• Swindon & Wiltshire Awards
• Thursday July 9 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 […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
• Thursday July 9 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 […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
• Thursday July 9 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 Awards
• Tuesday July 7 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 & Wiltshire People
• Tuesday June 30 2026

Employees take charge at electrical firm

A Swindon-based contractor specialising in electrical, fire & security, and renewables has become an Employee Owned Trust in its 21st year. Abbey Group Services offers a range of services, from commercial fit-outs including offices, shops, and restaurants to residential […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
• Monday June 29 2026

Law firm Wansbroughs appoints new senior associate

Estate planner and inheritance tax expert Sarah Giles has joined Wiltshire law firm Wansbroughs as a senior associate. Sarah joins the Devizes-based firm’s private client team with more than 25 years’ experience advising individuals and families on a wide […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Awards
• Tuesday June 23 2026

Financial planners recognised in national awards

The team at Southby & Co. Financial Planning has been awarded Highly Commended in multiple categories in prestigious national awards which recognise financial services firms that are building strong and supportive working environments for their teams. The Swindon firm […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
• Tuesday June 23 2026

Swindon accountancy firm welcomes new apprentice

Swindon accountancy firm PPS Chartered Accountants has welcomed new apprentice Oakley Reed to the team as the Swindon-based firm continues to invest in developing future talent within the industry. Eighteen-year-old Oakley, who grew up in Swindon and recently moved […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
• Thursday June 18 2026

Family lawyer becomes chartered legal executive

A family solicitor at Wiltshire and Somerset law firm Forrester Sylvester Mackett has qualified as a chartered legal executive. Naomi Corp has been with the firm for almost six years and leads the family law team. With almost a […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
• Wednesday June 10 2026

Business lender welcomes four new team members

A Bristol-based business finance lender has taken on four new members of staff following a significant uplift in lending across the south west region. With a background in mainstream banking, Angela Abbotts has joined SWIG Finance as senior business […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire People
• Thursday June 4 2026

Happy birthday Mr Thring – staff help lawyer celebrate 90th birthday

Staff at West law firm Thrings have thrown a 90th birthday celebration for the man with his name above the door. And with 69 years of legal experience under his belt, Jeremy Thring still consults at the firm of […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Awards
• Tuesday June 2 2026

Wiltshire firms make the grade in Best Places to Work list

Companies from Swindon and Wiltshire have been celebrating their places in the Best Places to Work list, compiled by the Sunday Times. The list is the UK’s benchmark for excellence in organisational culture and employee experience, celebrating companies that […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Awards
• Tuesday May 19 2026

Multiple business awards for bid support company

Bid-writing support company Pipster Solutions has marked a major milestone after winning multiple awards recognising both its business performance and workplace culture. The Westbury, Wiltshire-based bid writing consultancy was named Micro Business of the Year for the South West […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Awards
• Monday May 18 2026

Communication expert shortlisted for national book award

Generational communication expert and speaker Alastair Greener has been shortlisted for The Business Book Awards 2026 for his debut book, Generationally Speaking: How to bridge the generation gap and communicate with confidence. The awards recognise business leaders and authors […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
• Tuesday May 12 2026

Three new hires expand private client team at Goughs

Wiltshire law firm Goughs has made three new senior appointments, expanding its private client team. Tom Gauterin has joined Goughs as legal director, bringing nearly two decades of post-qualification experience and dual qualification as a solicitor and Chartered Tax […]