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Mike Sheridan

Business Editor

Business Editor for the Express and Star. Former local democracy reporter for Shropshire.

March 26, 2025

Paul Inions, McPhillips

'Very little good news' - Shropshire business reacts to Chancellor's Spring Statement

News|9 hours ago

Over 400 jobs secured in Telford after £1.6bn defence contract boost

Business|11 hours ago

Rachel Reeves visit to Telford

Shropshire's 'battered' businesses hoping for good news in Chancellor's spring statement

Business|13 hours ago

March 22, 2025

Wootton and Wootton has been sold for an undisclosed sum

Wem electrical company says acquisition by Ipsum is 'pivotal moment' for firm

Business|Mar 22

Castle Brewery (TSR)

'Landmark' former Marston's brewery sold by Shrewsbury firm amid 'significant interest'

Business|Mar 22

'I get tingles' - Shropshire potter continuing 150 year old Ironbridge ceramics tradition with new workshop

Ironbridge|Mar 22

March 21, 2025

Revealed: The most visited tourist attractions in Shropshire and the West Midlands

Business|Mar 21

Shrewsbury-born Walking Dead artist Charlie Adlard backs growing campaign to save Shirehall

Shrewsbury|Mar 21

David Ramsbottom and Hannah Johnson with Matthew Bowering, partner in the commercial and agricultural property team at Lanyon Bowdler

Shropshire law firm strengthens commercial property team

Business|Mar 21

March 20, 2025

CEL Sheetmetal are based in Telford (Pic: CEL Sheetmetal)

Telford sheet metal firm announces rebrand and new website

Business|Mar 20

Keli King of Bridgnorth-based Good2Great with Kate Wilkinson

Last call for Staffordshire businesses to get 'High Street boost'

Business|Mar 20

March 19, 2025

Syspal's headquarters on Cockshutt Lane in Broseley

New warehouse and offices planned by Broseley firm as part of 'ongoing expansion'

Business|Mar 19

Artists impression of an approved Ludlow M&S Food planned for Sheet Road

Proposed Ludlow supermarket will be moved 'to avoid gas pipe'

Business|Mar 19

Muller yoghurt factory in north Shropshire town set for 'significant investment' after expansion approved

Market Drayton|Mar 19

Ruth Ross and David Crosby, chief officer for Partners in Care

Shropshire Chamber to offer discount for county care providers

Business|Mar 19

March 18, 2025

Riverside Shopping Centre demolition, taken January 8

Funding for Midlands Engine investment body is scrapped by government

Business|Mar 18

Jobs up for grabs at huge Telford 'skills show' this month

Business|Mar 18

38-41 St John's Hill, Shrewsbury (Google)

Shrewsbury town centre shops are sold off to private investor for 'undisclosed sum'

Shrewsbury|Mar 18

Number of companies at risk of becoming 'zombies' on rise in West Midlands, new research shows

Business|Mar 18

March 17, 2025

In-Comm Training says their barometer report reveals a lack of faith in Government skills training

Midland training firm's report shows 'lack of faith' in government solutions to manufacturing skills shortage

Business|Mar 17

Nick Darrall with Leandro Gasparini

New director appointed at Telford firm Iconsys

Business|Mar 17

March 15, 2025

The NatWest sign outside a branch

Business confidence hits 'six month high' in West Midlands

Business|Mar 15

March 14, 2025

Liz Barclay, Small Business Commissioner,
presents Katrina Gibson, Director of DellaPip, with a Fair Payment Code (FPC) Gold Award.

Award for Eccleshall firm DellaPip's ethical payments policy

Business|Mar 14

March 13, 2025

Shropshire metal manufacturer Bridgnorth Aluminium says Trump tariffs will hit US trade

Popular Shropshire bakery opens on extra days due to 'incredible' demand

Business|Mar 13

March 11, 2025

Graham Corfield, Aviramp CEO is keen to hear from steel and aluminium fabricators and electronic and hydraulic specialists in the Midlands

Telford air ramp company hoping to team up with new partners after 'most profitable year'

Business|Mar 11

Ruth Ross, Shropshire Chamber of Commerce

'A black cloud hangs over Shropshire economy' - Survey shows county businesses feeling the post-budget pinch

Business|Mar 11

March 10, 2025

Kelly Riedel, Shropshire Chamber of Commerce

Shropshire Chamber set to host budget summit for county businesses

Business|Mar 10

March 9, 2025

The Reserve at Chester Zoo - View from Lakeside Terrace

Telford builders start work on over 50 new safari-style 'luxury lodges' for Chester zoo

March 8, 2025

The Southwater entrance of Telford Centre was temporarily shut this morning as police investigate a late night burglary.

Telford shoppers urged to support the town's young traders at new event

March 7, 2025

Plan to improve Oswestry shop-fronts could be rolled out across Shropshire

March 6, 2025

Shaun Davies MP. Picture: Telford & Wrekin Council

Telford MP joins calls to 'turn on the financial taps' for Ukraine war to support town's defence firms

Plan to make Shropshire and Powys 'green economy trailblazers' moves forward after cabinet vote

A 21 unit light industrial development known as Halesfield Point has gone up for sale or let

'Strong interest' as 21-unit Telford industrial park goes up for sale or let

The team at Marton-based Lowfield Timber Frames

South Shropshire timber company Lowfield 'so proud' as it celebrates 25th anniversary in business

Ben Stockton, managing Director of Church Stretton based Our Virtual Academy

Shropshire-based ex-Formula 1 mechanic set to expand virtual reality business with £100k investment

March 5, 2025

Mayor Richard Parker will be among thousands of guests at the West Midlands Business Festival

Thousands of tickets snapped up for West Midlands Business Festival in Wolverhampton

March 4, 2025

Office workers and commuters walk through Canary Wharf in London

Small business investment in West Midlands 'more resilient' than national picture - new figures

Telford MP Shaun Davies visits Mail Solutions in Halesfield

Telford MP Shaun Davies visits employee-owned mailing firm in response to budget concerns

Bridgnorth firm Straightline Aviation have placed a $50m (£40m) order for new hybrid airships (Straightline Aviation)

Giant airships are back - Bridgnorth aviation company places £40 million order for pioneering new eco-friendly aircraft

Bridgnorth|Mar 4

Campaigners criticise council for 'long-term neglect' of Shrewsbury's 'Modernist monument' Shirehall

Shrewsbury|Mar 4

March 3, 2025

Customers walk past a closing down sale outside a retail premises (PA)

Record number of businesses go bust in West Midlands ahead of 'powder keg' legislation changes

Luke Boxall

'I'm years ahead' - Bridgnorth 'worm-farmer' pays tribute to support

March 2, 2025

'It's a more modern approach': Wellington's Wrekin College set to abandon single-sex house policy for youngest day pupils

Education|Mar 2

Concrete carbuncles or a bold vision for the future? Shropshire's 1960s era public buildings standing at a crossroads

February 28, 2025

Northwood's offices and warehouses in Stafford Park

Telford toilet roll maker denied permission to extend factory due to 'insufficient and inaccurate' plans for trees and bats

Business|Feb 28

February 27, 2025

The Quad

Backing for 'step-change' strategy in Telford education after opening of new town centre training hub

Business|Feb 27

February 26, 2025

Budget airline WizzAir announces new flights from Birmingham to Rome

Business|Feb 26

Greame Bell, Global Business Development Manager at Telford-based Filtermist

Telford company set for 'major international expansion' with appointment of new global development manager

Business|Feb 26

Ishbel Lapper of HR Solutions Shropshire

Telford company HR Solutions celebrates national award nomination

Business|Feb 26