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Business confidence in the South West rose six points during October to 43 per cent, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Friday October 31 2025

South West business confidence rises as more firms plan to hire

Business confidence in the South West rose six points during October to 43 per cent, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds. Companies in the South West reported higher confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, up two […]

Former police officer Rachel Davies is bringing almost 25 years of crimefighting and community policing skills to the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust’s Stay Safe Online team.

Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
Thursday October 30 2025

Police fraud expert joins Bobby Van’s Stay Safe Online team

Former police officer Rachel Davies is bringing almost 25 years of crimefighting and community policing skills to the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust’s Stay Safe Online team. Her appointment comes as cybercrime continues to surge in Wiltshire, accounting for almost […]

Almost 5,000 businesses in Bristol are experiencing ‘significant’ distress after a year-on-year increase of 22.5 per cent, according to the latest figures from Begbies Traynor’s Red Flag Alert, which monitors the financial health of UK companies.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Thursday October 30 2025

Number of businesses in distress soars in Bristol and Salisbury

Almost 5,000 businesses in Bristol are experiencing ‘significant’ distress after a year-on-year increase of 22.5 per cent, according to the latest figures from Begbies Traynor’s Red Flag Alert, which monitors the financial health of UK companies. Meanwhile there are […]

A talented young graphic designer has been given the opportunity to showcase her talents thanks to this weekend’s Day of the Dead Festival in Swindon.

Swindon & Wiltshire Culture
Tuesday October 28 2025

Young designer showcases her talents for Old Town’s first Day of the Dead Festival

A talented young graphic designer has been given the opportunity to showcase her talents thanks to this weekend’s Day of the Dead Festival in Swindon. The festival has been organised by the Old Town Business Association, and chair Kris […]

There has been a £50 million fall in the number of SMEs in the South West making research & development tax relief claims, according to research by accountancy and advisory firm Azets.

Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing
Tuesday October 28 2025

Huge fall in West SMEs claiming R&D tax relief

There has been a £50 million fall in the number of SMEs in the South West making research & development tax relief claims, according to research by accountancy and advisory firm Azets. The drop has prompted a specialist at […]

Web design, hosting, and IT provider Black Nova Designs dedicated has dedicated its 10th anniversary celebration to fundraising for mental health charity, Best Mates.

Swindon & Wiltshire Social
Tuesday October 28 2025

Black Nova’s birthday bash raises cash for men’s health charity

Web design, hosting, and IT provider Black Nova Designs dedicated has dedicated its 10th anniversary celebration to fundraising for mental health charity, Best Mates. Black Nova Designs’ 10th Birthday Bash was held at the National Self Build and Renovation […]

Branding, design and digital agency Jazzbones Creative is celebrating working with more 150 clients – many of them several times – in its 20 years in business.

Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services
Tuesday October 28 2025

Jazzbones hits 150-client milestone

Branding, design and digital agency Jazzbones Creative is celebrating working with more 150 clients – many of them several times – in its 20 years in business. The Swindon-based company, which specialises in branding, website design and digital marketing […]

Regional law firm Thrings is continuing to develop its talent from within with almost all of the 14 lawyers advancing through the latest round of promotions, having joined the firm at the start of their legal careers.

Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
Tuesday October 28 2025

Law firm celebrates homegrown talent in latest round of promotions

Regional law firm Thrings is continuing to develop its talent from within with almost all of the 14 lawyers advancing through the latest round of promotions, having joined the firm at the start of their legal careers. Spanning multiple […]

The Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire has visited The Hills Group in Swindon to mark the firm's 125th anniversary.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Thursday October 23 2025

Swindon firm gets 125th anniversary visit from Lord Lieutenant

The Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire has visited The Hills Group in Swindon to mark the firm’s 125th anniversary. The King’s representative in Wiltshire, Dame Sarah Troughton, was welcomed by chairman Mike Hill and accompanied on a tour of several […]

Businesses need to be vigilant about their tax position, warns Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
Thursday October 23 2025

Could you fall into the quarterly corporation tax payments regime?

Businesses need to be vigilant about their tax position, warns Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services For many businesses, the settling of their annual corporation tax liability has been a predictable, once-a-year event. However, a combination of economic changes […]

IT services and solutions company Mintivo has made two senior level appointments as it sets its sights on an ambitious growth target.

Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
Wednesday October 22 2025

Wiltshire IT firm makes two senior appointments 

IT services and solutions company Mintivo has made two senior level appointments as it sets its sights on an ambitious growth target. The company has appointed Steve Casey as finance and operations director and Graham Ford as head of […]

Generational communication expert and podcast host Alastair Greener is preparing to publish his first book, Generationally Speaking - How to bridge the generation gap and communicate with confidence.

Swindon & Wiltshire Education, training and skills
Wednesday October 22 2025

Generational communication expert to launch first book

Generational communication expert and podcast host Alastair Greener is preparing to publish his first book, Generationally Speaking – How to bridge the generation gap and communicate with confidence. The book, which is available to pre-order ahead of its release […]

The days of upward-only rent reviews in commercial leases could be coming to an end, says property law expert Louise Campbell of Awdry Law

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
Tuesday October 21 2025

Are commercial property rent reviews getting a shake-up?

The days of upward-only rent reviews in commercial leases could be coming to an end, says property law expert Louise Campbell of Awdry Law On July 10 the government introduced the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, which came […]

A creative agency that champions authentic, conversation-led video marketing has announced the appointment of a new team member to help handle its fast-growing workload.

Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
Tuesday October 21 2025

Video marketing firm expands team to meet soaring demand

A creative agency that champions authentic, conversation-led video marketing has announced the appointment of a new team member to help handle its fast-growing workload. This strategic expansion of Visual PR Productions will bolster the Swindon-based company’s capacity to deliver […]

Swindon businessman Mike Land, who beat the odds to survive a bungee-jump fall and who pledged to break the Guinness World Record for van pulling, is giving his attempt a second go after an aborted bid last year.

Swindon & Wiltshire Social
Tuesday October 21 2025

Bungee-jump survivor vows to crack Guinness World Record

Swindon businessman Mike Land, who beat the odds to survive a bungee-jump fall and who pledged to break the Guinness World Record for van pulling, is giving his attempt a second go after an aborted bid last year. On […]