Shropshire business owners are being warned that breaching environmental rules can damage the reputation of their company beyond repair.  

A leading county dental practice is advising workers to get a good toothbrush and lay off the coffee and red wine if they want to get a new job or be promoted.  

A Shropshire networking group has donated £250 to an annual charity football tournament, held in memory of a county landlord who passed away tragically.  

Shropshire’s largest law firm, Lanyon Bowdler is delighted to welcome a new face to the team, whilst saying goodbye to a much valued and respected member of existing staff. Lynne Hinton joined the firm in August 2010 as Human Resources Manager following the recent retirement of her predecessor, Barbara Holdcroft.  

Over the past 6 months we have heard good news from many vehicle and automotive manufacturers, plenty of statements saying that production is up on this time last year, sales are improving, but let’s be honest, if sales got any lower the industry would be dead.  

One of the county’s hottest creative agencies recently celebrated a spectacular year of success with a packed garden party.  

Tenants on arable farms should brace themselves for a possible rent review this year as landlords look to cash in on higher grain and straw prices.  

The Shropshire economy is set for another boost 10-12 September as the annual Ludlow Marches Food and Drink Festival looks set to break all records with more exhibitors and events than ever before. In addition to the 150 stands within the castle grounds a further 50 will join the event as part of the Sunday producers market.  

A local funeral director is introducing an innovative new concept to the county, which allows those who know their time is limited to share a celebration of their life with the family and friends closest to them.  

Farmers and landowners with mobile phone masts on their land likely to be decommissioned following proposed mergers in the telecom sector should consider using the site for a wind turbine.  

Expectant parents across Shropshire whose babies are due from April onwards next year should be sure of their rights when it comes to time off work.  

A county company awarded a grant from the Shropshire Business Enterprise Fund has gone from strength to strength and is soon to employ its third member of full-time staff.  

Shropshire business Simmonsigns, Traffic Engineers, is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year and was looking for a memento to mark such an important milestone.  

Fleet managers and directors beware, you could pay record fines or even go to jail for corporate manslaughter if your vehicle fleet is not being run and managed correctly.  

Shropshire employees are being urged to make sure they understand the finer details of their payslips and not ignore the small print.  

Shropshire law firm Lanyon Bowdler are continuing with their successful run of Credit Control Network seminars by holding the next event on Thursday 23 September 2010 at Gray’s Hotel and Conference Centre, Telford.  

A Shrewsbury dentist has praised the internet shopping portals Amazon, eBay and Google, which last week banned potentially dangerous illegal tooth whitening products from sale on their sites.  

With the coalition government’s squeeze on expenditure it seems likely that farm subsidy payments – whether the Single Farm Payment or Rural Development Programme for England – will be in the firing line.  

Local law firm Lanyon Bowdler have responded to the success of their regular employment law seminars by scheduling additional events throughout the Shropshire area during September and October 2010.  

Labour Leadership candidate, Ed Miliband, recently wrote to the leading businesses in the country urging support for a Living Wage.  

A local soft furnishings company is celebrating its fifth birthday in style after securing a number of new contracts across Shropshire and the border counties and enjoying one of its best trading years in its history.  

A leading Shropshire dental clinic has announced a new addition to its staff that will see its dental hygiene team increase to four practitioners.  

Set in 1,000 acres, Weston Park is a woodland fantasy, adventure playground and stately home all rolled into one offering families endless entertainment for the Bank holiday weekend.  

Experts from a Telford events production company have played a key role in one of the most famous motorcycle festivals in the world.  

A Shropshire man with a debilitating health condition has snapped up the opportunity set up his own photography business, with help from Shropshire’s largest training provider, County Training.  

Shropshire’s annual agricultural extravaganza will be held in May 2011 – and is set to impress, organisers have revealed.  

A Telford-based business safety organisation has announced formal accreditation by NEBOSH (the National Examining Board for Occupational Safety & Health), which has seen it launch a brand new course for local people.  

Shropshire companies are being warned not to make themselves easy targets for criminals through social networking sites.  

A bumper cash boost from the government will allow a North Staffordshire training provider to treble the number of apprenticeships it delivers for young people every year.  

Fewer than half the family-owned businesses in Shropshire have any plans in place for when the owner steps down.  

Shropshire employees who take their work home with them may find they do not qualify for tax savings.  

A team of Shropshire dental health specialists have signed up to take part in the Birmingham Half Marathon after being egged on by several of their patients.  

Richard Clowes, the well known East Midlands property and land search consultant, has added to his specialist team with the appointment of property search agent, Ashley Bealby.  

Shropshire property developers who strive to make their buildings more energy efficient could find they are breaching new rules, a solicitor has warned.  

A Shropshire solicitor has issued a call to the elderly across the county after this week’s Panorama programme highlighted the risks of using a will-writing service in the UK.  

A brand new monthly community magazine has just been launched and aims to give local businesses the opportunity to connect with householders in Shrewsbury.  

A Shropshire will writer claims Monday’s Panorama programme supported what he has always said: that a will is one of the most important documents a person will ever write and should be carried out by a qualified, person belonging to a regulated body.  

A brand new course offering local people the chance to gain professional qualifications in finance and accountancy is due to be launched in the county.  

The Midland Game Fair, the premier event for outdoor and country life pursuits, organised by Countryman Fairs has announced the ultimate in rural hospitality as it teams up with its stately home host, Weston Park.  

Telford-based managed services provider e-know.net has announced the appointment of Julian Jackson to the role of sales manager.  

The latest arrival to the Granary Grill’s team at Weston Park is set to get the taste buds racing for diners this summer.  

A solid and carefully structured business plan is essential to an organisation’s success, and it is vital that owners and managers recognise its importance in helping to achieve goals and to ensure growth and prosperity.  

A Midlands firm specialising in environmentally-friendly cleaning solutions has taken ownership of the first machine of its kind in the UK, offering its customers a brand new revolution in maintenance.  

Work has started on the first phase of a multi-million pound development that will transform the heart of Telford.  

Growing numbers of elderly and vulnerable Shropshire residents are being targeted by unscrupulous and unregulated will-writing firms, a county lawyer has warned.  

A Shropshire firm of chartered surveyors continues to expand with the appointment of an additional practitioner at its Shrewsbury office.  

A motorhome company on the Shropshire border has given one of its homes a special paint-job after pledging support for a national charity appeal.  

A former Senior House Officer at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital has been admitted as a Member of the Joint Dental Faculties at The Royal College of Surgeons of England on the first anniversary of her joining a top team of dentists in one of the county’s leading dental clinics.  

If good views and tranquil countryside are on your wish list and you are looking for an equestrian property, Cefn Goleu at Pont Robert, Meifod, Powys has just been launched by Berrys with a £350,000 guide  

Shrewsbury based Mercia Recruitment are fully aware of the common misconceptions associated with using a recruitment agency. And, whilst some may well hold up in certain areas of the country - with the main objection being the cost - it certainly isn’t the case in Shropshire!  

Twenty years of trading is no mean feat in the car industry, and that is what Athena Leasing Ltd had achieved, however as most things in life, you need to move on, and that is exactly what the re-launch of the business has achieved, with new branding, new ideas and a new exciting future.  

Athena Vehicle Solutions has bought a new look to it’s business, and is now offering a full mobile solution, teaming up with a new communication partner it is now able to offer everything for the driver and also for many other people.  

A Shropshire-based design and internet solutions provider is celebrating success after completing a technically challenging project to help protect UK growers and farmers from devastating potato blight.  

Managed service provider e-know.net has announced that it has been awarded ISO27001 accreditation. The standard is the internationally recognised benchmark for an Information Security Management System (ISMS) where ‘Security’ is defined as anything that affects ‘Confidentiality’, ‘Integrity’ or ‘Availability’ of information within a business  

The owner of a Shropshire IT company is all smiles after celebrating its seventh birthday and a 35 per cent increase in sales on last year.  

Lanyon Bowdler are pleased to announce that solicitor Stephen Scully, based in the criminal department at the Telford offices, has successfully achieved his Higher Rights Qualification.  

The merger between two of Shropshire’s longest established law firms, Lanyon Bowdler and LG Solicitors was celebrated recently with a mid-summer evening drinks reception held in the Paddock Suite at the Wynnstay Hotel & Spa in Oswestry.  

Small businesses in the county are confused about the recent capital gains tax changes announced in the Emergency Budget and unsure how they will affect them, warned a leading local accountant.  

An attractive livestock farm on the Shropshire Welsh border near Oswestry has been sold within a month of going on the market with Berrys.  

Shropshire Disability Network, the group behind a dedicated website for people with disabilities and long-term illnesses across Shropshire, has declared the site a huge success just a month after it was launched.  

Local law firm Lanyon Bowdler are delighted to have been able to contribute to the recent purchase of a new evacuation chair for charity, Headway Shropshire. The law firm, through funds raised by its own Charities Committee, has contributed £500.00 towards the cost of the equipment.  

Midlands and North West chartered surveyors group Berrys continues to expand despite the recession with a further key appointment to its utilities department.  

A rare opportunity to restore a farmhouse with many original features to a fine country property has arisen with the sale of Ferney Home Farm, Onibury near Ludlow.  

AHP Design established by two colleagues who have backgrounds in large advertising agencies have been together nine months. Director Sian Lenegan and Creative Director Amanda Haywood-Poole are now searching for new offices and the company is about to recruit for its fourth member of staff.  

Local law firm Lanyon Bowdler have responded to the success of their regular employment law seminars by scheduling additional events throughout the Shropshire area during September and October 2010.  

Two chefs who between them have cooked for royalty and world leaders are preparing to serve up something special for diners in Shropshire after taking charge of the kitchen at one of Telford’s leading hotels.  

A Shropshire law firm is supporting a national campaign encouraging people across the UK to reach out for help if they need it.  

A local accountant is launching a drop-in surgery for business owners across the county to obtain FREE advice and guidance on the effects of the new budget.  

Three of Shropshire’s leading business advisers have come together to offer local firms the chance to take part in a FREE seminar focusing on survival in the new economy.  

The Capital Gains Tax (CGT) increase announced in this week’s budget will mean trustees and personal representatives administering the estates of the deceased could feel the full brunt of the rise as gains made will be at risk of exposure to the new higher rate, warns Linder Myers in Shrewsbury.  

A local firm specialising in business safety has become one of only a few organisations in the Midlands to be awarded official accreditation by City and Guilds.  

The Chancellor’s budget made swingeing cuts across the board but the measures announced will not be as bad as they could have been for the farming industry according to Matthew Anwyl, managing partner of chartered surveyors Berrys which has offices in Shropshire, Cheshire and Northamptonshire.  

With the nation’s public sector clearly in tatters it is now up to the private sector to make its mark. The future of Britain is in the hands of an already increasing band of Entrepreneurs whose foresight and courage can lead us onto the road to recovery  

A Shropshire woman who had never used a computer before, has got online for the first time to find herself a job, thanks to support from County Training.  

As the World Cup kicks off and football fever grips the country, businesses across the region are set to experience increased numbers of employee absence as they dedicate themselves to watching England’s attempt to win the contest for the first time since 1966.  

Visitors to the new Shropshire County Show will be able to experience fine dining using the region’s best ingredients and prepared by top county chefs, organisers revealed today.  

Property sales are buoyant at Berrys Shrewsbury office where Sarah Reece reports a flurry of activity in the market following the election.  

A Tipton woman, who had been unemployed for three months after moving to Shropshire, has found herself a new job with help from the county’s largest training provider.  

A Disabled man from Shropshire has been helped back into full time work thanks to a Department for Work and pensions backed scheme.  

Telford-based GKN Wheels will once again be supporting the Shropshire County Show, after the company announced it will be the main sponsor for the event to be held at the County Showground, Shrewsbury, on the 26 and 27 June.  

Today’s exciting launch of the brand-new Shropshire Disability Network website, will see some of the 28,000 people with disabilities and those with long-term illnesses in the county given a central point of information, support and guidance for the first time ever.  

An innovative service developed by a regional IT company has proved so popular that it has brought forward its plans and launched it as a standalone service.  

A Shrewsbury woman has found the career change she needed after being made redundant twice!  

A local accountancy firm is encouraging businesses and consumers across Shropshire to come together and support each other as part of a new campaign aimed at beating the recession.  

A local company is celebrating dual successes after it triumphed at a regional business awards ceremony and saw a member of its team achieve a prestigious qualification to become the only qualified female Funeral Director in Shrewsbury.  

Staffs at Berrys Shrewsbury office are taking part in the Macmillan Coracle Relay World Championship Charity Coracle Race again this year on Friday, June 18.  

An innovative and forward thinking Shrewsbury design house that was brave enough to spend money in the middle of the recession to buy in the expertise to help it grow has reached the first goal in its strategic business plan.  

A Shrewsbury dental practice and its staff have once more gained special accreditation for excellent patient care, and quality standards in dentistry.  

A Shropshire family with more than 30 years experience in the caravan industry have joined forces to set up their own business in the county.  

Landowners with telecom masts on their property are being urged to read the small print before signing any new contracts with their phone company.  

Parents looking for affordable and safe ways to entertain their children this summer can turn to a Midlands stately home for an array of indoor and outdoor play activities.  

A local firm specialising in the provision of innovative IT solutions is celebrating after three members of staff each marked ten years’ service with the company.  

Midlands Business News has teamed up with our friends at Eat The Midlands to offer our readers the chance to join a fabulous new Foodie Club where you can indulge your hunger for food news, exclusive food events and offers across the Midlands.  

Shropshire chartered surveyors Berrys has appointed Nick Williams, a Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute to further expand its planning and development services throughout the region.  

A new out-of-hours GP clinic is to open in Shropshire on May 15th to accommodate the needs of busy people in the county who struggle to make appointments that fit into a hectic work schedule with their own GP.  

Staff at a Shropshire hotel raised £500 for Help for Heroes after opening its doors for a casino night.  

Chartered surveyors at Berrys were on to a winner at South Shropshire Hunt’s Point to Point meeting at Eyton on Severn on May Bank Holiday Monday where a large crowd enjoyed a superb day’s racing.  

A Shropshire networking group has donated £250 to a county specialist school after being told of the sterling work they do.  

A recent report from the TUC which claimed some in-house apprentice training schemes offer as little as one hour off-the-job training a week has left a Shrewsbury corporate business consultant appalled.  

A Shropshire window maker has turned his career on its head since starting a new job for a local cheese-maker.  

West Midlands property and business specialist Berrys is stepping up its marketing prowess taking on board the latest social media techniques to boost awareness of properties on its books.  

Shropshire people are spending thousands of pounds on legal fees because relatives are failing to appoint power of attorney, a county solicitor claimed today.  

New emerging planning policy in Shropshire could see the end to barn conversion schemes on farms in the county, other than for isolated buildings.  

A top Shropshire business consultant who is gearing up for a cycle ride that will see him pedalling his way from London to Paris on June 23rd to raise funds for The British Heart Foundation will be applying his business disciplines to help him achieve his target.  

The £61 million sale of a trio of shopping centres in Shrewsbury town centre has marked the largest deal out of receivership this year in the Midlands, reports GVA Grimley, LPA Receiver for the transaction.  

Midlands businesses are being targeted by a cold call scam telling workers their computers have been infected with a virus.  

Employers and workers across the UK are seeking reassurance in the aftermath of the travel chaos caused by the Icelandic volcano ash cloud.  

The merger between two of Shropshire’s longest established law firms has resulted in the creation of the county’s largest solicitors practice.  

Bosses at a new motor home company on the Shropshire/Wales border are so confident customers will love what they see they are offering a ‘try before you buy’ service.  

Hundreds of Shropshire people stranded due to the Volcanic ash cloud could have carried on working despite being abroad, a county computer company said today.  

Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors, one of Shropshire’s leading law firms with offices on Ludlow’s Eco Park, are delighted to welcome Ros Caldicott to their team.  

Fast growing robertson technologies has awarded its second franchise with Ian Ross taking on the Shropshire territory for the Edinburgh-based computer support business.  

What is believed to be Britain's first live food and wine tasting ‘Twitter’ will be transmitted this Wednesday evening from Ludlow's Michelin starred La Bécasse restaurant, Shropshire. La Becasse will be hosting a 75th anniversary celebration of the iconic Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines from France.  

A new Midlands motorhome business will be taking a tour of the UK’s shows this Summer to give thousands of people a peek at their wares.  

The Punchbowl Inn, Bridgnorth in Shropshire has been nominated as a finalist in this years’ prestigious national ‘Publican Trade Customer Service Pub of the Year Award’.  

A new business specialising in the provision of IT systems and software solutions has been launched in the county, following a recent buy-out from its parent company.  

A Shropshire sole-trader who started up a public relations company in the middle of the recession this week celebrated the company’s first birthday after going from strength to strength throughout the past 12 months.  

One of the county’s best known business improvement consultancies has announced the success of a collaborative services initiative launched last year which saw it working with other professionals in the area to deliver a wider range of complimentary business services to clients, both across the region and further afield.  

Spam is costing businesses across Shropshire thousands of pounds, and using up as much energy as it takes to power thousands of homes, a county computing company said today.  

Therapist Tessa Kirk, of In Good Hands Massage, is available for appointments at Bodytech Health Club in Mardol, Shrewsbury.  

The growth of Telford continues with the near completion of the £1.5m investment by the Hadley Park House Hotel.  

It was a triumphant evening, at the recent Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards 2010, for Shropshire’s Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors, when they scored a massive away victory by picking up the award for Law Firm of the Year (5 – 15 partners).  

A leading Shropshire business improvement consultant has accused the government of producing a clever piece of political window dressing rather than a Budget that provided real help for businesses.  

Two young job seekers have moved into employment and are pursuing their creative ambition after help from from the Future Jobs Fund and Shropshire training provider County Training.  

As the general election looms, the government’s proposals for a 10% death tax, levied on the middle classes to service care for the elderly, has brought fears of financial anguish amongst the 17 million families eligible for the hike.  

A new government backed initiative which aims to ensure the safety of cosmetic treatments such as Botox has been welcomed by a Shrewsbury dental clinic.  

A leading Shropshire business consultant who specialises in management and personal development has praised county businesses for recognising that the skills of their managers are what will get them through the aftermath of the recession.  

The next networking event for Telford Young Professionals is taking place on Friday 19th March ’10.  

Eating out better for less is no longer a pipe dream. Meet James Day, a man with a passion for restaurants across the Midlands. Mind you, not any old restaurants, but those with a recognised and proven reputation for great cooking who insist on using farm-fresh ingredients from the very best local suppliers.  

Liam Byrne, Treasury Secretary and Labour MP for Birmingham Hodge Hill backed efforts to provide more family housing in Washwood Heath when he attended a residents’ meeting arranged by the housing developer, Bovale but reiterated his commitment to his longstanding campaign for a new school on the Smith and Nephew site on Alum Rock Road.  

The Principal of a leading business improvement and training development consultancy will be focusing on Performance and Capability when she talks to county business owners on her firm’s stand at this year’s Shropshire Chamber of Commerce Business Expo event  

A young Shrewsbury man has just landed his dream job, with help from the Future Jobs Fund and Shropshire training provider County Training.  

Leading Shropshire law firm Lanyon Bowdler is delighted to welcome two new trainee solicitors, Lucy Regan and Louise Howard to its team.  

One of the UK’s first organic farms is expecting a record year after investment in a new mill and packing pod gave it the platform to triple sales in 2010.  

A new firm of property consultants has opened for business in Shropshire and covering the West Midlands and north and mid Wales.  

A Telford man has had a complete career change, after help and guidance from County Training, Shropshire’s largest training provider.  

It’s double-delight for leading Shropshire law firm Lanyon Bowdler, having learnt that both the firm and head of the personal injury team, Neil Lorimer, have been short-listed for awards by the Birmingham Law Society.  

An accomplished Midlands entrepreneur who achieved 11th place on the Inner City 100 Register of fastest growing companies will be giving Birmingham business bosses the benefit of his experience when he visits Solihull on Friday February 19th.  

Two job seekers have moved into employment at South Shropshire Furniture Scheme in Ludlow, via a new initiative through Jobcentre Plus and Country Training.  

Telford Young Professionals first networking meeting of the year was kicked off with a thoroughly entertaining presentation by Charlotte Hollins of Fordhall Farm, Market Drayton.  

A local woman from Madeley has accelerated up the career ladder following support from County Training.  

Company and Commercial solicitor, Richard Murrall is welcomed by the firm as he joins the partnership at Lanyon Bowdler.  

A young disabled woman from Shrewsbury has found paid work for the first time after working with a Shropshire training provider and Jobcentre Plus, through the Future Jobs Fund initiative.  

A recently published study commissioned by lifestyle firm WhiteConcierge claims that large UK organisations have lost billions of pounds worth of custom in the past two years, largely due to poor customer service. But a leading Shrewsbury business consultant says companies and organisations based in rural counties such as Shropshire are far more focused on customer service than those that are based in major cities.  

Small, family run businesses in Telford provide far superior customer service to big national chains, a study found yesterday  

Hundreds of elderly residents have endured a miserable winter, struggling to pay costly fuel bills and living in cold, damp conditions.  

A leading skin clinic in Shrewsbury has announced its support for a campaign launched by Girls Aloud member, Nicola Roberts, calling for new legislation to govern the use of sun beds in tanning salons.  

A local man has made a 3 point turn in his career, to go from farmer to driving instructor, after support from Shropshire’s largest training provider, County Training.  

The brainchild of Shropshire based ‘Virtual-foodie’ James Day of Midlands Dining Offers and ratings Guide www.dinewithus.co.uk who has launched an initiative to encourage diners to support their local restaurants, whilst supporting the victims of the Haiti earthquake appeal.  

A recent ruling from the European Court of Justice which allows employees to claim back time if they are sick while on holiday, risks forcing good employers in Shropshire and the Border Counties to abandon generous occupational sickness schemes warns a local HR consultancy.  

Food sector specialist Chalcroft Construction has completed work on a new £4m cold and chill store facility that will help third-party logistics firm Grocontinental expand its services.  

Whilst businesses are sitting out the storm of recession, rather than standing still they should be grasping the opportunity to take time out and indulge in the two basic ingredients of innovation – thinking and planning. And a good way to start is to positively engage their people, by for example holding a brain storming session.  

Local companies and potential entrepreneurs are being urged to attend the first business support lunch of 2010 when it takes place at the Rural Enterprise Centre in Leominster on Friday (Jan 15th).  

As we move into a new decade, a Shropshire solicitor is calling for more pressure from the Law Society to force a reform of the intestacy rules which, he says, despite recent amendments, still reflect some of the social conditions and attitudes of the last century.  

Local businesses are being alerted to the impact of new laws which came into force on 28 December 2009.  

A Shropshire woman who has just returned from an overseas business trip says UK businesses must toughen up and learn to take bad weather in their stride.  

Small businesses from the Bridgnorth and surrounding areas are being invited to take part in a series of free workshops at Westgate during the next fortnight.  

A local firm has beaten the economic crisis by celebrating its most successful year since launching almost a decade ago.  

An ex builder from Telford finds success as a fine art painter - as one of his latest pieces hangs pride of place in the Houses of Parliament.  

When considering buying a property in a city centre, legal fees can often become a large part of your budget. It’s worth noting that you can be paying a premium for using a city firm. City centre practices have heavy overheads and consequently their conveyancing charges can be considerably more than those charged by a more rural firm.  

Following the unemployment focus in the December’s pre-budget report, County Training, Shropshire’s largest training provider, are urging those wishing to come off health related benefits and rejoin work, to enrol on the Pathways to Work programme.  

A recent survey of business owners and leaders across Shropshire has shown that this festive season will be lacking its usual sparkle, with nearly a third of companies planning to cut staff parties completely and many of the remainder reducing them in size and grandeur.  

The clinical director of a cutting edge Shropshire dental practice has been invited by leading implant company, Astra Tech Dental, to become one of its Clinical Coaches.  

On Monday 23 November five southern Shropshire businesses took part in a brand new initiative called ‘The Step-up Club’ which works towards supporting their local communities.  

A Shrewsbury dental clinic has reported a substantial increase in the amount of referral work it is handling.  

A Shropshire commercial property developer has announced the latest of an unblemished thirty five year history of ultimately successful planning applications.  

The Shropshire regions food producers rallied round at this weekend’s food shows to donate their finest products towards a hamper created as a gift for Celebrity chef Jean Christophe Novelli, to be presented to him later today.  

The partners and staff of leading Shropshire law firm, Lanyon Bowdler are delighted to be able to show off their latest accolade! At The Midlands Business Awards, held recently in the newly refurbished Hotel Suite at Villa Park, the firm picked up the 2009 Training Award.  

A Shrewsbury skin clinic at the forefront of leading edge treatment has launched a tattoo removal service after studies showed a surge in the number of people who deeply regretted ever having had tattoos.  

A leading firm of Shropshire business consultants have announced the latest of several client instructions received during the past twelve months which are earning them a keen reputation as ‘business connectors’ as well as business improvement and development practitioners.  

One of the most important areas to be considered by older people is the question of decision-making in the future – according to a Midland firm that has launched a unique task force dedicated to the over 50s.  

Michael Griffiths, 30, from Ditherington had worked as a roofer since leaving school at the age of 16. After 14 years in the profession and having being made redundant, he was referred by Jobcentre Plus to County Training, part of Shropshire Council, in July 2009.  

A Midlands based business improvement and training consultancy has backed a CBI report published last week calling for a reform of government funded employee training programmes.  

As recognised Investors in People, Lanyon Bowdler are delighted to introduce a new solicitor in training to the firm, Elise Hyland.  

Shrewsbury School takes on an apprentice for the first time in their history, and uses new online system to find the perfect candidate.  

Everyone is celebrating at leading Shropshire law firm Lanyon Bowdler after learning that Neil Lorimer, partner and head of the Personal Injury team, successfully won the Eclipse Proclaim Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year (Claimant) Award.  

Monday 16th November starts Global Entrepreneurship Week, a worldwide movement to encourage millions to change their dreams into reality.  

A Shropshire businessman with a boutique vineyard in South Africa will be presenting some of his award-winning wines at a special gourmet evening at Hotel Du Vin in Birmingham.  

A Polish woman has overcome the language barrier to gain work and qualifications, after working with Shropshire training provider, County Training.  

A Shrewsbury based business improvement consultant has accused the public health sector of failing to train its staff adequately to help them cope with changes brought about by the many reorganisation programmes being put into force right across the region.  

The results of a survey amongst business owners and leaders across Shropshire have been released by one regional company today, to coincide with National Stress Awareness Day.  

Despite the recession the clinical cosmetic industry is growing faster than ever, and over the next two weeks Shropshire people will be helping to shape its future when they take part in a series of Focus Groups being held in Shrewsbury and Telford.  

The head of a leading firm of Shropshire business improvement and development consultants is urging bosses right across the Midlands region to start planning now for the New Year if they want to avoid being one of the 10,000 plus businesses reported by the Department of Trade & Industry to fail in the UK each year.  

Looking beyond the horizon of the recession, an innovative and forward-thinking Shrewsbury design and digital marketing agency has engaged the services of leading business improvement consultants, The Business Company, to help develop its future strategy and business plan.  

Wenlock Spring have recently scooped 3 BBI awards at the recent British Bottlers Institute Award’s for the excellent taste and presentation of its still and sparkling waters.  

A Shropshire-based internet consultancy is warning local companies that unless they know who is physically hosting their website and how to access the data, they could risk losing it for good.  

A Quantity Surveying consultancy has just launched a brand new facilities management service for commercial landlords across the region.  

A young man from Telford is celebrating after securing a two-year apprenticeship at The Wrekin Housing Trust in Telford.  

A young shrewsbury woman is celebrating after completing an apprenticeship in Health and Social Care in record time, with County Training.  

An apprenticeship graduate from Iron bridge is thrilled to have gained a once in a life time experience, to meet and learn from a Michelin Stared chef Jean-Christophe Novelli.  

The Shropshire Constructing Excellence Club and Elements Europe Ltd will showcase the latest innovation in construction methods when it rebuilds a house that was built in a day at the prestigious Grand Designs Live at NEC Birmingham from 9 to 11 October.  

Telford-based Company Select (UK) Ltd celebrated the official opening of its new premises in Halesfield this week with a function for local businesses  

A Shropshire based dental practice that is one of only a handful of practices in England to meet the standards of a small hospital and gain registration with the Care Quality Commission, has appointed a new Clinical Director.  

Stuart Byrne, 21, from Broseley, had been out of work for over a year, facing a number of barriers which prevented him from getting back into work.  

The head of organisational development and training at a Shropshire Business Improvement consultancy has warned that this week’s report of an “acute shortage” of funding for ‘Train for Gain’, the Government’s biggest skills programme, will encourage even more employers to just pay “lip service” to training.  

Telford’s new International Railfreight Park is opening its doors to the business community for the first time as part of a new initiative designed to showcase innovative projects in Telford.  

A Midlands business consultant has warned that business owners and managers need to keep a closer eye on what is happening to their staff if they want to keep customers and clients happy and stop them going elsewhere.  

Friday 11 September saw the annual Shropshire Care Awards at the ProStar Stadium, in Shrewsbury.  

A Clinical Nurse Specialist for complex care specialists The Complete Group is celebrating after being voted Nurse of the Year at the Shropshire Partners in Care (SPIC) Awards.  

Businesses flocked to Theatre Severn on Wednesday 16 September, for a unique Shropshire Council event.  

A lawyer with a Shropshire firm specialising in services for the elderly has warned that some unqualified will writing services are the equivalent of cowboy operators in the building trade.  

Foodies were this week treated to the ultimate Gourmet Lifestyle experience whilst visiting the Ludlow food Festival.  

Sentinel Manufacturing Limited are reaping the benefits of training, as eight staff have recently completed their management courses with County Training!  

Seventeen volunteer long-distance hikers from two Telford firms – led by a local lawyer who couldn’t walk across her office in 2007 – raised a total of £2,405 for three Shropshire charities.  

Shropshire based PR agency, STC-PR is celebrating its eighth birthday in style this month having had a successful year despite the recession and winning more new clients than at any time in its history.  

Telford-based care specialists The Complete Group have been shortlisted in two categories for the prestigious Shropshire Partners in Care awards.  

A Telford-based design and internet solutions provider has just been selected, amongst stiff competition, to complete a total redesign of the Shropshire Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise website www.shropshire-chamber.co.uk.  

A Shrewsbury based company are celebrating finding an apprentice after using Apprenticeship vacancies online.  

A new initiative for the business community to share knowledge and gain insight into innovative projects in Telford has been announced. Telford Showcase, organised by economic development company, Transforming Telford, offers local businesses the opportunity to tour new facilities, meet the people behind the projects and share best practice.  

A fresh approach to business networking called 'Milk No Sugar?' is only weeks away from its first meeting on Wednesday 9th September, with the single aim of offering a positive platform in which local businesspeople can share, learn and support each other by contributing ideas to help keep local businesses flourishing.  

The Chairman of Transforming Telford Peter Roach today announced that Sarah Raper is to step down as Chief Executive, effective from 31 August.  

Shrewsbury’s £3.5m Rural Enterprise Centre celebrated its official opening this week with news that more than 100 people are employed at the Battlefields site  

PC World and other laptop repairers have been in the news recently after a Sky TV undercover investigation revealed: laptop repair shops overcharged for work carried out, charged for work which was not required, and in some extreme cases stole data from hard drives.  

Shropshire Council is carrying out a major piece of research to find out which parts of the county are most affected by poor broadband capability and to determine the impact this is having on both individual businesses and the wider Shropshire economy.  

A culinary celebration of Shropshire businesses was held at the Boyne Arms in Burwarton last week.  

An organisation that delivers business support programmes across Shropshire on behalf of Shropshire Council and Business Link West Midlands has helped 180 new businesses get off the ground in Shropshire during the last 12 months.  

Shropshire’s half-a-billion pounds tourism industry is set to benefit from the recent formation of Shropshire Council’s new tourism team.  

A successful series of interactive workshops in practical leadership skills has been specially adapted for Shropshire healthcare managers and their deputies.  

A UK-based anti-landmine foundation has announced the appointment of a new patron, whose financial support will bring about a renewed effort in both deployment of landmine detection technology and victim support.  

A Shropshire-based country estate has seen 75% of its Business Centre office units filled, despite the economic downturn. Following its launch in October 2008, the Brynkinalt Business Centre, has attracted a diverse range of businesses seeking an alternative to town and city centre offices.  

The launch of the newly rebranded Telford Technology Park is set to boost innovation in technology in Telford and help secure the future of the town’s economic growth in the sector.  

A Shropshire company is benefiting from the opportunities presented by the London 2012 Olympics – and is involved in many other major construction projects in the UK and around the world.  

Shropshire Council is reminding county businesses about a free online service that can help them to find new customers.  

Following the success of Shrewsbury’s Independence Day campaign on July 4th, one local businessman is calling on independent retailers to continue to work together.  

A young Shropshire mum changed her business life while on maternity leave and has launched her own catering company.  

During his 2 day stint at this year’s West Midlands Show in Shrewsbury, Jean Christophe Novelli praised the diversity of what Shropshire has to offer for consumers, and diners alike.  

A three-way collaboration between two flourishing SMEs and Warwickshire College is set to spark a domino-effect of success across the region.  

The gamble’s paid off for Shrewsbury businessman Rob Young who left the security of a full-time job to work for himself and has turned over £100,000 in his first year.  

Today it was announced that two of the Shropshire regions top restaurateurs achieved one of the industrys highest accolades by winning an 'Acorn' Award each regarded as the 'Top 30 under 30's in the UK as recognised by catering industry leaders.  

The capacity of the rail freight network in the West Midlands region was boosted this month with the official opening of the new Telford International Railfreight Park by Shadow Secretary of State for Transport, Theresa Villiers MP.  

A Shrewsbury entrepreneur is staving off the challenges of the recession by growing sales and is hoping that a move to new premises will help it break the £1m barrier for the first time in its history.  

With Johannesburg as the host city for the 2010 FIFA World Cup football fever is already high in South Africa. Lindstrand Technologies Limited based in Oswestry, Shropshire has kicked off its own campaign by supplying two identical HiFlyers to one customer simultaneously in March 2009.  

Two members of staff at The Complete Group whose head office is based in Telford will be taking part in a tandem parachute jump later this month to raise money for the Spinal Injuries Association, which celebrates its 35th anniversary this year.  

A recreated Victorian fried fish dealer at the world-famous Blists Hill Victorian Town in Ironbridge Gorge has served its very first portion of fish and chips. The shop is part of a £10 million redevelopment scheme at the museum.  

Leading Midland law firm MFG Solicitors has launched a new service for the over 50s and brought in legal experts equipped to deal with a wide range of issues.  

A local networking group has been enjoying real success thanks to a revolution in its management team, and is celebrating by opening its doors to business people across the region.  

TableTap is being launched in the UK, offering a technology driven, self-service beer dispensing system which can revolutionise the way bars and customers manage the consumption of draught beer.  

A Telford based company is reporting solid signs of business confidence despite the challenging economic situation, with a second consecutive month of record new company registrations.  

British telecom today announced they had upgraded the Bridgnorth telephone exchange to support ADSL2+, 4 months ahead of schedule.  

The latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Monthly Business Survey published on 29/5/09, reveals the extent of the problem businesses face with late payment and confirms their recruitment intentions over the summer months.  

This month saw the opening of Casa Ruiz in Shropshire, Authentic Spanish Restaurant run by Birmingham’s Michelin starred Maitre D’ ‘Alfonso Yufera-Ruiz’  

Landowners who use pesticides and don’t read what’s on the tin could face heavy penalties under the Single Farm Payment system, a Shropshire agricultural lawyer has warned.  

Workplace transport will be top of the agenda at an upcoming Health and Safety Executive seminar in Shropshire.  

The tranquil oak-panelled restaurant and state-of-the art kitchens of La Becasse restaurant, under the guidance of Head Chef Will Holland and his dedicated team, can at last celebrate their 18 months of hard graft and dedication to local produce and fine dining with their much deserved Michelin Star 2009.  

Responding to the Chancellor’s Budget today, Richard Sheehan, Director of Shropshire Chamber, said: “The Chancellor appears to have understood that it will be business driving the economy out of recession, and there are some good measures that reflect this.  

Farm to Plate video - Local restaurant highlights the importance of Local produce with video of the journey of their Easter Sunday roast ‘from farm, to plate’.