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A "once-in-a-generation opportunity" to create one of the UK’s most powerful regional economies has been dealt a significant blow after Liberal Democrat leaders in Oxfordshire refused to agree a proposed Thames Valley Foundation Strategic Authority.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
19.06.2026

Thames Valley devolution bid in tatters after Oxfordshire Lib Dems pull plug

A “once-in-a-generation opportunity” to create one of the UK’s most powerful regional economies has been dealt a significant blow after Liberal Democrat leaders in Oxfordshire refused to agree a proposed Thames Valley Foundation Strategic Authority. The decision, taken at […]

Plans to build a £25 million anaerobic digestion facility at Royal Wootton Bassett have been approved - despite fears that it could turn the site into "a compost bin for the southwest."

Swindon & Wiltshire News
19.06.2026

Fears anaerobic digester could turn Wiltshire into ‘compost bin for southwest’

Plans to build a £25 million anaerobic digestion facility at Royal Wootton Bassett have been approved – despite fears that it could turn the site into “a compost bin for the southwest.” Eco Sustainable Solutions wants to build the […]

A decade since the UK voted to leave the EU, a survey of regional mid-sized businesses paints a mixed picture of Brexit’s impact on their operations, according to accountancy and advisory firm BDO LLP.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
18.06.2026

Brexit at 10 – impact ‘worse than expected’ for a third of region’s mid-sized companies

A decade since the UK voted to leave the EU, a survey of regional mid-sized businesses paints a mixed picture of Brexit’s impact on their operations, according to accountancy and advisory firm BDO LLP. BDO’s bi-monthly tracker of 500 […]

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The next charity networking breakfast from Swindon-based accountancy firm PPS will be raising funds for Willows Counselling, alongside a talk from emotional empowerment coach The next charity networking breakfast from Swindon-based accountancy firm PPS will be raising funds for Willows Counselling, alongside a talk from emotional empowerment coach Sally Stockreisser.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
02.06.2026

Charity networking event to raise funds for counselling service

The next charity networking breakfast from Swindon-based accountancy firm PPS will be raising funds for Willows Counselling, alongside a talk from emotional empowerment coach Sally Stockreisser. Willows Counselling is a Swindon-based charity that has been supporting people’s mental health […]

Professional speaker to lead UK conference this weekend

14.04.2026

Sustainability show offers solutions to oil crisis

23.03.2026

Business breakfast to support pavilion project

26.02.2026

Swindon is to host its first TEDx event this month, with a host of well-known thought leaders.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
01.06.2026

Swindon to host its first-ever TEDx event

Swindon is to host its first TEDx event this month, with a host of well-known thought leaders. TEDx Railway Village will take place at the historic Town Hall Studios, bringing together a mix of internationally recognised speakers and influential […]

Business professionals from across Swindon are invited to connect, collaborate and gain inspiration at the 2026 BusinessWise open networking event taking place on Thursday, June 11.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
12.05.2026

Businesswise to host open networking event with entrepreneur

Business professionals from across Swindon are being invited to connect, collaborate and gain inspiration at the 2026 BusinessWise open networking event taking place on Thursday, June 11. The keynote speaker for the evening will be entrepreneur and former Who […]

The speaker lineup is being finalised for an intensive two-day event designed to bridge the gap between ambitious business owners and the national press.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
28.04.2026

Journalist lineup revealed for Swindon’s No BS Media Summit

The speaker lineup is being finalised for an intensive two-day event designed to bridge the gap between ambitious business owners and the national press. Organised by the story-led PR consultancy Scott Media, the No BS Media Summit returns to […]

ESG

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Regional law firm Gardner Leader has achieved B Corp Certification, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to environmental and social responsibility and its ongoing impact across the communities it serves.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
11.06.2026

Regional law firm achieves B Corp Certification

Regional law firm Gardner Leader has achieved B Corp Certification, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to environmental and social responsibility and its ongoing impact across the communities it serves. The firm – which has seven offices including […]

PR firm partners with Best Mates to help reach more people

03.06.2026

Charity networking event to raise funds for counselling service

02.06.2026

Recruitment firm sponsors young boxer

20.05.2026

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
09.06.2026

Law firm picks hospice as Charity of the Year

Wiltshire law firm Wansbroughs has selected Dorothy House Hospice as its Charity of the Year. Dorothy House provides end‑of‑life care and support for people with life‑limiting illness, as well as vital support for families, friends and carers across our […]

Award-winning construction firm Beard has retained its We Invest in People (IIP) Gold status, being commended for its commitment to leading and inspiring people, living the company values, and having a family culture of transparency and trust.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
08.06.2026

Beard Construction commended for its commitment to people and wellbeing

Award-winning construction firm Beard has retained its We Invest in People (IIP) Gold status, being commended for its commitment to leading and inspiring people, living the company values, and having a family culture of transparency and trust. The company […]

Swindon-headquartered building society Nationwide is installing life-saving defibrillators and bleed control kits across its 605 branches, while rolling out life-saving first aid sessions in Britain’s local communities.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
05.06.2026

Nationwide installs defibrillators and bleed control kits at all 605 branches in UK first

In a UK first, Swindon-headquartered building society Nationwide is installing life-saving defibrillators and bleed control kits across its 605 branches. Britain’s biggest building society, which now has more branches than any other banking provider after overtaking Lloyds Banking Group, […]

People

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A family lawyer at Wiltshire and Somerset law firm Forrester Sylvester Mackett has qualified as a chartered legal executive.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
18.06.2026

Family lawyer becomes chartered legal executive

A family solicitor at Wiltshire and Somerset law firm Forrester Sylvester Mackett has qualified as a chartered legal executive. Naomi Corp has been with the firm for almost six years and leads the family law team. With almost a […]

Multiple business awards for bid support company

19.05.2026

Communication expert shortlisted for national book award

18.05.2026

Three new hires expand private client team at Goughs

12.05.2026

A Bristol-based business finance lender has taken on four new members of staff following a significant uplift in lending across the south west region.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
10.06.2026

Business lender welcomes four new team members

A Bristol-based business finance lender has taken on four new members of staff following a significant uplift in lending across the south west region. With a background in mainstream banking, Angela Abbotts has joined SWIG Finance as senior business […]

Staff at West law firm Thrings have thrown a 90th birthday celebration for the man with his name above the door.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
04.06.2026

Happy birthday Mr Thring – staff help lawyer celebrate 90th birthday

Staff at West law firm Thrings have thrown a 90th birthday celebration for the man with his name above the door. And with 69 years of legal experience under his belt, Jeremy Thring still consults at the firm of […]

Companies from Swindon and Wiltshire have been celebrating their places in the Best Places to Work list, compiled by the Sunday Times.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
02.06.2026

Wiltshire firms make the grade in Best Places to Work list

Companies from Swindon and Wiltshire have been celebrating their places in the Best Places to Work list, compiled by the Sunday Times. The list is the UK’s benchmark for excellence in organisational culture and employee experience, celebrating companies that […]

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 […]

News

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Swindon & Wiltshire News
19.06.2026

Thames Valley devolution bid in tatters after Oxfordshire Lib Dems pull plug

A “once-in-a-generation opportunity” to create one of the UK’s most powerful regional economies has been dealt a significant blow after Liberal Democrat leaders in Oxfordshire refused to agree a proposed Thames Valley Foundation Strategic Authority. The decision, taken at […]

Swindon celebrates life of acclaimed local artist

17.06.2026

Temporary VAT reduction may lead to “summer of disruption” for businesses

17.06.2026

Eco-boiler innovator teams up with Wiltshire College

16.06.2026

Swindon & Wiltshire News
19.06.2026

Fears anaerobic digester could turn Wiltshire into ‘compost bin for southwest’

Plans to build a £25 million anaerobic digestion facility at Royal Wootton Bassett have been approved – despite fears that it could turn the site into “a compost bin for the southwest.” Eco Sustainable Solutions wants to build the […]

Swindon & Wiltshire News
18.06.2026

Brexit at 10 – impact ‘worse than expected’ for a third of region’s mid-sized companies

A decade since the UK voted to leave the EU, a survey of regional mid-sized businesses paints a mixed picture of Brexit’s impact on their operations, according to accountancy and advisory firm BDO LLP. BDO’s bi-monthly tracker of 500 […]

Bosses at a Wiltshire factory whose operations keep residents awake at night have been denied planning permission for their noisy equipment.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
18.06.2026

Factory that keeps neighbours awake refused retrospective planning permission

Bosses at a Wiltshire factory whose operations keep residents awake at night have been denied planning permission for their noisy equipment. The industrial hum from aluminium can manufacturer Ball Aerocan at Folly Road, Devizes can be heard across a […]

Experts

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A surprising number of UK businesses still don’t have a formal hybrid working policy in place. That needs to change, says Dan Barfoot of CMD Recruitment.

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
17.06.2026

Hybrid Working Policies: How to Get Them Right

A surprising number of UK businesses still don’t have a formal hybrid working policy in place. That needs to change, says Dan Barfoot of CMD Recruitment. The way we work has changed. That much is obvious. But formalising these […]

Five million reasons to talk about mental health – the HR Dept

13.05.2026

Why salary transparency is no longer optional when hiring – CMD Recruitment

06.05.2026

Navigating rising costs: a guide for business owners – Optimum Professional Services

30.04.2026

Business leaders need to prepare now for changes ahead, says Peter Jones of the HR Dept

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
10.06.2026

Unfair dismissals: Why 1st July is so important for employers – the HR Dept

Business leaders need to prepare now for changes ahead, says Peter Jones of the HR Dept Cast a look over the Employment Rights Act, and when it comes to the biggest change – the expanded unfair dismissal rights for […]

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
03.06.2026

Does a sole trader need to be VAT registered? – Optimum Professional Services

Does a sole trader need to be VAT registered? Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services explains the rules, pros, and cons of VAT registration Whether you’re a freelance designer, a local plumber, or an online seller, the VAT question […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
20.05.2026

Five ways to get your website found by AI engines

Businesses wanting to get found online should take steps to make their websites AI-engine-friendly, says Jon Ladd of Swindon digital marketing experts Jazzbones. For decades, the goal of every website owner was to be ranked highly on Google. But […]

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Featured News

Thames Valley devolution bid in tatters after Oxfordshire Lib Dems pull plug

Fears anaerobic digester could turn Wiltshire into ‘compost bin for southwest’

Brexit at 10 – impact ‘worse than expected’ for a third of region’s mid-sized companies

Events

Charity networking event to raise funds for counselling service

Professional speaker to lead UK conference this weekend

Sustainability show offers solutions to oil crisis

Business breakfast to support pavilion project

Swindon to host its first-ever TEDx event

Businesswise to host open networking event with entrepreneur

Journalist lineup revealed for Swindon’s No BS Media Summit

ESG

Regional law firm achieves B Corp Certification

PR firm partners with Best Mates to help reach more people

Charity networking event to raise funds for counselling service

Recruitment firm sponsors young boxer

Law firm picks hospice as Charity of the Year

Beard Construction commended for its commitment to people and wellbeing

Nationwide installs defibrillators and bleed control kits at all 605 branches in UK first

People

Family lawyer becomes chartered legal executive

Multiple business awards for bid support company

Communication expert shortlisted for national book award

Three new hires expand private client team at Goughs

Business lender welcomes four new team members

Happy birthday Mr Thring – staff help lawyer celebrate 90th birthday

Wiltshire firms make the grade in Best Places to Work list

Profiles

Wansbroughs

Optimum Professional Services

Charlton Baker

National Self Build and Renovation Centre

CMD Recruitment

Southby & Co. Financial Planning

Jazzbones Creative

News

Thames Valley devolution bid in tatters after Oxfordshire Lib Dems pull plug

Swindon celebrates life of acclaimed local artist

Temporary VAT reduction may lead to “summer of disruption” for businesses

Eco-boiler innovator teams up with Wiltshire College

Fears anaerobic digester could turn Wiltshire into ‘compost bin for southwest’

Brexit at 10 – impact ‘worse than expected’ for a third of region’s mid-sized companies

Factory that keeps neighbours awake refused retrospective planning permission

Experts

Hybrid Working Policies: How to Get Them Right

Five million reasons to talk about mental health – the HR Dept

Why salary transparency is no longer optional when hiring – CMD Recruitment

Navigating rising costs: a guide for business owners – Optimum Professional Services

Unfair dismissals: Why 1st July is so important for employers – the HR Dept

Does a sole trader need to be VAT registered? – Optimum Professional Services

Five ways to get your website found by AI engines

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