New electric car showroom plans passed
A Telford motor dealer has been given planning permission to develop a new electric car showroom and replacement MOT station…
Read moreTelford Business
Business news and events in Telford
Turas earns Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation
A leading firm of accountants has achieved a government-backed cybersecurity standard that demonstrates its commitment to keeping clients’ data safe….
Read more
Is the era of hybrid working coming to an end?
A growing number of businesses are expecting their staff to spend more time in the office, new research has revealed…
Read more
200 Giveaways readied for new store opening
A new shop offering a variety of affordable goods is set to open its doors in Telford Centre next week….
Read more
Aldi to set up shop in old newspaper offices
A planning application from Aldi has revealed that they are the supermarket who are opening a brand new store on…
Read more
Located on Wellington High Street, Little Green Pantry has become a beacon for eco-conscious living in the borough
Plastic-free July comes to an end
As we approach the end of Plastic Free July, Telford & Wrekin Council is proud to highlight Little Green Pantry…
Read more
Dominic Arnold, Sales Executive at Serchem with his mum and Serchem's Commercial Director, Alison Arnold.
Serchem appoints Dominic Arnold as Sales Executive for Scottish market
A local manufacturer of premium hygiene and decontamination products has appointed a third generation family member following the successful completion…
Read more
Telford & Wrekin businesses defy trend
While many businesses across the Midlands are grappling with increasing financial challenges, companies in Telford & Wrekin are showing remarkable…
Read more
Sioned Williams for Lanyon Bowdler, which has offices across Shropshire, Herefordshire and North Wales,
Lanyon Bowdler lawyers retain their place in national legal guide
A local law firm is celebrating after being highlighted in a national guide which recognises expertise in assisting with private…
Read more
[Ad] Want to Grow Your Automotive Business and Drive More Sales?
Imagine being fully booked weeks in advance. More enquiries. More loyal customers. More time to focus on what you do…
Read more
The award follows an in-depth review of websites, detailed data analysis, and professional mystery shopping
Estate Agents recognised with Gold Award
Telford-based DB Roberts Residential Sales and Letting Agents have received a prestigious EA Masters Gold Award for Lettings. This recognition…
Read more
Julie Kaur of Jules Convenience is no stranger to being recognised for her retail excellence and community spirit
Trio of awards in sights of Telford retailer
Hot on the heels of being awarded Retailer’s Retailer at the Convenience Awards in March 2025, a Telford retailer has…
Read more
‘150 million’ production milestone for Telford firm
A precision manufacturer has celebrated 25 years in business by producing its 150 millionth component. The ‘etched’ part, is heading…
Read more
Versatile commercial property available to let in prime location
A prime commercial opportunity in Telford, offering excellent regional and national transport links ideal for businesses requiring logistics and distribution…
Read more
Times Square, Manhattan, Santa Monica and now Telford
A brand new store, MINISO, is set to open its doors very soon at Telford Centre, bringing an exciting array…
Read more
In June, Aviramp partnered with Delta Air Lines to return 23 US veterans to France for D-Day commemorations, ensuring their safe disembarkation in wheelchairs via a donated Aviramp (credit Chris Rank)
Aviramp backs Baroness’ report on air travel accessibility
Award-winning aircraft boarding ramp manufacturer Aviramp today backed recommendations in a new UK Government report calling for urgent improvements to…
Read more
Business owners Nick and Jenny Barratt, front centre, and Councillors Carolyn Healy and Ollie Vickers cut the ribbon to mark Courtyard Cafe’s official opening.
Courtyard Cafe aims to whet the appetite in Ironbridge
A popular tea room in Ironbridge has been transformed into a cafe offering a new menu and extended product range…
Read more
Telford apprentice named as Most Improved learner
A Telford-based apprentice has turned around his fledgling career to be named as Most Improved Learner at the In-Comm Training…
Read more
Community engagement remains a key focus for McPhillips, which has been serving the Telford community for more than 60 years.
McPhillips apprentices boost green spaces at Telford care home
Apprentices from Telford-based construction firm McPhillips have been giving back to the community by enhancing the outdoor space at Telford…
Read more
Pixie Greatorex said “We’ve created something that goes way beyond dating. People are making real friends, forming relationships, and feeling less alone."
From Speed Dating to a Singles Movement: Six months in
What started as a small idea to bring speed dating to Shropshire has grown into something no one expected, least…
Read more
Wellington Market refurb – what do the traders think?
The purchase and refurb of Wellington Market was a bold move by Telford and Wrekin Council and while not all…
Read more
iconsys targets ‘functional safety’ demand with specialist appointments
One of the UK’s leading control and automation specialists is aiming to help UK businesses reduce the £1.4bn cost of…
Read more
Proven Business Support Programme Returns to Help Telford Firms Scale Up
A successful business growth initiative is returning to Telford this summer – and local entrepreneurs are being urged to sign…
Read more
Snakes and spiders set for Telford high street
A planning application has been received by Telford and Wrekin Council to change the use of a shop in Wellington…
Read more
Big queues as Poundland cashes out
The Poundland store on Forge Retail Park is closing on 19th July, and the half-price sale is attracting lots of…
Read more
Transicon general manager one of 365 faces of STEM
The director of a family-owned SME engineering business in Telford is taking part in a national campaign championing the future…
Read more
Business owners have little faith in government to plug growing skills shortage
A new study of business leaders reveals major concerns around the widening skills gap in the UK. The report, conducted…
Read more
A once loved local for many ‘The Priors Lodge’ has a new identity
As we see the work beginning on The Priors Lodge set to be the new Hickories we reminisce about what…
Read more
Contractors start work on £4m project
Business as usual is the message to shoppers who use Wellington Market as the contractors move in. After weeks of…
Read more
Well, it’s back open…
The Clock Tower closed just before fathers day, as the new owners of both the ex-Brewers Fayre pub and the…
Read more
Aviramp named in Sunday Times Top 100 for growth
Global aviation manufacturer Aviramp has been named in The Sunday Times 100 – the prestigious annual ranking of Britain’s fastest-growing private companies….
Read more
Queens award for bee beauty business
A huge milestone has been achieved by Telford-based Heaven Skincare, where a prestigious Royal Warrant has been unveiled on its…
Read more
Councillor Carolyn Healy, right, and Book Nook owner Meg Prince, officially open Book Nook in Ironbridge.
Bookshop opens new chapter in Ironbridge
A book shop is starting a new chapter in Ironbridge after expanding into new premises. Book Nook has opened its…
Read more
Telford River Island escapes store cull
Clothes retailer River Island has announced a cull of 33 stores in the UK, but the store in Telford Shopping…
Read more
Plans set to keep farmers spuds cool
A farm business has asked for council approval to install 117 solar panels to keep its potato fridges running. David…
Read more
New data reveals the UKs worst-paying business sectors
Telford-based Novuna Business Cash Flow’s internal client data alongside official benchmarks have been analysed to reveal a league table of…
Read more
Learning and development partner Dan Gibbons, Anton Hickey, Ruth Ross, and HR manager Katie Holt at the Kraft Heinz site in Telford
A tasty new patron for Shropshire Chamber of Commerce
Kraft Heinz, one of the county’s largest manufacturing companies and home to household brands like Heinz, HP, and Lea &…
Read more
Telford-based construction company McPhillips has been crowned Shropshire’s 2025 Company of the Year.
McPhillips crowned Shropshire Company of the Year at ‘greatest show’
Telford-based construction company McPhillips has been crowned Shropshire’s 2025 Company of the Year. It is the second time the building…
Read more
New sports and tackle shop planned for Telford
A developer of a former shop site in Telford who was ‘unaware’ of conditions imposed by a council has been…
Read more
Final Wellington Market plans move closer after trader feedback
Plans to transform historic Wellington Market have moved a step closer as final plans have been drawn up following consultations…
Read more
Shropshire businesses urged to aim for 2026 King’s Awards
Businesses across Shropshire are being encouraged to put themselves forward for the prestigious 2026 King’s Awards for Enterprise following a…
Read more
Hilton to open new hotel at Telford’s Station Quarter
Telford & Wrekin Council has announced the signing of Hampton by Hilton Telford at the heart of Station Quarter in…
Read more
[AD] New exterior cleaning service offers safer, faster results without site disruption
A new drone-powered cleaning service launched in Shropshire is offering local businesses and councils a faster, safer, and more cost-effective…
Read more
Dribbz Talks says au revoir to Ureys
Ureys street food at the shopping centre closed down last month and on the last day, Dribbz took his recording…
Read more
The BIFoR FACE experiment facility located in a Staffordshire Woodland (Image credit University of Birmingham)
Transicon Future-Proofs World’s Largest Climate Experiment
Engineering specialist Transicon has played a vital role in future-proofing one of the world’s largest climate change experiments. The Telford…
Read more
Business Awards excitement builds at ‘Meet The Finalists’ event
More than 100 people attended Shropshire Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Meet The Finalists’ evening, beginning the official build-up to this year’s…
Read more
The couple said they began promoting their revolutionary technology in 2019 in Telford to help farmers add value to their agricultural by-products.
Organic fertiliser producer celebrates anniversary after £1m investment
A Shropshire organic fertiliser producer is marking its four-year anniversary after a £1million investment – and already has plans for…
Read more
Local food wholesaler is one of the best places to work in the UK
A food wholesaler that “cares passionately” about its workers is one of the best places to work in the UK…
Read more
Wellington's Town Crier, Damian Breeze congratulated the Bright & Beautiful team and cut a ribbon to declare its new offices officially open
Future looking bright for cleaning company
The future is looking brilliant for a successful Wellington cleaning company. Rebecca Everson purchased the franchise for her firm Bright…
Read more
In-Comm Training urges industry to back its ‘I’m Included’ inclusivity campaign
A high-profile campaign celebrating inclusivity and diversity in industry has been launched by one of the UK’s specialist training providers….
Read more
Telford & Wrekin Council offers support to residents and businesses affected by redundancy
Telford & Wrekin Council is committed to supporting residents and businesses affected by difficult circumstances, including those impacted by the…
Read more
Barratt Homes has donated £1,500 to the Telford Sea Cadets.
Training Ship Wrekin, otherwise known as TS Wrekin, has been operating for over 80 years, providing accredited qualification and training…
Read more£2.6 million chilled storage warehouse delivered by McPhillips
Award winning regional construction firm McPhillips (Wellington) Ltd has delivered a new £2.6m chilled storage warehouse and office development for…
Read more
Aviramp partnership supports US veterans’ emotional return to Normandy
World War II veterans have made an emotional return to France for D-Day thanks to a partnership between Delta Air…
Read more
The Drop closes with immediate effect
Discount clearance store, The Drop, has closed with immediate effect. The owners of the store based inside Telford Shopping Centre,…
Read more
Shock as leading modular building firm closes
Around 125 workers at a Telford off-site modular building specialist were told yesterday that the business was going into insolvency….
Read more
Councillor Ollie Vickers, Telford & Wrekin Council’s Cabinet Member for the Economy, centre, with Tim Luft, right, and Nigel Birch from Ironmasters Catering.
New Telford bistro opens at The Quad
A brand new bistro is set to open in the heart of Station Quarter this week, bringing an exciting hospitality…
Read more
Milestone car auction for Telford
Wilsons Auctions and Fords of Winsford Celebrate Partnership with Special Birthday Auction Event Wilsons Auctions have announced a special Birthday…
Read more
Newport Premier, in High Street sits close to Haberdashers’ Adams School and members of the Licensing Sub-committee decided to revoke its premises licence
Alcohol sales premises licence revoked for Newport shop
A Newport shop has lost its fight to keep its alcohol sales licence after councillors decided it was ‘undermining licensing…
Read more
Chamber patron celebrates another national award
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce has added its congratulations to one of its patron members which has scooped a national award…
Read more