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Construction firm Beard planning to expand with new office

The Swindon-headquartered firm is looking to open a fourth regional office early in 2024

Birmingham Post

Nationwide promises to keep high street branches open until 2026

The Swindon-headquartered building society has 605 branches across the country

Birmingham Post

WH Smith completes bank refinancing with new long term £400m sustainability linked facility

Bosses at the Swindon-headquartered retailer said the new facilities support its ambitions to grow its global travel retail business

Birmingham Post

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WH Smith reports strong momentum across its global travel business as revenue soars by 31%

Bosses at the Swindon-headquartered retailer credits this to "ongoing recovery in passenger numbers"

Birmingham Post

Photographer dies after being hit by runaway bike at British Motocross Championships

Tragedy struck at the British Motocross Championships on Sunday when Simon Mitchell was hit by a runaway bike during the event which took place at Foxhill near Swindon

Daily Mirror

Michael Flynn named new Swindon manager on two-year deal

The Robins sacked Jody Morris last week.

The Independent UK

Tories lose 1,000 seats as Starmer eyes Labour general election win

Labour has become the largest party in local Government for the first time since 2002

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Swindon accountancy firms agree merger deal

PPS Chartered Accountants and Roger C Bloomer Chartered Accountants described themselves as two of the ‘most established’ firms in the area

Birmingham Post

Construction firm Beard secures place on three major frameworks

The 130-year-old business, which is headquartered in Swindon, will be connected with public sector organisations for the chance to work on projects throughout the South West

Birmingham Post

Former Bristol Rovers promotion hero takes interim charge of League Two Swindon Town

Jody Morris has been sacked by the Robins after a disappointing four months in charge at the County Ground

Bristol Post

UK PM Sunak faces first test of comeback credentials in local polls

Rishi Sunak faces his first big electoral test as British prime minister next week in local polls where the opposition Labour Party hopes to capitalise on a year of chaos for the governing Conservatives, ahead of a national election expected next year.

Reuters

NVM Private Equity backs Swindon-based IT firm's management buyout

Leading Resolutions is an independent IT and technology consultancy

Birmingham Post

Swindon shooting: Teenage boy seriously injured after he was shot in early hours

A 17-year-old boy was taken to the hospital by air ambulance after suffering life-changing injuries thought to have been caused by a firearm in Swindon, Wiltshire

Daily Mirror

WH Smith says trading is 'ahead of expectations' as sales surge by 41%

Bosses at the Swindon-headquartered retailer credited the rise in revenue to the return of people at airports and train stations

Birmingham Post

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£700m redevelopment of Swindon Honda site approved by council

Panattoni, Europe’s largest developer of new build industrial and logistics facilities, said its proposals could create 7,000 jobs

Birmingham Post

Renovation of Swindon-based GEL Studios sustainable offices completed

GEL Studios specialises in creating websites, graphics and branding, and marketing

Daily Mirror

Keir Starmer brands Rishi Sunak 'Mr 1%' as he blasts pension tax breaks for fatcats

The Labour leader made the savage comment about the PM at a local elections campaign launch in Swindon, where he criticised the Chancellor’s decision to scrap the top limit on tax-free pensions savings in his Budget

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Ukrainian Ice Hockey star, 10, Joins UK Team After Fleeing Home

A young Olympic ice hockey star from Ukraine who left his home after the bombing of his neighborhood rink is now a hockey star.

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The Independent UK

Starmer says Labour would freeze council tax bills this year

The Labour leader is launching his party’s local elections campaign in Swindon, Wiltshire.

Daily Mirror

Brit stranded in the Philippines after cruise ship abandons him while having medical test

Holidaymaker Christopher Capel, 72, from Swindon, Wiltshire, left the ship after going to the hospital for some quick medical tests but when he got back, the vessel had already exited the port

The Guardian - UK

South Swindon voters lean to Labour after ‘kick in the teeth’ Tory budget

Focus group of people living in Tory constituency suggests party’s electoral recovery has not emerged

The Independent UK

Why train passengers in England and Wales face the biggest fares rise for 11 years from Sunday

Some rail journeys, such as Didcot to Swindon, will cost well over £1 per mile

Birmingham Post

WH Smith workers' data hacked as retailer hit by cyber attack

The Swindon-headquartered firm said the hack had not impacted its trading activities or customer accounts and databases

Bristol Post

Police urge public for help find 'vulnerable' missing man

He was last seen wearing all black clothing and has links to Swindon

The National (Scotland)

Who is on tonight's episode of Question Time?

THIS week’s Question Time is set to take place in Swindon following last week’s show in Glasgow.

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