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

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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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September 29, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Wiltshire law firm Goughs Solicitors has appointed three new trainee solicitors to its 110-strong team.

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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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September 29, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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Bristol headquartered ethical bank Triodos has won gold in the Finance Trailblazer of the Year category at the inaugural Global Good Finance Awards.

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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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September 25, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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If looking after your team involves giving rewards and benefits, then you need to follow the rules to avoid falling foul of HMRC, warns Business Biscuit's Expert of the Week, Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services.

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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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September 25, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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A brand-new, ten-year Growth Strategy has been published today (Wednesday, September 24) by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, with the promise of bringing 72,000 jobs to the region.

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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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September 24, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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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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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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September 24, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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The University of Bristol has started the countdown to the opening of its new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus.

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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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September 23, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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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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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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September 23, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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Pharmaceutical firm Catalent is planning to expand its Swindon operation.

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Swindon drugs firm Catalent to expand
Pharmaceutical firm Catalent is planning to expand its Swindon operation.
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September 23, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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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.

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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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September 23, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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The CEO of the new YTL Arena Bristol has been appointed chairman of Visit West.

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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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September 22, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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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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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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September 17, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Law firm Thrings has made two new partner appointments in its commercial property team.

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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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September 16, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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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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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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September 15, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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The Princess Royal has paid a visit to fabrics, wallpaper, lampshades and accessories manufacturer Fermoie.

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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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September 15, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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McLaren Construction Group (Midlands & North) has been appointed by Panattoni to deliver a major new industrial and logistics facility at Panattoni UK Park Swindon, marking the company’s first scheme with the developer in the South West region.

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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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September 15, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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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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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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September 15, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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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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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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September 10, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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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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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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September 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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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 from KPMG and REC.

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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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September 10, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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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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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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September 9, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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An event for professional advisors in Swindon and Wiltshire hopes to inspire a new generation of philanthropists.

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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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September 9, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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Four aspiring solicitors have started their training journey with Wiltshire law firm Wansbroughs.

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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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September 9, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Startups and SMEs in Swindon are more likely to secure funding than in any other city, according to new data.

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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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September 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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The Wiltshire Business Show is returning for 2025, with two days of discussion, dialogue, engagement, and innovation.

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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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September 8, 2025 at 8:07 PM