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 face at Ironbridge hotel

23 Sep 2018

by Rebecca Dutton

A new face has joined the team at a popular Ironbridge hotel, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a first-class degree. Paige Wellings-Kendall has taken up the role of food and beverage supervisor at The Best Western Valley Hotel, having previously worked in various hospitality roles. She was born and brought up in Telford, and began her customer […]

West Midlands 5G trials welcomed by leading firm.

19 Sep 2018

by Rebecca Dutton

A leading Shropshire telecoms company has welcomed news that the West Midlands has been chosen as a testbed for a multi-million pound trial aimed at paving the way to rollout high-speed 5G across the country. The Urban Connected Communities Project is the latest step in the Government’s 5G Testbed and Trials Programme designed to bring new high-speed connectivity and will […]

Step inside Shropshire school from across the globe thanks to new technology

19 Sep 2018

by Dani Wozencroft

Virtual reality technology is helping to bring a Shropshire school to life in homes across the globe. Potential students of Ellesmere College can now experience just what it is like to walk around the campus in north Shropshire while sat in their bedroom in China, Russia, Malaysia and many other countries. The forward-thinking College has developed personalised branded VR headsets […]

Pharmacist urges Shropshire people to have a free blood pressure check and not just rely on an internet quiz

13 Sep 2018

by Dani Wozencroft

A month of action is taking place throughout September – and it’s due to be popular after an NHS quiz was taken by millions online.

Ex-England rugby star helps Shropshire children improve their skills at charity summer club

30 Aug 2018

by Dani Wozencroft

An ex-England rugby player and British Lion has spent part of his summer coaching Shropshire children to play the sport thanks to a local charity. More than 60 boys and girls aged between four and 11 were taught skills by Tim Stimpson at a tag rugby summer activity programme organised by The Furniture Scheme.

Shropshire family business enjoys 50th anniversary with customers

30 Aug 2018

by Dani Wozencroft

A Shropshire family business has celebrated its golden anniversary with customers. Lunts Pharmacy, which has two stores in Shrewsbury as well as others in Pontesbury and Craven Arms, celebrated 50 years in business in July.

New business group will highlight Ironbridge heritage

29 Aug 2018

by Harriet Ernstsons-Evans

Businesses have the chance to help conserve the historic buildings and monuments in the care of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust – thanks to the launch of a new networking group. The Business Bridge group will launch on Thursday, September 27th, at 5pm at Coalbrookdale – the site of the historic furnace where Abraham Darby began to use coke as […]

South Shropshire charity to end management of busy community centre

09 Aug 2018

by Dani Wozencroft

A South Shropshire charity is to end it’s management of a busy community centre in Craven Arms. Staff at The Furniture Scheme said they are very proud of the way they have built up Community Arts Sports Craven Arms (CasCA) for the last five years, but from October 1 responsibility for the Newington Way building will transfer to Halo Leisure.

Pure Telecom joins forces with Reech and J&PR

07 Aug 2018

by Harriet Ernstsons-Evans

A leading Shropshire telecoms firm has teamed up with two other county businesses as it targets another year of growth including acquisitions. Multi award-winning Pure Telecom has joined forces with marketing and digital agency Reech and PR company J&PR as it continues to expand its operation as a major independent player in the world of telecommunications. Pure and Reech are […]

South Shropshire wedding venue up for sale

31 Jul 2018

by Harriet Ernstsons-Evans

A stunning wedding venue with bed and breakfast accommodation and planning permission for further expansion has gone up for sale. Elm Lodge in Fishmore, Ludlow, is brought to the market by Halls Commercial and offers a beautiful seven-bedroom family home surrounded by 13.7 acres of land. There are currently six lettings rooms used successfully as a bed and breakfast business, […]