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Bath Christmas Market has secured permanent planning approval, guaranteeing the long-term future of one of the UK’s most iconic festive events.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
04.09.2026

After 25 years, Bath Christmas Market finally secures permanent planning permission

Bath Christmas Market has secured permanent planning approval, guaranteeing the long-term future of one of the UK’s most iconic festive events. Running since 2001, the market has grown from 40 stalls in Kingston Parade to more than 250 traders […]

Mergers watchdog the Competition and Markets Authority has launched a formal investigation into German utility E.ON’s planned takeover of UK supplier OVO Energy, saying it will assess whether the deal would “result in a substantial lessening of competition” in Britain’s energy markets.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
04.09.2026

Watchdog launches OVO takeover investigation

Mergers watchdog the Competition and Markets Authority has launched a formal investigation into German utility E.ON’s planned takeover of UK supplier OVO Energy, saying it will assess whether the deal would “result in a substantial lessening of competition” in […]

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 […]

People

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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, […]

Paralympic gold medalist joins Loo of the Year Awards as ambassador

10.08.2026

Wiltshire web firm one of first in west to partner WooCommerce

30.07.2026

Thrings named among South West’s most-recommended law firms

30.07.2026

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 […]

Solar energy specialist Belectric has appointed Daniel Kiremidjian as the CEO of its UK subsidiary.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
18.08.2026

Solar energy specialist appoints new CEO

Solar energy specialist Belectric has appointed Daniel Kiremidjian as the CEO of its UK subsidiary. Daniel takes responsibility for the company’s development of large-scale solar farms and battery projects, from engineering and construction to ongoing operation and maintenance. Belectric […]

Managed IT services provider Systemagic has named one of the world’s top managed service providers in the prestigious Channel Futures 2026 MSP501 rankings.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
18.08.2026

Wiltshire IT firm named one of best in UK

Managed IT services provider Systemagic has been named one of the world’s top managed service providers in the prestigious Channel Futures 2026 MSP501 rankings. In a ranking typically dominated by massive corporate providers, the Bradford-on-Avon firm climbed to an […]

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
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 […]

Employers warned not to delay safety training

25.08.2026

428,000 people miss Making Tax Digital’s first filing deadline

24.08.2026

New skills plan for West of England launched

20.08.2026

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 […]

Parking in Wiltshire is set to become more expensive from Tuesday, 1 September, with council-run pay-and-display charges increasing by an average of 20 per cent.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
26.08.2026

Wiltshire parking charges rise from next week

Parking in Wiltshire is set to become more expensive from Tuesday, 1 September, with council-run pay-and-display charges increasing by an average of 20 per cent. The increase will be rounded to the nearest 10p and marks the first change […]

A clinic for tongue-tied babies has opened in at Swindon's Dorcan Business Village.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
26.08.2026

Clinic for tongue-tied babies opens in Swindon

A clinic for tongue-tied babies has opened in at Swindon’s Dorcan Business Village. The Swindon Tongue Tie Clinic Limited has joined the growing Ritzy Offices community, founded by friends Rosie Linstead and Anna Pawlowska to offer high-quality accommodation for […]

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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 […]

ESG

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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 IT firm becomes a B-Corp

18.08.2026

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

13.08.2026

Nationwide leads industry-wide effort to improve accessibility for people with communication difficulties

12.08.2026

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 […]

Eight cyclists have completed a 308-mile journey from London to Brussels, raising almost £20,000 for Swindon welfare charity Best Mates.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
18.08.2026

Best Mates raise £20k on bike ride to Brussels

Eight cyclists have completed a 308-mile journey from London to Brussels, raising almost £20,000 for Swindon welfare charity Best Mates. The four-day challenge was the charity’s second overseas fundraising ride, following 2024’s London to Paris cycle, when 15 riders […]

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

After 25 years, Bath Christmas Market finally secures permanent planning permission

Watchdog launches OVO takeover investigation

Employers named over minimum wage breaches

People

Law firm FSM expands family team with new hire

Paralympic gold medalist joins Loo of the Year Awards as ambassador

Wiltshire web firm one of first in west to partner WooCommerce

Thrings named among South West’s most-recommended law firms

New partner for accountancy firm Albert Goodman

Solar energy specialist appoints new CEO

Wiltshire IT firm named one of best in UK

Profiles

Wansbroughs

Optimum Professional Services

Charlton Baker

National Self Build and Renovation Centre

CMD Recruitment

Southby & Co. Financial Planning

Jazzbones Creative

News

Employers named over minimum wage breaches

Employers warned not to delay safety training

428,000 people miss Making Tax Digital’s first filing deadline

New skills plan for West of England launched

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

Wiltshire parking charges rise from next week

Clinic for tongue-tied babies opens in Swindon

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

Housebuilder warns of rocketing costs for inefficient homes

Wiltshire IT firm becomes a B-Corp

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

Nationwide leads industry-wide effort to improve accessibility for people with communication difficulties

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

Best Mates raise £20k on bike ride to Brussels

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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