The economy will achieve modest growth this year, avoiding a double-dip recession, the latest economic forecast from the CBI suggests. It expects growth this year of 0.9% and 2% in 2013 with manufacturers starting to buy new equipment and entering new export markets. However, unemployment will remain high and living standards will be squeezed....
Swindon stationery business Accord plans to double turnover to £10m within three years and create further jobs by diversifying into new areas such as recycling, print management and office interiors. Last year turnover topped £5m but managers of the Bridgemead-based firm are confident of achieving £10m within three years through an increased focus on...
Specialist corporate finance advice and on-going support from Swindon accountants Monahans has helped food industry entrepreneur Melvin Glynn buy and develop a small cheese processing and wholesale business. Mr Glynn is managing director of fast-growing crisps business Burts but wanted to acquire a business with potential. With a passion for cheese – he was...
A leading specialist on mediation in the workplace is joined by a top Swindon lawyer and local representatives from public sector trade union UNISON in a special awareness session on workplace bullying and stress. The free event is the first of 2012 to be staged by the Swindon Mindful Employer Network and takes place...
BMI The Ridgeway Hospital in Wroughton has achieved an overall satisfaction score of 98.6% from patients who rated quality of care as either good, very good or excellent. The independent survey, conducted by market research firm Howard Warwick Associates, was carried out during the whole of last year. The hospital received 1,484 completed...
Acting on behalf of the landlords GB Contracts, Alder King in conjunction with Whitmarsh Lockhart, has let Drake House on Lakeside Business Park, South Cerney to Thornley Kelham (formerly The Vintage & Classic Paintshop Ltd) on a new five year lease. The Vintage & Classic Paintshop started as a small team of experienced enthusiasts working...
Unit 2 Newcombe Drive, Hawksworth Industrial Estate has been sold to Medlock Electrical Distributers by Alder King on behalf of private investors Valad property Group for £325,000. Medlock Electrical Distributors is the largest independent wholesale group in the UK and Ireland, and a leading member of ANEW, the largest electrical buying consortium in the...
Visitors wanting ideas about what to do, see and most importantly where to stay in Wiltshire can find everything they need in the 2012 Wiltshire Accommodation and Destination Guide. The 76 page guide features more product than ever before and showcases the county’s ancient history and natural beauty. This year the key focus is...
Acting on behalf of private investors, Armada Group, Alder King has sold the Former Hydrex Building, Hullavington, Chippenham. The premises comprises 4,550sq ft on 0.913 acres of land and is located less than 5 miles from junction 17 of the M4 on a former railway station yard. The property benefits from workshop and stores...
A premier networking organisation for women in business is launching its next group at the Cricklade House Hotel on Wednesday February 15. The main aims and objectives of Athena – which was launched nationally in 2005 – are to provide opportunities for members to make strategic connections with professionals in a wide range of industry sectors...
