McPhillips recognised by Ministry of Defence for commitment to veterans
Shropshire contractor McPhillips has been recognised by the Ministry of Defence for its sustained commitment to supporting the armed forces community. The Telford-based civil engineer and construction company is one of 331 in the UK to receive a Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award for 2026. The award celebrates employers who are actively creating […]
Aviramp founder hails ‘special relationship’ as US veterans return to Normandy
The founder of award-winning aircraft boarding ramp manufacturer Aviramp has hailed the “special relationship” between his company and Delta Air Lines after the two aviation businesses joined forces to safely return US World War II veterans to Normandy. Graham Corfield, who designed the world’s first step-free mobile aviation boarding ramp, was at Deauville-Normandie Airport to […]
Time running out to enter Shropshire Telford & Wrekin Apprenticeship Awards
Time is running out to submit entries for the 2026 Shropshire Telford & Wrekin Apprenticeship Awards. The competition, which is in its third year, is free to enter, but the window for nominations closes at the end of the day on Friday June 26th. The awards will once again celebrate the brightest and best workers […]
Shropshire Chamber Business Awards 2026 winners are crowned
Market Drayton manufacturing business Fowler & Gilbert has been crowned Shropshire’s 2026 Company of the Year. The company, which designs and supplies custom steel framed buildings for the agricultural and industrial sectors, celebrated in front of more than 650 people at Telford International Centre. Fowler & Gilbert employs around 50 staff at its Western Way […]
Masterclass to help SME manufacturers tackle cyber security threats in operational technology
Shropshire engineering specialist Transicon is partnering with global technology leader Siemens to offer SME manufacturers expert-led guidance on one of the most pressing challenges facing the manufacturing industry. Transicon, which has been delivering industrial automation and control system solutions since 1967, will host a webinar on July 21 as part of its ongoing Industry Masterclass […]
Tourism Leadership Board appointed to shape future of Telford and Shropshire Visitor Economy
Telford and Shropshire has reached a major milestone for its visitor economy, with the appointment of a Tourism Leadership Board bringing together ten of the county’s leading visitor economy sector figures to turn ambition into action. At the heart of the VisitEngland-accredited Telford and Shropshire Local VisitorEconomy Partnership (LVEP), the Tourism Leadership Board brings together […]
Countdown is on for the Shropshire Chamber Business Awards
More than 650 people will be descending on Telford International Centre on Friday evening for the largest event on the Shropshire business calendar. A total of 14 trophies are on offer at the 26th annual Shropshire Chamber Business Awards, including the showpiece Company of the Year title. The build-up officially began when the Chamber held […]
Funding Summit brings business, lenders and investors together
Investors, lenders and funders will be face to face with businesses next month for a free full day event aimed at supporting Shropshire entrepreneurs to thrive. The Summer Funding Summit brings together the full range of finance expertise available to businesses wherever they are on their journey, from start-ups looking for seed funding to scale-ups […]
Drainage contractor doubles revenue in ‘transformative year’ after £3.9m raise
A highways drainage contractor has doubled revenue and created 20 new jobs in a ‘transformative year’ with the help of a £3.9m equity investment. Crown Plus secured funding from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II, through fund manager Mercia Ventures, in April 2025. Since then, the Telford-based company has won a host of new contracts, […]
Wellington Orbit celebrates opening of new community spaces
The transformation of Wellington Orbit has reached another milestone with the completion of a new multi-use cultural hub in the heart of the town. The first floor of the cinema at 1 Station Road has been brought back into active use to create additional spaces for the community, including a dance studio, as part of […]
