Divided by more than the border

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Despite their proximity to Birmingham and their low unemployment rates, the counties of Shropshire and Staffordshire are very different in their approach to attracting inward investment. Shropshire has experienced a decade of high growth, with unemployment standing at 6.4%, below the national average, and has attracted several overseas manufacturers, mainly from Japan and Taiwan. Staffordshire is targeting investment from the US and has attracted 40 US-owned firms to the county.

Shropshire, England, Staffordshire, England

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Bypass brings new lease of life to town

Article Abstract:

The newly-agreed road Hough-Shavington bypass in Crewe, England, will free up the town from traffic congestion and facilitate industrial development in the region of Basford West. The bypass has been awarded government funding after a long waiting period. Business and council representatives are thrilled that its go-ahead has been announced. Speculative development has occurred in the region.

Highway bypasses

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