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New technology changing face of taxi industry

13 Apr 2016

by Simon Alton

New technology is changing the face of the taxi industry, with one Shropshire-based firm investing more than £1 million in cutting-edge systems to stay ahead of the game. Bosses at Go Carz say more than 25,000 journeys a week – about 34 per cent of the total – are now booked through the mobile phone app and online. And managing […]

New head chef and area manager to spice up Telford restaurant

11 Apr 2016

by Simon Alton

A new head chef and area manager have spiced up a Telford restaurant. Chef Ram Chandra has joined the team at Mimosa family restaurant and bar, based at Southwater in the town centre, and Dil Nepali will oversee the business for the chain from now on. The new chef has 25 years experience in catering including working at Le Meridien […]

Shropshire school pupil gearing up for adult fishing competition

07 Apr 2016

by Dani Wozencroft

A Shropshire school pupil is preparing to take part in an adult fishing competition this month. Harry Upton, 15, who competes in fly fishing competitions for England, will be the only junior in the final of the adult Bank Masters championship on April 17. The Thomas Adams School year ten pupil will also compete against fly-fishers his own age this […]

Telford butcher’s 40th anniversary month proves real hit

05 Apr 2016

by Dani Wozencroft

A Shropshire butcher which celebrated it’s 40th anniversary in March has seen a boom in sales during the month, compared to last year’s figures. G. N. Badley & Sons, based in Gibbons Road, Trench, aimed to increase sales by putting on a number of offers and events as a way of celebrating opening their store in March 1976. The family-run […]

Telford the worst in the UK for independent shops? We’re already combatting it, say community leaders

04 Apr 2016

by Dani Wozencroft

Community leaders have vowed to turn around the fortunes of Telford’s high streets after the town topped a national poll for the fewest number of independent shops. Telford has just 18.1per cent independent stores, followed by Ellenbrook (Hatfield) at 18.5per cent, Yate (Bristol) at 21.4per cent and Bracknall at 22.8per cent, the report by the Local Data Company and the […]

Shropshire interior designer to host open event

30 Mar 2016

by Rhea Alton

A Shropshire interior designer who reinvents designer fabrics by turning them into elegant home accessories will open her showroom to the public in May for an exclusive event. Sarah Cavendish, who has 30 years experience styling homes for clients in London and Shropshire, will throw open the doors to The Loft at More Hall on May 6 and 7, between […]

Family-run tutoring business set for second wave of expansion

30 Mar 2016

by Rhea Alton

A family-run tutoring business in Shropshire is expanding for the second time in just six months. It follows increasing demand for the services offered by Shropshire Tutor, in particular specialist SATs tutoring classes in maths and English. Back in October the company, owned by Adele Conlon, took on two new tutors and this saw qualified primary teachers Sarah Connolly and […]

New business hub to launch at Shrewsbury hotel

30 Mar 2016

by Rhea Alton

A new business hub for sole traders and small business owners is to be launched at a Shropshire hotel. The hub will be located in the newly refurbished 1630s cafe bar at the Mercure Shrewsbury Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa on Ellesmere Road. It is expected to attract a number of small business owners and sole traders on the look-out […]

Shropshire school pupil tipped for Olympic success

30 Mar 2016

by Dani Wozencroft

A Shropshire school pupil has been tipped as one to watch in future Olympic competitions after impressing on his first talent programme. “He’s going to do well your lad, don’t worry” the Olympic Talent Pathway coaches told Arran Eccleston’s proud dad Darran as they watched him practice his clay pigeon shooting. Just 12 months after his first shooting competition 14-year-old […]

Charities can save money and raise funds at the same time with new initiative

30 Mar 2016

by Dani Wozencroft

Charities across the UK could save money and raise funds at the same time thanks to a new initiative from a Shropshire business. Telecommunications specialists Fluid Network Solutions, based in Shrewsbury, has pledged to hand over 40per cent of any profits made back to a registered charity when they work together. The company, which launched 13 years ago and runs […]

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