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A Berkshire-based document management software provider has been acquired by a European AI firm.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
26.06.2026

Berkshire software firm acquired by European AI firm

A Berkshire-based document management software provider has been acquired by European AI firm. Calico IIM’s acquisition of Filestream is its first UK deal and its entry into the British market. FileStream, which has spent more than 20 years building […]

The owners of the iconic Canons Wharf building in Bristol have appointed commercial real estate specialists CBRE Bristol to two roles.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
25.06.2026

Canons Wharf appoints project manager and marketer

The owners of the iconic Canons Wharf building in Bristol have appointed commercial real estate specialists CBRE Bristol to two roles. Turner & Townsend, a CBRE business, has been appointed as project manager, with the role led by senior […]

A policy that will guide housebuilding and business development in Swindon over the next 20 years will be considered by Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet next week.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
25.06.2026

Swindon’s important Local Plan goes to the vote next week

A policy that will guide housebuilding and business development in Swindon over the next 20 years will be considered by Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet next week. The Local Plan is the council’s most important planning document, guiding and assessing […]

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The team at Southby & Co. Financial Planning has been awarded Highly Commended in multiple categories in prestigious national awards which recognise financial services firms that are building strong and supportive working environments for their teams.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
23.06.2026

Financial planners recognised in national awards

The team at Southby & Co. Financial Planning has been awarded Highly Commended in multiple categories in prestigious national awards which recognise financial services firms that are building strong and supportive working environments for their teams. The Swindon firm […]

Happy birthday Mr Thring – staff help lawyer celebrate 90th birthday

04.06.2026

Wiltshire firms make the grade in Best Places to Work list

02.06.2026

Multiple business awards for bid support company

19.05.2026

Swindon accountancy firm PPS Chartered Accountants has welcomed new apprentice Oakley Reed to the team as the Swindon-based firm continues to invest in developing future talent within the industry.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
23.06.2026

Swindon accountancy firm welcomes new apprentice

Swindon accountancy firm PPS Chartered Accountants has welcomed new apprentice Oakley Reed to the team as the Swindon-based firm continues to invest in developing future talent within the industry. Eighteen-year-old Oakley, who grew up in Swindon and recently moved […]

A family lawyer at Wiltshire and Somerset law firm Forrester Sylvester Mackett has qualified as a chartered legal executive.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
18.06.2026

Family lawyer becomes chartered legal executive

A family solicitor at Wiltshire and Somerset law firm Forrester Sylvester Mackett has qualified as a chartered legal executive. Naomi Corp has been with the firm for almost six years and leads the family law team. With almost a […]

A Bristol-based business finance lender has taken on four new members of staff following a significant uplift in lending across the south west region.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
10.06.2026

Business lender welcomes four new team members

A Bristol-based business finance lender has taken on four new members of staff following a significant uplift in lending across the south west region. With a background in mainstream banking, Angela Abbotts has joined SWIG Finance as senior business […]

Profiles

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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 […]

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Swindon & Wiltshire News
26.06.2026

Berkshire software firm acquired by European AI firm

A Berkshire-based document management software provider has been acquired by European AI firm. Calico IIM’s acquisition of Filestream is its first UK deal and its entry into the British market. FileStream, which has spent more than 20 years building […]

Leap for foreign direct investment in Swindon, as Bristol leads

23.06.2026

Entrepreneur celebrates first anniversary of high street shop

23.06.2026

Heatwaves bring legal responsibilities for employers, safety expert warns

23.06.2026

Swindon & Wiltshire News
25.06.2026

Swindon’s important Local Plan goes to the vote next week

A policy that will guide housebuilding and business development in Swindon over the next 20 years will be considered by Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet next week. The Local Plan is the council’s most important planning document, guiding and assessing […]

Hot weather getting to you? Think cool thoughts, advises Visit Wiltshire.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
24.06.2026

Feeling hot? Think of winter, says Visit Wiltshire

Hot weather getting to you? Think cool thoughts, advises Visit Wiltshire. With only six shopping months until Christmas, the official Destination Management Organisation for Wiltshire is looking forward to festive fun in the county. Among the season’s highlights is […]

South West businesses are showing resilience in response to global uncertainty, with 80 per cent saying they are confident in their ability to withstand economic shocks, according to new findings from the Lloyds Business Barometer.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
23.06.2026

Most south west business ‘able to withstand economic shocks’

South West businesses are showing resilience in response to global uncertainty, with 80 per cent saying they are confident in their ability to withstand economic shocks, according to new findings from the Lloyds Business Barometer. More than half (60 […]

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Swindon's National Self Build & Renovation Centre is holding a free event advising people on how they can cool their homes.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
24.06.2026

NSBRC throws free event on cooling your home

Swindon’s National Self Build & Renovation Centre is holding a free event advising people on how they can cool their homes. The UK’s award-winning homebuilding visitor centre will host its ventilation drop-in clinic on Saturday, July 4. The centre’s […]

Journalist lineup revealed for Swindon’s No BS Media Summit

28.04.2026

Professional speaker to lead UK conference this weekend

14.04.2026

Sustainability show offers solutions to oil crisis

23.03.2026

The next charity networking breakfast from Swindon-based accountancy firm PPS will be raising funds for Willows Counselling, alongside a talk from emotional empowerment coach The next charity networking breakfast from Swindon-based accountancy firm PPS will be raising funds for Willows Counselling, alongside a talk from emotional empowerment coach Sally Stockreisser.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
02.06.2026

Charity networking event to raise funds for counselling service

The next charity networking breakfast from Swindon-based accountancy firm PPS will be raising funds for Willows Counselling, alongside a talk from emotional empowerment coach Sally Stockreisser. Willows Counselling is a Swindon-based charity that has been supporting people’s mental health […]

Swindon is to host its first TEDx event this month, with a host of well-known thought leaders.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
01.06.2026

Swindon to host its first-ever TEDx event

Swindon is to host its first TEDx event this month, with a host of well-known thought leaders. TEDx Railway Village will take place at the historic Town Hall Studios, bringing together a mix of internationally recognised speakers and influential […]

Business professionals from across Swindon are invited to connect, collaborate and gain inspiration at the 2026 BusinessWise open networking event taking place on Thursday, June 11.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
12.05.2026

Businesswise to host open networking event with entrepreneur

Business professionals from across Swindon are being invited to connect, collaborate and gain inspiration at the 2026 BusinessWise open networking event taking place on Thursday, June 11. The keynote speaker for the evening will be entrepreneur and former Who […]

ESG

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Organisers of a festival of the outdoors are encouraging residents to explore Salisbury's parks, rivers, nature reserves and community spaces as part of a unique ten-day celebration of wellbeing, nature and community connection.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
22.06.2026

Festival encourages residents to explore community spaces

Organisers of a festival of the outdoors are encouraging residents to explore Salisbury’s parks, rivers, nature reserves and community spaces as part of a unique ten-day celebration of wellbeing, nature and community connection. Running from Saturday 27 June to […]

Law firm picks hospice as Charity of the Year

09.06.2026

Beard Construction commended for its commitment to people and wellbeing

08.06.2026

Nationwide installs defibrillators and bleed control kits at all 605 branches in UK first

05.06.2026

Community solar group Wiltshire Wildlife Community Energy has officially wrapped up a fourth season of its free energy advice service, having provided support to around 460 people across the county.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
22.06.2026

Energy project reaches hundreds of Wiltshire’s most vulnerable

Community solar group Wiltshire Wildlife Community Energy has officially wrapped up a fourth season of its free energy advice service, having provided support to around 460 people across the county. Since it began in 2022, the Keeping Warm This […]

Staff from IT support services expert Mintivo will walk, run or cycle 30 miles between two hospices to raise vital funds for them next month.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
22.06.2026

IT firm staff to support hospices with sponsored walk

Staff from IT support services expert Mintivo will walk, run or cycle 30 miles between two hospices to raise vital funds for them next month. The Chippenham firm partners both Dorothy House Hospice in Winsley and Prospect Hospice in […]

Regional law firm Gardner Leader has achieved B Corp Certification, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to environmental and social responsibility and its ongoing impact across the communities it serves.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
11.06.2026

Regional law firm achieves B Corp Certification

Regional law firm Gardner Leader has achieved B Corp Certification, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to environmental and social responsibility and its ongoing impact across the communities it serves. The firm – which has seven offices including […]

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Network enough and you'll find out the most frequently asked questions about your job. Here, Natasha Thomas, a senior associate solicitor at Wiltshire- and Bath-based law firm Awdry Law reveals the top five questions she gets asked.

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
24.06.2026

FAQ – the top five questions people ask a corporate lawyer

Network enough and you’ll find out the most frequently asked questions about your job. Here, Natasha Thomas, a senior associate solicitor at Wiltshire- and Bath-based law firm Awdry Law reveals the top five questions she gets asked. I advise […]

Five ways to get your website found by AI engines

20.05.2026

Five million reasons to talk about mental health – the HR Dept

13.05.2026

Why salary transparency is no longer optional when hiring – CMD Recruitment

06.05.2026

A surprising number of UK businesses still don’t have a formal hybrid working policy in place. That needs to change, says Dan Barfoot of CMD Recruitment.

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
17.06.2026

Hybrid Working Policies: How to Get Them Right

A surprising number of UK businesses still don’t have a formal hybrid working policy in place. That needs to change, says Dan Barfoot of CMD Recruitment. The way we work has changed. That much is obvious. But formalising these […]

Business leaders need to prepare now for changes ahead, says Peter Jones of the HR Dept

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
10.06.2026

Unfair dismissals: Why 1st July is so important for employers – the HR Dept

Business leaders need to prepare now for changes ahead, says Peter Jones of the HR Dept Cast a look over the Employment Rights Act, and when it comes to the biggest change – the expanded unfair dismissal rights for […]

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
03.06.2026

Does a sole trader need to be VAT registered? – Optimum Professional Services

Does a sole trader need to be VAT registered? Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services explains the rules, pros, and cons of VAT registration Whether you’re a freelance designer, a local plumber, or an online seller, the VAT question […]

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Featured News

Berkshire software firm acquired by European AI firm

Canons Wharf appoints project manager and marketer

Swindon’s important Local Plan goes to the vote next week

People

Financial planners recognised in national awards

Happy birthday Mr Thring – staff help lawyer celebrate 90th birthday

Wiltshire firms make the grade in Best Places to Work list

Multiple business awards for bid support company

Swindon accountancy firm welcomes new apprentice

Family lawyer becomes chartered legal executive

Business lender welcomes four new team members

Profiles

Wansbroughs

Optimum Professional Services

Charlton Baker

National Self Build and Renovation Centre

CMD Recruitment

Southby & Co. Financial Planning

Jazzbones Creative

News

Berkshire software firm acquired by European AI firm

Leap for foreign direct investment in Swindon, as Bristol leads

Entrepreneur celebrates first anniversary of high street shop

Heatwaves bring legal responsibilities for employers, safety expert warns

Swindon’s important Local Plan goes to the vote next week

Feeling hot? Think of winter, says Visit Wiltshire

Most south west business ‘able to withstand economic shocks’

Events

NSBRC throws free event on cooling your home

Journalist lineup revealed for Swindon’s No BS Media Summit

Professional speaker to lead UK conference this weekend

Sustainability show offers solutions to oil crisis

Charity networking event to raise funds for counselling service

Swindon to host its first-ever TEDx event

Businesswise to host open networking event with entrepreneur

ESG

Festival encourages residents to explore community spaces

Law firm picks hospice as Charity of the Year

Beard Construction commended for its commitment to people and wellbeing

Nationwide installs defibrillators and bleed control kits at all 605 branches in UK first

Energy project reaches hundreds of Wiltshire’s most vulnerable

IT firm staff to support hospices with sponsored walk

Regional law firm achieves B Corp Certification

Experts

FAQ – the top five questions people ask a corporate lawyer

Five ways to get your website found by AI engines

Five million reasons to talk about mental health – the HR Dept

Why salary transparency is no longer optional when hiring – CMD Recruitment

Hybrid Working Policies: How to Get Them Right

Unfair dismissals: Why 1st July is so important for employers – the HR Dept

Does a sole trader need to be VAT registered? – Optimum Professional Services

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