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The British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund has driven almost £100 million of investment into new and growing businesses across the region, according to data released today (Tuesday).

Swindon & Wiltshire Support
Tuesday October 21 2025

South West Investment Fund marks £100 million investment milestone

The British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund has driven almost £100 million of investment into new and growing businesses across the region, according to data released today (Tuesday). Launched in 2023, the £200 million fund is increasing the […]

SME manufacturers in the West will be able to apply for funding to support innovation under a new scheme launched by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority.

Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing
Monday October 20 2025

Funding boost for West’s SME manufacturers

SME manufacturers in the West will be able to apply for funding to support innovation under a new scheme launched by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority. The authority looks set to secure £2.2 million for the region, […]

Wiltshire College & University Centre’s cutting edge Tech Trowbridge digital learning hub has had its teaching capacity doubled to keep pace with demand from students wanting to study there.

Swindon & Wiltshire Education, training and skills
Monday October 20 2025

Demand prompts expansion of college’s cutting edge Tech Trowbridge digital hub

Wiltshire College & University Centre’s cutting edge Tech Trowbridge digital learning hub has had its teaching capacity doubled to keep pace with demand from students wanting to study there. Just a year after the hub was launched at the […]

Goughs Solicitors has once again been recognised in the Chambers and Partners Global rankings, earning multiple Band 3 ratings for family law, real estate, and leading individual lawyers in these key practice areas.

Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services
Thursday October 16 2025

Goughs solicitors achieves multiple Chambers Global 2026 rankings

Goughs Solicitors has once again been recognised in the Chambers and Partners Global rankings, earning multiple Band 3 ratings for family law, real estate, and leading individual lawyers in these key practice areas. This marks over a decade of […]

Thrings has expanded its prominent position in the prestigious Chambers and Partners legal directory with its teams and individual lawyers securing more than 30 rankings in the 2026 edition – including five new positions and six in the top band.

Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services
Thursday October 16 2025

Thrings continues positive growth in Chambers rankings

Law firm Thrings has expanded its prominent position in the prestigious Chambers and Partners legal directory with its teams and individual lawyers securing more than 30 rankings in the 2026 edition – including five new positions and six in […]

Forrester Sylvester Mackett Solicitors has opened a new office in Frome, with mayor Anita Collier cutting the ribbon to mark the occasion.

Swindon & Wiltshire Property
Wednesday October 15 2025

Law firm FSM opens new office in Frome

Forrester Sylvester Mackett Solicitors has opened a new office in Frome, with mayor Anita Collier cutting the ribbon to mark the occasion. The firm has had a presence in Frome for over five years now, but had outgrown its […]

Wiltshire-based Boatman Admin Services is celebrating a decade in business, having helped 160 clients and grown turnover by 146 per cent.

Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services
Wednesday October 15 2025

Wiltshire admin firm celebrates 10th anniversary

Wiltshire-based Boatman Admin Services is celebrating a decade in business, having helped 160 clients and grown turnover by 146 per cent. In 2015 director Emma Boatman left the corporate world to launch Boatman Admin from a laptop at her […]

From AI-powered communication tools and breakthrough HealthTech innovations to CleanTech pioneers tackling climate change, the Tech South West Awards 2025 shortlists have been revealed.

Swindon & Wiltshire Tech
Tuesday October 14 2025

Tech South West Awards 2025 shortlists unveiled

From AI-powered communication tools and breakthrough HealthTech innovations to CleanTech pioneers tackling climate change, the Tech South West Awards 2025 shortlists have been revealed. Now in their seventh year, the awards celebrate the very best in tech from across […]

All of the shop units and restaurants on Malmesbury High Street are filled and open for business for the first time in five years.

Swindon & Wiltshire Retail
Tuesday October 14 2025

Malmesbury High Street ‘full and open for business’

All of the shop units and restaurants on Malmesbury High Street are filled and open for business for the first time in five years. The latest arrivals are The Malmesbury Wine Company, a specialist wine shop run by husband […]

The softest decline in permanent staff appointments for 21 months was recorded during September, according to the latest KPMG and REC UK Report on Jobs.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Tuesday October 14 2025

Permanent placements fall at slowest rate in 21 months

The softest decline in permanent staff appointments for 21 months was recorded during September, according to the latest KPMG and REC UK Report on Jobs. However, the rate of reduction remained marked amid reports of weak employer confidence and […]

Insolvency-related activity rose in Wiltshire, Berkshire and the South East last month according to R3, the UK’s restructuring, turnaround and insolvency trade body.

Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services
Monday October 13 2025

Insolvency-related activity increases by 10 per cent across Wiltshire, Berkshire and the South East

Insolvency-related activity rose in Wiltshire, Berkshire and the South East last month according to R3, the UK’s restructuring, turnaround and insolvency trade body. R3’s analysis of data from Creditsafe showed insolvency-related activities increased from 170 in August to 187 […]

Chippenham-based online furniture company Furniturebox has secured new financial support from Barclays to drive the business’ growth trajectory as it continues to expand product lines and provide innovative offerings.

Swindon & Wiltshire M&A, deals
Friday October 10 2025

Furniturebox secures £1 million support to drive growth

Chippenham-based online furniture company Furniturebox has secured new financial support from Barclays to drive the business’ growth trajectory as it continues to expand product lines and provide innovative offerings. Founded by two 17-year-old best friends Dan Beckles and Monty […]

Chinese EV firm BYD will be coming to a showroom in Swindon.

Swindon & Wiltshire Motors
Tuesday October 7 2025

Chinese EV brand coming to Swindon

Chinese EV firm BYD will be coming to a showroom in Swindon. Motor group Marshall already operates Land Rover and Jaguar franchises on Dorcan Way. Now the group will be opening a new showroom dedicated to BYD, the low-cost […]

Jeremy Clarkson is being credited for a 60 per cent rise in young people wanting to become farmers.

Swindon & Wiltshire Education, training and skills
Thursday October 2 2025

Clarkson’s Farm credited for rise in young people wanting to farm

Jeremy Clarkson is being credited for a 60 per cent rise in young people wanting to become farmers. Applications to study agriculture at Wiltshire College & University Centre are up 62 per cent this year. Amazon Prime’s Clarkson’s Farm […]

Business confidence in the South West dipped slightly in September, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Thursday October 2 2025

South West business confidence dipped slightly in September

Business confidence in the South West dipped slightly in September, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds. Confidence in the region dropped by two points to 37 per cent, a trend mirrored across the UK where confidence dipped […]