Great Western Railway to be brought back into public ownership

Great Western Railway will be brought back into public ownership in 2026, the government has announced.

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Trainee solicitors take first steps in law at Goughs

Wiltshire law firm Goughs Solicitors has appointed three new trainee solicitors to its 110-strong team.

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Triodos named Finance Trailblazer of the Year at Global Good Awards

Bristol headquartered ethical bank Triodos has won gold in the Finance Trailblazer of the Year category at the inaugural Global Good Finance Awards 2025.

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How to look after your team... without falling foul of the taxman

If looking after your team involves giving rewards and benefits, then you need to follow the rules to avoid falling foul of HMRC, warns Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services.

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West launches new ten-year Growth Strategy with ambition to create 70,000 jobs

A brand-new, ten-year Growth Strategy has been published today (Wednesday, September 24), with the romise of bringing 72,000 jobs to the region.

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Swindon sets up its own film office

Swindon has established its own film office, hoping to grab a slice of the multi-million pound pie enjoyed by cities across the South West.

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Bristol Uni starts countdown to new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus opening

The University of Bristol has started the countdown to the opening of its new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus.

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Black Nova celebrates 10th anniversary with charity fundraising bash

Wiltshire web design and hosting firm Black Nova Designs is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a bash in aid of mental health charity Best Mates.

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Swindon drugs firm Catalent to expand

Pharmaceutical firm Catalent is planning to expand its Swindon operation.

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Bath BID’s business crime reduction partnership achieves national accreditation

Bath BID’s Safe and Secure Business Crime Reduction Partnership has become the first to be formally recognised for exceeding the standard of the National Standards Accreditation, for demonstrating exc...

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Visit West appoints arena boss as chairman

The CEO of the new YTL Arena Bristol has been appointed chairman of Visit West.

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Pop-up art spaces bring colour and animation to Trowbridge town centre

A series of art displays has been popping up in empty retail units in Trowbridge, in an initiative spearheaded by Trowbridge Chamber of Commerce.

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Law firm Thrings makes two partner appointments

Law firm Thrings has made two new partner appointments in its commercial property team.

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Students’ stories of courage are raising money for refugees

A book telling of refugees’ harrowing journey to the UK, written by ESOL students at Wiltshire College & University Centre, is halfway to its charity fundraising target.

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Princess Anne pays visit to Marlborough fabrics factory

The Princess Royal has paid a visit to fabrics, wallpaper, lampshades and accessories manufacturer Fermoie.

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McLaren Construction appointed to build huge unit at Swindon's Panattoni Park

McLaren Construction (Midlands & North) has been appointed by Panattoni to deliver a major new industrial and logistics facility at Panattoni Park Swindon, marking the company’s first scheme with the ...

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UK's biggest drone factory to open in Swindon

The UK's biggest drone factory is to open in Swindon - bringing 1,000 skilled manufacturing jobs and securing the future of one of the UK's most iconic buildings.

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Salisbury retailers urged to support the development of a Business Crime Reduction Partnership

Retailers and city centre businesses in Salisbury are being urged to get behind the formation of a Business Crime Reduction Partnership.

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GEL Studios appoints two new directors

Swindon-based creative agency GEL Studios has appointed two new company directors as it embarks on an ambitious five-year growth plan.

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Demand for permanent workers in South declines at fastest rate since June 2020

Hiring activity has continued to weaken across the South of England in August, with further reductions in both permanent staff appointments and temp billings, according to the latest UK Report on Jobs...

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South West business activity expands at quickest rate for a year

A fresh increase in new business fuelled a stronger rise in business activity across the South West in August, according to the latest NatWest Growth Tracker.

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Event aims to get north Wiltshire businesses into philanthropy

An event for professional advisors in Swindon and Wiltshire hopes to inspire a new generation of philanthropists.

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Four aspiring solicitors start their training with Wansbroughs

Four aspiring solicitors have started their training journey with Wiltshire law firm Wansbroughs.

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Startups in Swindon more likely to secure funding than in any other city

Startups and SMEs in Swindon are more likely to secure funding than in any other city, according to new data.

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Wiltshire Business Show returns for 2025

The Wiltshire Business Show is returning for 2025, with two days of discussion, dialogue, engagement, and innovation.

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Thrings appoints new solicitor to commercial dispute resolution team

Regional commercial law firm Thrings has appointed newly qualified solicitor Darcy Lilley to its commercial dispute resolution team.

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Bristol and Swindon among UK's top five highest-performing cities

Bristol and Swindon are among the UK's highest-performing cities, with Reading taking a top ten spot, according to PwC’s 2025 Good Growth for Cities Index.

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Phil Smith to step down as Business West MD after 23 years

The managing director of Business West has announced his intention to retire from the business support organisation after 23 years.

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Statutory sick pay is changing – the HR Dept

Statutory sick pay is changing from April 2026. Peter Jones of the HR Dept outlines some things you can do to prepare the ground for the new regime.

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Housing developer backs major community event in Chippenham

The developer behind Chippenham’s Oak Hill Rise site has once again given its backing to a major event in the town.

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