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Plans for an Overnight Visitor Levy in the West of England have moved a step closer, with the government setting out its position following a national consultation earlier this year.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
10.09.2026

Tourism tax for West on cards – but hoteliers are concerned

Plans for an Overnight Visitor Levy in the West of England have moved a step closer, with the government setting out its position following a national consultation earlier this year. Under government plans, Mayors will be given powers to […]

Oxfam has appointed leading creative agency Happy Hour to create their 2026 Christmas fundraising campaign, following a competitive three-way pitch.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
10.09.2026

Oxfam appoints Bristol firm to create 2026 Christmas campaign.

Oxfam has appointed Bristol creative agency Happy Hour to create their 2026 Christmas fundraising campaign, following a competitive three-way pitch. Happy Hour’s work spans the idea behind the integrated campaign, the emotive story at the centre of the TV […]

Four major new occupiers have taken around 55,000 sq ft at EMBARQ Redcliff Quay, Skelton Group’s landmark speculative office refurbishment on Bristol’s waterfront, bringing the building’s total occupancy up to 85 per cent at practical completion.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
10.09.2026

Sustainable offices 85 per cent reserved ahead of opening

Four major new occupiers have taken around 55,000 sq ft at EMBARQ Redcliff Quay, Skelton Group’s landmark speculative office refurbishment on Bristol’s waterfront, bringing the building’s total occupancy up to 85 per cent at practical completion. Stantec, BNP Paribas, […]

ESG

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Wroughton-based financial advisers Southby & Co are taking on their next fundraising challenge by running Swindon’s Half Marathon for child bereavement charity, Wiltshire Treehouse.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
09.09.2026

Southby & Co plan a September of fundraising

Wroughton-based financial advisers Southby & Co are taking on their next fundraising challenge by running Swindon’s Half Marathon for child bereavement charity, Wiltshire Treehouse. At the start of 2026, Southby & Co Financial Planning announced their charity of the […]

Marathon-a-day charity trek will take Swindon estate agent all the way to Woolacombe

18.08.2026

Best Mates raise £20k on bike ride to Brussels

18.08.2026

Wiltshire IT firm becomes a B-Corp

18.08.2026

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
08.09.2026

Shipment from book charity’s Swindon warehouse supports readers in Sudan

Book Aid International is sending 18,000 brand-new books to Sudan, supporting students and researchers whose access to learning has been devastated by war. Partners receiving books are the University of Khartoum, the Sudan Academic Libraries Initiative and Windle Trust […]

South West housebuilder Newland Homes is calling for the long-term running costs of a property to play a greater role in discussions about housing affordability.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
26.08.2026

Housebuilder warns of rocketing costs for inefficient homes

South West housebuilder Newland Homes is calling for the long-term running costs of a property to play a greater role in discussions about housing affordability. The call comes as Ofgem today (Tuesday) announced that the energy price cap will […]

Wiltshire-headquartered meals provider apetito has donated close to 200 solar panels to Energy Garden, London’s largest community energy organisation, helping to power a new green community space designed to bring people together through creative and educational activities and granting access to clean, community-owned energy.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
24.08.2026

Wiltshire firm donates solar panels to London’s largest community energy organisation

Wiltshire-headquartered meals provider apetito has donated close to 200 solar panels to Energy Garden, London’s largest community energy organisation, helping to power a new green community space designed to bring people together through creative and educational activities and granting […]

People

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Property specialist Assetz Capital has continued its expansion in the South West with the appointment of business development manager Amy Salomon.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
10.09.2026

New BDO for South West property specialist

Property specialist Assetz Capital has continued its expansion in the South West with the appointment of business development manager Amy Salomon. Amy brings extensive experience from the new homes property market, having worked closely with developers, housebuilders and purchasers […]

Law firm FSM expands family team with new hire

24.08.2026

New partner for accountancy firm Albert Goodman

20.08.2026

Solar energy specialist appoints new CEO

18.08.2026

Wiltshire law firm Wansbroughs has announced the appointment of four new legal experts.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
09.09.2026

Four appointments at law firm Wansbroughs

Wiltshire law firm Wansbroughs has announced the appointment of four new legal experts. The appointments include two senior hires: Louise Hall, who joins as legal director in the firm’s corporate & commercial team, and Linda Blay, who joins as […]

Television antiques expert, auctioneer and jewellery specialist Izzie Balmer has joined the team at RWB Auctions in Royal Wootton Bassett, bringing more than a decade of industry experience to the growing Wiltshire auction house.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
08.09.2026

TV antiques expert joins Wiltshire auction house

Television antiques expert, auctioneer and jewellery specialist Izzie Balmer has joined the team at RWB Auctions in Royal Wootton Bassett, bringing more than a decade of industry experience to the growing Wiltshire auction house. Izzie, who is well known […]

The head of natural capital at Swindon-headquartered law firm Thrings has been named in this year's Environment 100, adding to his reputation as one of the UK's most influential environmental professionals.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
08.09.2026

Natural capital lead named in Environment 100 list

The head of natural capital at Swindon-headquartered law firm Thrings has been named in this year’s Environment 100, adding to his reputation as one of the UK’s most influential environmental professionals. Run by the organisers of the Environmental Services […]

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 […]

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Work has begun on the construction of Apetito's new £100 million state-of-the-art food production facility, Kitchen West in Trowbridge.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
10.09.2026

Construction begins on £100 million Kitchen West facility

Work has begun on the construction of Apetito’s new £100 million state-of-the-art food production facility, Kitchen West in Trowbridge. As the largest private employer the town, and having been based in the town since 1928, this development represents a […]

Plans to turn office block into flats revealed

08.09.2026

Employers named over minimum wage breaches

04.09.2026

Business confidence in the South West jumps as trading outlook and economic optimism surge

01.09.2026

South West businesses gained momentum in August, with rising sales and renewed hiring across the region, according to the latest NatWest Growth Tracker.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
09.09.2026

Economic growth hits six-month high in South West

South West businesses gained momentum in August, with rising sales and renewed hiring across the region, according to the latest NatWest Growth Tracker. The headline South West Business Activity Index rose from 50.8 in July to 53.0 in August, […]

A £5.9 million redevelopment at Wiltshire College & University Centre’s Trowbridge campus will create new state-of-the-art digital and creative art studios and almost double the size of its construction workshops.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
09.09.2026

£6 million expansion of college campus announced

A £5.9 million redevelopment at Wiltshire College & University Centre’s Trowbridge campus will create new state-of-the-art digital and creative art studios and almost double the size of its construction workshops. The college says the huge expansion is needed to […]

More than 1,000 highly-skilled jobs are on course to be created in Swindon following a wave of major investment in drones.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
08.09.2026

1,000 jobs to be created in UK’s drone capital

More than 1,000 highly-skilled jobs are on course to be created in Swindon following a wave of major investment in drone manufacturing. The surge comes exactly a year after the Government’s Defence Industrial Strategy singled out Swindon as a […]

Events

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Wiltshire entrepreneurs are being given the chance to pitch their idea to a real Dragon.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
09.09.2026

Wiltshire entrepreneurs get chance to pitch to a real Dragon

Wiltshire entrepreneurs are being given the chance to pitch their idea to a real Dragon. Moonpig founder and Wiltshire resident Nick Jenkins, who was a Dragon for two series of the BBC show between 2015 and 2017 will be […]

Trowbridge Chamber announces new West Wiltshire Expo

09.07.2026

Thames Valley’s best businesses named at glittering ceremony

07.07.2026

Swindon’s first TEDx event turns spotlight on local ideas

06.07.2026

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
20.08.2026

Founder to share ‘redundancy to millions’ success story

The founder of one of the UK’s largest background screening companies will take to the stage in Swindon this November to share the lessons she’s learnt from building a business from scratch into a multi-million-pound company. Rachel Bedgood, who […]

Top-rate energy performance is “no longer a niche ambition” in an age of spiralling energy bills, according to the UK's only permanent venue dedicated to independent homebuilding, self-build and renovation advice and support, which is based in Swindon.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
14.08.2026

Energy efficiency no longer a ‘nice to have’ as bills spiral, says NSBRC

Top-rate energy performance is “no longer a niche ambition” in an age of spiralling energy bills, according to the UK’s only permanent venue dedicated to independent homebuilding, self-build and renovation advice and support, which is based in Swindon. The […]

PR expert Fiona Scott has been announced as the leader of a new Cotswold Networking group in Royal Wootton Bassett, which will launch this September.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
30.07.2026

PR expert takes reins of new networking group for Royal Wootton Bassett

PR expert Fiona Scott has been announced as the leader of a new Cotswold Networking group in Royal Wootton Bassett, which will launch this September. The expansion marks the ninth group for the thriving Cotswold Networking, bringing its successful, […]

Experts

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Big changes are on the horizon for self-assessment. HMRC has launched a new consultation on ‘timely payments’, detailing plans that could see those in self-assessment, who also have PAYE income, moved away from the traditional January and July deadlines.

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
09.09.2026

HMRC plans to move tax closer to payday – Optimum Professional Services

If you are employed but also have other income – such as freelance work or rental income – changes are coming to the way you pay tax, says Jon Lacey of Optimum Professional Services Big changes are on the […]

Tips for separated parents for smooth summer holidays – FSM Solicitors

30.07.2026

Why AI can’t replace real professional advisers – Optimum Professional Services

15.07.2026

Heatwaves at work – your rights and responsibilities

09.07.2026

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
02.09.2026

A brief guide to managing pregnant employees fairly – the HR Dept

Don’t let a pregnancy be a negative life-changing moment for your SME, says Peter Jones of the HR Dept. For most women, a pregnancy will be a wonderful and life-changing moment. At both a human and business level, care […]

Does a sole trader need to be VAT registered. Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services explains the rules, pros, and cons of VAT registration

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
18.08.2026

Is Flat Rate VAT right for your business? – Optimum Professional Services

If you want to cut down on paperwork, Flat Rate VAT could be right for you, says Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services. For many small business owners, VAT can feel like one of the more complicated aspects of […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
12.08.2026

Managing employees returning from maternity leave – the HR Dept

Business owners should seek expert guidance before taking workplace actions that could result in costly employment tribunal claims and reputational damage, says Helen Imbusi of the HR Dept. Navigating UK employment law continues to be a complex challenge for […]

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Featured News

Tourism tax for West on cards – but hoteliers are concerned

Oxfam appoints Bristol firm to create 2026 Christmas campaign.

Sustainable offices 85 per cent reserved ahead of opening

ESG

Southby & Co plan a September of fundraising

Marathon-a-day charity trek will take Swindon estate agent all the way to Woolacombe

Best Mates raise £20k on bike ride to Brussels

Wiltshire IT firm becomes a B-Corp

Shipment from book charity’s Swindon warehouse supports readers in Sudan

Housebuilder warns of rocketing costs for inefficient homes

Wiltshire firm donates solar panels to London’s largest community energy organisation

People

New BDO for South West property specialist

Law firm FSM expands family team with new hire

New partner for accountancy firm Albert Goodman

Solar energy specialist appoints new CEO

Four appointments at law firm Wansbroughs

TV antiques expert joins Wiltshire auction house

Natural capital lead named in Environment 100 list

Profiles

Wansbroughs

Optimum Professional Services

Charlton Baker

National Self Build and Renovation Centre

CMD Recruitment

Southby & Co. Financial Planning

Jazzbones Creative

News

Construction begins on £100 million Kitchen West facility

Plans to turn office block into flats revealed

Employers named over minimum wage breaches

Business confidence in the South West jumps as trading outlook and economic optimism surge

Economic growth hits six-month high in South West

£6 million expansion of college campus announced

1,000 jobs to be created in UK’s drone capital

Events

Wiltshire entrepreneurs get chance to pitch to a real Dragon

Trowbridge Chamber announces new West Wiltshire Expo

Thames Valley’s best businesses named at glittering ceremony

Swindon’s first TEDx event turns spotlight on local ideas

Founder to share ‘redundancy to millions’ success story

Energy efficiency no longer a ‘nice to have’ as bills spiral, says NSBRC

PR expert takes reins of new networking group for Royal Wootton Bassett

Experts

HMRC plans to move tax closer to payday – Optimum Professional Services

Tips for separated parents for smooth summer holidays – FSM Solicitors

Why AI can’t replace real professional advisers – Optimum Professional Services

Heatwaves at work – your rights and responsibilities

A brief guide to managing pregnant employees fairly – the HR Dept

Is Flat Rate VAT right for your business? – Optimum Professional Services

Managing employees returning from maternity leave – the HR Dept

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