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Shropshire ex-serviceman given new lease of life thanks to the Armed Forces charity SSAFA

12 Jul 2016

by Rebecca Dutton

An ex-serviceman who has difficulty walking due to the effects of a degenerative brain condition has been given a new lease of life – thanks to the help of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity in Shropshire. Steve Lobb, who served as a rifleman and bugler in the Light Infantry for more than 10 years, was diagnosed with severe cerebellar atrophy […]

Student inspired to teach after working with youngsters

11 Jul 2016

by Rhea Alton

A learning support assistant at a Wolverhampton school has been inspired to become a teacher after working alongside students while studying herself. Jessica Gray, 28, of Merridale, Wolverhampton, spent four and a half years studying for a PhD at the University of Leeds. And for the past year and a half she has done this while working at Smestow School […]

Trainee programme flourishing at Shropshire law firm

11 Jul 2016

by Simon Alton

A trainee programme at a professional law firm in Shropshire is flourishing, with managers pledging to continue their commitment to developing talent. The latest trainee solicitor to join Lanyon Bowdler is Lucy Todd, who is currently based in the commercial property department but will gain experience across all of the firm’s specialist areas during her contract. Lucy read Law and […]

Hotel officially launches £10,000 internet upgrade at borough business club

10 Jul 2016

by Kirsty Smallman

A leading Shropshire hotel will be offering a new place to work, host meetings and network for the Telford business community from next month. The Best Western Valley Hotel in Ironbridge will be holding a special event to officially launch its £10,000 new internet system at Telford Business Club on July 12. Bosses at the hotel will then offer an area of […]

Shropdoc marks 20th Anniversary

08 Jul 2016

by Rhea Alton

Shropshire’s out of hours GP cooperative, Shropdoc, has celebrated its 20th anniversary with a special charity fundraising ball. The celebratory dinner took place at Shrewsbury Town Football Club on Friday June 24, and raised nearly £400 for the Alzheimer’s Society. Current Shropdoc chairman, Dr Russell Muirhead, made the main speech to staff and assembled guests, while Dr Nick King, one […]

Shropshire teacher retires after 42 years at same school

08 Jul 2016

by Simon Alton

A Shropshire man believed to be the longest-serving teacher in the history of his school is retiring after 42 years of “dedicated and inspirational” science teaching. Keith Bell, 65, has been a science teacher at Prestfelde School in Shrewsbury since February 1975, a post he was offered after a spell as a temporary teacher there the previous year. Mr Bell, […]

New employment law specialist joins Shropshire law firm

08 Jul 2016

by Simon Alton

A new employment law specialist has joined a Shropshire law firm as the team expands to meet the growing demand from businesses across the region. Fabienne McAllister has joined the employment team in Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors’ Telford office, and brings a wealth of experience to the role. Fabienne is bilingual in French and English, having trained and worked in London […]

Estate agents help in search for musical star

05 Jul 2016

by Simon Alton

A new rising musical star is set to be uncovered thanks to a Shropshire estate agent. The Nock Deighton Challenge for Young Composers aims to find the next Bach, Mozart or Beethoven and forms part of the annual Ironbridge Gorge Brass Band Festival. With the estate agents’ sponsorship now in its fourth year, it has taken on an extra significance […]

IT firm celebrates 18 years of success

05 Jul 2016

by Rhea Alton

In the computer world it was the year Apple first launched its iconic iMac and apparently the year Bill Gates was hit in the face with a cream pie but for one Shropshire businesswoman 1998 marked the beginning of her IT company. But fast forward a few years and Katy Jones and her business partner Paul Coulthard-Jones are now celebrating […]

Recruitment event for Shropshire hotel

05 Jul 2016

by Kirsty Smallman

Hundreds of job seekers from students to managers are set to turn out at a top Shropshire hotel recruitment evening as bosses prepare for the busy wedding and tourism season. The Best Western Valley Hotel in Ironbridge is looking to fill a number of roles and bosses hope the event, which runs from 6pm to 8pm on Thursday July 7, […]

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