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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!

Hundreds graduate from Telford nurseries ready for move to “big school”.

25 Jul 2016

by Kirsty Smallman

Hundreds of children have graduated from four of Telford’s top nurseries as they get ready to start ‘big school’ in September. Graduation ceremonies were held at all four ABC Day Nursery sites in the borough to celebrate the successes and achievements of the pre-schoolers. Parents were invited to watch the children, as they each dressed in a ‘cap and gown’ […]

All or Nothing hits Shrewsbury stage

25 Jul 2016

by Harriet Ernstsons-Evans

The story of The Small Faces has proved to be a sell-out sensation in London and now lucky Shrewsbury audiences will get to experience hit musical All or Nothing for themselves. The cast will take to the stage at Theatre Severn for three performances from Monday to Wednesday, September 19 to 21, at 7.30pm. Written by former Eastenders actress Carol […]

£400,000 takeover and revamp at Telford restaurant

21 Jul 2016

by Simon Alton

One of Telford’s Southwater restaurants will undergo a huge revamp as part of a £400,000 takeover deal, its new owners have revealed. Mimosa on Southwater has been bought by Sham Uddin and his wife Laura and will close to undergo a full re-design and re-open as a new restaurant – Four Corners World Buffet. The former owners of Mimosa sold the […]

Electrical contractor celebrates 40 years in business

19 Jul 2016

by Kirsty Smallman

A Shropshire-based electrical company is celebrating 40 years working with businesses and customers across the county. Gra-Bern Electrical Contractors Ltd, based in Madeley, Telford, was set up in 1976 and one of its founding partners Bernard Bowen only recently retired in 2010. Director Graham Brown and his co-director wife Hilary now run the company with their team including technical manager […]

Birthday party fun at venues across Telford

18 Jul 2016

by Harriet Ernstsons-Evans

It can be hard thinking of new ways to entertain the kids and parties can be especially tricky to find inspiration for. But if your little one’s birthday is coming up soon then there’s no need to panic thanks to the revamped party packages on offer from Telford and Wrekin Leisure Services. There are a range of activities available at […]

Hollywood Award for Local Star.

18 Jul 2016

by Harriet Ernstsons-Evans

A writer and director is proving Telford has talent by scooping a prestigious award. Paul Hendy’s latest work has been named best comedy drama at this year’s Los Angeles Independent Film Festival. Paul, who was born and raised in the town, rose to fame presenting shows including The Disney Club, Don’t Try This At Home and Wheel Of Fortune. He […]

More parents seeking legal advice when child is torn between two homes

18 Jul 2016

by Simon Alton

More parents are seeking legal advice during a separation or divorce when a child is torn between two homes, a leading family law solicitor has claimed. Sue Hodgson, of Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors in Shropshire, said the recent high profile case of Guy Ritchie and Madonna’s son, Rocco, leaving his mother to live with his father in London, highlighted an increasingly […]

£1500 raised for Midlands Air Ambulance

12 Jul 2016

by Rhea Alton

Businesses from across the country raised £1,500 for the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity at an annual event, hosted by a Shropshire company. Caradoc Medical Services, based in Shrewsbury, hosted their annual supplier day at Shrewsbury Town’s Greenhous Meadow on June 30. Caradoc is the sister company of the not-for-profit, out of hours provider Shropshire Doctors Co-operative (ShropDoc). Initially set up […]

Familiar face wins promotion at Telford’s ABC Day Nursery

12 Jul 2016

by Kirsty Smallman

Parents and staff at a leading Telford nursery have welcomed a familiar face into a new role. Vicky Savage has worked for ABC Day Nursery since 2010 and has now been promoted to Manager of their Lightmoor site. She said: “I am thrilled to be taking over as manager and look forward to continuing to provide high-quality childcare and developing […]

An energy efficient home could be a more valuable home

12 Jul 2016

by Rhea Alton

Improving the energy efficiency of a home could see its value increase, says a Shropshire businessman. The latest research shows a huge growth in the number of would-be buyers or renters who want to know how eco-friendly a house is before they sign on the dotted line. And Claus Best, who runs Smart Energy Services in Bayston Hill, is well […]