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Vicky Hernandez of Royds Withy King

Swindon & Wiltshire News
21.10.2021

Independent stores may have brighter future than large chains – report

Commercial landlords, tenants and local government must work together to redefine what the high street is, according to a major new report on the future of retail by law firm Royds Withy King.

Swindon & Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership's 21,000 sq ft Business Cyber Centre will open at Greenways Business Park

Swindon & Wiltshire News
18.10.2021

UK’s first industry-led Cyber Centre will open in Chippenham in Spring 2022

The UK’s first industry-led Cyber Centre will open in Chippenham early next year, it has been confirmed.

Swindon

Swindon & Wiltshire News
14.10.2021

City of Swindon will have to wait, as council drops bid plans

Plans for Swindon Council to bid for city status have been dropped.

News

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Nigel Costley, South West TUC regional secretary

Swindon & Wiltshire News
21.10.2021

Quarter of Swindon’s key workers “actively considering” quitting – report

A quarter (24 percent) of key workers in the public sector in Swindon are “actively considering” quitting and changing profession, according to the South West TUC following polling published today (Thursday).

Haine and Smith co-founder dies after short illness

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20.10.2021

South West Expo to return to Swindon

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19.10.2021

Two pioneering women lead £90 million highways framework

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19.10.2021

Vicky Hernandez of Royds Withy King

Swindon & Wiltshire News
21.10.2021

Independent stores may have brighter future than large chains – report

Commercial landlords, tenants and local government must work together to redefine what the high street is, according to a major new report on the future of retail by law firm Royds Withy King.

Mike Watson, managing partner at Trethowans

Swindon & Wiltshire News
21.10.2021

Salisbury law firm performs well in Legal 500 guide

Salisbury-based law firm Trethowans has once again been recommended by its clients and listed as a leading firm in the latest edition of the Legal 500 – a research and ranking publication renowned in the legal industry.

Philip Winterborne, chairman of insolvency and restructuring trade body R3 in the South West

Swindon & Wiltshire News
20.10.2021

South West business insolvencies rise as government support ends

The number of businesses going bust is increasing as government pandemic support comes to an end, new figures reveal.

Appointments

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Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
21.10.2021

All change at the top at Goughs

After 10 years in the role, Kevin Basnett has stepped down as managing partner of Wiltshire law firm Goughs to be replaced by former head of the family department, Matthew Drew.

Founder of packaging firm retires after 30 years

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28.09.2021

Change at the top at Nationwide, as CEO and chairman announce departure

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23.09.2021

Cyber Resilience Centre appoints two new advisors

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22.09.2021

Emily Prout and Penny Munro

Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
13.10.2021

Appointments strengthen Thrings’ senior management teams

Regional law firm Thrings has continued with its strategy of investing in staff by appointing two new partners, three senior associates and seven associates as part of the firm’s annual round of promotions.

Lizzy Painter

Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
11.10.2021

Lawyer announced as chairman of Generation for Change South West

A lawyer specialising in construction and engineering is to take the helm of Generation for Change – the professional voice of young people in the UK built environment industry.

Clive Messenger

Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
07.10.2021

SsangYong Motor UK appoints new sales director

Swindon-based SsangYong Motors UK has appointed Clive Messenger as sales director – ahead of the launch of an electric vehicle by the Korean manufacturer best known for heavy-duty 4x4s, SUVs, and pick-ups.

Community champions

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Graeme Leighfield, managing director of GEL Studios

Swindon & Wiltshire Community champions
19.10.2021

Web designer promises free site for lucky good cause

A Swindon-based creative agency has launched a competition where one local good cause will win a bespoke new website.

Builders’ cycling event smashes fundraising target

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27.09.2021

IT provider backs rugby club

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24.09.2021

Aster Group donate laptops to local organisations

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21.09.2021

Swindon Town Hills

Swindon & Wiltshire Community champions
12.10.2021

Swindon businesses back soccer team

Swindon businesses The Hills Group and Smarter Media have thrown their support behind Swindon Town football club for the forthcoming season.

Denise with her cake

Swindon & Wiltshire Community champions
12.10.2021

Entrepreneur celebrates milestone birthday by giving all employees day off as ‘do something good day’

When the founder of Chippenham-based business Purpol Marketing marked a milestone birthday recently she celebrated by giving all her employees a paid days holiday so they could do something that made them feel good.

Ward Williams Associates at John McNeill Opportunity Centre

Swindon & Wiltshire Community champions
04.10.2021

Construction consultants transform fences around children’s centre

Staff at construction consultancy Ward Williams Associates in Salisbury took a day away from their desks to paint fences at a specialist children’s centre.

Motors

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The Land Rover Discovery Sport, named Best Premium Large SUV

Swindon & Wiltshire Motors
20.10.2021

Best business cars revealed at awards ceremony

The best cars for business users have been revealed at the Business Car Awards 2021.

MG Motor UK surpasses 20,000 sales in the UK so far in 2021

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21.09.2021

Gaps appear in fleet sector’s drive to decarbonise

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14.09.2021

Van registrations swell for summer, but semi-conductor shortage concerns loom

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07.09.2021

Hyundai Tucson

Swindon & Wiltshire Motors
12.10.2021

Hyundai scoops Car of the Year and Best Company Car titles at Carbuyer Best Car Awards

Hyundai Motor UK has dominated the 2022 Carbuyer Best Car Awards with six accolades in total, including the prestigious Car of the Year award for the all-new Hyundai Tucson SUV.

Dacia Duster Commercial

Swindon & Wiltshire Motors
05.10.2021

The new Dacia Duster Commercial means business

Budget motor manufacturer Dacia has announced the introduction of a new budget light commercial vehicle – a variant of the popular Duster SUV that does away with rear seats in favour of a 1,600 litre load bay, and a […]

C40 Recharge Interior

Swindon & Wiltshire Motors
28.09.2021

Volvo Cars to go leather-free in all pure electric cars as part of animal welfare ambitions

Volvo Cars has announced it is taking an ethical stand for animal welfare in its fully electric cars.

Property

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Knees new premises at at the White Horse Business Park

Swindon & Wiltshire Property
21.10.2021

Historic retailer relocates to modern new premises

Historic retailer Knees is to relocate its home and electrical department in the next phase of its expansion plans.

Printers press on with Hungerford expansion

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07.10.2021

Racquet sport craze comes to Swindon golf club

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30.09.2021

Office complex welcomes a trio of new tenants

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27.09.2021

Swindon's £50 million retail and leisure hub Regent Circus is bouncing back with the opening of the 15,000 sq ft Boom: Battle Bar

Swindon & Wiltshire Property
19.10.2021

Regent Circus bounces back after tumultuous pandemic

Swindon’s £50 million retail and leisure hub Regent Circus is bouncing back after a tumultuous couple of years.

Kings Arms

Swindon & Wiltshire Property
14.10.2021

Pub refurbishment creates bar fit for a king

An 18th century Melksham pub has been given a complete makeover with a nod to its grand past.

Cultural Heritage Institute

Swindon & Wiltshire Property
11.10.2021

Swindon’s Cultural Heritage Institute officially opened

The Royal Agricultural University officially opened its Cultural Heritage Institute in Swindon last week.

Experts

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Fiona Scott

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
20.10.2021

Expert advice: Ten PR tips for October and beyond

They say everyone has a novel inside them, but many owners struggle to identify even a short story about their business. Expert of the Week PR consultant Fiona Scott offers some tips that might spark inspiration.

Expert advice: Government to give workers immediate right to flexible working

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22.09.2021

Expert opinion: Is the four-day working week closer than we think?

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15.09.2021

Expert opinion: Why you should consider outsourcing payroll

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08.09.2021

Richard White

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
12.10.2021

Expert advice: The financial cost of workplace conflict- and how to reduce it

Employers best equipped to resolve conflict at an early stage may be able to avoid a significant cost to their business, says Richard White of Royds Withy King.

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
06.10.2021

Expert opinion: Self-employed? 3 things to watch to avoid nasty tax surprises

The pandemic – and Covid-related government funding – might throw up some nasty surprises when the self-employed come to file their tax returns, as Mike Blaken from Optimum Professional Services explains.

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
29.09.2021

Expert opinion: Has the return of the commute raised HR issues in your business?

Knowing how employees are getting to work is important for employers, and as the commute continues to make a comeback, some HR-related issues may start to arise, says Peter Jones of the HR Dept.