Wellington sculptor to be guest judge on popular TV show
An acclaimed Wellington sculptor is to use her expertise to critique contestants on a popular television contest this week. Sharon Griffin will be a guest judge on Channel 4’s Great Pottery Throw Down on Sunday February 16. “I was thrilled to have been asked to join the judging panel on this fantastic programme,” said Sharon. […]
Shropshire Telford & Wrekin Apprenticeship Awards return for 2025
The 2025 Shropshire Telford & Wrekin Apprenticeship Awards have today been launched – looking to build on the incredible success of the debut event last year. The competition will once again celebrate the brightest and best workers who are ‘earning while they are learning’ – as well as recognising employers driving ambition and education through […]
Telford’s Exotic Zoo receives business boost
Telford’s Exotic Zoo Wildlife Park has received a business boost with advice from Bridgnorth-based consultants Good2Great. Eddie Allan of Good2Great said he had worked with the zoo to support its sales and marketing strategy, focusing on attracting advertising and sponsorship income and increasing visitor numbers. “It was really interesting to get a closer look at […]
Free room hire for community groups at Telford venue
Community groups are being given a “helping hand” with the chance to use a landmark Telford venue free of charge. Meeting Point House has been part of the Telford landscape since the mid 1980s, acting as a base for charities and a place for people to come together for events and activities. The venue has […]
New skills strategy launched to boost local economy
Telford & Wrekin Council has launched a new skills strategy underlining its commitment to create a learning borough for all and a thriving local economy. The strategy was approved by Cabinet today (Thurs) and will ensure that every child, young person, and adult lives well in their community and has the opportunity to gain new […]
Keele University to open a new base at Telford College
A landmark new partnership between Keele University, Telford College and the NHS will help to boost skills and education opportunities for people in Shropshire with a suite of new courses. The new partnership will see Keele and Telford College working together to deliver a range of healthcare courses for Shropshire students, starting with an innovative […]
Telford HR and employment firm celebrates its apprentices
A Telford business is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by highlighting two members of staff who began their careers as apprentices. Employment law and HR specialists, Human Results, has a long history of giving opportunities to apprentices, with managing director Alasdair Hobbs warning businesses not to view apprenticeships as a recruitment shortcut. He said: “We have […]
ANTA Community Training CIC receives funding boost
Telford-based not-for-profit community interest company, ANTA Community Training, has announced it has been awarded a generous grant from The Wynn Foundation. The funding will support ANTA’s new “Qualifications for Schools” project, designed to provide secondary school pupils with access to valuable short vocational qualifications. This initiative aims to boost students’ confidence and enhance their CVs […]
Pink Storage opens landmark 20th facility in Telford
Pink Storage is set to officially open its Telford self-storage site this Friday. As the company’s 20th facility, this milestone highlights Pink Storage’s rapid and strategic expansion across the UK. The £680k investment comprising 189 units, will transform the former 35,000 sq ftindustrial site at Halesfield 19. The new facility will service and address the demand Pink […]
Telford firm expands apprenticeship programme following business growth
A leading automation and control systems specialist is set to expand its successful apprenticeship programme as part of ambitious growth plans for 2025. Telford-based Transicon, which currently employs 45 staff at its Queensway Business Park headquarters, is looking to add to its existing cohort of apprentices following sustained business growth and the successful launch of […]
