What's happening?

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!

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.

Shropshire windscreen company expands

05 Jul 2017

by Kirsty Smallman

There is no question that Shropshire businesses are thriving of late, as we feature one company who are expanding out to North Wales.

Public urged to vote to help school win £10,000 national prize

05 Jul 2017

by Kirsty Smallman

We work with lots of schools and love supporting both the teachers and the pupils – like Lawley Primary School who are calling for votes from the local community after being shortlisted in its bid to win a £10,000 national competition.

Well known book expert leaves county charity for Wales

05 Jul 2017

by Dani Wozencroft

We believe in community spirit here at J&PR and it’s something which should be shouted about – just like long serving volunteer and a well known book expert Helen Muir.

Shropshire/Welsh border workers after new life for thriving businesses

03 Jul 2017

by Kirsty Smallman

PR is used to share all sorts of messages including businesses looking for staff or in this case new business owners.

Staff at a Shropshire pharmacy celebrate 55 years service

03 Jul 2017

by Dani Wozencroft

Every business is made stronger by supportive and hard working staff – and we love hearing stories like the huge achievement of the staff working with Lunts Pharmacy.

Five-star rating for Lightmoor nursery

30 Jun 2017

by Dani Wozencroft

Sharing your achievements, certification and accolades with the public demonstrates the excellence and trustworthiness of a business – and is an integral part of PR. The more people read about what you are achieving and how happy your clients are with the service you provide, the more likely your target audience will come to you. We work with exceptional businesses […]

Shrewsbury restaurant ready to thrive again thanks to student who came home

29 Jun 2017

by Dani Wozencroft

Shrewsbury is full of great eateries – and we very much enjoyed writing about one of the latest to open its doors in the town. Harry Wyatt, 27, opened House of Grain – formerly The Cornhouse – on Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, this month (June 15) after spending around four months renovating the building. Harry, from Underdale, quit his job on […]

We won Shropshire’s Business in the Community 2017

26 Jun 2017

by Kirsty Smallman

Today we can call ourselves the Shropshire Business Awards 2017 “Business in the Community” winner!

Craig completes marathons challenge

23 Jun 2017

by Kirsty Smallman

Our job is never boring but sometimes we are left in awe of the people we meet – and working with charities across the Midlands is where we tend to meet the most inspiring people of all. Like 40-year-old Craig Nicholson, of Craven Arms, who successfully completed five marathons in five days – raising more than £3,000 for a local charity in […]