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Regional law firm @GardnerLeader has announced a period of significant firm-wide growth as 21 new team members join across its seven office locations – marking a 10 per cent increase in headcount since the beginning of 2025.

Detailed proposals for the new ‘Southern Gateway’ at Bristol Temple Meads station have been submitted as a planning application to Bristol City Council, in a major milestone for the Bristol Temple Quarter project.

How to stay cool in a warming climate. That's the knowledge being offered by Swindon's National Self Build and Renovation Centre during its Eco Workshop on Saturday, August 9. - with @NSBRC .

The South West out-of-town retail warehouse market is poised for another robust year despite macroeconomic headwinds, according to new research from international real estate advisor @Savills .

The UK's labour market cooled during the hottest June on record, according to the latest figures. - with @KPMG , @CMDRECRUITMENT .

Businesses in the South West accounted for six per cent of administrations in the first six months of 2025 – the seventh highest region in the UK – according to analysis by full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau.

Plans for the UK's first synthetic fuel energy park have been submitted to Swindon Borough Council. @Rivanindustries wants to set up the country's first commercial-scale plant to produce methane gas on a greenfield site to the north of Blunsdon.

Swindon and Wiltshire have lost 1,300 businesses since the pandemic, and the area's working population is smaller than the pre-Covid years. Those are some of the findings of the 2025 Local Economic Assessment.

Over 100 art lovers have supported an exhibition by contemporary English landscape artist Sam Travers. Sponsored by law firm @goughs_lawyers, the exhibition at @HarthamPark raised funds for Youth Adventure Trust.

The second-tallest building in Bristol has been acquired in a deal led by law firm Freeths. The 18 storey, 80-metre tall Castlemead is located in the heart of its business district.

Three West businesses are among those to benefit from a new government investment scheme aimed at the automotive sector.

The National Trust is planning to cut around 550 jobs in the face of rising costs.

A Wiltshire law firm's managing partner has swum the English Channel for charity. Alexander David, managing partner at @Awdry1750, swam 21 miles from England to France, in 15 hours and 4 minutes.

The future of Swindon's Oasis leisure centre - famed for its glass-domed lagoon swimming pool and flumes, and wave machine - has been plunged into doubt after councillors refused planning permission for 700 apartments on the site.

The Queen paid a visit to Wiltshire today (Thursday) to help Wiltshire and Swindon Community Foundation – the UK's oldest community foundation – celebrate its 50th anniversary. - wth @WiltsCF .

Nearly £5 million is to be ploughed into a scheme to encourage active travel in the Bath City Enterprise Zone.

Employers should consider a settlement agreement if they want to move staff on, says @PeterJonesHR of The HR Dept Swindon, North Wiltshire and East Cotswolds.

Staff at Wiltshire College & University Centre have gathered for their annual Staff Awards event - a chance to reflect on the 2024-25 academic year and celebrate the hard of staff across the college. - with @WiltsColl .

Tech recycling firm @greenmachine247 has teamed up with @WestBerkshire Council and waste management firm @VeoliaUK to launch a new electrical reuse scheme at Household Waste Recycling Centres in the district.

There was a stronger rise in business activity across the South West in June, which in turn was supported by a renewed upturn in new orders, according to a new report.