A Swindon author’s latest book about the town has proved a class act for one local school, which is now using it as a teaching resource. Read more: School adopts local author’s publication in textbook manoeuvre
Penned by Angela Atkinson and published earlier this year, Swindon in 50 Buildings is being used as a teaching resource by staff at Nythe
The task force charged with helping the 3,500 Honda workers who will lose their jobs after the Swindon manufacturing plant closes in 2021 has insisted it is "working behind the scenes".
A lengthy statement, issued on Friday, seems to have been made to address concerns that the task force has, Read more: Honda task force insists it is "working behind the scenes" to help employees
The government needs to bring forward radical interventions to address an unprecedented long-term slump in small business confidence, slowing economic growth and a widening trade deficit when it publishes the 2019 Autumn Budget on November 6, according to small business lobbying group the FSB.
Writing to the Chancellor, Sajid Javid, Read more: Ambitious Autumn Budget needed to avoid bleak winter for businesses – FSB
Chippenham's Business Improvement District is to be scrapped after businesses in the town voted not to renew its contract.
After four weeks of polling, 199 of the 387 eligible businesses cast a vote, with 105 voting against renewal and 94 voting in favour.
The result means that the BID will Read more: Chippenham BID to be scrapped after business vote against renewal
Eight third year university students have begun their internships with the newly-developed Wasdell Academy in Swindon.
The students will spend a year with Wasdell – Europe’s largest independent specialist manufacturing partner to the pharmaceutical and nutritional industries – shadowing senior staff and attending masterclasses delivered by specialists across the Wasdell Read more: Packaging firm launches academy for university students
Contemporary artist Elizabeth Harwood has burst onto Marlborough's retail scene – with a shop inspired by her love of a volcanic island.
Famara has opened at 11 Hughenden Yard, selling clothing and accessories of silks and satins alongside active-ware, aimed at the adventurous woman.
The brand is inspired by Playa Read more: Volcanic-themed fashion retailer bursts onto scene
