Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments Monday March 23 2026 New face at law firm as associate joins family team Devizes-based law firm Wansbroughs has appointed a new associate solicitor to its family and divorce team. Tanya Dhillon specialises in high‑net‑worth and complex financial matters and brings with her a strong caseload, alongside significant experience gained at leading regional […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Governance Thursday March 19 2026 Community Foundation named one of UK’s best An organisation that distributes around £2.5 million in grants each year to charities, community groups and individuals across Wiltshire and Swindon has been named among the best in its field. Wiltshire & Swindon Community Foundation has been awarded the […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Property Thursday March 19 2026 Plans to convert offices into apartments lodged Plans to convert offices into apartments as part of the regeneration of a Wiltshire business park have been lodged. Moonraker (Melksham) Ltd wants to turn the upper floors of office blocks at Avonside Business Park into houses. The enterprise […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Economy Thursday March 19 2026 Jobs still down in Wiltshire — but signs of a turnaround in recent months There are signs of returning confidence among employers, with organisations reporting an increase of 259 on payroll over the past month, according to analysis of the latest Office for National Statistics payroll data by the employment and pay app […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Thursday March 19 2026 Drone hub sees Swindon nominated for national award A town’s behind-the-scenes work to establish itself as a major defence tech hub has seen it nominated for a national award. Last year, Swindon Borough Council was praised by the Defence Secretary John Healey, for its success in attracting […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Economy Thursday March 19 2026 Unleashing West of England could power UK’s growth – report Unleashing the West of England from its structural constraints could see the region reach its potential and power the UK’s growth. That’s one of the key findings of a the first report from research and insight hub The Brunel […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Culture Thursday March 19 2026 Swindon gets £20 million for new entertainment venue Swindon is getting £20 million of government cash to build a new economy-boosting entertainment venue in the centre of the town. The funding – from the Growth Mission Fund – will see a theatre and music venue built on […]
Swindon & Wiltshire M&A, deals Thursday March 19 2026 Good Energy marks fifth solar acquisition in 18 months Chippenham-based renewable electricity supplier Good Energy has acquired Low Energy Services, a leading commercial solar panel installer servicing Scotland and the North East of England, marking the company’s fifth solar acquisition in 18 months. Low Energy Services has become […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Social Thursday March 19 2026 Photographer snaps veterans in charity collaboration Wiltshire-based professional photographer Barbara Leatham is collaborating with local veterans’ charity Entrain Space to photograph former military personnel. The former Royal Air Force photographer continued in the profession after her time in the military came to an end. Now […]
Swindon & Wiltshire People Thursday March 19 2026 ADHD entrepreneur’s book tackles ‘messy middle’ between awareness and action A new book by ADHD entrepreneur Rob Curtis has officially launched, with the aim of helping people navigate the “messy middle” between awareness and action. Managing Marketing’s Messy Middle: 100 Pages to Clean Up the Mess, describes how most […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Awards Thursday March 19 2026 Wiltshire law firm scoops Legal Provider of the Year award Wiltshire law firm Goughs Solicitors has been named Legal Provider of the Year at the Bath Life Awards 2026. The awards ceremony, held at The Forum in Bath, celebrates the very best businesses and organisations across the city and […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Social Thursday March 19 2026 Financial expert ‘locks’ in to sponsorship deal Financial expert Southby & Co Financial Planning has ‘locked’ into a sponsorship deal to support its local canal. Founded by Dave Southby, the Wroughton-based financial adviser is sponsoring the landing stage at the stretch of the Wilts & Berks […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Awards Thursday March 19 2026 GEL Studios Named Employer of the Year at South West Business Awards Swindon-based creative agency GEL Studios has been named Employer of the Year at the South West Business & Community Awards. Judges recognised GEL Studios for creating a workplace culture centred on collaboration, professional development and wellbeing. GEL Studios actively […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday March 18 2026 Why South West workers are staying put in their jobs – CMD Recruitment Why are the West’s workers hugging their jobs? Dan Barfoot of CMD Recruitment explains. There’s a term doing the rounds in HR circles right now: job-hugging. It describes something recruiters across Bath, Bristol, and the wider South-West have been […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments Wednesday March 18 2026 Three new hires at regional law firm Wiltshire, Bristol and Somerset-based law firm BLB Solicitors has strengthened its Bath office with the appointment of three senior solicitors across its commercial and property teams. Alice Johnston (pictured) has joined as an associate in firm’s the company & […]