Double success for FBC Manby Bowdler at Signature Awards

Fast-growing Shropshire law firm FBC Manby Bowdler is celebrating double success at a prestigious awards ceremony. The firm – which has bases in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Knowle, Worcestershire and Shropshire – scooped the Promoting Apprenticeships award at the Signature Awards in Birmingham. FBC Manby Bowdler chief executive Neil Lloyd was also highly commended in the Business […]
Touchdown for new Aviramp in Ireland

Aviation manufacturer Aviramp has secured a new deal in the Republic of Ireland – and says it expects more to follow. The Telford-based company – global leader in the manufacture of step-free aircraft boarding ramps – says a new solar-powered ramp supplied to Ireland West Airport is already proving a huge success. Aviramp head of […]
Award-winning Telford firm champions apprenticeships
Apprentices play a pivotal role in building a skilled, motivated and future-ready workforce at automated technology specialist iconsys. The award-winning company has past and present apprentices embedded at every level, and works closely with Telford College to develop a continuous pipeline of local talent. As part of National Apprenticeships Week, the Stafford Park-based company is […]
Supported Internship leads to Furniture Link apprenticeship for Alex

Alex Cochraine has started an apprenticeship with a Telford furniture firm after impressing during a Supported Internship programme. Alex secured a Supported Internship with Furniture Link through Telford & Wrekin Council’s Job Box service whilst at Telford College and is now working towards a Warehousing Operative apprenticeship. He gained lots of valuable skills and experience […]
Flagship International Women’s Day event will help businesses Give to Gain

Shropshire’s flagship International Women’s Day event will have a new location and theme this year – with the support of the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity. The March 6 event – a partnership between Shropshire Growth Hub, Invest Telford, Zebra PR and Midlands Air Ambulance Charity – will bring together women in business, entrepreneurs and community […]
Council welcomes Telford and Wrekin’s position as a UK business growth hotspot for 2026

Telford & Wrekin Council has welcomed new figures that place Telford and Wrekin among the UK’s top areas for predicted high-growth businesses in 2026. According to the latest Growth Flag report, the Borough ranks third nationally, with 14 per cent of local businesses expected to achieve high growth next year. The result highlights the strength and ambition […]
Strong growth ahead for CQS Solutions in 2026

Leading quantity surveyors CQS Solutions says 2026 will bring continued growth as the company expands across the region. The thriving firm, which has bases in Telford, Birmingham and Welshpool, says increased demand from the public sector and the deregulation of the planning system will drive further uptake of its award‑winning services. Company owner Tim Lloyd […]
Transicon launches Industry Masterclass series
Leading engineering firm Transicon is launching a new Industry Masterclass series to help manufacturers address some of the sector’s most urgent challenges. The Telford-based firm, which specialises in cutting-edge automated control systems, has teamed up with the Manufacturing Revenue Growth Summit and trade exhibition specialists Lincoln West to deliver the programme of industry webinars. Each […]
Defence giant Babcock partners with Telford College

Defence, aerospace and engineering company Babcock International has announced an exciting collaboration with Telford College, providing students with work placement opportunities and a pathway to long-term employment. The company, which has a base at MoD Donnington supporting military operations, is giving the college’s T Level, and light vehicle maintenance engineering students the chance to spend […]
Telford-based business wins national award for its luxury loos

A Telford-based toilet hire company has once again been recognised for its outstanding commitment to delivering exceptional luxury mobile toilet facilities around Shropshire and beyond. Wrekin Conveniences is celebrating success at the Loo of the Year Awards 2026, where they were honoured to receive National Category Award Winners for Mobile Toilets in England and achieved […]