It comes as the availability of labour is now the number one issue within the UK construction sector. Staff mobility is high as people look for the best pay packets, causing further disruption. Research by Search Consultancy into the extent of the skills …
Joe and Jess Thwaite, the couple who won £184 million on EuroMillions, have splashed out on a second-hand Volvo. Some may sneer but it's a wise move. I once owned a second-hand Volvo. It was a large, useful car with a big diesel engine and did almost …
The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership is recruiting for a new chair and private sector board members to guide the organisation’s next phase of work across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Herefordshire. Current chair Mandy Thorn will step down next …
Ernst and Young's UK attractiveness survey found 63 projects were attracted to the UK last year – up by seven on 2020. It remains Europe’s most attractive destination for financial services investment and regionally, the West Midlands replaced Scotland …
Cool Shropshire and Telford is a sustainability initiative providing free environmental support to local micro businesses and small to medium businesses (SMEs). Sponsored by Telford & Wrekin Council and Shropshire Council, the initiative is set to …
Film Shropshire has been launched by Mark Hooper, head of Visit Shropshire – the official tourism website for the county, who works to promote and encourage visitors to stay. Director Simon Hunter examines a scene during filming at Upton Cressett The new …
Helen Morgan listened to the concerns of local farmers at a meeting with agricultural business owners from across the North Shropshire and the borders. The most serious issue raised was the phasing out of the basic farm payment and the "unworkable…
Plans to drive innovation and harness pioneering technology in farming have been set out as part of the strategy which aims to back farmers by helping to increase domestic production, spread jobs and grow the economy. The Government said the plans – …
Ben Foakes predicted “one hell of a day” lay in store at Trent Bridge after England and New Zealand traded blows to leave the second LV= Insurance Test up for grabs. After both sides pounded out big first-innings scores – the tourists narrowly ahead with …
The local NHS ambulance trust is leading the way when compared with those in other parts of the nation, according to the latest NHS England data. Nationally, calls were answered within an average of 28 seconds in April, but the average in the West Midlands …
Britney Spears’ former husband has been charged with felony stalking after turning up unannounced at her home in Los Angeles and attempting to crash her wedding to Sam Asghari. Jason Alexander, 40, pleaded not guilty to the charge as well as four …
The Golden State Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics 104-94 to move within one win of claiming their fourth NBA championship in eight years. It was a game that looked perfectly set up for Boston to steal, with Steph Curry failing to hit a three-pointer …
The United Arab Emirates has banned Pixar’s Lightyear from showing in cinemas after its inclusion of a lesbian kiss. Malaysia will also reportedly ban the film, raising the possibility of other Muslim-majority nations could follow suit on one of Disney’s …
What the papers say The ink has dried on the Erling Haaland deal so Manchester City have reportedly shifted their focus elsewhere. The Times says the Premier League champions want to sign England international Kalvin Phillips from Leeds following the …
Britons have seen rises in their pay packets fall behind soaring inflation at a record pace as the cost-of-living crisis tightens its grip on UK households, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that regular wages …
US sitcom Seinfeld has paid tribute to “the great” Philip Baker Hall, following his death aged 90. Hall enjoyed a prolific career which spanned over 40 years in both film and theatre, and included starring in director Paul Thomas Anderson’s first movies. …
Refugees living in Rwanda have warned of the challenges facing those due to arrive on a fight from Britain. Asylum seekers who were resettled in the east African country under earlier arrangements have told the Associated Press the new arrivals can expect …
The Baggies ended the 2021/22 campaign sitting 10th in the Championship, with manager Steve Bruce eager to overhaul his squad this summer in order to mount a promotion push next year. One potential addition could have a big impact on Molumby with Albion …
Firefighters from Wellington station were scrambled at 7.21pm on Monday to the Mercian Works, in Holyhead Road, following reports of a collapse of structures. The police and a land ambulance were also sent to the scene. A spokesman for Shropshire Fire …
Having elected to bat, Shropshire were bowled out for 90 by the Group Three leaders at Burwell & Exning CC. Charlie Walker and Ben Roberts took early wickets in the Cambridgeshire reply, but the hosts made assured progress to 91-2. It was Shropshire’s …
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