

NSBRC throws free event on cooling your home

PR expert takes reins of new networking group for Royal Wootton Bassett

Trowbridge Chamber announces new West Wiltshire Expo

Thames Valley’s best businesses named at glittering ceremony

ESG

Shipment from book charity’s Swindon warehouse supports readers in Sudan

Best Mates raise £20k on bike ride to Brussels

Wiltshire IT firm becomes a B-Corp

Darth Vader joins Wiltshire firm to raise £2,500 for charity

Housebuilder warns of rocketing costs for inefficient homes

Wiltshire firm donates solar panels to London’s largest community energy organisation

Marathon-a-day charity trek will take Swindon estate agent all the way to Woolacombe

People

TV antiques expert joins Wiltshire auction house

Solar energy specialist appoints new CEO

Wiltshire IT firm named one of best in UK

Paralympic gold medalist joins Loo of the Year Awards as ambassador

Natural capital lead named in Environment 100 list

Law firm FSM expands family team with new hire

New partner for accountancy firm Albert Goodman

Profiles

Wansbroughs

Optimum Professional Services

Charlton Baker

National Self Build and Renovation Centre

CMD Recruitment

Southby & Co. Financial Planning

Jazzbones Creative

Experts

A brief guide to managing pregnant employees fairly – the HR Dept

Why AI can’t replace real professional advisers – Optimum Professional Services

Heatwaves at work – your rights and responsibilities

Navigating the 2026 Summer VAT reduction – Optimum Professional Services

Is Flat Rate VAT right for your business? – Optimum Professional Services

Managing employees returning from maternity leave – the HR Dept

Tips for separated parents for smooth summer holidays – FSM Solicitors

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