Swindon-based recruitment firm C&D’s managing director Karen Davison-Renouf has been appointed as a member of industry body the Recruitment and Employment Confederation’s (REC) council. Karen, pictured, is one of six new members elected at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting last week and one of four non-executive directors. The REC is committed to raising standards...
Wiltshire renewable electricity firm Good Energy has become the world’s first energy company to accept a local currency after allowing customers to pay their energy bills using Bristol Pounds. The Chippenham-based firm, which supplies 100% renewable electricity to homes and businesses across the UK, said the move underlined its commitment to sustainability. The Bristol...
The first production model of Japanese car giant Honda’s new Civic Type-R hot hatch will roll off its Swindon assembly line next week – giving the plant another boost after several years of job losses and cutbacks. A ceremony on Thursday to mark the start of production of the hotly anticipated car, pictured, will...
Swindon independent estate agents Castles Residential Sales & Lettings is to host a 12-hour static cycling challenge to raise money for The Salvation Army and support local GB triathlete Kev Tonner. Kev, who will compete at the 2015 Geneva ETU Triathlon European Championships, will take part in the challenge at Castle’s Commercial Road office...
Specialist drug development group Vectura has appointed a senior director of pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca as it new chief executive, replacing Chris Blackwell, who steps down next week after 12 years in the role. James Ward-Lilley joins Chippenham-based Vectura, which licences its innovative technology for the treatment of airways diseases to other pharmaceutical companies, on...
Regional law firm Withy King’s merger with long-established Swindon rival Lemon & Co has helped it achieve a record 18% increase in turnover to nearly £22m. The tie-up, which has resulted in Withy King moving its 30 Swindon staff from its Old Town base to Lemon & Co’s Regent Circus office, added to strong...
