Telford mortgage broker celebrates successful first year
A Telford based mortgage broker committed to changing the perception of the industry is celebrating a successful first year in business. David Winchurch launched Newport-based WIN Financial in 2022 following two decades working for some of the country’s leading mortgage providers. Over the past 12 months, David and his team have seen significant growth and […]
Telford company reveals ‘significant progress’ in production of British Army’s Boxer vehicles
A Telford company has made ‘significant progress’ as it moves closer to rolling the first British Army Boxer Vehicle off its production line. Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) officially began work on delivering more than 260 units of the Boxer Mechanised Infantry Vehicle at its Hadley Castle Works site earlier this year, having invested £40 […]
Telford firm goes from ‘strength to strength’ after quality award
The Quality Business Awards has honoured Priestgate Garden Specialists Ltd. The company has been awarded The Best Landscaping in The Wrekin accolade for 2023. It had an overall quality score exceeding 95 per cent. UK businesses that have won a Quality Business Award represent less than oner per cent of registered businesses in the UK. […]
Telford construction group creates 15 more jobs as part of expansion plan
Fifteen jobs are set to be created as a healthcare construction specialist continues to expand. The roles at Telford’s Darwin Group include junior and senior positions across the architectural, design, sales, commercial and construction departments. They will support the firm’s growth as it partners with the NHS to create outstanding healthcare facilities. The offsite construction […]
Almost 2,000 jobs step forward as commercial plans lodged
Proposals have been lodged for a commercial development on the site of a former GKN facility in Telford. The project, earmarked for an existing employment area, is forecast to create almost 2,000 jobs. Mercia Real Estate is seeking planning permission to redevelop land off Hadley Castle Works, Hadley. Extending to about 115.1 acres, the site […]
Spinning Around Records tunes in to Wellington music lovers
A new vinyl record shop has opened in the heart of Wellington which aims to hit all the right notes with indie music lovers. Spinning Around Records at 31,New Street gives customers in Wellington and beyond the opportunity to explore a wide range of music titles and buy vinyl records on their doorstep. As vinyl […]
Agri-EPI Centre partnership continues to ‘bear fruit’ for specialist recruitment firm
An exciting initiative to grow the UK’s agricultural industry is ‘bearing fruit’ for a specialist recruitment firm since it joined Telford’s agri-tech innovation hub. Jonathan Lee Recruitment took up offices in the Agri-EPI Centre, based at Harper Adams University, earlier this year to be closer to the community it serves – supporting agri-tech businesses by […]
Luceco boss reflects on ‘encouraging’ first half of 2023
Telford’s Luceco says it expects full year adjusted operating profit for 2023 to show ‘clear progress’ on last year. The LED lighting maker said that despite ongoing weakness in core markets, its has made further progress since its July trading update but remains mindful of the uncertain macroeconomic environment. Delivering its interim results, Luceco revealed […]
Skills event to showcase support for Telford employers
Support and funding opportunities for Telford businesses looking to recruit, retain and train their workforce is on offer at a special showcase event next month. Telford & Wrekin Council is bringing together employers, training providers and business support experts for the Skills Support Showcase on Wednesday 20 September at AFC Telford United in Wellington. The Council’s Invest […]
‘World-renowned’ business moving to Telford and into ‘signature building’
A company ‘world-renowned’ in its industry is moving to Telford after having plans approved for a purpose-built building. Swiss-owned firm Bruderer, a firm which specialises in sheet metal stamping and forming, is set to relocate from Luton to Hortonwood after having plans approved for an industrial building to assemble and service its ‘high-precision stamping presses’. […]
