A talented Telford trainee has been named among the finest young carpenters in the world thanks to a high placing in an international competition.

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About 250 jobs will be created in Telford over Christmas this year, shopping centre bosses said today.

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Bosses at Debenhams in Telford this afternoon announced plans to create 45 extra jobs over the Christmas period.

Shropshire was today in line for a jobs boost after councillors backed proposals for a multi-million pound care village in Newport and a nursing home announced expansion plans.

Up to 50 new jobs will be created in Welshpool next year after planning chiefs gave their approval for a £2 million pub and restaurant to be built in the town.

A former Shrewsbury College apprentice will go head-to-head with students from across the globe in the world’s largest education competition next month.

A major expansion of Telford’s flagship House of Fraser store has been completed, creating more than 50 jobs.

The number of jobs available in Shropshire each month has increased by more than 800 in the last year, new figures have shown.

Employing staff in Shropshire is an “absolute nightmare”, a radio DJ turned pub landlord has claimed.

The rise of a Telford manufacturing firm continues apace, with the company launching a search for at least 20 new members of staff.