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A Wiltshire manufacturer has opened the UK's first fully solar-powered tea factory.

Swindon & Wiltshire Property
Thursday June 11 2026

Wiltshire manufacturer opens UK’s first solar-powered tea factory

A Wiltshire manufacturer has opened the UK’s first fully solar-powered tea factory. Independent tea brand Birchall Tea has opened a new purpose-built tea factory and warehouse in Amesbury, generating all the power it needs for its operations from 460 […]

One of Swindon's new drone factories will be up and running by September, the leader of Swindon Borough Council has been told.

Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing
Wednesday June 10 2026

Drone manufacturing will be underway in months, says Swindon manufacturer

One of Swindon’s new drone factories will be up and running by September, the leader of Swindon Borough Council has been told. The council’s new leader, Gary Sumner, toured the firm’s new facility at the Spectrum building recently to […]

Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce now operates from new premises at the heart of Slough town centre following a move facilitated by property consultancy Vail Williams.

Swindon & Wiltshire Property
Wednesday June 10 2026

Chamber of Commerce moves into new Berkshire offices

Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce now operates from new premises at the heart of Slough town centre following a move facilitated by property consultancy Vail Williams. The Chamber, which has been supporting the regional business community for 75 years, […]

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 Economy
Tuesday June 9 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 Economy
Tuesday June 9 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 Property
Tuesday June 9 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 Property
Monday June 8 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 […]

HR consultancy the HR Dept in Swindon is bucking the economic trend and experiencing significant growth, despite the turbulent economic backdrop.

Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services
Wednesday June 3 2026

The HR Dept defies flat economy with phenomenal growth in Swindon

HR consultancy the HR Dept in Swindon is bucking the economic trend and experiencing significant growth, despite the turbulent economic backdrop. The HR Dept saw 24 per cent year-on-year growth last year. It is on course to repeat, if […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services
Wednesday June 3 2026

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

With summer just around the corner, financial expert, Dave Southby, of Southby & Co Financial Planning says your dream holiday doesn’t have to stay a dream. Operating out of Wroughton, Swindon, Dave Southby founded his financial planning business to […]

Military tech experts from Ukraine have visited the Swindon headquarters of drone manufacturer Tekever.

Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing
Tuesday June 2 2026

Ukrainian military tech experts visit Swindon on drone expedition

Military tech experts from Ukraine have visited the Swindon headquarters of drone manufacturer Tekever. Brave1 sits at the centre of Ukraine’s defence tech ecosystem, backing innovations that have been shaped by the realities of the war. Its international outreach […]

Outdoor clothing and equipment group Cotswold Outdoor Group has moved into “adventurous” new headquarters in Swindon which have been designed by Interaction to bring the natural world indoors.

Swindon & Wiltshire Property
Tuesday June 2 2026

Cotswold Outdoor Group moves into ‘adventurous’ new Swindon HQ

Outdoor clothing and equipment firm Cotswold Outdoor Group has moved into “adventurous” new headquarters in Swindon which have been designed by Interaction to bring the natural world indoors. The firm has relocated to 1 Newbridge Square, a new, sustainable […]

A Wiltshire firm is planning a huge extension to a warehouse where it produces tin packaging for household names.

Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing
Tuesday June 2 2026

Wiltshire packaging firm plans extension to warehouse

A Wiltshire firm is planning a huge extension to a warehouse where it produces tin packaging for household names. Tinplate Ltd has asked Wiltshire Council for planning permission to more than double the size of its warehouse at Dunkirk […]

Business confidence in the South West fell two points during May to 22 per cent, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Tuesday June 2 2026

South West business confidence dipped in May

Business confidence in the South West fell two points during May to 22 per cent, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds. Companies in the region reported higher confidence in their own trading outlook month-on-month, up four points […]

More than 300 employers pledged their support for apprenticeships and future workforce development across the region, as part of Wiltshire College's ‘150 in 100’ campaign.

Swindon & Wiltshire Education, training and skills
Monday June 1 2026

Wiltshire College apprenticeship campaign exceeds expectations

More than 300 employers pledged their support for apprenticeships and future workforce development across the region, as part of Wiltshire College’s ‘150 in 100’ campaign. Launched during National Apprenticeship Week, the original campaign aimed to secure 150 employer pledges in […]

Around 4.4 million members of Swindon-headquartered building society Nationwide will see £100 pop into their accounts next week, the mutual has announced.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Thursday May 21 2026

Nationwide announces £100 Fairer Share payment for members

Around 4.4 million members of Swindon-headquartered building society Nationwide will see £100 pop into their accounts next month, the mutual has announced. The payout includes 460,000 customers in the South West – 30,000 of whom are in the building […]