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Tamlyn Jones

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February 17, 2026

Supporting image for story: Small rise in unemployment in West Midlands as national figure approaches five-year high

Small rise in unemployment in West Midlands as national figure approaches five-year high

February 16, 2026

Supporting image for story: West Midlands farmland market remains resilient as farmers adapt to policy changes says Savills report

West Midlands farmland market remains resilient as farmers adapt to policy changes says Savills report

February 15, 2026

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth perfume shop opens in new home

Bridgnorth perfume shop opens in new home

February 13, 2026

Supporting image for story: Theatre production business finds new home

Theatre production business finds new home

February 12, 2026

Supporting image for story: Brandauer and Bruderer UK invest £700,000 in new press

Brandauer and Bruderer UK invest £700,000 in new press

February 5, 2026

Supporting image for story: JLR suffers further losses after lengthy cyber attack impact

JLR suffers further losses after lengthy cyber attack impact

February 4, 2026

Supporting image for story: Former Waterworld chief Mo Chaudry outlines his plans to invest in the next generation

Former Waterworld chief Mo Chaudry outlines his plans to invest in the next generation

February 3, 2026

Supporting image for story: Porterbrook acquires West Midlands Trains fleet

Porterbrook acquires West Midlands Trains fleet

February 2, 2026

Supporting image for story: Tributes pour in for Birmingham councillor and 'passionate community advocate' Waseem Zaffar

Tributes pour in for Birmingham councillor and 'passionate community advocate' Waseem Zaffar

February 1, 2026

Supporting image for story: More West Midlands businesses in 'significant' financial distress - report

More West Midlands businesses in 'significant' financial distress - report

January 31, 2026

Supporting image for story: Sunday Times Tax List 2026: See which West Midlands business leaders have the highest tax bill

Sunday Times Tax List 2026: See which West Midlands business leaders have the highest tax bill

January 29, 2026

Supporting image for story: West Midlands Trains prepares for public ownership

West Midlands Trains prepares for public ownership

Supporting image for story: Severn Trent customers face 10 per cent hike in water bills - find put why our increase is far higher than the UK average

Severn Trent customers face 10 per cent hike in water bills - find put why our increase is far higher than the UK average

January 26, 2026

Supporting image for story: New dawn after co-op groups operating in Shropshire and the Black Country complete merger

New dawn after co-op groups operating in Shropshire and the Black Country complete merger

January 23, 2026

Supporting image for story: West Midlands businesses set to benefit as government unveils £180m support for battery innovation

West Midlands businesses set to benefit as government unveils £180m support for battery innovation

Supporting image for story: No more shop closures for Black Country discount retailer Poundland - but turnaround work continues

No more shop closures for Black Country discount retailer Poundland - but turnaround work continues

January 21, 2026

Supporting image for story: Black Country jeweller says 'astronomical' gold and silver market shows no signs of slowing down

Black Country jeweller says 'astronomical' gold and silver market shows no signs of slowing down

Supporting image for story: JD Wetherspoon reveals profit blow amid surging costs by £45 million - see expert reaction

JD Wetherspoon reveals profit blow amid surging costs by £45 million - see expert reaction

January 20, 2026

Supporting image for story: West Midlands unemployment rate dips slightly as national levels stay highest in five years, latest figures show

West Midlands unemployment rate dips slightly as national levels stay highest in five years, latest figures show

January 13, 2026

Supporting image for story: Snooker and darts retailer Cue and Dart World opens third store in the West Midlands

Snooker and darts retailer Cue and Dart World opens third store in the West Midlands

January 10, 2026

Supporting image for story: Move on the cards for Bridgnorth perfume shop

Move on the cards for Bridgnorth perfume shop

January 7, 2026

Supporting image for story: Bumper year as West Midlands new car registration surpass two million mark in 'record year'

Bumper year as West Midlands new car registration surpass two million mark in 'record year'

January 6, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Huge disappointment' for Bridgnorth as Original Factory Shop under threat

'Huge disappointment' for Bridgnorth as Original Factory Shop under threat

January 5, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'You always have to look to the year ahead with optimism': West Midlands retailers reflect on another busy festive period

'You always have to look to the year ahead with optimism': West Midlands retailers reflect on another busy festive period

January 3, 2026

Supporting image for story: From foundries to fashion - 10 historic companies that have forged a place in the West Midlands

From foundries to fashion - 10 historic companies that have forged a place in the West Midlands

January 1, 2026

Supporting image for story: West Midlands manufacturers to focus on ESG compliance and cashflow management in 2026

West Midlands manufacturers to focus on ESG compliance and cashflow management in 2026

December 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Sainsbury's boss among business leaders named in New Year Honours list

Sainsbury's boss among business leaders named in New Year Honours list

Supporting image for story: Midland Heroes - Joe Hart, from Shrewsbury Town to the World Cup

Midland Heroes - Joe Hart, from Shrewsbury Town to the World Cup

December 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ones to watch in 2026: Who could be making the business news headlines this year

Ones to watch in 2026: Who could be making the business news headlines this year

December 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth Aluminium exporting push sees return to 24/7 operations

Bridgnorth Aluminium exporting push sees return to 24/7 operations

Supporting image for story: Lovell launches new refurbishment and retrofit operation

Lovell launches new refurbishment and retrofit operation

December 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Brewing company plans expansion after move to premises near Shifnal

Brewing company plans expansion after move to premises near Shifnal

December 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Electric vehicle supply chain pilot to launch in the West Midlands

Electric vehicle supply chain pilot to launch in the West Midlands

Supporting image for story: Jobless market stable in the West Midlands - despite national figure hitting new record

Jobless market stable in the West Midlands - despite national figure hitting new record

Supporting image for story: Shropshire financial planning firm unveils new name

Shropshire financial planning firm unveils new name

December 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Wolverhampton is a very positive place': Developer behind plan to transform former M&S is upbeat about city and the high street

'Wolverhampton is a very positive place': Developer behind plan to transform former M&S is upbeat about city and the high street

December 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Stourport-based oil and waste recycling industry leader joins Slicker Recycling as part of investment deal

Stourport-based oil and waste recycling industry leader joins Slicker Recycling as part of investment deal

Supporting image for story: Award success for 'standout' customer services apprentice trained in Wolverhampton

Award success for 'standout' customer services apprentice trained in Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: New chapter for Black Country engineering company after buyout deal

New chapter for Black Country engineering company after buyout deal

December 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Fast food chain Leon to axe restaurants and jobs in the West Midlands

Fast food chain Leon to axe restaurants and jobs in the West Midlands

Supporting image for story: Independent business celebrated at new awards

Independent business celebrated at new awards

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa Foundation announces new partnership to help promote local businesses

Aston Villa Foundation announces new partnership to help promote local businesses

December 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Small Business Saturday: The high and lows of running a small venture in Shropshire

Small Business Saturday: The high and lows of running a small venture in Shropshire

Supporting image for story: Pain therapist launches new business membership

Pain therapist launches new business membership

Supporting image for story: Two Shrewsbury retail properties up for auction with £400,000 guide price

Two Shrewsbury retail properties up for auction with £400,000 guide price

December 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: New £773,000 grant funding to support 63-bed extra-care scheme being built in Shrewsbury

New £773,000 grant funding to support 63-bed extra-care scheme being built in Shrewsbury

November 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands - looking back and looking ahead with major expansion on the cards

McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands - looking back and looking ahead with major expansion on the cards

November 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Goldman Sachs to create 500 new jobs in Birmingham office expansion

Goldman Sachs to create 500 new jobs in Birmingham office expansion

November 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'The level of rumours has been unsettling': West Midlands business leaders share autumn Budget hopes, fears and predictions

'The level of rumours has been unsettling': West Midlands business leaders share autumn Budget hopes, fears and predictions

November 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Pinnacle Architecture helps give new life to historic Sunbeam plant

Pinnacle Architecture helps give new life to historic Sunbeam plant