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A programme that aims to award £300,000 to registered charities that support employability among young people is open for applications.

Swindon & Wiltshire Social
Tuesday March 3 2026

Applications open for donations for charities helping young people into work

A programme that aims to award £300,000 to registered charities that support employability among young people is open for applications. The Persimmon Charitable Foundation is running its open application programme for a second year. The first of two funding […]

A major £2.3 million transformation of Chippenham station has been completed, delivering - says Network Rail - significant improvements for passengers, cyclists, and the local community.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Tuesday March 3 2026

£2.3 million Chippenham station transformation complete

A major £2.3 million transformation of Chippenham station has been completed, delivering – says Network Rail – significant improvements for passengers, cyclists, and the local community. The improvement works were made possible by the Swindon & Wiltshire Local Enterprise […]

The first warehouse on a logistics hub built on Swindon's former Honda factory site has now reached practical completion and is ready for occupation.

Swindon & Wiltshire Property
Tuesday March 3 2026

Developer completes first warehouse at massive new logistics hub

The first warehouse on a logistics hub built on Swindon’s former Honda factory site has now reached practical completion and is ready for occupation. Developer Panattoni confirmed it is aiming to announce its first tenant in the first half […]

Wiltshire-based homelessness charity Alabaré has appointed internationally-known tracker, outdoor educator and founder of The Way of Tracking, Kyt Lyn Walken, as an ambassador for the organisation.

Swindon & Wiltshire Social
Monday March 2 2026

Outdoor educator Kyt Lyn Walken joins Alabaré as ambassador

Wiltshire-based homelessness charity Alabaré has appointed internationally-known tracker, outdoor educator and founder of The Way of Tracking, Kyt Lyn Walken, as an ambassador for the organisation. Kyt has a global community that follows her work in nature connection, wellbeing, […]

Swindon-based creative agency GEL Studios has acquired digital marketing agency Infinity Nation, bringing more than two decades of paid media and search engine optimisation expertise into its in-house team.

Swindon & Wiltshire M&A, deals
Monday March 2 2026

Swindon firm acquires digital marketing agency

Swindon-based creative agency GEL Studios has acquired digital marketing agency Infinity Nation, bringing more than two decades of paid media and search engine optimisation expertise into its in-house team. The merging of GEL Studios established creative solutions with Infinity […]

A commercial property lawyer at Wansbroughs who joined the firm as an admin assistant three years ago has qualified as a solicitor.

Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
Monday March 2 2026

Promotion for commercial property lawyer

A commercial property lawyer at Wansbroughs who joined the firm as an admin assistant three years ago has qualified as a solicitor. Mia Down joined the Devizes-based firm in 2023, working in the private client department before progressing to […]

Business confidence in the South West plummeted 10 points during February to 18 per cent, bucking the national trend.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Friday February 27 2026

South West business confidence plummeted in February

Business confidence in the South West plummeted 10 points during February to 18 per cent, bucking the national trend. Companies in the South West reported lower confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, down four points at 35 per […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Thursday February 26 2026

Average South West wage revealed in new report

The average wage in the South West has been revealed in a new report. The average salary in the South West stands at £37,195, according to Wiltshire- and Bath-based recruitment firm CMD Recruitment. The firm’s 2026 Salary Guide says […]

A Wiltshire referee who is passionate about sport is expanding his online platform to match trained officials with the grassroots and amateur clubs who need them, with the help of a £60,000 loan from the South West Investment Fund.

Swindon & Wiltshire Support
Thursday February 26 2026

Sports tech platform wins South West Investment Fund backing

A Wiltshire referee who is passionate about sport is expanding his online platform to match trained officials with the grassroots and amateur clubs who need them, with the help of a £60,000 loan from the South West Investment Fund. […]

Frozen meals manufacturer apetito has been unveiled as the headline sponsor of the Tour de Trowbridge cycling event, taking place on Sunday, May 31.

Swindon & Wiltshire Social
Thursday February 26 2026

Tour de Trowbridge announces lead sponsor

Frozen meals manufacturer apetito has been unveiled as the headline sponsor of the Tour de Trowbridge cycling event, taking place on Sunday, May 31. The community sporting event will bring together cyclists of all ages and abilities from across […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Awards
Thursday February 26 2026

Award nomination for financial advisers’ apprentice

Financial advisers Southby & Co are celebrating their apprentice being shortlisted for Apprentice of the Year. Apprentice business administrator Cristina Ellenico has been announced as a finalist in the South West Business and Community Awards 2026. Cristina (18) from […]

A Business Charity Breakfast taking place in March will be raising funds for Ainslie’s Pavilion Project, a community-led initiative centred around Purton Cricket Club.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
Thursday February 26 2026

Business breakfast to support pavilion project

A Business Charity Breakfast taking place in March will be raising funds for Ainslie’s Pavilion Project, a community-led initiative centred around Purton Cricket Club. The event, organised by PPS Chartered Accountants, will also feature a talk from local business […]

The first AI-powered health staffing marketplace created by social care professionals has been selected by Google to take part in a showcase to support ‘gov tech’ companies in the sustainability and healthcare sectors.

Swindon & Wiltshire Tech
Wednesday February 25 2026

West firm picked by Google for gov tech showcase

The first AI-powered health staffing marketplace created by social care professionals has been selected by Google to take part in a showcase to support ‘gov tech’ companies in the sustainability and healthcare sectors. Wiltshire- and Somerset-based AgoraStaff will join […]

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Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
Wednesday February 25 2026

Electric vehicles – still a good choice for business owners? – Optimum Professional Services

Are electric vehicles still a good choice for business owners, wonders Expert of the Week Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services There’s no doubt, that running an electric vehicle isn’t the clear-cut, cost-efficient option it used to be. In […]

Entrepreneur Mike Rees has launched a new venture, Reesycle Revival, combining a passion for business and sustainability with a commitment to supporting people in need.

Swindon & Wiltshire Retail
Tuesday February 24 2026

Businessman launches vintage brand with purpose

Entrepreneur Mike Rees has launched a new venture, Reesycle Revival, combining a passion for business and sustainability with a commitment to supporting people in need. His recycled furniture and vintage wares business will officially open its warehouse showroom at […]