What's happening?

We are based in the lovely county of Shropshire and although we work with clients in a wide range of surrounding counties, and virtually with businesses across the UK, we love where we live and love to shout about it.

Shouting about things is really our bag so this is the page where we tell you what our clients have been up to, what's happening in Shropshire, what's happening with J&PR - and of course our advice and tips!

We’re hosting our next digital PR course in Shrewsbury

01 Aug 2017

by Kirsty Smallman

The team here at J&PR will be holding a digital PR course in Shrewsbury next month as part of a county tour to help small business owners.

Organisers call for BCA nominations

27 Jul 2017

by Rebecca Dutton

Organisers of an annual awards ceremony, which celebrates businesses working with children and young people, are calling for nominations for the 2018 event.

Care company expanding into north Shropshire

27 Jul 2017

by Simon Alton

A company which provides care services for people in Shropshire has announced plans to expand its operation.

Big businesses looking for suitable locations in county town

19 Jul 2017

by Dani Wozencroft

Shrewsbury is a prime location for national companies – but they are struggling to find suitable premises, a commercial property company today said.

Hundreds raised for south Shropshire charity at garden event

18 Jul 2017

by Dani Wozencroft

Hundreds of pounds has been raised for a south Shropshire charity and potential new regular donors found, thanks to an annual garden event.

A scheme to get people to use the pharmacy first is failing in Shropshire compared to other counties – says expert

17 Jul 2017

by Dani Wozencroft

A scheme to get people to use the pharmacy as the first point of call for common ailments is failing in Shropshire compared to other counties, an expert has said. Lorraine Anderson has worked as a locum pharmacist in Shropshire, Cheshire and Powys before starting a permanent role at Lunts Pharmacy in Drovers’ House, Craven Arms, three months ago. And […]

Long serving staff celebrate combined 45 years service

13 Jul 2017

by Kirsty Smallman

Two senior members of staff at an award-winning Shropshire hotel are celebrating a combined 45 years service.

New tracking device launched by Shropshire security firm for people living and working alone

11 Jul 2017

by Kirsty Smallman

A Shropshire firm has launched a new personal tracking device in a bid to help protect people with illnesses and lone workers.

Carers recognised with awards

10 Jul 2017

by Simon Alton

A Shropshire care company has recognised the high quality of work of three of its staff at an awards ceremony.

New business development manager appointed at taxi firm

10 Jul 2017

by Simon Alton

New staff appointments create a buzz for any business and show they’re growing and developing in their industry – such as a Shropshire taxi firm who’ve appointed a new business development manager to expand its executive car service.