Telford cafe creating a better Christmas for those in need
A community cafe in Telford is creating a better Christmas for people in need by collecting presents and donating meals to a local charity. The Hummingbird Cafe at Meeting Point House in Southwater has operated a ‘Pay it Forward’ scheme for some time, which enables customers to buy a meal for someone less fortunate than […]
McPhillips marks 60th anniversary with community fund to build better futures
Award-winning Telford based construction company, McPhillips, today launched a new fund to build stronger communities as it marks its 60th birthday. The company – which was incorporated six decades ago on December 3, 1964 – has developed the McPhillips Community Fund in partnership with Shropshire Community Foundation. McPhillips’ managing director Paul Inions said the fund, […]
Aviramp on track for best year ever
Telford based aviation specialist Aviramp is on track for its best ever trading year after notching up £8million of sales in the first nine months of the year. The company, based on Stafford Park is the global leader in step-free, non-slip aircraft boarding ramps and says it now hopes to smash the £10million barrier for […]
Telford theatre refurbishment scheme to get the thumbs up after plans for more parking added
Plans to partially demolish Telford Theatre in Oakengates look set to be approved at a planning meeting next week. Telford Theatre closed in March this year as work on the redevelopment of Oakengates town centre got underway. While plans for the theatre – which include the construction of a new main theatre auditorium, bar and restaurant – were revealed […]
Businesses across Telford and Wrekin have been recognised for the positive impact they have had on their local high street this year.
25 High Street Heroes have been announced in towns across the borough – nominated by local residents, members of the public and businesses who use their services and feel they make a valuable contribution to the local community. Councillors presented business winners with trophies and certificates in six borough towns including Dawley, Ironbridge, Madeley, Newport, […]
Double success for Dulson Training
Driver training expert Dulson Training has achieved gold standard in its first audit as a successful Driver CPC Centre – and in a double celebration, the company has also become an accredited trainer for a prestigious national scheme of excellence. Dulson Training became a Driver CPC Centre in 2018 and the audit, carried out by […]
New Telford based IT company to drive innovation through tech transformation
A new Telford based IT company is set to help organisations grow by optimising their IT systems and readying them for emerging technologies including artificial intelligence (AI). Stiperstone, a Managed IT Services Provider (MSP), will also partner with organisations in Shropshire, the Midlands and beyond to increase the efficiency of their IT and reduce operational […]
Toilet roll manufacturer lodges application for expansion at Telford site
A Telford-based toilet roll manufacturer has lodged plans to extend its Stafford Park site which could create up to 30 jobs in the area. Northwood Hygiene lodged an application with Telford and Wrekin Council last week which would see the firm’s warehouses and offices extended by around 14,700 square meters. The £750,000 scheme is a […]
Keon Homes completes £11.9m Newport Extra Care scheme eight months early
A much-needed £11.9m ‘Extra Care’ development in Newport has been completed and handed over to The Wrekin Housing Group – eight months ahead of schedule. Keon Homes, which is working on similar schemes at William Farr House in Shrewsbury and Streethay in Lichfield, highlighted the unprecedented achievement at a special open day for existing and […]
Celebrations planned for 25th year of Shropshire Business Awards
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce says it is lining up ‘the most spectacular night yet’ to mark the 25th anniversary of its annual business awards. The 2025 competition will be officially launched at an evening reception on January 23 at Hatfields in Shrewsbury. Tickets for the launch event are free, and available on a first come, […]
