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The Dyson Cancer Centre at the Royal United Hospitals in Bath

Swindon & Wiltshire News
23.04.2024

Dyson Cancer Centre opens at Bath hospital

The Dyson Cancer Centre at the Royal United Hospitals in Bath has opened its doors to patients following a £4 million donation from the James Dyson Foundation. The opening of the £50 million centre means that for the first […]

Bristol's top 200 privately-owned businesses turned over £15.5 billion last year – an increase of 33 per cent - according to a new report by accountancy firm Grant Thornton

Swindon & Wiltshire News
22.04.2024

Bristol’s top businesses turned over £15 billion last year

Bristol’s top 200 privately-owned businesses turned over £15.5 billion last year – an increase of 33 per cent – according to a new report by accountancy firm Grant Thornton. Grant Thornton UK LLP’s inaugural Bristol Limited report highlights the […]

Paul Britton of Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce

Swindon & Wiltshire News
17.04.2024

Business confidence improves in Thames Valley, says Chamber of Commerce

Confidence among Thames Valley businesses is improving, but the coming months will remain challenging for many companies, according to a major survey conducted by Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce. The business organisation polled hundreds of firms from the region […]

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Modular buildings could offer a solution to the housing crisis in Swindon, according to a local businessman

Swindon & Wiltshire News
25.04.2024

Modular buildings ‘could offer a solution to Swindon’s housing crisis’

Modular buildings could offer a solution to Swindon’s housing crisis, says businessman Modular buildings could offer a solution to the housing crisis in Swindon, according to a local businessman. Linus MacLiu says modular buildings – which are made on […]

Wincanton wins JD Sports distribution deal

23.04.2024

Sixty Malmesbury businesses join forces to celebrate 1,100th anniversary of King Athelstan

22.04.2024

South West tech businesses sought for pioneering growth programme

19.04.2024

Bristol needs to build more than 60,800 new homes in less than two decades to meet the needs of the city’s 2040 population, research by socio-economic experts at Marrons has revealed

Swindon & Wiltshire News
24.04.2024

Bristol will need more than 60,000 new homes by 2040, while Swindon’s pensioner population is expected to rocket

Bristol needs to build more than 60,800 new homes in less than two decades to meet the needs of the city’s 2040 population, research by socio-economic experts at Marrons has revealed. With 432,711 more adults expected to be living […]

Three new businesses have taken space at The Shires shopping centre in Trowbridge, which changed hands last year

Swindon & Wiltshire News
24.04.2024

Three new businesses take space in Trowbridge shopping centre

Three new businesses have taken space at The Shires shopping centre in Trowbridge, which changed hands last year. National health and beauty retailer, Bodycare, has secured 4,262 sq ft of ground and first-floor space, while DEBRA UK is preparing […]

Swindon & Wiltshire News
23.04.2024

Dyson Cancer Centre opens at Bath hospital

The Dyson Cancer Centre at the Royal United Hospitals in Bath has opened its doors to patients following a £4 million donation from the James Dyson Foundation. The opening of the £50 million centre means that for the first […]

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Emily and Alan Braithwaite of Yellow Tuxedo

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
25.04.2024

High-flying businesses gather at flight museum for bootcamp

High-flying businesses gathered at The Army Flying Centre on the Wiltshire / Hampshire border yesterday (Wednesday) for a ‘bootcamp’ organised by the Federation of Small Businesses. The action-packed morning equipped small business owners with practical tips they could use […]

Networking group Business Buzz expands to Marlborough

14.03.2024

Lexus Swindon to host networking event in aid of Julia’s House

12.03.2024

Tackling violence is theme of Wansbroughs International Women’s Day event

08.03.2024

The Festival of Sustainable Homes is to be launched in Swindon next month at the National Self Build & Renovation Centre

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
25.04.2024

Festival of Sustainable Homes to be launched in Swindon next month

The Festival of Sustainable Homes is to be launched in Swindon next month at the National Self Build & Renovation Centre. Devised by the NSBRC and sponsored by Chippenham-based renewable energy supplier Good Energy the event will highlight how […]

A new research institute to investigate, analyse, and propose solutions to vital issues affecting the economic performance of the West of England will be launched at a conference in Bristol next month

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
28.03.2024

New institute to drive West economy to be launched

A new research institute to investigate, analyse, and propose solutions to vital issues affecting the economic performance of the West of England will be launched at a conference in Bristol next month. The launch of Futures West will form […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
26.03.2024

FSB’s aviation museum bootcamp to appeal to high-flying small businesses

High-flying small businesses from South Wiltshire and Hampshire are being invited to a business bootcamp organised by the Federation of Small Businesses. Seven expert business speakers will share their thoughts at the FSB bootcamp event in April. The Army […]

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Telecommunications equipment supplier Telenco UK has named children's hospices charity Julia's House as its first charity of the year

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
25.04.2024

Telecommunications firm names Julia’s House as charity of the year

Telecommunications equipment supplier Telenco UK has named children’s hospices charity Julia’s House as its first charity of the year. The decision continues a relationship forged last year when the West Swindon-based company, which designs, manufactures, and distributes a complete […]

Law firm Goughs raises £6,500 for domestic abuse charity FearFree

16.04.2024

Financial adviser pledges to raise £2,500 for mental health charity

09.04.2024

Branding expert has designs on world record with charity van-pull

09.04.2024

Digital marketing specialist Rob Curtis is lacing up his running shoes to support Swindon-based charity Best Mates

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
18.04.2024

Digital marketing expert launches fundraising initiative for Best Mates charity

Digital marketing specialist Rob Curtis is lacing up his running shoes to support Swindon-based charity Best Mates. Rob founded The Pursuit Agency – a digital marketing agency aimed at enhancing businesses’ online presence and promoting growth – nearly two […]

Business owners from across Swindon are being invited to spring into Spring with a free networking breakfast, as Optimum Professional Services throws open its doors

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
16.04.2024

Professional services firm Optimum to host free networking breakfast

Business owners from across Swindon are being invited to spring into Spring with a free networking breakfast, as Optimum Professional Services throws open its doors. The accountancy and law firm will be welcoming guests for breakfast on Tuesday, May […]

Beard Construction has been confirmed as the headline sponsor of the Wiltshire 3 Peak Challenge, which takes place in June in aid of the Youth Adventure Trust

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
16.04.2024

Beard Construction confirmed as headline partner of the Wiltshire 3 Peak Challenge

Beard Construction has been confirmed as the headline sponsor of the Wiltshire 3 Peak Challenge, which takes place in June in aid of the Youth Adventure Trust. The charity – which enjoys significant support from the local business community […]

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The annual Tech South West Awards have opened for entries as the prestigious event returns for a sixth year to celebrate the region’s tech sector.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
25.04.2024

Tech South West Awards return for sixth year

The annual Tech South West Awards have opened for entries as the prestigious event returns for a sixth year to celebrate the region’s tech sector. Covering the whole of the South West from Bristol, Bath and Somerset, Gloucestershire and […]

Law firm Goughs announces in-house promotions

09.04.2024

Awdry Law appoints new managing partner

09.04.2024

The Future Smiths shortlisted for StartUp Award

28.03.2024

Chippenham-based heating and plumbing firm John Williams Heating Services is celebrating 20 years in business.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
22.04.2024

Wiltshire heating firm celebrates 20th anniversary

Chippenham-based heating and plumbing firm John Williams Heating Services is celebrating 20 years in business. John Williams set up his own company John Williams Heating Services from their Chippenham home in April 2004 with his wife Debbie doing administrative […]

Growing SME lender SWIG Finance has appointed a new business manager for Wiltshire, Dorset and Hampshire.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
18.04.2024

SWIG Finance appoints business manager for Wiltshire

Growing SME lender SWIG Finance has appointed a new business manager for Wiltshire, Dorset and Hampshire. Amanda Sheppard has over 23 years of experience in the financial services sector, most recently as an associate relationship manager at Lloyds Bank […]

Swindon & Wiltshire People
15.04.2024

IT services expert Mintivo appoints new MD as founder steps aside

IT services and solutions company Mintivo has appointed Alex Jukes as its new managing director after a fifth consecutive year of growth, with 2022-23 seeing a more than 45 per cent increase in turnover. Founder Chris Gough is stepping […]

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With Stress Awareness Month coming to an end, and Peter Jones of The HR Dept considers ways in which bosses can aleviate workplace stress

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
24.04.2024

Five ways you could tackle workplace stress in your business – The HR Dept

With Stress Awareness Month coming to an end, Peter Jones of The HR Dept considers ways in which bosses can alleviate workplace stress. A little bit of pressure in people’s work lives is generally a good thing. It creates […]

Five simple steps that will transform your marketing – Resolution Design

20.03.2024

How tax efficient are electric company cars? – Optimum Professional Services

13.03.2024

The dangers of DIY conveyancing – Goughs

06.03.2024

In divorce, when the financial stakes are higher things are often more complicated, says Hannah Francis of law firm Goughs

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
17.04.2024

The financial side of high net worth divorces – Goughs

In divorce, when the financial stakes are higher things are often more complicated, says Hannah Francis of law firm Goughs. Divorce is never a simple process. However, when the financial stakes are higher, things are often more complicated. When […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
10.04.2024

What are the benefits of management accounts? – Optimum Professional Services

Most people have heard of management accounts, but not all businesses produce them. perhaps they should, says Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services. Do you create management accounts for your business? If so, do you make full use of […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
27.03.2024

Understanding the National Living Wage increase – CMD Recruitment

The National Living Wage is increasing in April. What are the implications for employers? Dan Barfoot, of CMD Recruitment, explains. What is the National Living Wage? The National Living Wage is a statutory minimum wage rate introduced by governments […]

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Featured News

Dyson Cancer Centre opens at Bath hospital

Bristol’s top businesses turned over £15 billion last year

Business confidence improves in Thames Valley, says Chamber of Commerce

News

Modular buildings ‘could offer a solution to Swindon’s housing crisis’

Wincanton wins JD Sports distribution deal

Sixty Malmesbury businesses join forces to celebrate 1,100th anniversary of King Athelstan

South West tech businesses sought for pioneering growth programme

Bristol will need more than 60,000 new homes by 2040, while Swindon’s pensioner population is expected to rocket

Three new businesses take space in Trowbridge shopping centre

Dyson Cancer Centre opens at Bath hospital

Events

High-flying businesses gather at flight museum for bootcamp

Networking group Business Buzz expands to Marlborough

Lexus Swindon to host networking event in aid of Julia’s House

Tackling violence is theme of Wansbroughs International Women’s Day event

Festival of Sustainable Homes to be launched in Swindon next month

New institute to drive West economy to be launched

FSB’s aviation museum bootcamp to appeal to high-flying small businesses

ESG

Telecommunications firm names Julia’s House as charity of the year

Law firm Goughs raises £6,500 for domestic abuse charity FearFree

Financial adviser pledges to raise £2,500 for mental health charity

Branding expert has designs on world record with charity van-pull

Digital marketing expert launches fundraising initiative for Best Mates charity

Professional services firm Optimum to host free networking breakfast

Beard Construction confirmed as headline partner of the Wiltshire 3 Peak Challenge

People

Tech South West Awards return for sixth year

Law firm Goughs announces in-house promotions

Awdry Law appoints new managing partner

The Future Smiths shortlisted for StartUp Award

Wiltshire heating firm celebrates 20th anniversary

SWIG Finance appoints business manager for Wiltshire

IT services expert Mintivo appoints new MD as founder steps aside

Experts

Five ways you could tackle workplace stress in your business – The HR Dept

Five simple steps that will transform your marketing – Resolution Design

How tax efficient are electric company cars? – Optimum Professional Services

The dangers of DIY conveyancing – Goughs

The financial side of high net worth divorces – Goughs

What are the benefits of management accounts? – Optimum Professional Services

Understanding the National Living Wage increase – CMD Recruitment

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