The family-owned Claverley Group sells MNA, which publishes the Shropshire Star and Express & Star.
The Express and Star operates from Queen Street in Wolverhampton, but has put the site up for saleThe Shropshire Star and Express and Star have been sold to a new publisher, it has been announced.
National World currently owns the Yorkshire Post and The Scotsman, and in the West Midlands owns titles including the Rugby Advertiser and Leamington Courier. As part of the transaction National World has also acquired Press Computer Systems Limited, which provides technology solutions to publishers.Since selling its Ketley site, the Shropshire Star operates from Grosvenor House in Telford
"Agreeing to sell was an extremely difficult decision for the shareholders, but after careful consideration, the shareholders concluded that a larger organisation was better placed to secure the future of the business."National World's Chairman, David Montgomery, said: "These historic and premium brands will strengthen our footprint, improving our Midlands and national rankings in UK media.
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