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Swindon is set to be the capital of the UK's drone technology and manufacturing sector - with nine companies either already established or heading for the town.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
06.03.2026

Swindon set to be UK’s capital of drone technology

Swindon is set to be the capital of the UK’s drone technology and manufacturing sector – with nine companies either already established or heading for the town. At a meeting of Swindon Borough Council’s cabinet this week, council leader […]

Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented her 2026 Spring Statement on Wednesday, using the financial update to emphasise stability for businesses, avoiding major tax or spending announcements while reinforcing the government’s broader economic strategy.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
05.03.2026

Businesses react to Spring Statement

Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented her 2026 Spring Statement on Wednesday, using the financial update to emphasise stability for businesses, avoiding major tax or spending announcements while reinforcing the government’s broader economic strategy. The update focused primarily on economic forecasts […]

A major £2.3 million transformation of Chippenham station has been completed, delivering - says Network Rail - significant improvements for passengers, cyclists, and the local community.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
03.03.2026

£2.3 million Chippenham station transformation complete

A major £2.3 million transformation of Chippenham station has been completed, delivering – says Network Rail – significant improvements for passengers, cyclists, and the local community. The improvement works were made possible by the Swindon & Wiltshire Local Enterprise […]

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Swindon & Wiltshire News
06.03.2026

Swindon set to be UK’s capital of drone technology

Swindon is set to be the capital of the UK’s drone technology and manufacturing sector – with nine companies either already established or heading for the town. At a meeting of Swindon Borough Council’s cabinet this week, council leader […]

Developer completes first warehouse at massive new logistics hub

03.03.2026

Swindon firm acquires digital marketing agency

02.03.2026

South West business confidence plummeted in February

27.02.2026

Melksham-based manufacturer Avon Protection has secured a £10 million order for its specialist filters which protect against chemical and biological warfare agents from a Middle Eastern customer, the company told the markets this morning (Friday).

Swindon & Wiltshire News
06.03.2026

Avon Protection wins Middle East order as tensions rise

Melksham-based manufacturer Avon Protection has secured a £10 million order for its specialist filters which protect against chemical and biological warfare agents from a Middle Eastern customer, the company told the markets this morning (Friday). Its MILCF50 filters are […]

Swindon & Wiltshire News
05.03.2026

Businesses react to Spring Statement

Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented her 2026 Spring Statement on Wednesday, using the financial update to emphasise stability for businesses, avoiding major tax or spending announcements while reinforcing the government’s broader economic strategy. The update focused primarily on economic forecasts […]

Swindon & Wiltshire News
03.03.2026

£2.3 million Chippenham station transformation complete

A major £2.3 million transformation of Chippenham station has been completed, delivering – says Network Rail – significant improvements for passengers, cyclists, and the local community. The improvement works were made possible by the Swindon & Wiltshire Local Enterprise […]

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A Business Charity Breakfast taking place in March will be raising funds for Ainslie’s Pavilion Project, a community-led initiative centred around Purton Cricket Club.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
26.02.2026

Business breakfast to support pavilion project

A Business Charity Breakfast taking place in March will be raising funds for Ainslie’s Pavilion Project, a community-led initiative centred around Purton Cricket Club. The event, organised by PPS Chartered Accountants, will also feature a talk from local business […]

Building Swindon’s Future will be topic of discussion at Business West event

27.01.2026

Festival of Tomorrow and Science and Innovation Park launch new Hawking Building series

16.01.2026

Salisbury sets out stall for landmark Charter Market anniversary

13.01.2026

A series of events is being held to mark the 40th anniversary of the closure of Swindon's Railway Works.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
24.02.2026

Events mark 40 years since closure of railway works

A series of events is being held to mark the 40th anniversary of the closure of Swindon’s Railway Works. The arrival of the railway in the 1840s saw Swindon grow from a market town of 2,500 people to a […]

Three businesses are coming together to explore one of the most powerful drivers of success - collaboration - to celebrate International Women’s Day.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
09.02.2026

Businesses champion collaboration for International Women’s Day

Three businesses are coming together to explore one of the most powerful drivers of success – collaboration – to celebrate International Women’s Day. The trio – Businesswomen UnLtd, Connect Network and Scott Media – are staging a free webinar […]

A PR event that generated more than £1 million in media value is to return towards the end of this year.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
27.01.2026

PR event that generated more than £1 million in media value to return

A PR event that generated more than £1 million in media value is to return towards the end of this year. Swindon-based PR agency Scott Media has announced the return of the No BS Media Summit, which connects business […]

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A programme that aims to award £300,000 to registered charities that support employability among young people is open for applications.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
03.03.2026

Applications open for donations for charities helping young people into work

A programme that aims to award £300,000 to registered charities that support employability among young people is open for applications. The Persimmon Charitable Foundation is running its open application programme for a second year. The first of two funding […]

Business centre names Ipsum as its charity of the year

12.02.2026

Builders blow their own trumpet with bandstand donation

09.02.2026

Employee ownership for Swindon creative agency

05.02.2026

Wiltshire-based homelessness charity Alabaré has appointed internationally-known tracker, outdoor educator and founder of The Way of Tracking, Kyt Lyn Walken, as an ambassador for the organisation.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
02.03.2026

Outdoor educator Kyt Lyn Walken joins Alabaré as ambassador

Wiltshire-based homelessness charity Alabaré has appointed internationally-known tracker, outdoor educator and founder of The Way of Tracking, Kyt Lyn Walken, as an ambassador for the organisation. Kyt has a global community that follows her work in nature connection, wellbeing, […]

Frozen meals manufacturer apetito has been unveiled as the headline sponsor of the Tour de Trowbridge cycling event, taking place on Sunday, May 31.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
26.02.2026

Tour de Trowbridge announces lead sponsor

Frozen meals manufacturer apetito has been unveiled as the headline sponsor of the Tour de Trowbridge cycling event, taking place on Sunday, May 31. The community sporting event will bring together cyclists of all ages and abilities from across […]

The team at Wiltshire health and safety consultancy Secure Safety Solutions have announced their ambitious plan to raise thousands of pounds for a local charity in 2026.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
16.02.2026

Health and safety firm to raise £1,000s for kids charity

The team at Wiltshire health and safety consultancy Secure Safety Solutions have announced their ambitious plan to raise thousands of pounds for a local charity in 2026. Andrew Wilkinson started Secure Safety Solutions in 2019 with his wife, Kim, […]

People

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Wiltshire and Bath law firm Awdry Law has appointed a new senior solicitor to its land and development team.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
06.03.2026

Senior solicitor joins law firm’s land and development team

Wiltshire and Bath law firm Awdry Law has appointed a new senior solicitor to its land and development team. Jessica de Noronha, who will be based in the firm’s Swindon office, brings nearly twenty years’ experience built exclusively within […]

PR firm celebrates 10th anniversary with Ivy bash

17.02.2026

Sole trader celebrates Dragon Theo win

10.02.2026

Creative agency launches new client partner team

10.02.2026

A commercial property lawyer at Wansbroughs who joined the firm as an admin assistant three years ago has qualified as a solicitor.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
02.03.2026

Promotion for commercial property lawyer

A commercial property lawyer at Wansbroughs who joined the firm as an admin assistant three years ago has qualified as a solicitor. Mia Down joined the Devizes-based firm in 2023, working in the private client department before progressing to […]

Swindon & Wiltshire People
26.02.2026

Award nomination for financial advisers’ apprentice

Financial advisers Southby & Co are celebrating their apprentice being shortlisted for Apprentice of the Year. Apprentice business administrator Cristina Ellenico has been announced as a finalist in the South West Business and Community Awards 2026. Cristina (18) from […]

Swindon & Wiltshire People
17.02.2026

Regional law firm expands employment team

Swindon and Newbury-based law firm Gardner Leader has expanded its employment team with the appointment of strategic hires partner Michelle Morgan and senior associate Catherine Morris. Michelle returns to Gardner Leader after holding roles at Shoosmiths and BCLP. With […]

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 […]

Experts

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Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
25.02.2026

Electric vehicles – still a good choice for business owners? – Optimum Professional Services

Are electric vehicles still a good choice for business owners, wonders Expert of the Week Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services There’s no doubt, that running an electric vehicle isn’t the clear-cut, cost-efficient option it used to be. In […]

Getting your business finances right in 2026 – PPS Chartered Accountants

28.01.2026

Get your business and finances ready for 2026 – Optimum Professional Services

14.01.2026

Day-one dismissal U-turn – don’t celebrate too soon

18.12.2025

Too many estate agents are relying on portals while ignoring their own websites, says branding expert Nathan Sandhu

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
18.02.2026

Estate agents: if portals disappeared tomorrow, would you still win business? – Jazzbones

Too many estate agents are relying on portals while ignoring their own websites, says branding expert Nathan Sandhu In an era of portal dependency, if the major property platforms vanished tomorrow, would your agency thrive? That’s the question estate […]

A shareholders’ agreement protects the investment and interests of all owners and provides a quick, cost-effective way to prevent disputes from escalating, says Iain Mason, head of legal at Optimum Professional Services.

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
12.02.2026

Why companies need a shareholders’ agreement – Optimum Professional Services

A shareholders’ agreement protects the investment and interests of all owners and provides a quick, cost-effective way to prevent disputes from escalating, says Iain Mason, head of legal at Optimum Professional Services. A shareholders’ agreement is a critical safeguarding […]

A major shift is on the horizon for UK employment law, and it’s something every business owner and HR manager should have on their radar, says Peter Jones of the HR Dept Swindon, North Wiltshire and East Cotswolds

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
05.02.2026

SMEs need to prepare for Initial Period of Employment – the HR Dept

A major shift is on the horizon for UK employment law, and it’s something every business owner and HR manager should have on their radar, says Peter Jones of the HR Dept Swindon, North Wiltshire and East Cotswolds The […]

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Featured News

Swindon set to be UK’s capital of drone technology

Businesses react to Spring Statement

£2.3 million Chippenham station transformation complete

News

Swindon set to be UK’s capital of drone technology

Developer completes first warehouse at massive new logistics hub

Swindon firm acquires digital marketing agency

South West business confidence plummeted in February

Avon Protection wins Middle East order as tensions rise

Businesses react to Spring Statement

£2.3 million Chippenham station transformation complete

Events

Business breakfast to support pavilion project

Building Swindon’s Future will be topic of discussion at Business West event

Festival of Tomorrow and Science and Innovation Park launch new Hawking Building series

Salisbury sets out stall for landmark Charter Market anniversary

Events mark 40 years since closure of railway works

Businesses champion collaboration for International Women’s Day

PR event that generated more than £1 million in media value to return

ESG

Applications open for donations for charities helping young people into work

Business centre names Ipsum as its charity of the year

Builders blow their own trumpet with bandstand donation

Employee ownership for Swindon creative agency

Outdoor educator Kyt Lyn Walken joins Alabaré as ambassador

Tour de Trowbridge announces lead sponsor

Health and safety firm to raise £1,000s for kids charity

People

Senior solicitor joins law firm’s land and development team

PR firm celebrates 10th anniversary with Ivy bash

Sole trader celebrates Dragon Theo win

Creative agency launches new client partner team

Promotion for commercial property lawyer

Award nomination for financial advisers’ apprentice

Regional law firm expands employment team

Profiles

Wansbroughs

Optimum Professional Services

Charlton Baker

National Self Build and Renovation Centre

CMD Recruitment

Southby & Co. Financial Planning

Jazzbones Creative

Experts

Electric vehicles – still a good choice for business owners? – Optimum Professional Services

Getting your business finances right in 2026 – PPS Chartered Accountants

Get your business and finances ready for 2026 – Optimum Professional Services

Day-one dismissal U-turn – don’t celebrate too soon

Estate agents: if portals disappeared tomorrow, would you still win business? – Jazzbones

Why companies need a shareholders’ agreement – Optimum Professional Services

SMEs need to prepare for Initial Period of Employment – the HR Dept

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