New Co-op to open in Telford with ‘golden tickets’ up for grabs for first customers through the door
A new Co-op branch is opening in Telford next week, and the first 100 shoppers are in with a chance to win a range of prizes. The new store in Coopers Mill in Apley, Telford, opens on Thursday and the convenience store chain is giving away golden tickets to the first 100 customers with a […]
Shropshire Business Festival: Have some serious fun doing business differently
Shropshire Business Festival, the leading local B2B event, is back this April and the organisers from Shropshire Festivals expect to repeat the success of last year’s event by attracting over 500 business leaders. The free-to-attend event will take place at Wrekin College in Wellington on Thursday, April 11th from 2pm – 7pm for networking, talks and […]
Aldi confirms more than 100 jobs to be created in Shropshire
Aldi has confirmed it is looking to hire more than 100 more staff in Shropshire this year. The retailer revealed this week it is looking to recruit 5,500 people in 2024 as part of a nationwide expansion drive and today said it wants to bring in 110 more staff across the county. The roles will […]
Lovell Partnerships champions next generation of construction stars
A company hopes a new training initiative can help tackle the national skills gap and champion the next generation of construction professionals. Lovell Partnerships is working on “Built By You” and the first training provision has been supported by Telford & Wrekin Council and Nuplace. It will be hosted at Telford College, which is providing […]
Telford’s Luceco brings in communications manager
A Telford lighting, electrical and global power giant has appointed a new communications manager. Sarah Thompson will take on the role at Luceco Group. Telford-based Sarah has a wealth of international experience in media relations, communication, PR and campaign strategies, including roles at Goodyear Tyres and Volvo Cars. She has extensive freelance experience with clients […]
Annual sales and profits rise for BAE Systems
Defence group BAE Systems enjoyed growth in both sales and profits in 2023. Chief executive Charles Woodburn said:”We’ve delivered a strong operational and financial performance in 2023 and I’m extremely proud of the way our people have delivered cutting-edge equipment and services to our customers, working together with partners across our supply chain. “Our performance, […]
Telford chocolate firm wants to expand factory as it targets European growth
A growing chocolate manufacturer plans to extend its current Telford factory in a bid to expand its reach across Europe. Magna Specialist Confectioners Ltd, based at Stafford Park 3, produces over 20,000 tons of chocolate products each year. The company says that to continue the expansion it needs a ‘larger factory’ to accommodate building initially […]
Telford’s Instaspark launches electrical brand following national expansion
Electrical services provider Instaspark has launched a new business after a year of unprecedented growth, where it reached turnover of £1.6million. The Telford company has set up Orbem, a specialist electrical firm servicing the commercial sector, after a year where it drove geographical expansion across the UK, and secured multiple lucrative contracts including Co-Op, Haribo […]
Telford’s Northwood looking to maintain strong support for team and community
More apprentices, additional benefits and a continued focus on well-being are among the plans a major Telford employer has vowed to maintain as part of its recruitment strategy. Northwood Hygiene Products – manufacturer and supplier of away-from-home (AfH) and consumer paper hygiene and wiping products – employs more than 175 people at its Telford base, […]
£1.8 million revamp unveiled for Telford College’s Wellington campus
Telford College has revealed ambitious plans for a £1.8 million-plus upgrade of its Wellington campus which will transform it into a technical and vocational training centre of excellence. It is part of a major expansion for the college which will also see a new Maths & Digital Skills Hub opening in Telford town centre’s ‘Station […]
