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27 Jul 2020
A Shropshire man has not let a pandemic get in the way of taking over a high street business.
Alongside his wife Maria, Derek Bowen is the new owner of Moonshine & Fuggles in Ironbridge, an independent retailer specialising in spirits including gin, whisky, rum and vodka, Midlands beers and ales, and English sparkling wines.
The unique and much-loved Moonshine & Fuggles will also offer...
26 Jan 2018
A well known face at a community shop near Shrewsbury is looking to hand over her keys.
Jane Memory has been running Lyth Hill Stores, based at the crossroads in Bayston Hill, for almost four years.
The 49-year-old wants to spend more time with her family but said she has loved working in the shop and it is a great opportunity for someone else to buy.
“You meet so many people and it is so nice...
16 Jul 2017
The owner of a new interior and lifestyle store in Shrewsbury has turned detective after uncovering a message dating back nearly 200 years in her premises.
Michelle Gilchrist, who recently opened White Lotus Living on Wyle Cop, made the historic discovery while renovating the building for her new venture.
The message, written on a wall next to a fireplace on the second floor of the building, read...
04 Apr 2016
Community leaders have vowed to turn around the fortunes of Telford’s high streets after the town topped a national poll for the fewest number of independent shops.
Telford has just 18.1per cent independent stores, followed by Ellenbrook (Hatfield) at 18.5per cent, Yate (Bristol) at 21.4per cent and Bracknall at 22.8per cent, the report by the Local Data Company and the British Independent...
18 Mar 2015
One of the ‘unluckiest’ days of the year turned out to be the reason for a double celebration for a Shrewsbury woman.
Nicola Wheelhouse started a new business venture in the town on Friday, March 13, which also happened to be her 31st birthday.
Nicola opened a vintage, retro and craft boutique called Nicola Roo in The Parade Shopping Centre in St Mary’s Place, fulfilling a long-held ambition.
“I...
15 Aug 2014
The proprietor of a Shrewsbury record store, is busy making final preparations ahead of the launch of his new solo album. Joe Cave, the man behind successful Cave Records of The Parade in Shrewsbury - will be releasing his album next Wednesday.
A psych pop album, Psych Out The Science will be very unique, as it’s being released on a limited 12” purple vinyl pressing, with just 250...
12 Jul 2012
After just six months in its new, larger Shrewsbury premises, Miruji Beach Spa is undergoing an expansion which will see the site double in size!
The Miruji Beach Spa opened on Roushill in January after the business growth meant a larger site was needed. Now, another ten revolutionary Miruji massage chairs are being installed in the spa which will enable even more people to relax and unwind and...
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