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by Kirsty Smallman
A memory garden is to be created in the grounds of a Shropshire hotel so that families can plant a rose to remember their loved ones. The garden at the Best Western Valley Hotel in Ironbridge will be open all year round for people to visit. The idea comes after an increase in the number of wakes at the family-owned […]
by Rhea Alton
A Shropshire businessman has spoken at the House of Lords about his work to support primary care services within the National Health Service at a time of increasing demands on its resources and funding. Peter Masters, business manager of Caradoc Medical Services, based at Longbow Close, Shrewsbury, was invited to speak at the reception on possible solutions to the many […]
by Rhea Alton
A Shropshire company has received an award for its work to support a county consortium that saves thousands of pounds for GP practices and businesses across the UK. J&PR, based in Wellington, received the Support to Caradoc Award at a ceremony held at Shrewsbury Town’s Greenhous Meadow on June 30. The public relations consultancy works with Caradoc Medical Services, a […]
by Kirsty Smallman
Hundreds of children have graduated from four of Telford’s top nurseries as they get ready to start ‘big school’ in September. Graduation ceremonies were held at all four ABC Day Nursery sites in the borough to celebrate the successes and achievements of the pre-schoolers. Parents were invited to watch the children, as they each dressed in a ‘cap and gown’ […]
by Simon Alton
One of Telford’s Southwater restaurants will undergo a huge revamp as part of a £400,000 takeover deal, its new owners have revealed. Mimosa on Southwater has been bought by Sham Uddin and his wife Laura and will close to undergo a full re-design and re-open as a new restaurant – Four Corners World Buffet. The former owners of Mimosa sold the […]
by Kirsty Smallman
A Shropshire-based electrical company is celebrating 40 years working with businesses and customers across the county. Gra-Bern Electrical Contractors Ltd, based in Madeley, Telford, was set up in 1976 and one of its founding partners Bernard Bowen only recently retired in 2010. Director Graham Brown and his co-director wife Hilary now run the company with their team including technical manager […]
by Simon Alton
More parents are seeking legal advice during a separation or divorce when a child is torn between two homes, a leading family law solicitor has claimed. Sue Hodgson, of Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors in Shropshire, said the recent high profile case of Guy Ritchie and Madonna’s son, Rocco, leaving his mother to live with his father in London, highlighted an increasingly […]
by Rhea Alton
Businesses from across the country raised £1,500 for the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity at an annual event, hosted by a Shropshire company. Caradoc Medical Services, based in Shrewsbury, hosted their annual supplier day at Shrewsbury Town’s Greenhous Meadow on June 30. Caradoc is the sister company of the not-for-profit, out of hours provider Shropshire Doctors Co-operative (ShropDoc). Initially set up […]
by Kirsty Smallman
Parents and staff at a leading Telford nursery have welcomed a familiar face into a new role. Vicky Savage has worked for ABC Day Nursery since 2010 and has now been promoted to Manager of their Lightmoor site. She said: “I am thrilled to be taking over as manager and look forward to continuing to provide high-quality childcare and developing […]
by Rhea Alton
Improving the energy efficiency of a home could see its value increase, says a Shropshire businessman. The latest research shows a huge growth in the number of would-be buyers or renters who want to know how eco-friendly a house is before they sign on the dotted line. And Claus Best, who runs Smart Energy Services in Bayston Hill, is well […]