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Enterprise Finance funding puts bike firm on path to growth
Mango Bikes, a fast-growing cycle retail business founded just over year ago by two university graduates, is gearing up for expansion after successfully gaining funding of nearly £100,000. The firm...
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£121m construction contract clears Lyneham military college scheme for take off
The redevelopment of the former RAF Lyneham base has come a step closer with a £121m joint venture contract to build a new technical training college on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. The contract...
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Regent Circus scheme tastes success in attracting another top-name restaurant...
Jimmy’s Restaurants, which operates World Kitchen and Pan Asian Kitchen, has become the latest food outlet to sign up to Swindon’s £50m Regent Circus leisure and retail scheme ahead of its opening....
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Jobs in store as work gets under way on massive expansion at Swindon Designer...
Work has started on the £35m expansion of Swindon’s Designer Outlet centre, creating an estimated 350 jobs and adding 50,000 sq ft of retail space. The scheme, which received planning approval a year...
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Business group backs plans for Swindon’s long-awaited art gallery
Swindon’s leading business organisation has pledged its support for a new art gallery and museum in the town centre. Influence says establishing a new home for the town’s renowned collection of 20th...
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Business development manager takes up regional post at finance group Lombard
Asset finance provider Lombard has appointed Paul Jenkins as business development manager for its South West and South Wales regions. Paul, pictured, who will be based in Bristol and report to...
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Double boost for town as latest Honda model starts production and BMW...
Swindon’s recession-hit car industry received a double dose of good news today as the town's two car plants made significant announcements. At Honda, the first production models of its latest...
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IT director joins expanding law firm Stone King
Stone King, the law firm with an office in Melksham, has appointed Rupert Poole as IT director as it continues to expand its specialist legal services to individuals and organisations. Rupert,...
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ACE appointment strengthens global insurer’s position in South West
Property insurance group ACE has appointed Ian McFadyean as business development manager for the South West and Wales as it continues to invest in its UK regional offices. In the newly-created role,...
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Strong bounce back by businesses points to steady growth in 2014
Business confidence is running at its highest level for more than three years as the recovery gathers pace and firms put austerity behind them at last. Manufacturers in particular are upbeat about...
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Swindon accountants Banks keep CALM and carry on baking, walking and running...
Fundraising events at Banks, the Swindon-based chartered accountants, have netted nearly £3,000 for a local charity supporting families with children suffering from cancer. Staff at the firm chose...
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New regional manager for workspace group Basepoint
Basepoint, the serviced workspace group, has appointed Kevin Rose as regional manager overseeing its Swindon centre along with two others in the Thames Valley area. Kevin, pictured, who has a...
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West firms still concerned about inflation despite today’s small fall,...
Inflation remains a concern for West businesses despite November’s small decrease, according to the region’s largest business organisation. The annual rate of inflation dropped from 2.2% to 2.1% last...
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We can take off pressure from London’s overcrowded airports, say Bristol...
The Government should not overlook the vital role regional airports such as Bristol can play in helping solve the looming gridlock at airports serving London and the South East. The message, from...
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Marlborough shopping arcade takes on Kilpatrick & Co as managing agents
Swindon-based commercial property consultants Kilpatrick & Co have been appointed as managing agents to Hughenden Yard, the specialist retail arcade in Marlborough. All but one of the 17 units in...
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New service from Swindon digital agency aims to debunk myths around small...
Swindon digital marketing consultancy All Things Web has launched a service to help fledgling and small businesses get their websites noticed by both online search engines and all-important first...
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Exclusive Border Force x-ray contract win for Totalpost Services
Totalpost Services, the mailroom and security equipment firm with a base in Swindon, has become the exclusive supplier of x-ray security screening machines to the Home Office. The firm will supply all...
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Pre-launch event for prospective members of Swindon’s latest BNI chapter
Networking group BNI’s latest Swindon chapter hosts an introductory meeting this Thursday ahead of its official launch in January. The meeting will introduce Excel BNI to prospective members and will...
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Donate spare cash to change the plight of Syria’s children, Bristol Airport...
EasyJet passengers travelling via Bristol Airport this Christmas are being asked to donate their loose change and unwanted currency to UNICEF’s Change for Good charity campaign. All money raised will...
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Specialist IT group SciSys appoints new chief exective
Klaus Heidrich, chief operating officer of specialist software and IT group SciSys, will assume the role of chief executive on January 1, the Chippenham-based group said today. He will take over from...
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