• Swindon & Wiltshire Property
• Tuesday October 6 2026

Bristol scaffolding team rise to challenge at Wiltshire landmark

A specialist scaffolding team has completed a major access structure at one of Wiltshire’s best-known landmarks, after overcoming steep tracks, difficult ground conditions and an exposed hilltop location at the Lansdowne Monument near Calne. Bristol-based Shield Services Group was […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Motors
• Monday October 5 2026

A303 EV superhub gears up with new food offer

InstaVolt’s new A303 EV superhub at Chicklade has taken a major step forward after the charging network signed Salisbury-based Chickpea Group to open a butcher, baker and deli on site next March. Chickpea Provisions will join the 30-charger Chicklade […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Education, training and skills
• Monday October 5 2026

New programme to help 50 people into entry-level AI roles launched

A new South West programme will help 50 people into entry-level roles by March 2027, with at least half of the places reserved for women. AI Talent Pipeline South West, run by techSPARK and Taught by Humans and funded […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Media
• Monday October 5 2026

PR expert launches new workshop series

PR agency Scott Media has announced the launch of PR Unpacked, a new series of four hands-on workshops designed to help business owners master the fundamentals of public relations. Led by PR expert Fiona Scott, the interactive sessions are […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
• Wednesday September 30 2026

South West businesses boosted by strong demand despite confidence fall

Business confidence in the South West fell 30 points during September to 25 per cent, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds. Companies in the South West also reported lower confidence in their own trading outlook month-on-month, down […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
• Wednesday September 30 2026

Business owners remain confident on growth despite economic uncertainty

South West business owners remain overwhelmingly confident about their prospects despite concerns about potential tax rises, rising costs and ongoing economic uncertainty, according to new research from S&W. The latest Business Owners Sentiment Survey from the accountancy, tax, and […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Tech
• Tuesday September 29 2026

Bristol tech stars line up for regional awards showdown

Bristol’s technology sector is set to dominate the Tech South West Awards 2026, with 21 local organisations and individuals named finalists across 16 categories. The eighth edition of the region’s flagship tech celebration attracted more than 370 entries from […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing
• Tuesday September 29 2026

Swindon trio supply Formula 1 parts as engineering firm doubles down on growth

Three former apprentices who launched their own precision engineering business just over two years ago are now machining specialist components for Formula 1 teams and other high-tech sectors from a Swindon industrial estate — and plan to create new […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
• Monday September 28 2026

West welcomes chancellor’s 130,000 jobs pledge

Chancellor John Healey has pledged to create or support 130,000 new jobs across the UK by 2030, using the National Wealth Fund to crowd in private investment in AI, defence, advanced manufacturing and clean energy – in a move […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Innovation
• Monday September 28 2026

Chippenham-based innovation selected for Grand Designs Live

A Chippenham company developing low-carbon heating technology has been selected to feature in the flagship Grand House at Grand Designs Live Birmingham 2026. Luthmore, which is headquartered in the town and recently partnered with Wiltshire College to train local […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Education, training and skills
• Monday September 28 2026

Students’ achievements celebrated at awards ceremony

Students from across Wiltshire College & University Centre took centre stage at the College’s annual Student Awards, celebrating exceptional achievement, determination and progress. The Student Awards 2025-26, held at The Civic Centre in Trowbridge last week, brought together students, […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services
• Monday September 28 2026

Entrepreneur launches venture to bridge gap between care and companionship

A new venture offering practical support and companionship for older people and vulnerable adults who want to remain independent but may need a helping hand with everyday life has been launched in Wiltshire. iCare4 has been created to address […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
• Friday September 25 2026

Boarded-up high streets to be brought back to life with £210 million boost

Derelict high street buildings could be transformed into shared workspaces, cafes and community hubs, to bring people back into town centres as part of a £210 million package announced today (Friday, September 25). People are proud of where they […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Tech
• Friday September 25 2026

Nine in ten South West businesses see productivity boost from AI – report

Businesses across the South West are already turning artificial intelligence into growth – but trust could take it further, according to new research from NatWest. The findings, published in NatWest’s flagship AI Adoption Report, show the South West is […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Property
• Friday September 25 2026

Marlborough retailer ordered to lose her stripes

A retailer has been told the striking stripes she painted on the front of her historic shop must go. At a meeting of Wiltshire Council’s Eastern Area Planning Committee, members voted by five votes to two to refuse Listed […]