• Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing
• Thursday November 30 2023

Wadworth celebrates 100th anniversary of its flagship 6X beer

Devizes brewery Wadworth is preparing to celebrate the 100th anniversary of its flagship beer – 6X – next week. The beer was first brewed on December 5, 1923. It owes its name to its original strength – 6 per […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
• Thursday November 30 2023

South West economic confidence falls in November – Lloyds

Business confidence in the South West fell in November, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. The poll – conducted before the Autumn Statement – found companies in the region reported higher confidence in their […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services
• Wednesday November 29 2023

Goughs lawyer calls for more rights for unmarried couples

A lawyer from Wiltshire law firm Goughs has joined the calls for more legal rights for cohabiting couples. Ross Phillips is backing the Vision for Family Justice published by Resolution – a community of family justice professionals who work […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Property
• Wednesday November 29 2023

Swindon’s vacant Debenhams store to become a warehousing facility

Swindon’s former Debenhams department store is to become a storage hub to meet the demands of last-mile delivery and warehousing in the rapidly changing world of modern retail. The change comes after Swindon Council planners gave an application by […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Property
• Tuesday November 28 2023

Property developer submits detailed plans to reinvent former Swindon Museum

Entrepreneur Arthur Dallimer has submitted plans to Swindon Council setting out his future vision for the town’s former museum and art gallery, Apsley House. The 28-year-old, who bought and sold his first property at the age of 18, is […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Tech
• Friday November 24 2023

Tech South West’s growth programme returns to support 150 companies

The only tech business support programme for the whole of the South West of England is returning for its third year, with plans to support 150 small businesses to achieve their growth aims. The Tech South West Growth Programme […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Property
• Friday November 24 2023

Heritage building hosting workspace Carriage Works to share Historic England grant

Carriage Works in Swindon is to get a share of a £685,000 grant from Historic England to restore heritage buildings in the town, which has been secured by Swindon Borough Council. Units 3 and 5 of the Carriage Works […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Culture
• Thursday November 23 2023

Christmas in Swindon and Wiltshire 2023

Here’s our highlights of Christmas in Swindon and Wiltshire. Christmas lluminations This Friday… The last weekend in November is when most towns kick off their Crimbo lights. The Devizes’ two day Winter Festival begins Friday 24 November, with festive […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire News
• Thursday November 23 2023

RWB Auctions opens its new auction house for a sneak peek

The new team at RWB Auctions on Royal Wootton Bassett’s High Street are opening the doors this Saturday for the first time – allowing Wiltshire residents the opportunity to have a sneak peek ahead of the first auctions in […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services
• Wednesday November 22 2023

Thrings showcases Biodiversity Net Gain expertise at Wiltshire Young Planners event

The impact of Biodiversity Net Gain on the planning and development sectors across Wiltshire was the focus of a seminar hosted by law firm Thrings this week. More than 30 of the region’s planning experts, ranging from developers, planners […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
• Wednesday November 22 2023

Autumn Statement – Chancellor announces tax cuts for firms and workers

The chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced tax cuts for firms and workers in his Autumn Statement, delivered to Parliament today (Wednesday). In what could be the last major economic announcement before a general election, the chancellor shaved an estimated […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
• Wednesday November 22 2023

Swindon Futures Commission launched to develop long-term economic vision for town

A commission that aims to develop a long-term economic vision for Swindon has been launched. The Swindon Futures Commission, which brings together business leaders, wider stakeholders and local representatives, is spearheaded by Business West. It aims to publish its […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Eco
• Tuesday November 21 2023

Persimmon completes second zero carbon home pilot in Wiltshire

Housebuilder Persimmon Homes has completed construction on its second zero carbon home pilot. The latest initiative, located on site at its Wessex region at Malmesbury, represents the second of its kind undertaken by Persimmon within the UK. The company […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing
• Tuesday November 21 2023

Avon Protection’s financial results swing to annual loss

Avon Protection, the personal protection company which manufactures defence equipment for military, police, industrial and fire service personnel from its factory in Melksham, has reported a $20 million loss from continuing operations for the year ended September 30 – […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Media
• Monday November 20 2023

Breast cancer awareness charity turns to creative agency Milk & Tweed to help spread its checking message

Young peoples’ breast cancer awareness charity CoppaFeel! has worked with web designers at Chippenham creative agency Milk & Tweed to update its online checking tool, The Self-Checkout. The charity, set up by twins Kris and Maren Hallenga in 2009 […]