Matt Panter

West Midlands

Editor and Writer at MNA Media

Business Editor for @ShropshireStar. Writer: Express and Star and Shropshire Magazine. Ex-Tamworth Herald Sports Editor. Midland Media Awards winner. WBA fan.

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Articles

Shropshire Farming Talk: AHDB campaign reaches five million

Aug 31, 2024 | shropshirestar.com | Matt Panter |Kate Abbey

Love Pork’s social media efforts have reached an impressive five million people in the last three months, inspiring more consumers to cook with British pork. To highlight pork’s versatility, we’ve introduced a range of delicious, affordable, and easy-to-make pork recipes, including Slow Cooker Pork and Beans, Char Siu Pork Bao Buns, Smashburger Tacos, and Pork Gyros.
Take off as Aviramp launches new maintenance service

Aug 30, 2024 | shropshirestar.com | Matt Panter

UK aviation specialist Aviramp has launched a new service designed to help keep its groundbreaking ramps in perfect working order. The Telford company – which is enjoying a record-breaking year for orders – has introduced an innovative service and certification plan for clients. Under the plan, Aviramp equipment receives an annual inspection and service by a qualified engineer to ensure it is in the best possible working condition.
Shropshire Farming Talk: Possible Inheritance Tax changes prompt business rethink

Aug 27, 2024 | shropshirestar.com | Matt Panter |Charlotte Shepherd

If APR is abolished, inheritance tax liabilities could increase substantially, with a farm valued at £2 million facing an estimated tax bill of £600,000. This change would predominantly impact landowners not actively trading and would affect landlords of Farm Business Tenancies (FBT’S) and Agricultural Holding Act (AHA) Tenancies.
Shrewsbury-based TCN secures new Romanian client

Aug 27, 2024 | shropshirestar.com | Matt Panter

The business, a global provider of a cloud-based call centre platform for enterprises, contact centres and BPOs, has signed a deal with water utilities provider Apa Prod. TCN has also successfully assisted Apa Prod, a Romanian regional water and sewage provider, in establishing its contact centre. Apa Prod serves over 70,000 B2B and B2C clients, as the water supplier for Hunedoara County in western Romania.
Telford estate agency unveils new extended offices

Aug 27, 2024 | shropshirestar.com | Matt Panter

Mannleys bought its current premises on Market Street, Wellington in 2023 and just 12 months later was able to take over more of the building, expanding their premises by around 400 square feet. The complete refurbishment of the entire ground floor in order to provide a better experience for customers lasted six months and was officially unveiled last week.
Telford waste disposal firm expands fleet with New Generation DAF

Aug 27, 2024 | shropshirestar.com | Matt Panter

The business has purchased a new Generation DAF XD 410 FAN 6x2 rigid, with multicompartment trade waste bin collection truck specification. The new vehicle, supplied by local DAF dealer Greenhous Commercials Shrewsbury, will be a new addition as the company looks to grow their 29-strong fleet following 41-years ofcontinued success.
Greenhous Group makes key appointment in Telford

Aug 27, 2024 | shropshirestar.com | Matt Panter

The Greenhous Group has appointed Craig Norton as its new Dealer Principal for its Telford dealership. He will be take over from Steve Thomas, who is retiring after a 45-year career with the group. Craig was previously general manager and sales manager at W R Davies Group for 16 years and recently served the DS Automobiles network as Chair for the franchise board.
On cloud nine as Shropshire law firm celebrates staff promotions

Aug 27, 2024 | shropshirestar.com | Matt Panter

A Shropshire law firm is celebrating promotions for nine of its lawyers, which managers say epitomises the firm’s commitment to enable staff to thrive. Lanyon Bowdler has created a new position of senior associate as part of a restructure to reward qualified staff, with four solicitors being the first promotions to the role.
Rebranded Wellington business to relocate to new premises

Aug 27, 2024 | shropshirestar.com | Matt Panter

A Wellington business has rebranded ahead of relocating with the town. Big M Clearance – previously known as TF1 Entertainment – is owned by Marc Hughes and sells a wide range of items. It is relocating from Wellington Market to its new premises in the town in Queen Street. The business will focus on retailing furniture, home items, as well as health and beauty items in its new premises, while also providing seasonal offerings, including Christmas decorations later this year.
Espanaro honoured with gold for its work with Armed Forces

Aug 26, 2024 | shropshirestar.com | Matt Panter

A Newtown business has been given the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. Espanaro Ltd's award marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey of supporting the Armed Forces community. “We are incredibly honoured to receive the Gold Award,” said Dan Edmunds, CEO at Espanaro Ltd.