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The 50th anniversary of Bristol animation studio Aardman is being marked with a commemorative 50p coin featuring some of studio’s most recognisable characters.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
09.06.2026

Cracking coin Gromit! Aardman favourites feature on new 50p coin

The 50th anniversary of Bristol animation studio Aardman is being marked with a commemorative 50p coin featuring some of the studio’s most recognisable characters. To mark the occasion, Aardman Co-Founder Peter Lord visited The Royal Mint to strike one […]

The South of England jobs market weakened further in May, with permanent hiring still under pressure as employers held back on recruitment amid poor confidence and tight budgets.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
09.06.2026

Temp billings rise as employers hold back on recruiting

The South of England jobs market weakened further in May, with permanent hiring still under pressure as employers held back on recruitment amid poor confidence and tight budgets. At the same time, companies leaned more heavily on temporary staff, […]

Swindon & Wiltshire News
09.06.2026

Nationwide CEO gets big pay rise

The CEO of Swindon-based building society Nationwide has seen her pay package almost double after the building society’s takeover of Virgin Money, in a move that is likely to reignite debate over executive rewards at mutual lenders. Dame Debbie […]

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Swindon & Wiltshire News
09.06.2026

Temp billings rise as employers hold back on recruiting

The South of England jobs market weakened further in May, with permanent hiring still under pressure as employers held back on recruitment amid poor confidence and tight budgets. At the same time, companies leaned more heavily on temporary staff, […]

The HR Dept defies flat economy with phenomenal growth in Swindon

03.06.2026

Dream holidays don’t have to stay a dream, says financial expert

03.06.2026

Ukrainian military tech experts visit Swindon on drone expedition

02.06.2026

Swindon & Wiltshire News
09.06.2026

Nationwide CEO gets big pay rise

The CEO of Swindon-based building society Nationwide has seen her pay package almost double after the building society’s takeover of Virgin Money, in a move that is likely to reignite debate over executive rewards at mutual lenders. Dame Debbie […]

Swindon & Wiltshire News
09.06.2026

Warehouse with development potential heads to auction

A freehold warehouse investment in Chippenham with redevelopment potential is heading to auction next month, with Wiltshire-based Brockhurst Property Management. 1 & 2 Station Square will offer the buyer an income-producing asset close to the town’s main rail station. […]

One of Swindon’s oldest law firms has announced the relocation of its town centre office to modern new premises.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
08.06.2026

Historic Swindon law firm relocates to new office

One of Swindon’s oldest law firms has announced the relocation of its town centre office to modern new premises. Bevirs Law, which has had a presence in Swindon since around 1910, has moved its town-based team from Regent Circus […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

Charity networking event to raise funds for counselling service

02.06.2026

Recruitment firm sponsors young boxer

20.05.2026

Designer Outlet raises £22k for children’s hospice

19.05.2026

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, […]

A Swindon-based public relations agency is lending its expertise to help a local peer-support organisation reach more people in need of a helping hand.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
03.06.2026

PR firm partners with Best Mates to help reach more people

A Swindon-based public relations agency is lending its expertise to help a local peer-support organisation reach more people in need of a helping hand. Scott Media has announced a 12-month partnership with Best Mates, a charity dedicated to offering […]

People

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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 […]

Three new hires expand private client team at Goughs

12.05.2026

Inheritance expert joins farming team at Wansbroughs

12.05.2026

Bristol, Somerset and Berkshire firms among King’s Award recipients

06.05.2026

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 […]

Bid support company Pipster Solutions has marked a major milestone after winning multiple awards recognising both its business performance and workplace culture.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
19.05.2026

Multiple business awards for bid support company

Bid-writing support company Pipster Solutions has marked a major milestone after winning multiple awards recognising both its business performance and workplace culture. The Westbury, Wiltshire-based bid writing consultancy was named Micro Business of the Year for the South West […]

Generational communication expert and speaker Alastair Greener has been shortlisted for The Business Book Awards 2026 for his debut book, Generationally Speaking: How to bridge the generation gap and communicate with confidence.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
18.05.2026

Communication expert shortlisted for national book award

Generational communication expert and speaker Alastair Greener has been shortlisted for The Business Book Awards 2026 for his debut book, Generationally Speaking: How to bridge the generation gap and communicate with confidence. The awards recognise business leaders and authors […]

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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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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 […]

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

30.04.2026

You can’t spell bias without “AI” – The HR Dept

23.04.2026

Why expert HR advice is vital amid rising employment costs

16.04.2026

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 […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
13.05.2026

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

We need to talk about mental health – the leading cause of long-term sickness absence, says Peter Jones of the HR Dept. This week (May 11 to 17) is Mental Health Week. Mental health is the leading cause of […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
06.05.2026

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

If you’ve advertised a role recently and been disappointed by the response, the problem might not be the role itself – it might be what you’re leaving out, says Dan Barfoot of CMD Recruitment. Candidates in 2025 and 2026 […]

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Featured News

Cracking coin Gromit! Aardman favourites feature on new 50p coin

Temp billings rise as employers hold back on recruiting

Nationwide CEO gets big pay rise

News

Temp billings rise as employers hold back on recruiting

The HR Dept defies flat economy with phenomenal growth in Swindon

Dream holidays don’t have to stay a dream, says financial expert

Ukrainian military tech experts visit Swindon on drone expedition

Nationwide CEO gets big pay rise

Warehouse with development potential heads to auction

Historic Swindon law firm relocates to new office

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

Law firm picks hospice as Charity of the Year

Charity networking event to raise funds for counselling service

Recruitment firm sponsors young boxer

Designer Outlet raises £22k for children’s hospice

Beard Construction commended for its commitment to people and wellbeing

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

PR firm partners with Best Mates to help reach more people

People

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

Three new hires expand private client team at Goughs

Inheritance expert joins farming team at Wansbroughs

Bristol, Somerset and Berkshire firms among King’s Award recipients

Wiltshire firms make the grade in Best Places to Work list

Multiple business awards for bid support company

Communication expert shortlisted for national book award

Profiles

Wansbroughs

Optimum Professional Services

Charlton Baker

National Self Build and Renovation Centre

CMD Recruitment

Southby & Co. Financial Planning

Jazzbones Creative

Experts

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

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

You can’t spell bias without “AI” – The HR Dept

Why expert HR advice is vital amid rising employment costs

Five ways to get your website found by AI engines

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

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

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