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Swindon & Wiltshire News
23.09.2026

Travel brand owner to pitch to Dragons

Bristol-based travel brand Kip Hideaways is set to make its television debut on BBC One’s Dragons’ Den this week, as co-founder Sarah de Vere-Drummond steps into the Den to pitch for investment. The appearance marks a major milestone for […]

Swindon & Wiltshire News
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 […]

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

Swindon & Wiltshire News
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 & […]

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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 […]

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

Trowbridge Chamber announces new West Wiltshire Expo

09.07.2026

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 […]

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 […]

ESG

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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 […]

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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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 […]

Wiltshire gold dealer calls for tougher rules to protect sellers

15.09.2026

SW business activity shows signs of improvement – Bank of England

14.09.2026

South West helping drive the UK’s innovation economy, new research finds

14.09.2026

Electrical specialist TECC has marked an important milestone in its growth with the official opening of its new premises at Cheney Manor, Swindon.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
22.09.2026

Electrical specialist celebrates new office opening

Electrical specialist TECC has marked an important milestone in its growth with the official opening of its new premises at Cheney Manor, Swindon. Pete and Maria McCallum, and the TECC team welcomed over 35 local businesses and Swindon Mayor […]

Businesses in Swindon could be made to clean up their premises, with the local council threatening to use legal powers to compel them.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
17.09.2026

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

Businesses in Swindon could be made to clean up their premises, with the local council threatening to use legal powers to compel them. Swindon’s Big Town Centre Clean-Up was a 10‑day blitz in which more than 250 volunteers cleared […]

Swindon & Wiltshire News
17.09.2026

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

Temporary hiring in the South West accelerated sharply in August, offering fresh signs that the region’s labour market may be beginning to stabilise despite continued weakness in permanent recruitment. Billings from the employment of short-term staff rose at the […]

Experts

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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 […]

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

Why AI can’t replace real professional advisers – Optimum Professional Services

15.07.2026

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
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 […]

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 […]

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Featured News

Travel brand owner to pitch to Dragons

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

BElectric backs biodiversity bash

Events

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

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

Trowbridge Chamber announces new West Wiltshire Expo

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

Wiltshire entrepreneurs get chance to pitch to a real Dragon

Founder to share ‘redundancy to millions’ success story

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

News

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

Wiltshire gold dealer calls for tougher rules to protect sellers

SW business activity shows signs of improvement – Bank of England

South West helping drive the UK’s innovation economy, new research finds

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

Experts

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

Managing employees returning from maternity leave – the HR Dept

Tips for separated parents for smooth summer holidays – FSM Solicitors

Why AI can’t replace real professional advisers – Optimum Professional Services

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

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

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

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