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Swindon & Wiltshire News
24.04.2026

Hospitality group Butcombe has completed a significant refinancing deal supported by NatWest.

The new deal is set to support the group’s further investment in its 118-strong estate of managed and tenanted pubs, boutique inns, and brewing operations across Somerset, Bristol, and beyond. Headquartered near Bristol, Butcombe Group employs 1,855 people and […]

WH Smith has suspended its dividend and warned of weaker profits, as geopolitical disruption and slowing passenger spending weigh on the travel retail sector.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
23.04.2026

Thanks Donald – WH Smith cuts outlook amid weaker passenger spending

WH Smith has suspended its dividend and warned of weaker profits, as geopolitical disruption and slowing passenger spending weigh on the travel retail sector. The Swindon-headquartered FTSE 250 group said on Thursday it would halt shareholder payouts in a […]

The West of England will intensify its push for inward investment next month as regional leaders and businesses gather at the UK Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum in Leeds, aiming to secure funding for housing, infrastructure and long-term economic growth.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
23.04.2026

Brabazon and Beyond: West of England makes case for major investment boost

The West of England will intensify its push for inward investment next month as regional leaders and businesses gather at the UK Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum in Leeds, aiming to secure funding for housing, infrastructure and long-term […]

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Professional speaker and generational communication expert Alastair Greener will welcome delegates at a major UK speaking conference in Leeds this April, as part of his role as president of the Professional Speaking Association UK & Ireland.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
14.04.2026

Professional speaker to lead UK conference this weekend

Professional speaker and generational communication expert Alastair Greener will welcome delegates at a major UK speaking conference in Leeds this April, as part of his role as president of the Professional Speaking Association UK & Ireland. The PSA’s spring […]

Businesses champion collaboration for International Women’s Day

09.02.2026

PR event that generated more than £1 million in media value to return

27.01.2026

Building Swindon’s Future will be topic of discussion at Business West event

27.01.2026

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
23.03.2026

Sustainability show offers solutions to oil crisis

With the UK in the grip of yet another oil crisis, a Swindon business is expecting roaring trade at its next sustainability show. The May show at the National Self Build & Renovation Centre, the UK’s award-winning Self Build […]

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
26.02.2026

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 […]

A series of events is being held to mark the 40th anniversary of the closure of Swindon's Railway Works.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
24.02.2026

Events mark 40 years since closure of railway works

A series of events is being held to mark the 40th anniversary of the closure of Swindon’s Railway Works. The arrival of the railway in the 1840s saw Swindon grow from a market town of 2,500 people to a […]

ESG

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Bristol law firm Freeths has been awarded Champion status in Stonewall’s Proud Employers accreditation - a recognition reserved for organisations demonstrating embedded, effective and continuously improving LGBTQ+ inclusion.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
21.04.2026

Freeths achieves Stonewall Proud Employer Champion status

Bristol law firm Freeths has been awarded Champion status in Stonewall’s Proud Employers accreditation – a recognition reserved for organisations demonstrating embedded, effective and continuously improving LGBTQ+ inclusion. The status reflects the firm’s long-standing commitment to ethical practice, responsible […]

Wiltshire firm marks £200,000 milestone with charity partner

03.04.2026

Charity breakfast raises £400 for Ainslie’s Pavilion Project

23.03.2026

Wiltshire firm backs wheelchair sprinter’s quest for Paralympic gold

23.03.2026

A cycling event organised by Trowbridge Chamber of Commerce and Trowbridge Town Council has attracted entrants aged between four and 91 - including an 84-year-old banjo playing tricyclist.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
20.04.2026

Trowbridge Chamber cycling event attracts entrants aged four to 91

A cycling event organised by Trowbridge Chamber of Commerce and Trowbridge Town Council has attracted entrants aged between four and 91 – including an 84-year-old banjo playing tricyclist. The Tour de Trowbridge 2026 community cycling event, taking place on […]

Wiltshire law firm Goughs has raised over £6,000 for its charity of the year, Home-Start North Wiltshire.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
20.04.2026

Law firm Goughs raises £6k for chosen charity

Wiltshire law firm Goughs has raised over £6,000 for its charity of the year, Home-Start North Wiltshire. The charity has been helping families with young children across the county for over 35 years, offering practical and emotional support to […]

A Royal Wootton Bassett businesswoman has run the Bath Half Marathon in aid of her local air ambulance service.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
03.04.2026

Businesswoman runs half marathon for air ambulance

A Royal Wootton Bassett businesswoman has run the Bath Half Marathon in aid of her local air ambulance service. Louise Muir-Sage, founder and CEO of Something Kind of Woo took on her latest charitable challenge by running for local […]

People

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Three horticulture students at Wiltshire College & University Centre have been honoured by the Wiltshire Gardens Trust for dedication to developing their gardening skills.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
21.04.2026

Trust awards will help horticulture students’ gardening skills to blossom

Three horticulture students at Wiltshire College & University Centre have been honoured by the Wiltshire Gardens Trust for their dedication to developing their gardening skills. The Wiltshire Gardens Trust Horticulture Education Award is given every year for education and […]

Teenager wins science prize for talk on déjà vu

03.04.2026

Wansbroughs announces promotions across key practice areas

01.04.2026

Auction house shortlisted for national SME award

23.03.2026

Awdry Law has promoted three long-serving members of staff to partners.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
13.04.2026

Three new partners appointed at Awdry Law

Awdry Law has promoted three long-serving members of staff to partners. Rebecca Vassie, who was promoted to head of conveyancing last year, has already made a significant impact in leading the firm’s conveyancing team. Since stepping into the role, […]

Fast-growing creative agency Milk & Tweed has brought its total staff to 22 with three new appointments.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
03.04.2026

Creative agency takes on three new staff

Fast-growing creative agency Milk & Tweed has brought its total staff to 22 with three new appointments. The fast-growing creative agency, which has offices in Chippenham, Wiltshire, and Brighton, has recently appointed senior marketing manager Paige Daley and marketing […]

Business management and technical consultancy SA Group has appointed Ben Mason as CEO to accelerate transformation and guide the company through their strategic expansion.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
03.04.2026

Wiltshire business management firm names new CEO

Business management and technical consultancy SA Group has appointed Ben Mason as CEO to accelerate transformation and guide the company through their strategic expansion. The Trowbridge-based firm says it is entering a critical phase of evolution across both capability and market sectors, and Ben’s appointment marks […]

Profiles

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Swindon & Wiltshire Profiles
15.07.2025

Wansbroughs

Established 1882, Wansbroughs LLP is a law firm based in Devizes, with an additional office in London. The firm has over 100 staff members, including approximately 20 partners. The firm is ranked in the Legal 500 for excellence in […]

Optimum Professional Services

13.01.2025

Charlton Baker

11.12.2024

National Self Build and Renovation Centre

16.10.2024

Swindon & Wiltshire Profiles
25.02.2025

CMD Recruitment

When it comes to recruitment, finding the right person is vital for both employer and employee. CMD Recruitment agency is Wiltshire’s leading independent employment agency with extensive connections and knowledge of employers in Wiltshire, Swindon and Bath’s job market […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Profiles
04.02.2025

Southby & Co. Financial Planning

Partners in your financial future Southby & Co. Financial Planning is a local company offering local financial advice both personal and corporate. The Swindon-based company helps provide financial peace of mind with a friendly, down-to-earth approach to protect the […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Profiles
27.01.2025

Jazzbones Creative

Jazzbones — turning trust into tangible results Jazzbones Creative is a digital marketing agency bringing big name and local brands to the fore. Jazzbones specialises in logos, visual identity, branding, digital marketing strategies and impactful and functional websites which […]

News

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Swindon & Wiltshire News
24.04.2026

Hospitality group Butcombe has completed a significant refinancing deal supported by NatWest.

The new deal is set to support the group’s further investment in its 118-strong estate of managed and tenanted pubs, boutique inns, and brewing operations across Somerset, Bristol, and beyond. Headquartered near Bristol, Butcombe Group employs 1,855 people and […]

MCR expands regional office portfolio with Bristol and Swindon acquisitions

23.04.2026

Two-in-five Thames Valley firms plan price rises in next quarter

22.04.2026

Skills shortages threaten mid-market growth in Central South

21.04.2026

Swindon & Wiltshire News
23.04.2026

Thanks Donald – WH Smith cuts outlook amid weaker passenger spending

WH Smith has suspended its dividend and warned of weaker profits, as geopolitical disruption and slowing passenger spending weigh on the travel retail sector. The Swindon-headquartered FTSE 250 group said on Thursday it would halt shareholder payouts in a […]

BMW Group marked a major milestone this week as workers at the MINI Plant Swindon gathered to celebrate the site’s 25th anniversary.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
23.04.2026

MINI milestone marked at Swindon manufacturing plant

BMW Group marked a major milestone this week as workers at the MINI Plant Swindon gathered to celebrate the site’s 25th anniversary. The Swindon facility, which produces body pressings and sub-assemblies for MINI models built in Oxford, has been […]

A Wiltshire MP has visited Pure Data Centres’ pioneering biochar facility in Royal Wootton Bassett, following the company’s announcement of a £24 million investment in what is set to become the UK’s largest biochar plant.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
23.04.2026

MP visits Wiltshire’s new carbon-removal facility

A Wiltshire MP has visited Pure Data Centres’ pioneering biochar facility in Royal Wootton Bassett, following the company’s announcement of a £24 million investment in what is set to become the UK’s largest biochar plant. Operated by Pure Data […]

Experts

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Employers need to watch out for bias when using AI in the recruitment process, warns Peter Jones of the HR Dept Swindon, North Wiltshire and East Cotswolds

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
23.04.2026

You can’t spell bias without “AI” – The HR Dept

Employers need to watch out for bias when using AI in the recruitment process, warns Peter Jones of the HR Dept Swindon, North Wiltshire and East Cotswolds. There may be “no ‘I’ in team” but there is certainly “AI” […]

Why South West workers are staying put in their jobs – CMD Recruitment

18.03.2026

Landlords: remember to claim mortgage interest relief – Optimum Professional Services

12.03.2026

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

25.02.2026

As businesses grapple with the compounding pressures of rising employment costs and a volatile economic landscape, Helen Imbusi at the HR Dept says expert advice is more important than ever.

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
16.04.2026

Why expert HR advice is vital amid rising employment costs

As businesses grapple with the compounding pressures of rising employment costs and a volatile economic landscape, Helen Imbusi at the HR Dept says expert advice is more important than ever. UK employers are currently facing a perfect storm of […]

Major changes to employment rights are just days away, warns Helen Imbusi of the HR Dept

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
01.04.2026

Major changes to employment rights are just days away – HR Dept

Major changes to employment rights are just days away, warns Helen Imbusi of the HR Dept Time is running out for employers to get ready for employment law legislation which comes into force at the start of the financial […]

With the government set to review VAT thresholds in April 2026, is it time to register, says Michael Webb of Haines Watts Swindon.

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
25.03.2026

Should you register voluntarily for VAT? – Haines Watts

With the government set to review VAT thresholds in April 2026, is it time to register, says Michael Webb of Haines Watts Swindon. While VAT registration is mandatory once your taxable turnover exceeds £90,000, there are cases where registering […]

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Featured News

Hospitality group Butcombe has completed a significant refinancing deal supported by NatWest.

Thanks Donald – WH Smith cuts outlook amid weaker passenger spending

Brabazon and Beyond: West of England makes case for major investment boost

Events

Professional speaker to lead UK conference this weekend

Businesses champion collaboration for International Women’s Day

PR event that generated more than £1 million in media value to return

Building Swindon’s Future will be topic of discussion at Business West event

Sustainability show offers solutions to oil crisis

Business breakfast to support pavilion project

Events mark 40 years since closure of railway works

ESG

Freeths achieves Stonewall Proud Employer Champion status

Wiltshire firm marks £200,000 milestone with charity partner

Charity breakfast raises £400 for Ainslie’s Pavilion Project

Wiltshire firm backs wheelchair sprinter’s quest for Paralympic gold

Trowbridge Chamber cycling event attracts entrants aged four to 91

Law firm Goughs raises £6k for chosen charity

Businesswoman runs half marathon for air ambulance

People

Trust awards will help horticulture students’ gardening skills to blossom

Teenager wins science prize for talk on déjà vu

Wansbroughs announces promotions across key practice areas

Auction house shortlisted for national SME award

Three new partners appointed at Awdry Law

Creative agency takes on three new staff

Wiltshire business management firm names new CEO

Profiles

Wansbroughs

Optimum Professional Services

Charlton Baker

National Self Build and Renovation Centre

CMD Recruitment

Southby & Co. Financial Planning

Jazzbones Creative

News

Hospitality group Butcombe has completed a significant refinancing deal supported by NatWest.

MCR expands regional office portfolio with Bristol and Swindon acquisitions

Two-in-five Thames Valley firms plan price rises in next quarter

Skills shortages threaten mid-market growth in Central South

Thanks Donald – WH Smith cuts outlook amid weaker passenger spending

MINI milestone marked at Swindon manufacturing plant

MP visits Wiltshire’s new carbon-removal facility

Experts

You can’t spell bias without “AI” – The HR Dept

Why South West workers are staying put in their jobs – CMD Recruitment

Landlords: remember to claim mortgage interest relief – Optimum Professional Services

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

Why expert HR advice is vital amid rising employment costs

Major changes to employment rights are just days away – HR Dept

Should you register voluntarily for VAT? – Haines Watts

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