Ironbridge business owner recognised among top business owners under 30

Local entrepreneur, Brooke Evans, owner of the award-winning BE Ironbridge salon in Shropshire has been recognised as one of five top business owners aged under 30 in the hairdressing industry. The prestigious Creative Head Most Wanted It List Awards recognise individuals under 30 who have demonstrated exceptional business acumen, innovation, talent and creativity in the […]
Telford company welcomes customers into a whole new world of cheese

A Shropshire business supplying cheese and dairy products to the food manufacturing, wholesale and food service sectors, has launched a new three-year digital roadmap to boost customer service, enhance product quality and streamline production using digital tools. Telford-based Bridge Cheese has started its digital journey with an investment in a new website which invites customers […]
Allscott Meads named ‘Placemaking Project of the Year’

Allscott Meads, which is being built between Shrewsbury and Telford by SJ Roberts Homes, has been named ‘Placemaking Project of the Year’ at the prestigious and highly competitive Insider Midlands Residential Property Awards. The development is bringing new life to the village of Allscott which, for many years, was the home of British Sugar’s sugar […]
Shropshire law firm announces new head of Family division

Shropshire law firm mfg Solicitors has announced the appointment of partner Katherine Tippetts as the new head of its Family division. Katherine, who specialises in a range of family-related legal matters, takes over from widely respected partner Claire Backler who steps down from the leadership role after 11 years. Katherine joined mfg Solicitors in 2010 […]
Alex secures Partner role with Balfours

A former Adams Grammar pupil has returned to Shropshire to take up a role as a Partner at Balfours. Alex Jackson has significant experience in land management, together with a degree in law and a Masters in rural estate and land management secured at Harper Adams University in 2010. He has spent more than 12 […]
Telford job boost as firm reveals big investment in new premises

An expanding business is set to provide a further jobs boost to Telford after investing more than £100,000 following a move to new premises. Meatex, which provides a B2B wholesale meat trading marketplace and resource for industry professionals, has been operating for more than 12 years out of its head office in Seaford, Eastbourne. It […]
Wrekin Debt Advice scoops national award

A Shropshire-based debt advice team have been recognised at a national awards ceremony – after helping clear over £1.3m worth of people’s debt. The team at The Wrekin Housing Group were named ‘Debt Team of The Year’ at the Institute of Money Advisers (IMA) Money Advice Awards 2023. Wrekin’s Debt Advice Team have made a […]
Telford based experience-day company seeks further growth following new appointment

Telford-based WonderDays, Britain’s fastest-growing experience-day company, has welcomed a new Head of Marketing as it underlined growth plans for 2023. Fred FitzGerald joins after a decade spent helping businesses automate functions to improve customer experience. It follows news of a deal which made WonderDays the largest hot air balloon flight operator in the UK after […]
Cost of living crisis and the circular economy

The cost of living crisis has had a fundamental impact on most elements of our lives – and this is creating significant fault lines in the way the nation and its people approach sustainability. It has had both positive and negative ramifications in our drive for greater circularity in the UK, whether that is in […]
Telford to host major conference for manufacturing, engineering and sustainability sectors

Telford College is set to host a major conference on electrification and sustainability. Organisers say it is an opportunity to join chief executives and business leaders in the manufacturing, engineering and sustainability sectors for insights into the future. Confirmed speakers include Professor Robin Clark, dean of WMG and director of education, Professor David Greenwood, head […]