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BBC News
2 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
More buses and drivers as Shrewsbury park and ride extended
Shrewsbury's park and ride service is being extended to have buses run more Saturday 28 June, buses into the town centre will set off every 12 minutes at peak times, rather than every 20 changes will be made at all three sites - Harlescott, Meole Brace and Oxon - in an effort to reduce Rob Wilson said it will mean people in Shrewsbury will have a "more reliable service." Between 08:00 and 17:00, Monday to Friday, and between 10:00 and 16:00 on Saturdays, the buses will run every 12 Sundays, and outside those times, they will be setting off every 20 minutes. To make this happen, the council is bringing in four extra buses and drivers to operate all three routes. The change is being funded from Shropshire Council's allocation of bus improvement funding from the Government. The local authority said the money "will also be spent on improvements to the three park and ride sites", as well as changes to other bus services around the county. Rob Wilson, Shropshire Council's cabinet member for transport and economic growth, said it will result in "a better, more reliable service"."People using park and ride won't have the worry of finding or paying for a parking space," he said, adding that it "will help to keep the town centre free of congestion and unnecessary traffic". Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Home Depot Earnings Preview: Evercore Sees Rebound Potential
Ahead of the company's May 20 first-quarter earnings release, a team of Evercore ISI analysts, led by Greg Melich, added Home Depot Inc.(NYSE:HD) to their Tactical Outperform list on May 19. Rob Wilson / The analyst firm anticipates that Home Depot Inc.(NYSE:HD) will restate its 2025 guidance for a 2% decline in earnings per share, or approximately $14.95, which aligns with market estimates of $14.98 and Evercore's own forecast of $15. Moreover, the firm believes that sustaining guidance and indicating positive trends may be sufficient to push the shares back toward the $400 mark. Although the stock has seen a 2% drop since the year began, Evercore believes that reiterating guidance and emphasizing potential gains in comparable sales over the course of the year could improve HD's performance. This is particularly true given that Home Depot is putting itself in a position to profit from a future housing market recovery by continuing to invest in technology, customer service, and the opening of new stores. In a note, the analysts stated: "HD remains a benchmark retailer, investing in technology, multichannel and stores, even while current demand remains depressed. With hopes rising for an improving Home Improvement market in 2025, we think investors would be well served by having real exposure to the turn." While we acknowledge the potential of HD to grow, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than HD and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock. Read Next:and . Disclosure: None.
BBC News
06-05-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Shropshire Council Liberal Democrats choose their leadership team
Lib Dems chose leadership team for authority Heather Kidd and Alex Wagner are expected to be confirmed as leader and deputy leader of the authority on 22 May The Liberal Democrats are also in control of Shrewsbury Town Council following the elections, taking 10 of the 17 seats. Heather Kidd will serve as the group's leader and is expected to be voted in as the leader of the authority when it meets on 22 May. The party won 42 of the 74 seats in local elections last week , to seize control of an authority, which had been run by Conservatives since it became a unitary authority in 2009. The Liberal Democrats have chosen their leadership team to take over the running of Shropshire Council. 'Bold, ambitious agenda' On the town council, the Lib Dems chose Rob Wilson to be leader of their group. Meanwhile, on Shropshire Council, Ms Kidd will be backed by Alex Wagner, who will be the group's deputy leader. Ms Kidd said her party was "determined to deliver a bold, ambitious and reforming agenda for Shropshire". Going into the elections, Ms Kidd held the leadership of her group jointly with another councillor, Roger Evans. She has been a local councillor since being elected to South Shropshire District Council in 1996 and has been awarded an MBE for services to rural communities. Ms Kidd was re-elected in the Chirbury and Worthen ward with 71% of the vote - thought to be the largest vote for any councillor in England, last Thursday. She said the authority "cannot go on as it has been" and has to become "more transparent, more efficient, and more positive about working with others". Her deputy, Mr Wagner, a previous parliamentary candidate for Shrewsbury, is soon to be the new Mayor of Shrewsbury. He is also known for his work campaigning for Helen Morgan, the Liberal Democrat MP for North Shropshire. The Conservatives were reduced to seven seats in the elections on 1 May. Lezley Picton, the previous council leader, said: "I wish the new administration well in their endeavour to fulfil their election pledges." She also warned: "The majority of Shropshire residents voted for change but they'll find there is no money for change, and with change comes uncertainty."
Leader Live
30-04-2025
- Business
- Leader Live
Wrexham spotlight 'undervalued assets' in football
That is the view of football finance expert Dr Rob Wilson, a leading sports finance expert and Professor of Applied Sport Business at Sheffield Hallam University. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney completed their takeover at The Racecourse in February 2021 and the club has become a global sensation under the actors, earning a new legion of fans across the globe. There has also been success on the pitch with Wrexham looking forward to playing in the Championship next season after securing an historic third successive promotion. 'Speaking to Genting Casino, who offer the latest casino games, Wilson said: 'Wrexham's story spotlights the opportunities that exist in the game for people to get involved with, whether it's an ex soccer player or whether it's an ex football player like Tom Brady at Birmingham, or whether it's a movie star like Ryan Reynolds. 'Everybody's looking for those undervalued assets and football is relatively sexy as a product to invest in. 'When it comes to Donald Trump and tariffs, some markets move away from those investment opportunities because of regulatory positions that exist, so taking tariffs for instance, might reduce the amount of American investment in the game, which then presents an opportunity for other people that aren't under those tariffs to invest.'
Leader Live
29-04-2025
- Business
- Leader Live
Finance expert predicts 'significant future' for Wrexham AFC
The Reds secured a historic third successive promotion when they beat Charlton Athletic 3-0 on Saturday (April 26). Dr Rob Wilson, a leading sports finance expert and Professor of Applied Sport Business at Sheffield Hallam University, has revealed the 'transformative' impact that promotion to the second tier could have on Wrexham. Dr Wilson has spoken to OLBG about the £100 million broadcast ecosystem that Phil Parkinson's side are set to benefit from as their Hollywood dream continues. When asked about the impact Championship football will have on Wrexham, Dr Wilson said: 'Significant. Transformative. Fantasy." RELATED READING He added: "Championship status will place Wrexham in a £100m+ broadcast ecosystem, elevate match day and sponsorship revenues, and further globalise their brand, particularly in North America, where the underdog-to-elite storyline resonates powerfully. 'We should also remember that English football, while having a base in the US, is still finding its feet, and this will further drive engagement. 'It also enables Wrexham to dictate, to some extent, their own future. While they will rightly still leverage their owners Hollywood status, it does give the club more pedigree to earn its own revenues.'
