Author to launch new business book

Shropshire's budding entrepreneurs have provided inspiration for a best-selling business author, who launches her new book in the town on May 25.

The latest book by Emma Jones, founder of Enterprise Nation, the UK's biggest website for homeworkers, focuses on the growing band of people who are running a successful business in their spare time.

Aptly named "Working 5-9", the book includes real-life case studies of individuals who have turned a passion or hobby into a way of making a living while holding down a day job at the same time.

Shropshire's Barbara Steadman who runs Another Gorgeous Day and Derek Houghton of Houghton Images are both featured.