Local business news – January & February 2017
Hub grows in size Three new members of staff, including one of the leading international academics in the field of sustainability, have been taken on
28 December 2016
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Hub grows in size Three new members of staff, including one of the leading international academics in the field of sustainability, have been taken on
It doesn’t seem so long ago that Nick Knowles and his DIY SOS builders were in the county, changing the lives of Lucy and Joe
The WW! area had a superb showing in the Pride of Shropshire Awards held at the end of the year. Both Guitar Cubed of Bridgnorth
A strange six-week period towards the end of last year saw the fortunes of AFC Bridgnorth swing in a variety of directions. After victory at
The first ‘wholetime’ firefighters to be recruited by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service in five years shared a special day with their proud families and
Friendly green dragon Puff, better known as Dana Power, has set his sights on this year’s London Marathon. The instantly recognisable fundraiser is completing a
If you’re looking for something challenging, fun, and that will keep you fit and healthy, the fast-growing sport of triathlon could be for you. Triathlon
A Much Wenlock supermarket and filling station is maintaining its record of supporting local charities and causes. In October, the owner of the Nisa supermarket,
Children’s charity Mentor Link is seeking volunteers in the Bridgnorth and Telford & Wrekin areas. The charity professionally recruits and trains mentors to listen to
Ed Andrews says a final farewell to a treasured tree and ponders on the same fates being met by ash trees all over the UK.
Step into a living space that’s jumping with the vivid colours of Latin America. With fabrics that are vibrant with the jewelled colours of the
Obesity among our pets is increasing… and it seems to be a never-ending battle Many owners seem reluctant to address the issue of overweight pets.
For many of us, Christmas is a time for children. And for those families who use the services of Shropshire’s Hope House, it can be
A timeless mystery An identity in crisis; a country in revolution. Appearing at The Edge Arts Centre in Much Wenlock on Wednesday 2 November is
Winter in county town The Shrewsbury Winter Festival is returning to the town’s Quarry this December for a second time. The event attracted more than
Oldbury Wells netballers shine The ladies of Oldbury Wells School started the academic year in fantastic form, taking two district titles and gaining a place
Whether it’s mild and bright, or frosty and grey, within a few weeks our attention will turn to winter – so now’s the time to
Taxi firm signs with Town Shrewsbury Town have announced a new signing – but you won’t be seeing them on the pitch at the Greenhous
Tennis star Greg Rusedski proved to be a true ace when he headed to Shropshire to spend a day with members at Bridgnorth Tennis Club
Telford’s International Centre will host a glittering finals night on November 3, when Britain’s legendary ski-jumper, Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards will be the guest of
Bridgnorth has been shortlisted as having one of the UK’s three best high streets in the third annual Great British High Street competition. Bridgnorth is
Bridgnorth Athletics Club recently received notification from England Athletics that they have won the Athletics Club of the Year for the West Midland Region, with
With more than 15,000 travelling tickets sold and an estimated 30,000 spectators over a six-day period, the visit of the Flying Scotsman to Severn Valley
Bridgnorth’s Christmas is set to be the best ever following a meeting which confirmed the space under the Town Hall can be used for entertainment
Christmas at Battlefield 1403 For many of us, the preparations for the festive season are only now getting underway – but the team at Shrewsbury’s
BBC’s popular Escape to the Country recently came to Much Wenlock. A couple, Patrick and Claudine, are looking to move from France to Shropshire and,
With their unique call and flitting movement, swifts are heralds of warmer weather who head off on an epic journey over the winter. Ed Andrews
With warm days a distant memory, the search for that dream winter cover-up is well and truly on. If you haven’t already found the ultimate
An animal’s skin is a complex and versatile organ – but it can suffer from a range of conditions that can affect your pet’s general
With the Olympics finished and the Paralympics about to start, we’ve gone loco for all things Brazilian this year. If you’d like to keep the