Category Archives: Business
Third time lucky for the Doctor as Dorrington Old Hall wins Curry Chef of the Year 2013
Dorrington Old Hall Persian Cuisine was awarded the prestigious title of Shropshire Council Curry Chef of the Year 2013 after an exciting final ‘cook-off’ on Monday.
Curry chefs get ready to battle for the prestigious Shropshire title
Curry chefs from restaurants in Shrewsbury, Ellesmere and Dorrington will compete to be named the best in the county in a prestigious competition run by Shropshire Council. The four finalists in the council’s 2013 ‘Curry Chef of the Year’ competition …
Lead contractor appointed for Flax Mill Maltings redevelopment work
A lead contractor has been appointed to carry out the first phase of redevelopment work at the Flax Mill Maltings site in Shrewsbury.
Ethnic food manufacturer set for exciting future after move to new premises
An ethnic food manufacturing company run from a family kitchen in Telford since it was founded 18 months ago is moving to new premises at Harlescott Barns in Shrewsbury this week (week ending 3 May 2013) as part of ambitious …
‘The Apprentice’ star to offer business start-up advice to north Shropshire youngsters
Adam Corbally – semi-finalist on The Apprentice in 2012 – will be visiting Oswestry on 14 and 15 May 2013 to offer expert advice to the area’s young people.
Bid to bring StartUp Bus to Shrewsbury and Oswestry
A special bus that offers specialist advice to young people planning to set up a new business will be touring the UK this summer, and Shropshire people can help to ensure that it visits Shropshire. To help increase the number …
The Ludlow Nut Company grows from grant
A Ludlow company has gone from strength to strength since being awarded a grant through the Shropshire and Herefordshire Business Enterprise Fund last autumn. Last September (2012), The Ludlow Nut Company received a grant of £5,000 to aid with the …
On the road to a healthier choice

The ‘Eat Well, Live Longer’ scheme helps Sheila’s Meals make small changes for a healthier choice.
£12.8m Flax Mill Maltings funding bid submitted
A bid for £12.8m to help regenerate Shrewsbury’s historic Flax Mill Maltings has now been submitted to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).
Shropshire Business Board welcomes two new members
Two prominent Shropshire business people have become the latest members of the Shropshire Business Board. Shaun Carvill, 50, Managing Director of Bridgnorth-based Clickingmad Ltd, and Nick Scott, 40, Chief Executive of Oswestry-based J-Ross Developments Ltd, joined the Board at its …