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Shouting about things is our bag, so this is where you can find what our clients have been up to, what's happening in our beautiful county of Shropshire, Team J&PR updates - and, of course, our PR and social media advice and tips!

Shropshire team end cycling season on a high

10 Nov 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

A Shropshire cycling team has ended its season in style by achieving excellent results at two major racing events in the UK and Spain. Holohan Coaching Race Team saw top results in both the team and individual classification at the British National Hill Climb Championships and also in the overall classification of the Vuelta Majorca Masters stage race. The National […]

Shropshire HR firm shortlisted for national award

09 Nov 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

A Shropshire woman who launched her own HR business just 18 months ago has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award. Niamh Kelly, from Shrewsbury, is one of 11 finalists named in the Best New Business category in the National Business Women’s Awards – now in its second year. The winners will be named at a special ceremony in London […]

Security warning from Shropshire company as hundreds of motorhomes and caravans go into storage for winter

08 Nov 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

A Shropshire firm is urging owners to toughen up on motorhome security as they prepare to put them into storage for winter following a spike in thefts over the summer. Motorhomes are highly desirable targets for thieves and bosses at Bulldog Security Products, based in Much Wenlock, today said many of these thefts could be avoided by taking a few […]

“Frozen” themed afternoon tea at Shropshire hotel to celebrate launch of sequel film

06 Nov 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

Youngsters will be giving their rendition of “Let It Go” as a Shropshire hotel hosts a Frozen-themed children’s afternoon tea to celebrate the launch of the second film. Staff at The Best Western Valley Hotel will be hosting the Frozen themed afternoon tea on Sunday, December 1st – following the first screenings of Frozen 2 on November 22nd. Entertainers from […]

Head chef of Ironbridge hotel celebrates 25 years service

06 Nov 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

A head chef is marking 25 years service at a Shropshire hotel with a meal – cooked by someone else! Barry Workman is head chef at the Best Western Valley Hotel in Ironbridge and this year marks a double silver celebration for the family as wife Helen completes 25 years working at Broseley Medical Practice. The Valley Hotel has the […]

Shropshire security firm launches new home alarm system

05 Nov 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

A leading Shropshire security firm has developed its own bespoke alarm system which can be fitted by homeowners in under 60 minutes. The insurance-rated system eliminates installation fees, the need for costly service and rental contracts, emergency callout fees and additional extras often hidden in basic offers designed to lure in customers. The Bulldog Secure Alarm has been developed by […]

Magical evening in Shropshire

04 Nov 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

More than 100 people of all ages gathered together at a Shropshire hotel for a day of magic and wizardry. The Harry Potter event was held at The Wroxeter, near Shrewsbury, on Sunday (Oct 27) and saw guests enjoy a Butterbeer before spending some time on Platform 9 and ¾ and in Diagon Alley. Families, many of whom […]

Shropshire firm Pure Telecom launches exclusive new product

03 Nov 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

A Shropshire telecommunications company has launched an exclusive new product – and it looks like it’s making all the right connections with customers. Pure Telecom, based on Shrewsbury Business Park, is rolling out Pure VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) after addressing concerns regarding other products currently on the market. The firm says Pure VoIP is a hosted system with a […]

Looking for half-term fun? Kirsty recommends WaterWorld!

24 Oct 2019

by Simon Alton

After arriving back from an adrenaline-fuelled week at Duinrell water and theme park in Holland, the Smallman family, including their two boys aged 8 and 10, were looking for their next thrill. As Kirsty explains… Thankfully WaterWorld in Stoke-on-Trent had just opened its doors to the new slides in the new area of Tornado Alley – the place which boasts […]

Ironbridge auction goes online

23 Oct 2019

by Simon Alton

An online silent auction to raise funds to conserve the future of Ironbridge’s heritage buildings is now live. The auction has been launched as part of the Ironbridge by Moonlight dinner being held at Enginuity on Thursday (24th October 2019). Hundreds of guests will be dining in the shadow of the Museum of the Moon exhibition, measuring seven metres in […]