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Tamlyn Jones

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March 6, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'We are excited for this next chapter' - Training academy to relocate across Shrewsbury later this year

'We are excited for this next chapter' - Training academy to relocate across Shrewsbury later this year

Supporting image for story: Shropshire green energy firm urges dealerships to act fast over £18 million electric truck grants

Shropshire green energy firm urges dealerships to act fast over £18 million electric truck grants

March 5, 2026

Supporting image for story: West Midlands law firm expands footprint in the Black Country

West Midlands law firm expands footprint in the Black Country

Supporting image for story: Shropshire HR firm unveils new name

Shropshire HR firm unveils new name

Supporting image for story: Investment fund reaches £100m milestone as more than 200 businesses benefit in West Midlands

Investment fund reaches £100m milestone as more than 200 businesses benefit in West Midlands

Supporting image for story: New golf simulator school tees off in Shrewsbury

New golf simulator school tees off in Shrewsbury

March 4, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Bites and Beverages' networking event returns to Telford

'Bites and Beverages' networking event returns to Telford

March 3, 2026

Supporting image for story: Spring Statement 2026: West Midlands business leaders react to latest announcements by Rachel Reeves

Spring Statement 2026: West Midlands business leaders react to latest announcements by Rachel Reeves

Supporting image for story: Creative studio moves to new home in Shrewsbury

Creative studio moves to new home in Shrewsbury

March 2, 2026

Supporting image for story: Law firm sponsors annual ‘Potter' to raise Severn Hospice funds

Law firm sponsors annual ‘Potter' to raise Severn Hospice funds

Supporting image for story: Awards scheme celebrating private businesses opens for entries

Awards scheme celebrating private businesses opens for entries

February 27, 2026

Supporting image for story: Telford College opens logistics hub to strengthen employer partnerships

Telford College opens logistics hub to strengthen employer partnerships

Supporting image for story: Final line-up confirmed for Shropshire Business Festival

Final line-up confirmed for Shropshire Business Festival

Supporting image for story: Ocean Telecom supports Shropshire's Youth Awareness Fund

Ocean Telecom supports Shropshire's Youth Awareness Fund

February 26, 2026

Supporting image for story: Continuous Process Solutions moves to new home in Ironbridge Gorge

Continuous Process Solutions moves to new home in Ironbridge Gorge

Supporting image for story: New £1.5m funding round is recipe for growth at Telford dog food company

New £1.5m funding round is recipe for growth at Telford dog food company

February 25, 2026

Supporting image for story: Minimum wage increase delay criticised by Shropshire HR chief

Minimum wage increase delay criticised by Shropshire HR chief

Supporting image for story: Recruitment drive at VA Technology's Telford base to create 30 new jobs

Recruitment drive at VA Technology's Telford base to create 30 new jobs

Supporting image for story: Events company behind Shropshire Oktoberfest and Shrewsbury Food Festival joins chamber patronage programme

Events company behind Shropshire Oktoberfest and Shrewsbury Food Festival joins chamber patronage programme

February 24, 2026

Supporting image for story: Apple premium reseller opens bigger store at Telford Centre

Apple premium reseller opens bigger store at Telford Centre

Supporting image for story: Tourism category added to Shropshire chamber business awards

Tourism category added to Shropshire chamber business awards

February 23, 2026

Supporting image for story: Business workshop announced in Shrewsbury to help SMEs ‘win at networking'

Business workshop announced in Shrewsbury to help SMEs ‘win at networking'

Supporting image for story: Midlands private equity deals hold steady in 2025 despite market uncertainty

Midlands private equity deals hold steady in 2025 despite market uncertainty

Supporting image for story: Lloyds launches £2.5 billion finance fund for Shropshire and Black Country businesses

Lloyds launches £2.5 billion finance fund for Shropshire and Black Country businesses

February 22, 2026

Supporting image for story: Shropshire property market holds steady, says agency chief

Shropshire property market holds steady, says agency chief

February 20, 2026

Supporting image for story: Open day for Telford training academy

Open day for Telford training academy

Supporting image for story: Shropshire pubs get World Cup boost after early-hours licence plan announced

Shropshire pubs get World Cup boost after early-hours licence plan announced

Supporting image for story: Royal Mail sorting office acquired in Brierley Hill

Royal Mail sorting office acquired in Brierley Hill

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury hairdresser expands venture with new duo 'head spa'

Shrewsbury hairdresser expands venture with new duo 'head spa'

February 19, 2026

Supporting image for story: Middle East investment event heads to Shrewsbury

Middle East investment event heads to Shrewsbury

Supporting image for story: 'A family affair' - Shrewsbury café manager celebrates 20th anniversary

'A family affair' - Shrewsbury café manager celebrates 20th anniversary

February 18, 2026

Supporting image for story: Shropshire man wins job with Florida-based golf tech company

Shropshire man wins job with Florida-based golf tech company

February 17, 2026

Supporting image for story: Benefit claimants drop across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin

Benefit claimants drop across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin

Supporting image for story: Small rise in unemployment in West Midlands as national figure approaches five-year high

Small rise in unemployment in West Midlands as national figure approaches five-year high

Supporting image for story: Shropshire shopping centre customers have helped to raise more than £50,000 for more than 25 local charities

Shropshire shopping centre customers have helped to raise more than £50,000 for more than 25 local charities

February 16, 2026

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Chamber of Commerce event to celebrate International Women's Day

Shropshire Chamber of Commerce event to celebrate International Women's Day

Supporting image for story: West Midlands farmland market remains resilient as farmers adapt to policy changes says Savills report

West Midlands farmland market remains resilient as farmers adapt to policy changes says Savills report

February 15, 2026

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth perfume shop opens in new home

Bridgnorth perfume shop opens in new home

February 13, 2026

Supporting image for story: Local construction group pledges Lingen Davies support

Local construction group pledges Lingen Davies support

Supporting image for story: 'Pint After Work' networking event returns to Shrewsbury

'Pint After Work' networking event returns to Shrewsbury

Supporting image for story: Touchdown for Aviramp in Ireland

Touchdown for Aviramp in Ireland

Supporting image for story: Theatre production business finds new home

Theatre production business finds new home

February 12, 2026

Supporting image for story: Brandauer and Bruderer UK invest £700,000 in new press

Brandauer and Bruderer UK invest £700,000 in new press

Supporting image for story: 5 Star Windows & Conservatories launches recruitment drive for new Telford showroom

5 Star Windows & Conservatories launches recruitment drive for new Telford showroom

Supporting image for story: 'Working for a smaller business gives you the chance to get involved in all aspects' says Telford teen in dream apprenticeship

'Working for a smaller business gives you the chance to get involved in all aspects' says Telford teen in dream apprenticeship

Supporting image for story: National Apprenticeship Week: Call to modernise training routes for green skills

National Apprenticeship Week: Call to modernise training routes for green skills

February 11, 2026

Supporting image for story: Telford-based manufacturer expands footprint with acquisition of Kimberly-Clark's Welsh plant

Telford-based manufacturer expands footprint with acquisition of Kimberly-Clark's Welsh plant

Supporting image for story: Food wholesaler eyes record £3m sales at major expo event

Food wholesaler eyes record £3m sales at major expo event

Supporting image for story: National Apprenticeship Week: Telford college offers new scheme to provide extra support to employers

National Apprenticeship Week: Telford college offers new scheme to provide extra support to employers

Supporting image for story: National Apprenticeship Week: Construction firm offers career prospects to more trainees

National Apprenticeship Week: Construction firm offers career prospects to more trainees