Business

Crisp maker Tyrrells, which employs around 150 people at its base in Leominster, has been put up for sale for about £100 million.

Shrewsbury shoppers not surprised by news of delays to New Riverside scheme

Shoppers in Shrewsbury today said they were unsurprised to hear of delays to the New Riverside scheme as new figures revealed an increase in vacant shops across the country.

Shropshire jobless total bucks national trend

Unemployment figures in Shropshire have bucked the national trend and county businesses are playing their part to help create jobs, an employment expert said today.

Joy from traders at move to new venue

Traders who were forced to move home because of the near £1 million revamp of a town hall in Shropshire say relocating to a nearby venue is already proving a roaring success.

Shropshire manufacturer's revenue hike proves catalyst for expansion

Farming

Price tag of £1.6 million for Shropshire farm which dates back 400 years

Huglith Farm, near Shrewsbury, dates back 400 years

A Shropshire livestock farm which dates back 400 years and has more than 200 acres of land, has been put on the market with a price tag of about £1.6 million.

Come rain or shine, we’re ready for the show season

Exhibitors wait for the judges at last year’s Minsterley Show

As the summer season starts, although you wouldn’t think it for all the rain, it only means one thing – it’s show time, writes Rachel Williams .

Shropshire dairy farmers told to hand in their notice to buyers

Farmers listen to David Hanley, from Farmers for Action, at their meeting in Market Drayton

Shropshire’s dairy farmers have been told to immediately hand in their notice to their milk buyer as the battle for increased milk prices intensifies.

Careers

Workers told up to 30 jobs will go at Doncasters in Shropshire

Doncasters, which is based in Shrewsbury

Up to 30 people could be made redundant at an aerospace parts company in Shropshire, it has been announced.

Shropshire jobless total bucks national trend

Unemployment figures in Shropshire have bucked the national trend and county businesses are playing their part to help create jobs, an employment expert said today.