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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!

Two students in Tanzania getting education paid for thanks to parents at popular Shropshire school

03 May 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

Two students in Tanzania are getting their education paid for – thanks to parents at a Shropshire school. Ellesmere College Parents Society (ECPS) has committed to sponsoring Lomnyaki Ezekiel Laibunye and Estomil Issaya Lekundayo to the sum of £125 a year throughout their six year senior schooling in the African nation. ECPS have made a donation to the Monduli Green […]

New president for charity behind Shrewsbury Flower Show

02 May 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

A former county High Sheriff has been appointed president of the charity behind Shrewsbury’s successful flower show. Richard Burbidge, who has been appointed the president of Shropshire Horticultural Society, was named High Sheriff of Shropshire in 2011 having been appointed Deputy Lieutenant in 2007, and was awarded an OBE for services to industry and the community in 2004. Mr Burbidge […]

Appeal for local VIPs to celebrate 110th Newport Show

01 May 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

As part of the 110th anniversary celebrations, Newport Show local inspirational people will be rewarded for their hard work and dedication to the community. Organisers are appealing for nominations of people who could be a VIP who deserves a special day out in the spotlight at this year’s event. Each person chosen as a VIP will win a ticket to […]

Telford day nursery becomes first business in Shropshire to win national accreditation

30 Apr 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

A Telford-based nursery chain has become the first business in Shropshire to win a national accreditation for the back to basics approach. The Curiosity Approach to pre-school education was adopted by bosses at ABC Day Nursery in Lightmoor a year ago and this week received the news their hard work had paid off to be officially accredited. The nursery chain […]

Shropshire students volunteer to help homeless charity

29 Apr 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

A group of Shropshire students have travelled to Manchester to deliver vital supplies for homeless people. Six dedicated volunteers from Ellesmere College Sixth Form travelled to St Anselm Hall at the University of Manchester to deliver over 1,000 items donated by students, parents and staff. The initiative was organised by teacher of Chemistry and Assistant Housemaster at Ellesmere College, Martin […]

Shropshire property agent secures national £3.8m deal

28 Apr 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

A leading Shropshire company has secured a deal to sell a £3.8m commercial site in the North West of the country after beating off stiff competition from national agents. Bosses at Halls Commercial, based in Battlefield, Shrewsbury, say the sale of the Princes Limited site in Manchester it is one of the biggest the company has been involved with. Princes […]

Ellesmere College students dominate at Shropshire music competition

27 Apr 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

Students from Ellesmere College have taken 24 first place prizes at a Shropshire music competition. They dominated the popular Oswestry Music Festival with 16 first place positions for soloists and a further eight for ensembles. The festival, organised by Oswestry Town Council, showcases the best young musicians and gives them the chance to receive valuable feedback designed to support their […]

Global security firm celebrates 35 years at Shropshire HQ

26 Apr 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

An internationally renowned security company based in Shropshire is celebrating 35 years in business – and continues to go from strength to strength. Bulldog Security Products is now based in Much Wenlock but started life as a one-man band when company founder Ray Jordan created a caravan stabiliser in a shed at his home in Bridgnorth in 1984. The company […]

Award win is pure magic for female solo artist

25 Apr 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

A Wolverhampton entertainer who has received rave reviews at home and abroad for her spectacular stage show has become the first solo female performer to win a coveted award – and it’s pure magic! Careena Fenton, who is now based in Tettenhall and is well known across Shropshire due to formerly living in Bridgnorth, was presented with the Tony Shelley […]

Marathon Challenge for Alix

25 Apr 2019

by Rebecca Dutton

A Shropshire woman who only took up running six months ago is taking on the London Marathon to raise money for the local branch of the Armed Forces charity SSAFA. Alix Walker, 33, lives in Shawbury with husband Dave, an air traffic controller on his second posting at the local RAF base. She said it was important to her to […]