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Thom Kennedy

September 26, 2017

Supporting image for story: Shropshire's fastest-growing firms rake in £1.6 billion sales

Shropshire's fastest-growing firms rake in £1.6 billion sales

September 25, 2017

Supporting image for story: Telford cloud computing expert delivers 47pc sales rise

Telford cloud computing expert delivers 47pc sales rise

September 20, 2017

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury glamping resort attracts 20,000 guests in first six months

Shrewsbury glamping resort attracts 20,000 guests in first six months

September 19, 2017

Supporting image for story: Business as usual for Shrewsbury's Toys'R'Us despite retailer's bankruptcy move

Business as usual for Shrewsbury's Toys'R'Us despite retailer's bankruptcy move

Supporting image for story: Chirk chocolate factory workers land inflation-busting pay rise

Chirk chocolate factory workers land inflation-busting pay rise

Supporting image for story: Telford manufacturer grows with £2.3 million acquisition

Telford manufacturer grows with £2.3 million acquisition

Supporting image for story: Telford firm to host exports campaign truck

Telford firm to host exports campaign truck

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury glamping resort attracts 20,000 guests in first six months

Shrewsbury glamping resort attracts 20,000 guests in first six months

Supporting image for story: Muller to expand Shropshire factories as part of £100m investment

Muller to expand Shropshire factories as part of £100m investment

Supporting image for story: Shropshire could provide template for apprentice training says Minister

Shropshire could provide template for apprentice training says Minister

September 18, 2017

Supporting image for story: Dairy farmers feel like cats that got the cream

Dairy farmers feel like cats that got the cream

Supporting image for story: Dairy Crest feels the squeeze over cream prices

Dairy Crest feels the squeeze over cream prices

Supporting image for story: Telford lighting business in £9.75m acquisition

Telford lighting business in £9.75m acquisition

September 15, 2017

Supporting image for story: Just for Pets store chain to be placed into administration

Just for Pets store chain to be placed into administration

September 14, 2017

Supporting image for story: ‘Positive mood’ as Telford dairy event draws thousands - with pictures

‘Positive mood’ as Telford dairy event draws thousands - with pictures

September 13, 2017

Window maker's sales rise but profits hit by tumbling pound

Supporting image for story: Shropshire's jobless figure hits three-month high

Shropshire's jobless figure hits three-month high

Supporting image for story: Primark opening boosts Shrewsbury shopper numbers

Primark opening boosts Shrewsbury shopper numbers

Supporting image for story: Shropshire house price growth falls behind national average

Shropshire house price growth falls behind national average

September 12, 2017

Supporting image for story: £3m Bridgnorth training centre welcomes first apprentices

£3m Bridgnorth training centre welcomes first apprentices

Supporting image for story: Telford concrete mixer maker to move onto GKN site

Telford concrete mixer maker to move onto GKN site

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury retailer to bring in staff and open new stores in bid to hit £20m turnover

Shrewsbury retailer to bring in staff and open new stores in bid to hit £20m turnover

Telford IT distributor agrees £5m growth package

September 11, 2017

Supporting image for story: Hands-free farming has sweet taste of success

Hands-free farming has sweet taste of success

Telford lighting maker continues to grow as it shakes up market

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Star's Green Shoots Plus campaign ends after generating 396 jobs

Shropshire Star's Green Shoots Plus campaign ends after generating 396 jobs

September 7, 2017

Supporting image for story: Craven Arms business set for German move as Brexit bites

Craven Arms business set for German move as Brexit bites

Supporting image for story: Shropshire rail operator's revenues grow in run-up to loss of franchise

Shropshire rail operator's revenues grow in run-up to loss of franchise

September 6, 2017

Telford window maker calm over customer's administration

September 5, 2017

Supporting image for story: Telford estate agent changes hands as part of major takeover deal

Telford estate agent changes hands as part of major takeover deal

Supporting image for story: Telford-based Lyreco to invest in further green energy plans

Telford-based Lyreco to invest in further green energy plans

Supporting image for story: Telford-based Sirane plots further expansion at home and abroad

Telford-based Sirane plots further expansion at home and abroad

September 4, 2017

Supporting image for story: Animal products maker Dechra marks anniversary with double-digit growth

Animal products maker Dechra marks anniversary with double-digit growth

Supporting image for story: Telford brick maker reports rising sales amid Battersea delight

Telford brick maker reports rising sales amid Battersea delight

Supporting image for story: Car parts giant unveils new self-driving vehicle system in bid to woo manufacturers

Car parts giant unveils new self-driving vehicle system in bid to woo manufacturers

August 31, 2017

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton-based dairy giant Muller's milk price hits three-year high in boon for farmers

Market Drayton-based dairy giant Muller's milk price hits three-year high in boon for farmers

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury-based Morris Property seals substantial asbestos-removal contract at Welshpool factory

Shrewsbury-based Morris Property seals substantial asbestos-removal contract at Welshpool factory

Supporting image for story: Shropshire pub-goers boost chain's performance

Shropshire pub-goers boost chain's performance

August 30, 2017

Supporting image for story: Training UK workers must be key priority, says a Shropshire boss

Training UK workers must be key priority, says a Shropshire boss

August 29, 2017

Supporting image for story: Telford events company showcases capabilities with huge digital wall

Telford events company showcases capabilities with huge digital wall

Supporting image for story: Telford tissue maker set for growth after multi-million investment

Telford tissue maker set for growth after multi-million investment

Supporting image for story: Newtown pathology company invests in expansion

Newtown pathology company invests in expansion

August 28, 2017

Supporting image for story: Ladder for Shropshire: Care trainees just what doctor ordered

Ladder for Shropshire: Care trainees just what doctor ordered

August 25, 2017

Supporting image for story: Telford set for 70 jobs as new factory is planned

Telford set for 70 jobs as new factory is planned

August 23, 2017

Supporting image for story: Laura Ashley sees sales and profits tumble

Laura Ashley sees sales and profits tumble

Supporting image for story: Telford factory jobs on offer at open day

Telford factory jobs on offer at open day

Supporting image for story: Cleobury Mortimer care home to create 150 jobs

Cleobury Mortimer care home to create 150 jobs

August 22, 2017

County's economy set for growth, economists say

Supporting image for story: Spurs stadium overhaul benefits from Telford design firm's expertise

Spurs stadium overhaul benefits from Telford design firm's expertise

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury architects plans new offices amid record year

Shrewsbury architects plans new offices amid record year

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