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!

by Simon Alton
A new role has been created at a Telford charity to help cope with the demand for their services. Home-Start Telford & Wrekin, based in Wellington, is looking to recruit a new family co-ordinator. The charity supports parents raising children in difficult situations get the support they need to cope – and manager Caia Bryant-Griffiths said the new recruit would […]
by Simon Alton
An experienced business coach has been invited to join the Telford Business Board. Gary Halpin, who has helped hundreds of new businesses through his company, Good2Great, has joined the group as the Sector Champion for Entrepreneurship and Startups. Gary said he was delighted to be a part of the business board. “It’s a really strong group of private and public sector […]
by Simon Alton
A specialist debt recovery team at a Shropshire-based law firm is developing its services with a new manager taking the reins. Sian Samuel has been promoted to debt recovery manager at Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors and a new member of the team has also joined, with Lauren Weale taking up the role of debt recovery administrator. New manager, Sian Samuel, who […]
by Rhea Alton
Dozens of people turned out for an open day to raise the profile of a Shropshire charity – and helped to raise £300. The North Shrewsbury Friendly Neighbours, based in Castlefields, was set up in 2002 to provide localised one-off, short term and long term support for residents of the Shrewsbury area. Co-ordinator Julie Thomas and a team of locally-recruited […]
by Rhea Alton
The owner of a Shropshire pharmacy chain is backing doctors in their decision to prescribe over the counter drugs but has also urged patients to consult pharmacists more frequently for treatment of minor ailments. Martin Lunt, owner of Lunts Pharmacies which has sites in Shrewsbury, Pontesbury and Craven Arms, said by consulting pharmacists for coughs, colds and other minor health […]
by Rhea Alton
A Shropshire insurance broker has been granted prestigious coverholder status with the world’s leading insurance market – Lloyd’s of London. Fiveways Insurance Group, based in High Street, Newport, was recently granted the status along with delegated underwriting authority for Equity Red Star (ERS) private car cover. It’s thought to be the only firm in the county acting on behalf of […]
by Rhea Alton
A Shropshire IT firm is helping to support young, budding entrepreneurs from across the region. Network Support Solutions, based at Shrewsbury Business Park, has become the latest business to back the 2016 Shropshire Young Enterprise awards by sponsoring an award. Hundreds of people are expected to gather at the Park Inn Hotel in Telford for the awards ceremony on May […]
by Simon Alton
New technology is changing the face of the taxi industry, with one Shropshire-based firm investing more than £1 million in cutting-edge systems to stay ahead of the game. Bosses at Go Carz say more than 25,000 journeys a week – about 34 per cent of the total – are now booked through the mobile phone app and online. And managing […]
by Simon Alton
A new head chef and area manager have spiced up a Telford restaurant. Chef Ram Chandra has joined the team at Mimosa family restaurant and bar, based at Southwater in the town centre, and Dil Nepali will oversee the business for the chain from now on. The new chef has 25 years experience in catering including working at Le Meridien […]
by Dani Wozencroft
A Shropshire school pupil is preparing to take part in an adult fishing competition this month. Harry Upton, 15, who competes in fly fishing competitions for England, will be the only junior in the final of the adult Bank Masters championship on April 17. The Thomas Adams School year ten pupil will also compete against fly-fishers his own age this […]