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West Berkshire Council is set to merge with most of South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse to form a new unitary authority called Ridgeway Council, under a local government shakeup.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
16.07.2026

West Berkshire Council merged in new government shakeup

West Berkshire Council is set to merge with most of South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse to form a new unitary authority called Ridgeway Council, under a local government shakeup. The three councils – covering Abingdon, Didcot, Wantage, […]

Swindon’s Big Breakfast Plus is bidding farewell to trustee and former Chair Charlotte Mannion, who steered the organisation from a small charity into one serving around 100 breakfasts a day to the town’s homeless and hungry people.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
16.07.2026

Charlotte serves up legacy at Big Breakfast Plus

Swindon’s Big Breakfast Plus is bidding farewell to trustee and former Chair Charlotte Mannion, who steered the organisation from a small charity into one serving around 100 breakfasts a day to the town’s homeless and hungry people. Based in […]

A Wiltshire-based business and marketing consultancy has become one of only 20 businesses in the Wessex region to gain a prestigious award for supporting veterans.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
16.07.2026

Wiltshire firm wins award for supporting veterans

A Wiltshire-based business and marketing consultancy has become one of only 20 businesses in the Wessex region to gain a prestigious award for supporting veterans. Escape the Village has been awarded the Ministry of Defence’s highest employer recognition, the […]

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Wiltshire-headquartered renewable energy provider Good Energy has secured the largest energy supply deal in its 26‑year history, signing a two-year power purchase agreement with Ørsted to buy electricity from its offshore wind farms.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
15.07.2026

Good Energy signs biggest supply deal

Wiltshire-headquartered renewable energy provider Good Energy has secured the largest energy supply deal in its 26‑year history, signing a two-year power purchase agreement with Ørsted to buy electricity from its offshore wind farms. The contract runs from October 2026 […]

Agents report unprecedented demand for office space at 1 Newbridge Square

13.07.2026

HR Dept urges incoming Prime Minister to support SMEs

13.07.2026

Jobs: temp billings continued to climb in June

13.07.2026

A Bristol tech manufacturer has reported record growth, almost reaching its entire revenue for last year in just six months.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
14.07.2026

Bristol tech manufacturer reports record growth

A Bristol tech manufacturer has reported record growth, almost reaching its entire revenue for last year in just six months. The Exacta Group, parent company to leading brands Exacta Technologies and Blackcore Technologies, has reported record H1 revenue of […]

Businesses need to prepare for significant new legal duties designed to improve public safety in the event of a terrorist attack, says Swindon health and safety consultant Andrew Wilkinson.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
14.07.2026

Be prepared for new terrorism legislation, advises expert

Businesses need to prepare for significant new legal duties designed to improve public safety in the event of a terrorist attack, says Swindon health and safety consultant Andrew Wilkinson. Andrew, founder of Secure Safety Solutions, says that new risk […]

The British Business Bank has allocated £17.5 million to SME lender SWIG Finance to support underserved smaller businesses across the South West of England, with loans from £25,001 to £250,000.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
13.07.2026

SWIG Finance allocated £17.5 million to support SMEs across the South West

The British Business Bank has allocated £17.5 million to SME lender SWIG Finance to support underserved smaller businesses across the South West of England, with loans from £25,001 to £250,000. SWIG is the seventh Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI) […]

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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 […]

NSBRC throws free event on cooling your home

24.06.2026

Charity networking event to raise funds for counselling service

02.06.2026

Swindon to host its first-ever TEDx event

01.06.2026

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 […]

Swindon's first TEDx event turned the spotlight on local ideas, creativity and community last week, drawing speakers, civic figures and guests from across the town and beyond for a day built around the theme of Lines of Connection.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
06.07.2026

Swindon’s first TEDx event turns spotlight on local ideas

Swindon’s first TEDx event turned the spotlight on local ideas, creativity and community last week, drawing speakers, civic figures and guests from across the town and beyond for a day built around the theme of Lines of Connection. Held […]

Great British Expos has announced the postponement of next week's South West Expo in Swindon due to the extreme temperatures forecast for the region.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
29.06.2026

Swindon expo cancelled due to heatwave forecast

Great British Expos has announced the postponement of next week’s South West Expo in Swindon due to the extreme temperatures forecast for the region. The event, which was expected to welcome hundreds of business owners, entrepreneurs and decision-makers from […]

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Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
16.07.2026

Charlotte serves up legacy at Big Breakfast Plus

Swindon’s Big Breakfast Plus is bidding farewell to trustee and former Chair Charlotte Mannion, who steered the organisation from a small charity into one serving around 100 breakfasts a day to the town’s homeless and hungry people. Based in […]

Hills supports purchase of new Bobby Van

06.07.2026

Award-winning charity launches new initiative connecting local organisations

02.07.2026

Haines Watts accountants help Swindon Film celebrate its 80th year

01.07.2026

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
16.07.2026

Wiltshire firm wins award for supporting veterans

A Wiltshire-based business and marketing consultancy has become one of only 20 businesses in the Wessex region to gain a prestigious award for supporting veterans. Escape the Village has been awarded the Ministry of Defence’s highest employer recognition, the […]

Fleet management firm Holman has raised nearly £48,000 through its annual Charity Golf Day.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
10.07.2026

Charity golf day raises £48k for charities

Fleet management firm Holman has raised nearly £48,000 through its annual Charity Golf Day. The Chippenham-based firm hosted the event at Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort in Wiltshire, bringing together more than 80 colleagues, customers and supply chain […]

Mobility aids designer and manufacturer Urathon has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the first time.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
06.07.2026

Mobility aids company named as ‘Great Place to Work’

Mobility aids designer and manufacturer Urathon has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the first time. The prestigious accreditation is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at the Wiltshire-based company. […]

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Army veteran Amie Spinks has won the New Service Leaver of the Year award at the British Ex-Forces in Business Awards after joining Trowbridge-based business solutions firm SA Group.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
09.07.2026

Business award for Army veteran who joined civvy street

Army veteran Amie Spinks has won the New Service Leaver of the Year award at the British Ex-Forces in Business Awards after joining Trowbridge-based business solutions firm SA Group. Amie joined the employee-owned firm after a 22-year career in […]

Employees take charge at electrical firm

30.06.2026

Law firm Wansbroughs appoints new senior associate

29.06.2026

Financial planners recognised in national awards

23.06.2026

A former head of department with almost 30 years of experience in the legal profession is launching a new business aimed at helping busy SMEs, consultants and sole traders across Swindon and the surrounding areas.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
09.07.2026

Former legal professional launches new business to support Swindon SMEs

A former head of department with almost 30 years of experience in the legal profession is launching a new business aimed at helping busy SMEs, consultants and sole traders across Swindon and the surrounding areas. Lisa Keefe, who lives […]

Leading regional law firm Gardner Leader has expanded its real estate team with the appointment of two new partners.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
09.07.2026

Two new hires at regional law firm

Leading regional law firm Gardner Leader has expanded its real estate team with the appointment of two new partners. The appointment of Charlotte Botham and Belinda Sinnott form part of the firm’s continued growth strategy, which has seen Gardner […]

Swindon & Wiltshire People
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 […]

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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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Real human advisers remain critical to safeguarding your business and personal finances, says Rob Stokes of Optimum Professional Services

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
15.07.2026

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

Real human advisers remain critical to safeguarding your business and personal finances, says Rob Stokes of Optimum Professional Services If you read the business headlines today, you could be forgiven for thinking that traditional professional services are about to […]

Hybrid Working Policies: How to Get Them Right

17.06.2026

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

10.06.2026

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

03.06.2026

What are employees' rights and employers' responsibilities during a heatwave? Amber Ballans of law firm Goughs explains.

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
09.07.2026

Heatwaves at work – your rights and responsibilities

What are employees’ rights and employers’ responsibilities during a heatwave? Amber Ballans of law firm Goughs explains. Every summer seems to bring at least one spell of extreme heat, and I’m increasingly asked the same question: can employers really […]

With summer here, how should businesses handle the government's Summer VAT reduction? Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services explains

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
01.07.2026

Navigating the 2026 Summer VAT reduction – Optimum Professional Services

With summer here, how should businesses handle the government’s Summer VAT reduction? Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services explains The Government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme introduces a temporary tax reduction designed to lower costs for households over the […]

Network enough and you'll find out the most frequently asked questions about your job. Here, Natasha Thomas, a senior associate solicitor at Wiltshire- and Bath-based law firm Awdry Law reveals the top five questions she gets asked.

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
24.06.2026

FAQ – the top five questions people ask a corporate lawyer

Network enough and you’ll find out the most frequently asked questions about your job. Here, Natasha Thomas, a senior associate solicitor at Wiltshire- and Bath-based law firm Awdry Law reveals the top five questions she gets asked. I advise […]

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Featured News

West Berkshire Council merged in new government shakeup

Charlotte serves up legacy at Big Breakfast Plus

Wiltshire firm wins award for supporting veterans

News

Good Energy signs biggest supply deal

Agents report unprecedented demand for office space at 1 Newbridge Square

HR Dept urges incoming Prime Minister to support SMEs

Jobs: temp billings continued to climb in June

Bristol tech manufacturer reports record growth

Be prepared for new terrorism legislation, advises expert

SWIG Finance allocated £17.5 million to support SMEs across the South West

Events

Trowbridge Chamber announces new West Wiltshire Expo

NSBRC throws free event on cooling your home

Charity networking event to raise funds for counselling service

Swindon to host its first-ever TEDx event

Thames Valley’s best businesses named at glittering ceremony

Swindon’s first TEDx event turns spotlight on local ideas

Swindon expo cancelled due to heatwave forecast

ESG

Charlotte serves up legacy at Big Breakfast Plus

Hills supports purchase of new Bobby Van

Award-winning charity launches new initiative connecting local organisations

Haines Watts accountants help Swindon Film celebrate its 80th year

Wiltshire firm wins award for supporting veterans

Charity golf day raises £48k for charities

Mobility aids company named as ‘Great Place to Work’

People

Business award for Army veteran who joined civvy street

Employees take charge at electrical firm

Law firm Wansbroughs appoints new senior associate

Financial planners recognised in national awards

Former legal professional launches new business to support Swindon SMEs

Two new hires at regional law firm

Thames Valley’s best businesses named at glittering ceremony

Profiles

Wansbroughs

Optimum Professional Services

Charlton Baker

National Self Build and Renovation Centre

CMD Recruitment

Southby & Co. Financial Planning

Jazzbones Creative

Experts

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

Hybrid Working Policies: How to Get Them Right

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

Heatwaves at work – your rights and responsibilities

Navigating the 2026 Summer VAT reduction – Optimum Professional Services

FAQ – the top five questions people ask a corporate lawyer

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