Royal Bank of Scotland to axe 500 Telford jobs

ROYAL BANK of Scotland is to close its Telford office by 2012, with the loss of up to 500 jobs.


Major supermarket in talks over Whitchurch site

Fresh details of plans for a supermarket in Whitchurch emerged today as developers confirmed they are in talks with a “major UK” food retailer to occupy the site.


Shropshire firms fear future after development agency cuts

Most Shropshire companies are unsure how the new Local Enterprise Partnerships will work, fearing the replacement for regional development agencies will cut back on business support.


Jobs drive at Telford mobile phones firm Geko

Jobs are going on offer at a Telford mobile phones firm as it launches a major recruitment drive, it was revealed today.


‘Apathetic’ businesses stall Wem’s fightback

Efforts to breathe new life into Wem’s economy in the wake of the recession are being held back because of a lack of input from businesses, a meeting heard.


Jobs up for grabs at £5m Newport hotel site

Jobs being created by a £5 million hotel and restaurant development in Shropshire were today up for grabs.


Aga Rangemaster makes £16.4m profits

Bosses at Aga Rangemaster today announced they were back in the black, with pre-tax profits of £16.4 million.


Newport Royal Mail sorting office closure date announced

The Royal Mail sorting office in Newport will close on January 17 next year and the operation will be transferred to Telford, it was revealed today.


Approval likely for scheme by Tesco

Retrospective plans by supermarket giant Tesco to increase the amount of space it uses for non-grocery goods at its Shrewsbury Extra store look set to be approved – despite the company flouting planning rules.

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