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 […]
Hampton by Hilton Telford hotel reaches latest milestone
A new Hampton by Hilton hotel under construction at Station Quarter in Telford Town Centre has reached its highest construction point, marking a major milestone for one of the UK’s fastest‑growing destinations and reinforcing Telford’s ability to attract leading national and international brands investment. The topping‑out ceremony marks progress on the 142‑room hotel, which will […]
New Youth Employment Hub to help 300 young people in Telford
Telford College-led bid secures place in national programme More than 300 young people are to be supported into work, training or education after Telford College led a successful bid to create one of the UK’s new Youth Employment Hubs. The initiative will help young people aged 16-24 and will be delivered in partnership with Telford […]
Telford College invests more than £1 million in new sixth form centre
Telford College is investing more than £1 million in equipping its new sixth form centre in a programme aimed at “matching the ambition of the young people” it has been built for. The scale of the investment in the academic environment at Telford 6th, due to complete its transformational build mid-June, was revealed as the college launched […]
Telford based Prime Facility Services marks 20 years of business success
A Telford-based facilities management company is celebrating more than 20 years of successful trading in the Borough, highlighting the strength of the town as a place to start, grow and sustain a business. Prime Facility Services, based on Halesfield, has grown into a £8 million turnover commercial cleaning and facilities management company since establishing in […]
Aviramp returns to Normandy to support US veterans’ landmark flight
World-leading aircraft boarding ramp manufacturer Aviramp will once again partner with Delta Air Lines and US charity Best Defense Foundation in 2026 to help welcome World War II veterans back to Normandy. The Normandy Legacy Flight, now in its fifth year, will see around 25 veterans disembark from the aircraft by wheelchair for an emotional […]
New report reveals “pioneering” impact of McPhillips’ Community Fund
The first community fund of its kind in Shropshire reached more than 1,200 people in its first year, new figures revealed today. A new report has revealed the “pioneering” impact of the McPhillips Community Fund, launched in partnership with the Shropshire Community Foundation to mark Telford-based McPhillips’ 60th anniversary. Grass-roots organisations and community charities were […]
Telford College to offer new funded ways to study around family and work
Telford College was today named as one of the first colleges in the country to offer adults a new way to fund learning that fits around work and family life. The college is one of just 16 providers selected across the West Midlands to offer a new approach that will allow adults to access funding […]
King’s Award winner says new steel policy incentivising off-shoring
Fabweld Steel Products calls for urgent Government action ahead of July changes A King’s Award-winning British steel fabricator today warned the Government’s flagship steel protection policy contains a critical flaw which will drive manufacturing overseas. Telford based Fabweld Steel Products (FSP) says while the UK will impose significant import tariffs on raw steel from July […]
