Swindon & Wiltshire News Monday October 14 2019 Motor dealer at forefront of electric vehicle revolution Pebley Beach has become the first car dealership within a 50km radius of Swindon to be accredited by EVA, the Electric Vehicle Approved scheme. EVA was launched in May this year by the National Franchised Dealers Association to certify […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Friday October 11 2019 Dyson walks away from electric cars Malmesbury-based Dyson is walking away from its plans to become a manufacturer of electric cars. Work started on the £2bn project at the firm’s Malmesbury headquarters and Hullavington facility in 2016, with half the budget dedicated to designing an […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Friday October 11 2019 Expanding financial services firm celebrates 20 years in business Expanding financial services firm Chilvester is celebrating 20 years in business. Established in Calne in 1999, the Independent Financial Adviser has grown to offer business and private clients a range of services. Now employing 18 people the firm offers […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Property Friday October 11 2019 Construction underway at major new development A major new development of starter units for small to medium businesses, The Swan Business Centre, is being constructed at expanding Warminster Business Park. Nationwide Engineering Group is to develop 19 new units, ranging from 500 sq ft to […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Friday October 11 2019 Expert opinion: When it comes to moving home, get streets ahead – choose a high street solicitor We all use the internet for so many different things: buying our groceries, shopping for clothes or even house hunting. But when you consider that buying your home is likely to be the biggest investment you make in your […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Thursday October 10 2019 Growth summit: Rough Guide publishes A4 touring route and Swindon to get funky new visitor app Travel guidebook publisher Rough Guide has launched a guide to the Great West Way – a ‘destination’ route through Wiltshire designed to rival America’s famous Route 66. The 125-mile rail, road and canal route between London and Bristol was […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Thursday October 10 2019 Growth summit: WH Smith boss reveals secret of success – not taking on Amazon The outgoing boss of Swindon-based retail giant WH Smith used his last day in the town to share a surprising secret with business leaders. Steve Clarke, who leaves the CEO post this week after 15 years with the business, […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments Wednesday October 9 2019 Swindon law firm announces largest ever round of promotions Top 100 law firm Thrings has appointed three partners, a legal director, six associates and eight senior associates – a brand new role for the firm – as part of its largest ever round of promotions. Planning expert Ros […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Wednesday October 9 2019 Swindon accountancy firm appointed auditors to Wiltshire Air Ambulance as the charity prepares for a big 2020 The team at Haines Watts Swindon have been appointed as auditors and advisors to one of Wiltshire’s most high-profile charities. Partner Sue Plumb, who specialises in working with charities and not-for-profit organisations for Haines Watts across the South West, […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Wednesday October 9 2019 Thousands of home renovators expected at show Thousands of visitors are expected at the annual National Self Build and Renovation Show in Swindon next week. The three-day show returns to the National Self Build & Renovation Centre from October 18 to 21, with live demonstrations, seminars […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Property Tuesday October 8 2019 Bassett shops offered as investment opportunity A pair of retail units on Royal Wootton Bassett High Street is being sold along with two associated flats as an investment property. Built in the early 1800s, 32 High Street is just yards from the market town’s iconic […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Tuesday October 8 2019 Chamber to host webinars to get businesses Brexit-ready A series of webinars to help businesses become Brexit-ready has been launched by Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce, ahead of October 31 – the day on which the UK is due to leave the European Union. The webinars will […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Tuesday October 8 2019 Inspire celebrates successful launch of service into Devon Almost 150 business owners descended on Deer Park Country House in Honiton for the launch of a scale-up programme in Devon by Westbury-based business growth specialists Inspire. Inspire, who are scale-up ambassadors for Wiltshire, provide support for high-growth businesses […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Monday October 7 2019 Chippenham energy firm named one of UK’s most ethical companies Renewable power supplier Good Energy has been named one of the most ethical companies of the last 30 years. The list was compiled by the readers of Ethical Consumer magazine, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this month. Chippenham-based Good […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Monday October 7 2019 Site managers among top in Wiltshire Two site managers at GreenSquare Homes have been presented with their certificates after each winning a Quality Award from the National House Building Council (NHBC). Nick Cunningham, regional director south west for NHBC, recently attended a celebration event at […]
