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Significant output boost for Swindon’s BMW plant to support new Mini factory...
Production at Swindon’s BMW car plant, which makes body panels for the Mini, is to be increased significantly to supply a new factory in Holland, it was revealed this afternoon. BMW confirmed...
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New Marlborough office for law firm Withy King as it marks 30 years in the town
Law firm Withy King is marking its 30th anniversary in Marlborough with a move to new premises in the heart of the market town. The firm will relocate from its offices just off the high street to...
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Mad Dog Moody kick starts Swindon building firm Beard’s work on new Bath...
Bath and England rugby legend Lewis Moody teamed up with Swindon construction company Beard at a turf-cutting ceremony to mark the firm starting work on a new state-of-the-art sports centre in Bath....
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Energy-from-waste plant puts Swindon in fast lane for green innovation
Swindon’s pioneering £8m waste-to-energy plant has been officially opened, positioning the town at the leading edge of innovation in handling municipal refuse. The state-of-the-art Cheney Manor plant,...
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Monday 24 February Interim: International Ferro Metals Finals: Aer Lingus, Bovis Homes, Bunzl, Dialight, Hiscox, HSBC, Kingspan, XP Power Trading statement: Associated British Foods AGMs: Armour, OMG,...
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Promotion strengthens Monahans’ insolvency and recovery team
Monahans, the accountancy firm with offices in Swindon and Chippenham, has promoted Shelly Smith to senior manager in its business recovery and insolvency team. Shelly, pictured, who has more than 18...
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Swindon’s best directors sought for awards that champion excellence and...
Swindon and Wiltshire firms of all sizes are being urged to enter their directors in the region’s top award scheme recognising excellence and enterprise in the boardroom. The South West Institute of...
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Expert transatlantic export advice on tap at UKTI event
Swindon and Wiltshire businesses will next week get a rare chance to meet trade experts from the British Embassies in the US and Canada and explore transatlantic export opportunities on a one-to-one...
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Former KPMG partner takes up post as non-executive director at Latchways
Devizes-based specialist safety harnessing firm Latchways has appointed Christopher Casey, a former partner at accountants KPMG, as a non-executive director with immediate effect. Mr Casey will...
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China ‘Smart Cities’ mission will plug into Swindon’s micro-chip innovation
Swindon’s world-class expertise in micro-electronics could play a crucial role in the recently-announced Smart Cities Trade Mission to China later this year. The West of England area from Swindon to...
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Govt answers rural businesses’ call for more money to support superfast...
Firms in rural parts of Swindon and Wiltshire could benefit from a £250m Government fund to install superfast broadband in hard-to-reach areas. The money was announced today by Culture Secretary Maria...
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Higher sales lead to strong rebound in confidence for the West’s small...
Further evidence of recovery among small and medium-sized West manufacturers emerged today with figures showing ‘significant’ growth over the past six months and plans for increased investment this...
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Chiropractic clinic overcomes stricter judging process to retain quality mark
The Shaw Chiropractic Clinic in Swindon has retained a quality mark recognising its excellence in meeting patients’ expectations despite the application process becoming tougher. The clinic, in Shaw...
View ArticleSwindon’s SMEs to get food for thought at HSBC breakfast forums
HSBC is to stage a series of breakfast forums in Swindon aimed at the area’s small to medium-sized businesses. The first event, on March 26, will include short presentations by Nigel Scott of Action...
View ArticleTop 100 best employers ranking recognises law firm Withy King’s commitment to...
Law firm Withy King, which has offices in Swindon and Marlborough, has been ranked 58th in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Mid-Sized Companies to Work For and awarded the highly sought-after Best...
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Monday 3 March Interims: Earthport, Thorntons, Tristel Finals: Amlin, British Polythene Industries, FBD Holdings, HelermanTyton, Intertek, Johnson Service Group, Keller, Robert Walters, Senior, Ultra...
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New arrival at Swindon’s Station Square office scheme is boost to town centre
Specialist insurer Gallager Heath is to relocate its Swindon base in a move that has furthered strengthened the town centre’s office market. The firm, part of the Global insurance group Arthur J...
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Old Town residential care home sold by Alder King
A former Swindon residential care home has been sold for conversion into flats. Windswept, a detached Victorian property in Belmont Crescent, Old Town, was bought by Leeds-based investors Kamara...
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Fleming Way scheme will end Swindon’s ‘divided’ town centre
A major transformation of central Swindon, including re-building Fleming Way to end the town centre's ‘north-south divide’, was announced today. The work, part of a larger £350m town centre...
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Family-owned Blunsdon House Hotel finds room for the next generation
Two third-generation members of the Clifford family have been appointed directors of Blunsdon House, the family-owned four-star hotel on the outskirts of Swindon. Ben, 34, and Chris, 31, who have both...
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