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NFU Mutual has acquired a development site in Swindon from Marq Logistics for £2.7 million, with Graftongate appointed as development partner.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
07.05.2026

NFU Mutual acquires Swindon logistics site for £2.7 million

Insurance firm NFU Mutual has acquired a development site in Swindon from Marq Logistics for £2.7 million, with Graftongate appointed as development partner. The consented scheme will deliver an 80,000 sq ft speculative logistics unit on a 5.3-acre site, […]

Plans to convert offices into apartments on a Wiltshire business park have been approved.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
07.05.2026

Office-to-home plans approved in shadow of iconic tower

Plans to convert offices into apartments on a Wiltshire business park have been approved. Moonraker (Melksham) Ltd has been granted planning permission to turn the upper floors of office blocks at Avonside Business Park, Melksham into flats. The enterprise […]

A PR expert who joined a Bristol agency on school work experience has become a senior manager 23 years later.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
07.05.2026

Work experience student works way up to senior management role

A PR expert who joined a Bristol agency on school work experience has become a senior manager 23 years later. Following a management restructure Kayleigh Penny has been promoted to client services head at Empica, overseeing the day-to-day management […]

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Swindon & Wiltshire News
07.05.2026

NFU Mutual acquires Swindon logistics site for £2.7 million

Insurance firm NFU Mutual has acquired a development site in Swindon from Marq Logistics for £2.7 million, with Graftongate appointed as development partner. The consented scheme will deliver an 80,000 sq ft speculative logistics unit on a 5.3-acre site, […]

Plans to turn former Nationwide site into homes revealed

05.05.2026

Investors warned against taking financial advice from AI

05.05.2026

Swindon dental group secures major funding deal

05.05.2026

Swindon & Wiltshire News
07.05.2026

Office-to-home plans approved in shadow of iconic tower

Plans to convert offices into apartments on a Wiltshire business park have been approved. Moonraker (Melksham) Ltd has been granted planning permission to turn the upper floors of office blocks at Avonside Business Park, Melksham into flats. The enterprise […]

Wiltshire sole traders and SMEs are being invited to apply for a newly-launched free support programme seeking to make them more successful through better use of digital tools and technology.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
06.05.2026

New government-funded tech advice for Wiltshire firms launched

Wiltshire sole traders and SMEs are being invited to apply for a newly-launched free support programme seeking to make them more successful through better use of digital tools and technology. Business West and TechSPARK are delivering Tech Adoption for […]

Almost half of businesses suffered a cyber breach or attack in the past 12 months as criminals turn to AI to increase the speed and scale at which they can operate.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
05.05.2026

Firms urged to strengthen cyber defences as criminals turn to AI

Almost half of businesses suffered a cyber breach or attack in the past 12 months as criminals turn to AI to increase the speed and scale at which they can operate. The government’s 2025/26 Cyber Security Breaches Survey shows […]

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The speaker lineup is being finalised for an intensive two-day event designed to bridge the gap between ambitious business owners and the national press.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
28.04.2026

Journalist lineup revealed for Swindon’s No BS Media Summit

The speaker lineup is being finalised for an intensive two-day event designed to bridge the gap between ambitious business owners and the national press. Organised by the story-led PR consultancy Scott Media, the No BS Media Summit returns to […]

Events mark 40 years since closure of railway works

24.02.2026

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

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 […]

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 […]

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The approach to sustainable transport at Swindon community Wichelstowe is amongst the best in the UK, according to a national travel body.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
07.05.2026

Wichelstowe’s sustainable travel among the best in UK

The approach to sustainable transport at Swindon community Wichelstowe is amongst the best in the UK, according to a national travel body. The travel plan at Wichelstowe was named Residential National Site of the Year at the Modeshift STARS […]

Law firm Goughs raises £6k for chosen charity

20.04.2026

Businesswoman runs half marathon for air ambulance

03.04.2026

Wiltshire firm marks £200,000 milestone with charity partner

03.04.2026

Housebuilder Persimmon has shown its support for a Trowbridge-based group that helps those battling dementia and their loved ones.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
07.05.2026

Developer donation for Wiltshire dementia charity

Housebuilder Persimmon has shown its support for a Trowbridge-based group that helps those battling dementia and their loved ones. Persimmon Homes Wessex handed over the £1,000 cheque to the Mill Street Club, a service run in partnership with Wiltshire-wide […]

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 […]

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 […]

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Companies from Bristol, Somerset and Berkshire have been celebrating today after being named in The King’s Awards for Enterprise - the UK’s most prestigious business awards.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
06.05.2026

Bristol, Somerset and Berkshire firms among King’s Award recipients

Companies from Bristol, Somerset and Berkshire have been celebrating today after being named in The King’s Awards for Enterprise – the UK’s most prestigious business awards. It is the 60th year of the awards, which was started by the […]

Trust awards will help horticulture students’ gardening skills to blossom

21.04.2026

Three new partners appointed at Awdry Law

13.04.2026

Creative agency takes on three new staff

03.04.2026

The search is on for the year's best tech firms as the Tech South West Awards 2026 officially opens for entries.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
06.05.2026

South West’s biggest tech celebration returns for 2026

The search is on for the year’s best tech firms as the Tech South West Awards 2026 officially opens for entries. From trailblazing startups and game‑changing scale-ups to inspiring leaders and teams driving global change, the awards shine a […]

A firm of financial planners from Wiltshire has been has been shortlisted for a national award recognising financial services firms that are building strong and supportive working environments for their teams.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
30.04.2026

Financial planners shortlisted for national workplace excellence award

A firm of financial planners from Wiltshire has been shortlisted for a national award recognising financial services firms that are building strong and supportive working environments for their teams. Southby & Co. Financial Planning, based in Wroughton, has been […]

A Royal Wootton Bassett business has picked up a national award just two years after launching.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
30.04.2026

Auctioneer celebrates Best New Business win at SME awards

A Royal Wootton Bassett business has picked up a national award just two years after launching. RWB Auctions has been named Best New Business at the Best SME Awards, recognising its early growth in a competitive industry. The business […]

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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 […]

Experts

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Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
06.05.2026

Why salary transparency is no longer optional when hiring – CMD Recruitment

If you’ve advertised a role recently and been disappointed by the response, the problem might not be the role itself – it might be what you’re leaving out, says Dan Barfoot of CMD Recruitment. Candidates in 2025 and 2026 […]

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

01.04.2026

Should you register voluntarily for VAT? – Haines Watts

25.03.2026

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

18.03.2026

When margins are being eroded from all sides, how can business owners best ride the storm? asks Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services.

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
30.04.2026

Navigating rising costs: a guide for business owners – Optimum Professional Services

When margins are being eroded from all sides, how can business owners best ride the storm? asks Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services. We are once again navigating a period of significant economic uncertainty. Between creeping inflation, interest rates […]

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” […]

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 […]

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Featured News

NFU Mutual acquires Swindon logistics site for £2.7 million

Office-to-home plans approved in shadow of iconic tower

Work experience student works way up to senior management role

News

NFU Mutual acquires Swindon logistics site for £2.7 million

Plans to turn former Nationwide site into homes revealed

Investors warned against taking financial advice from AI

Swindon dental group secures major funding deal

Office-to-home plans approved in shadow of iconic tower

New government-funded tech advice for Wiltshire firms launched

Firms urged to strengthen cyber defences as criminals turn to AI

Events

Journalist lineup revealed for Swindon’s No BS Media Summit

Events mark 40 years since closure of railway works

Businesses champion collaboration for International Women’s Day

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

Professional speaker to lead UK conference this weekend

Sustainability show offers solutions to oil crisis

Business breakfast to support pavilion project

ESG

Wichelstowe’s sustainable travel among the best in UK

Law firm Goughs raises £6k for chosen charity

Businesswoman runs half marathon for air ambulance

Wiltshire firm marks £200,000 milestone with charity partner

Developer donation for Wiltshire dementia charity

Freeths achieves Stonewall Proud Employer Champion status

Trowbridge Chamber cycling event attracts entrants aged four to 91

People

Bristol, Somerset and Berkshire firms among King’s Award recipients

Trust awards will help horticulture students’ gardening skills to blossom

Three new partners appointed at Awdry Law

Creative agency takes on three new staff

South West’s biggest tech celebration returns for 2026

Financial planners shortlisted for national workplace excellence award

Auctioneer celebrates Best New Business win at SME awards

Profiles

Wansbroughs

Optimum Professional Services

Charlton Baker

National Self Build and Renovation Centre

CMD Recruitment

Southby & Co. Financial Planning

Jazzbones Creative

Experts

Why salary transparency is no longer optional when hiring – CMD Recruitment

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

Should you register voluntarily for VAT? – Haines Watts

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

Navigating rising costs: a guide for business owners – Optimum Professional Services

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

Why expert HR advice is vital amid rising employment costs

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