Moves to take a Shropshire solar farm into community ownership will bring a huge bonus to community groups across the county, its supporters said today. Community Benefit Society Shropshire and Telford Community Energy (STCE) says its share offer for Twemlows...
Leading regional construction company Pave Aways is celebrating after scooping a top award for its work. The Knockin-based company – which also has offices in Newtown and Wrexham – has won the award for best public or community building in...
Hundreds of young people going for their gold Duke of Edinburgh Award have discovered new skills and a potential new career, thanks to the UK’s leading environmental education charity. There are five challenges to be completed in the Duke of...
Research into treatment options for people with incurable head and neck cancer has received a boost from Midlands-founded charity Get A-Head. Get A-Head has awarded £8,149 to a study based at the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre in Northwood, Middlesex, to...
A scheme to take a Shropshire solar farm into community ownership offers an ideal opportunity for county businesses to make a long-term ethical investment, the society behind the offer said today. Community Benefit Society Shropshire and Telford Community Energy (STCE)...
Expert gun makers made a nostalgic journey into the past while getting a sneak peek at what the future holds for an old gun factory in Birmingham. Gunsmith House, which was once at the centre of the world’s gun making...
A highly experienced manager and academic has joined the board of the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership. Dr Simone Clarke, who is Pro-Vice Chancellor for Education and Students at Harper Adams University in Edgmond, Shropshire, was formally appointed to the role...
A major £1.2million project to boost the number of biological recorders in the UK has been hailed a success and should form the national ‘blueprint’ for future initiatives to support conservation, thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Run by...
The washout summer has prompted a late scramble for foreign holidays as fed-up Brits go in search of some sunshine. With the wet weather making staycations rather less attractive this year, there has been a surge in last minute bookings...
An award-winning restaurant at a stately home on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border is celebrating the sweet taste of success after scooping a major accolade for culinary excellence. The Granary at Weston Park has been awarded a highly sought-after AA Rosette after...