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Derelict high street buildings could be transformed into shared workspaces, cafes and community hubs, to bring people back into town centres as part of a £210 million package announced today (Friday, September 25).

Swindon & Wiltshire News
25.09.2026

Boarded-up high streets to be brought back to life with £210 million boost

Derelict high street buildings could be transformed into shared workspaces, cafes and community hubs, to bring people back into town centres as part of a £210 million package announced today (Friday, September 25). People are proud of where they […]

Businesses across the South West are already turning artificial intelligence into growth - but trust could take it further, according to new research from NatWest.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
25.09.2026

Nine in ten South West businesses see productivity boost from AI – report

Businesses across the South West are already turning artificial intelligence into growth – but trust could take it further, according to new research from NatWest. The findings, published in NatWest’s flagship AI Adoption Report, show the South West is […]

Wiltshire entrepreneurs now know who will be grilling them on stage: the “Get Investment Ready” Dragons’ Den at next month’s West Wiltshire Business Expo has confirmed its full panel, headlined by former BBC Dragons’ Den investor Nick Jenkins.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
25.09.2026

Dragons’ Den panel finalised for Wiltshire expo

Wiltshire entrepreneurs now know who will be grilling them on stage: the “Get Investment Ready” Dragons’ Den at next month’s West Wiltshire Business Expo has confirmed its full panel, headlined by former BBC Dragons’ Den investor Nick Jenkins. Nick, […]

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Swindon & Wiltshire News
25.09.2026

Boarded-up high streets to be brought back to life with £210 million boost

Derelict high street buildings could be transformed into shared workspaces, cafes and community hubs, to bring people back into town centres as part of a £210 million package announced today (Friday, September 25). People are proud of where they […]

Electrical specialist celebrates new office opening

22.09.2026

Council says it will use legal powers to force businesses to clean up premises

17.09.2026

Temp billings growth accelerates to joint-quickest in over three years

17.09.2026

Swindon & Wiltshire News
25.09.2026

Nine in ten South West businesses see productivity boost from AI – report

Businesses across the South West are already turning artificial intelligence into growth – but trust could take it further, according to new research from NatWest. The findings, published in NatWest’s flagship AI Adoption Report, show the South West is […]

A retailer has been told the striking stripes she painted on the front of her historic shop must go.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
25.09.2026

Marlborough retailer ordered to lose her stripes

A retailer has been told the striking stripes she painted on the front of her historic shop must go. At a meeting of Wiltshire Council’s Eastern Area Planning Committee, members voted by five votes to two to refuse Listed […]

South West businesses are confident about their region’s economic growth prospects

Swindon & Wiltshire News
22.09.2026

South West businesses among the most optimistic about their region’s future growth – Lloyds

South West businesses are confident about their region’s economic growth prospects, but just 28 per cent believe their region’s growth will outperform the UK economy in the next year, according to new findings from the Lloyds Business Barometer. Eight […]

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Swindon & Wiltshire Events
25.09.2026

Dragons’ Den panel finalised for Wiltshire expo

Wiltshire entrepreneurs now know who will be grilling them on stage: the “Get Investment Ready” Dragons’ Den at next month’s West Wiltshire Business Expo has confirmed its full panel, headlined by former BBC Dragons’ Den investor Nick Jenkins. Nick, […]

Founder to share ‘redundancy to millions’ success story

20.08.2026

Energy efficiency no longer a ‘nice to have’ as bills spiral, says NSBRC

14.08.2026

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

30.07.2026

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
23.09.2026

TV’s Home Genie to appear at National Self Build & Renovation Show

TV property expert Georgina Burnett, known to many as The Home Genie, will be making a special appearance at The National Self Build & Renovation Show in Swindon next month. Georgina is a familiar face on TV shows including […]

Businesses across the Thames Valley are being invited to assess the implications of the Government’s Autumn Budget at a breakfast briefing in Swindon.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
17.09.2026

Thames Valley business leaders to get experts’ take on Autumn Budget

Businesses across the Thames Valley are being invited to assess the implications of the Government’s Autumn Budget at a breakfast briefing in Swindon. The event, organised by the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce in partnership with accountancy firm Monahans, […]

Wiltshire entrepreneurs are being given the chance to pitch their idea to a real Dragon.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
09.09.2026

Wiltshire entrepreneurs get chance to pitch to a real Dragon

Wiltshire entrepreneurs are being given the chance to pitch their idea to a real Dragon. Moonpig founder and Wiltshire resident Nick Jenkins, who was a Dragon for two series of the BBC show between 2015 and 2017 will be […]

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Solar energy specialist BElectric UK has been announced as a co-sponsor of this year’s Wiltshire Bee & Honey Day.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
23.09.2026

BElectric backs biodiversity bash

Solar energy specialist BElectric UK has been announced as a co-sponsor of this year’s Wiltshire Bee & Honey Day. The Brinkworth-based company is supporting the free event as part of its commitment to boosting biodiversity. The Wiltshire Bee & […]

Housebuilder warns of rocketing costs for inefficient homes

26.08.2026

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

24.08.2026

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

18.08.2026

Following on from the hot success of last year’s Firewalk, Swindon charity Society Without Abuse has now opened registrations for this year’s fundraising event.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
22.09.2026

Businesses invited to sign up for sponsored fire walk

Following on from the hot success of last year’s Firewalk, Swindon charity Society Without Abuse has now opened registrations for this year’s fundraising event. The evening enables people to not only brave the blaze and walk in the footsteps […]

Wroughton-based financial advisers Southby & Co are taking on their next fundraising challenge by running Swindon’s Half Marathon for child bereavement charity, Wiltshire Treehouse.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
09.09.2026

Southby & Co plan a September of fundraising

Wroughton-based financial advisers Southby & Co are taking on their next fundraising challenge by running Swindon’s Half Marathon for child bereavement charity, Wiltshire Treehouse. At the start of 2026, Southby & Co Financial Planning announced their charity of the […]

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 […]

People

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A Swindon accountant who started his career as an apprentice has completed five years of study and 13 exams to become a Chartered Certified Accountant.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
23.09.2026

Swindon accountant celebrates chartered qualification after five years’ study

A Swindon accountant who started his career as an apprentice has completed five years of study and 13 exams to become a Chartered Certified Accountant. James Papworth Smith joined PPS Chartered Accountants in the summer of 2018 and has […]

New BDO for South West property specialist

10.09.2026

Four appointments at law firm Wansbroughs

09.09.2026

TV antiques expert joins Wiltshire auction house

08.09.2026

A Wiltshire-based IT services firm has undergone a management buyout, with four directors completing a share purchase from the firm's other two major shareholders.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
22.09.2026

Management buyout at IT services firm

A Wiltshire-based IT services firm has undergone a management buyout, with four directors completing a share purchase from the firm’s other two major shareholders. Alex Jukes, along with fellow directors Mark Adams, Graham Ford and Jake Jeffries now hold […]

Wiltshire law firm Goughs Solicitors has appointed four new trainee solicitors as part of its continued investment in early-career legal talent.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
21.09.2026

Four new solicitors join law firm

Wiltshire law firm Goughs Solicitors has appointed four new trainee solicitors as part of its continued investment in early-career legal talent. Alice Gane, Alice Robinson, Jess Pope and Mia Griffiths began their training contracts with the firm in September, […]

Law firm Thrings has strengthened its residential property service with two new lawyers, qualifying into the team through different routes.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
15.09.2026

Thrings grows residential property team with qualification of ‘outstanding’ new lawyers

Law firm Thrings has strengthened its residential property service with two new lawyers, qualifying into the team through different routes. Having completed their training this summer, Jess Fry and Deanna Graddon-Davis become permanent fixtures on the team, bringing a […]

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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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Big changes are on the horizon for self-assessment. HMRC has launched a new consultation on ‘timely payments’, detailing plans that could see those in self-assessment, who also have PAYE income, moved away from the traditional January and July deadlines.

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
22.09.2026

Making Tax Digital for sole traders goes live – Optimum Professional Services

Tax rules are changing for sole traders, warns Jon Lacey of Optimum Professional Services After several years of delays, Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self Assessment taxpayers officially launched on April 6. The new system represents one […]

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

18.08.2026

Managing employees returning from maternity leave – the HR Dept

12.08.2026

Tips for separated parents for smooth summer holidays – FSM Solicitors

30.07.2026

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
16.09.2026

Employment Rights Act: more changes coming in October – the HR Dept

The next tranche of major changes to emplyment law are introduced next month. Peter Jones of the HR Dept takes a look at what is in store, plus what business owners need to do to prepare. Harassment – existing […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
09.09.2026

HMRC plans to move tax closer to payday – Optimum Professional Services

If you are employed but also have other income – such as freelance work or rental income – changes are coming to the way you pay tax, says Jon Lacey of Optimum Professional Services Big changes are on the […]

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 […]

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Featured News

Boarded-up high streets to be brought back to life with £210 million boost

Nine in ten South West businesses see productivity boost from AI – report

Dragons’ Den panel finalised for Wiltshire expo

News

Boarded-up high streets to be brought back to life with £210 million boost

Electrical specialist celebrates new office opening

Council says it will use legal powers to force businesses to clean up premises

Temp billings growth accelerates to joint-quickest in over three years

Nine in ten South West businesses see productivity boost from AI – report

Marlborough retailer ordered to lose her stripes

South West businesses among the most optimistic about their region’s future growth – Lloyds

Events

Dragons’ Den panel finalised for Wiltshire expo

Founder to share ‘redundancy to millions’ success story

Energy efficiency no longer a ‘nice to have’ as bills spiral, says NSBRC

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

TV’s Home Genie to appear at National Self Build & Renovation Show

Thames Valley business leaders to get experts’ take on Autumn Budget

Wiltshire entrepreneurs get chance to pitch to a real Dragon

ESG

BElectric backs biodiversity bash

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

Businesses invited to sign up for sponsored fire walk

Southby & Co plan a September of fundraising

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

People

Swindon accountant celebrates chartered qualification after five years’ study

New BDO for South West property specialist

Four appointments at law firm Wansbroughs

TV antiques expert joins Wiltshire auction house

Management buyout at IT services firm

Four new solicitors join law firm

Thrings grows residential property team with qualification of ‘outstanding’ new lawyers

Profiles

Wansbroughs

Optimum Professional Services

Charlton Baker

National Self Build and Renovation Centre

CMD Recruitment

Southby & Co. Financial Planning

Jazzbones Creative

Experts

Making Tax Digital for sole traders goes live – 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

Employment Rights Act: more changes coming in October – the HR Dept

HMRC plans to move tax closer to payday – Optimum Professional Services

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

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