Interest rate cut will give firms some welcome breathing space
The Bank of England’s decision to cut interest rates for the first time in more than four years will give…
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Telford Business
Business news and events in Telford
10 years of saving lives
A community company which has been changing the lives of people in crisis since 2014 is bringing together previous clients,…
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iconsys backs Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust’s ‘Gift a Day’ initiative
A Telford-based manufacturer that is passionate about developing the engineers of the future has become the first company to back…
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Solar-powered nitrogen generator for Telford firm
Telford based drainage solutions specialist Fabweld Steel Products is cutting the cost and environmental impact of its manufacturing process with…
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Patrons go behind the scenes at Midlands Air Ambulance HQ
Patron members from five Chambers of Commerce across the West Midlands came together for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Midlands…
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New restaurant brand chooses Telford
Southwater along with Trentham Gardens has been selected by Stone-based Parogon Group as launch sites for its new brand of…
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Two new offices cap a record year for iconsys
A Telford industrial automation specialist that is helping hundreds of clients improve productivity, operational efficiency and sustainable performance is on…
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Transicon launches new mechatronics division
A pioneering Shropshire firm which specialises in cutting-edge automated control systems has launched a new division as it continues to…
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Bridge Cheese backs virtual school and Smash Life
An award-winning Telford company has thrown its weight behind two special organisations working to improve education and opportunities for children…
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Former clients join board of directors
Two former clients whose lives were transformed by the work of a Telford community interest company have joined the company’s…
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Bridge Cheese celebrates double awards success
A fast-growing supplier of cheese and dairy products to the food industry is celebrating a record medal haul at the…
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Chamber welcomes two new award-winning Patrons
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce has welcomed two award-winning local organisations as new Patrons. Harper Adams University and The HR Dept…
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Aviramp strikes gold with Olympic order
Award-winning UK aviation specialist Aviramp has struck gold with its latest order – to supply special boarding ramps to help athletes arriving…
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New Government must commit to long-term infrastructure plan
Shropshire’s biggest construction company today urged the new Government to commit to developing in UK infrastructure, including investment in hospitals…
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Telford Businesswoman Reaches UK Awards Final
A Telford retailer has reached the final of the Best Businesswomen Awards for 2024, finalists have been recognised as outstanding…
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Telford reigns supreme at the In-Comm Training Awards
Telford companies and apprentices stole the show at the recent In-Comm Training Awards, taking home six of the twelve prizes….
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Awards night celebrates a ‘fantastic year of progress’
Telford College celebrated the achievements of students, apprentices, and thriving partnerships with local employers at its end-of-year awards night. Certificates…
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Dominos new store in Telford aims to increase slice of the pizza market
Domino’s is set to open its latest new store in Telford on Monday 1st July and are recruiting for staff…
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Woodside CIC up for award
A Telford community interest company has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award for its work in supporting people in…
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Beauty therapy taster evening at Telford College
Telford College is holding a beauty therapy taster session next week to give people a flavour of the exciting career…
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Late night markets return
Wellington Market has announced a new action-packed programme of late night events starting in June. Late night events have been…
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Behind the scenes at Veezu
It’s the taxi company that lives rent free in the heads of many of you. The company you love to…
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International Record Store Day is a hit with Telford vinyl fans
Promoting the 260 independent record shops around the UK, Record Store Day has caught the imagination of vinyl buyers in…
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[AD]Rock N Soul; The Magic Continues.
The newly opened Crystal store that opened in Newport early March has celebrated it’s first full month of trade. Not…
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Exciting opportunities to join the Telford College team
Telford College is staging a recruitment event later this month to help fill a number of vacancies in its growing…
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New owners for Telford Hotel
A Grade II listed country house hotel, described as Shropshire’s ‘hidden gem’ has been sold after over 20 years under…
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Popular Street Food vendor told to quit pitch after 13 years
Ureys Street Food has been a fixture just outside Barclays Bank at Telford Shopping Centre for around 13 years, but…
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New design guide set to enhance town
An initiative to help enhance the appearance of Wellington has been launched. A new guide to help the town’s businesses…
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Orders take off as Aviramp celebrates best ever start to year
A leading UK manufacturer of aircraft boarding ramps and bridges based in Telford, says it has enjoyed its best ever…
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Students try their hands at being a Starbucks barista
Telford College students got the chance to learn how to be a barista when they stepped behind the counter at…
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Call for stalls at popular Carnival
Newport Carnival takes place on 8th June and a call has gone out for stall holders. The event attracts around…
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Free training to support people into the construction industry
Free four-week training courses are being launched at Telford College next week to help people gain valuable qualifications and skills…
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Funding available to help local groups get greener
The latest round of a community benefit fund has opened for applications, to help local groups reduce their carbon emissions,…
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Telford Businesses urged to embrace Shropshire’s multi-billion pound construction programme
Construction businesses from across Shropshire and beyond have been urged to play their part in helping to deliver a multi-billion…
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The Wrekin Housing Group celebrates 25 years of making a difference to people’s lives
A housing association providing affordable homes across Shropshire has marked its 25th anniversary. The Wrekin Housing Group was born on March 25,…
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Only three weeks left to get your entries in
There are only three weeks left to get your entries in for the 2024 Shropshire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards….
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Wellington Market consultation response
Wellington Market owner Telford & Wrekin Council has expressed delight after 1500 people responded to a consultation about the future…
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What next for the old Wilkos store in Wellington?
The lights are on but nobody is home. The once bustling homeware store has been closed for six months and…
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Sainsburys payment systems working again
The grocery giant had been experiencing problems processing payments across the UK today, but have just announced that all systems…
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New apprenticeship awards launched
A brand new apprenticeship awards competition has been launched for Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin – the first of its…
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You’ll miss it when its gone.
The Shropshire Star has once again suffered substantial drop in daily circulation figures according to the latest ABC report. While…
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This low-key venue in Telford is the best in the UK
This little known venue near Newport, has retained its Hospitality Assured Premier Status, following an assessment carried out in December,…
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Job seekers and employers invited to HGV & Logistics event
Telford College is holding a logistics fair at its Wellington campus this month to promote a range of careers in…
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Another High St store set to close in Telford
It doesn’t seem like five minutes since the news that Wilkos was closing, leaving a hole in the High Street…
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£200,000 Robotics and Automation training cell for Telford firm
Companies in Telford, Shropshire and Herefordshire are set for an ‘advanced manufacturing’ boost, with In-Comm Training due to launch a…
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Ready for your Golden Ticket?
The brand new Co-op opens at 9am tomorrow and the first 100 shoppers will receive a golden ticket with a…
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Cleos not carrying on
Popular Ironbridge bar closes
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New book shop opens in July
The rejuvenation of a market town in Telford continues with the opening of a new bookshop in July.
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New Brew Taproom opening in Newport
New Brew, a brewery local to Newport renowned for its craft beers, has announced the grand opening of a brewery taproom in Newport.
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Micropub ‘The Boot’ Announces Closure
The tiny bar in Market Square, Wellington has announced that it’s closing its doors on Monday.
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Your newest Costa is almost here
Those of you travelling along the A442 in North Telford will have noticed a rib-like structure emerging from the new housing development near the old Maxell factory
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Community groups celebrate receiving Veolia EnviroGrant
£15,000 has been given to community groups by Telford & Wrekin Council’s waste and recycling partner Veolia. Groups showcased their project plans to fellow awardees at a celebration event at Randlay Community Centre this week.
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Snappy Shopper Launches in Telford
Snappy Shopper are partnering with multiple convenience stores in Telford, to offer local customers 30 – 60 minute grocery and alcohol delivery at in-store prices.
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Paperchase Folds
Time runs out on Telford store as the ink on the lease is hardly dry. After opening a store at…
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Beer. And. Cheese. Event for Wellington MicroPub
Following on from a pre-Christmas Imperial Stout extravaganza, and an alcohol-free beer tasting just last week – both of which were sold out – Laura has announced a Telford date for your calendar.
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Telford factory fits fast EV chargers for staff and local community use
A Telford manufacturer has installed two new high speed charging points for staff and members of the community to power…
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In-Comm launches £3m Technical Academy in Telford
A new £3m technical academy, located on Nedge Hill, has been officially opened to the public. In-Comm Training, which already…
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New £5 million Shifnal and Priorslee Medical Practice
The new medical facility will house a number of healthcare specialists and provide state-of-the-art medical care, doctors’ offices and even a dentist for the local community. The new practice will form part of Teldoc, an overarching ‘super surgery’ incorporating medical centres across Telford.
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Award Nomination for Senior Site Manager based in Priorslee, Telford
Lioncourt Homes Senior Site Manager Mark Follos has been successful in reaching the national final of the NHBC Pride in…
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Little Rascals the winner as Q backs year of events
A fast-growing Shropshire financial firm is sponsoring a year of adrenaline-fuelled events – and helping raise cash for a special…
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