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For the latest situation please refresh this page Email: communications@shropshire.gov.uk Phone: 01743 252826 Email: customer.service@shropshire.gov.uk Phone: 0345 678 9000 National Highways has issued an update regarding the ongoing temporary traffic lights in place on the A49 at Bayston Hill a serious incident involving a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) occurred resulting in significant damage to a nearby home and a pub Due to the severity of the damage and concerns for public safety National Highways has implemented the closure of the nearby footpath and the closure of one lane of the A49 nearest to the damaged buildings Temporary traffic lights have been installed to manage traffic flow These measures have inevitably led to significant congestion and delays for road users which National Highways acknowledges National Highways say the traffic lights will remain in place until necessary remedial work is completed to stabilise the damaged structures National Highways recommends the following alternative routes: M50Cross-border Journeys (North Shropshire): A483 A488/A489Cross-border Journeys (South Shropshire): A489Ongoing Updates National Highways say they are closely monitoring the situation and working with emergency services and Shropshire Council to expedite the necessary repairs Road users are advised to plan their journeys in advance and consider alternative routes to avoid delays and potential disruption Shropshire Live has been providing Shropshire news and entertainment since 2009 We reach tens of thousands of readers per month making us the biggest online-only news publication in the county You can now also listen to Shropshire Live Read more about us For general enquiries and press releases email interact@shropshirelive.com or call 01743 818 095 For advertising opportunities call Fiona on 01743 816 817 or email sales@shropshirelive.com Shropshire Live is regulated by impress Read our Privacy Policy or find out more about our use of cookies and change your personal settings by viewing our Cookies Policy We and our {{count}} partners use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your experience on our website We may store and/or access information on a device and process personal data audience research and services development we may utilize precise geolocation data and identification through device scanning Please note that your consent will be valid across all our subdomains You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the “Consent Preferences” button at the bottom of your screen We respect your choices and are committed to providing you with a transparent and secure browsing experience A housing developer has been accused of being “misleading and unethical” after setting up an automated form to generate support for a 114-home development on the edge of Shrewsbury A housing developer has been accused of being “misleading and unethical” after setting up an automated form to generate support for a 114-home development on the edge of Shrewsbury Redrow Homes wants to build on land west of Lyth Hill Road in Bayston Hill however residents are concerned about the loss of green space extra strain on schools and doctors and the development’s proximity to the “dangerous” A49 The firm has its own website for the Bayston Hill housing estate plans, which includes a slick and quick Shropshire Council planning portal comment generator which is much more user friendly than the council’s own system for collecting comments It asks people for a few personal details and gives multiple choice options as to why they support the proposal including “it would help meet housing need in Shropshire” and “I would be interested in living there” The system has generated several duplicate responses in support of the plans many people who do not support the plans have lodged copied and pasted comments objecting to the plans National Highways has said it will look to implement additional safety measures including new signage and to clear vegetation along the A49 after a meeting over the road's safety The parish council said the working group, which was created more than a year ago, was already investigating measures to make it safer for residents, and ramped up calls for change following the devastating incident Members of the parish council met with staff from National Highways and an officer from Shrewsbury Police to relay concerns from residents including speeding and safety Joseph Walmsley said: "We monitor safety on all our roads but have increased scrutiny of the A49 following the collision which has required temporary traffic management to protect road users "We also value input from people living and using our roads and had a very positive meeting with the parish council and our police partners As a result we will be looking at some additional safety measures such as new signage and vegetation clearance "We await the results of the police investigation to see if any further actions are required." Last week, Black Country Ales revealed its plans for the pub which it had acquired just a few days before the crash said: "We were very pleased that staff from National Highways and an officer from Shrewsbury Police were happy to meet with us so soon after our request We were able to relay all the many concerns residents have over delays Councillor Mark Underwood added: "We were able to collate all of our concerns and we were heartened that they already understood our frustrations and are acting on them The recent crash has really brought home the dangers of the A49 which literally cuts Bayston Hill in half We now hope to see measures taken by all agencies to improve safety for everyone." A primary school in a village near Shrewsbury has received glowing praise in its latest Ofsted report In its first ungraded inspection since Ofsted judged the predecessor school to be 'Good' in May 2016, Ofsted inspectors returned to Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School in Bayston Hill gave glowing praise to the school and its pupils - who inspectors said were "delightful" during their visit in mid-December "This lovely school sits firmly at the heart of its community," the report states "Pupils respond wonderfully to the school’s high expectations of them This is evident in pupils’ high attendance and their positive conduct Pupils know how to behave and get along very well with one another Proposals to improve road safety near Shrewsbury have been put forward At a recent Bayston Hill Parish Council meeting Councillor Clare Shaw presented a number of ideas that the Road Safety Working Group has come up with a recommendation has been made for a mobile speed enforcement van to be placed in the Compasses layby or a larger layby towards the Condover junction like the ones used further down the trunk road in Dorrington The alternatives are for an average speed check camera and signs Other recommendations include having a second crossing by the Compasses Inn pub particularly between Burgs Lane and The Common and adding elderly/children crossing signs along the A49 The comments will now be sent to the officers currently working on the A49 the main priority according to the working group is to have one placed on the downhill carriageway of Lyth Hill Road Other options include having one on the A49 if National Highways does not instigate other speed enforcements and a new 20mph sign outside Oakmeadow CofE Primary School at set times The clerk has been tasked to bring three quotes to full council for selection and approval recommendations have also been made for the following roads: Have a stop sign at the top of Pulley Lane to join the junction Alternative is to repaint the main roundabout circle as it’s currently worn Proposal to make a 20mph protection zone around the school with signage and flashing school zone signs Proposal to extend and increase the double yellow lines around Lansdowne Road by the Oakmeadow School entrance and around the top of Green Lane Proposal to extend the zigzags around the school Proposal of a new zebra crossing at the school entrance Proposal to extend double yellow lines around the Cornwall Drive junction it’s a blind junction due to parked cars and dangerous for those exiting Cornwall Drive Proposal to write to the nursery highlighting again the issues regarding parents speeding up and down Lyth Hill Road at pick-up and drop-off times as picked up during local community speed watch Mention again the need for a stop line at the junction with Lythwood Road A meeting will now be requested with Shropshire Council’s highways departments to consider the recommendations Traffic lights which have been a fixture on the A49 for three months will be removed next week Restrictions were put in place on the A49 at Bayston Hill after a lorry ploughed into two buildings in November The crash caused major damage to both the Three Fishes Pub and the Hong Kong City takeaway The pub had only been bought by Black Country Ales a matter of days before which is responsible for the management of the road said that work has been taking place this week to allow the traffic lights to be removed National Highways Route Manager Joseph Walmsley said they will be removed 'early next week' He thanked the public for their patience during the disruption He said: "Utility company works have been taking place this week we are now carrying out work to replace the pedestrian guard rail and once completed the temporary traffic signals will be removed early next week “The temporary lights have been in place since November while third party works were carried out on the damaged buildings and we thank people for their patience while this work has taken place.” Bayston Hill residents are “horrified and devastated” after fields in their village were fenced off with fears rife that a planning application for new homes is imminent The Glebelands in Bayston Hill which one villager described as “the lungs of the community” which has been used by the public for generation for picnics football matches and community events such as celebrating the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee has been the subject of rows over housing plans in recent years submitted plans to build houses on the land Cornovii Homes has just five homes for sale at The Oaklands Shropshire Council’s wholly-owned housebuilding company says construction is complete at The Oaklands its 23-home development on the former Oakland Primary School site in Bayston Hill working in partnership with One Public Estate has secured £334,500 from the Government’s Brownfield Land Release Fund to develop on the land There are now only five remaining plots for open market sale at The Oaklands and in keeping with Cornovii Developments Ltd pledge to provide competitively priced homes for local people there is a two-week window of opportunity for local people who have already registered their interest in the development to act There are an additional two properties being made available to the Private Rented Sector (PRS) managing director of Cornovii Developments Ltd “As well as revitalising a long-term derelict brownfield site The Oaklands is bringing much needed affordable quality homes to the county and supporting the local economy and we are delighted to see the construction completed at the development we are committed to addressing the housing shortage by building sustainable homes across the county and improving the lives of the local residents.” town councillors and officers were invited to tour the development and to view the homes available a local Shropshire Councillor for Bayston Hill “It has been exciting watching construction at The Oaklands especially as the site had been derelict for so many years “It is clear there is interest in the homes and they are a valuable addition to the village community in Bayston Hill I am sure all the new residents will enjoy living here.” Shropshire Council Cabinet member for growth and regeneration “It is important that we bring forward more affordable houses to sustain our local towns and villages and that local people have the opportunity to set up home in their own communities is an excellent example of Shropshire Council’s initiative to help regenerate and sustain communities and will help to support people to be able to live close to their families and friends “Cornovii Developments’ pledge to provide competitively priced homes for local families will achieve its goal in Bayston Hill and offering these homes to people with a local connection to the area is a most welcome opportunity for families to set up their own home within the heart of our community.” seven semi-detached two-bedroom homes including two two-bedroom bungalows 12 semi-detached three-bedroom houses and two four-bedroom properties electric vehicle charging points and air source heat pumps and are designed to reduce carbon emissions to enhance comfort for residents and deliver an EPC ‘B’* rating with energy saving features All properties will achieve an Environmental Impact Assessment rating of ‘A’ They are also meet Nationally Described Space Standards Cornovii Developments Limited is also making a Section 106 contribution of £75,000 to improve sports facilities in the village and will create two areas of open public space and two affordable homes under the agreement For more information, or to register an interest in purchasing a home at The Oaklands please email hello@cornoviihomes.co.uk A housing developer has asked to meet residents over controversial plans for 114 homes close to the "dangerous" A49 More than 200 objections have been lodged against a Redrow Homes scheme to build on land west of Lyth Hill Road in Bayston Hill with the loss of green space another concern of residents as well as poor communication about the plans from the developer Redrow defended its consultation process as "meaningful and informative," however now they are asking residents to attend a meeting for further talks A Bayston Hill Parish Council spokesman said: "The parish council has been approached by the developers for 'an opportunity for Redrow's project team to meet councillors to discuss the plans in more detail and to discuss the concerns of the councillors' "We have added and additional full council meeting on November 4 and the meeting will entirely take place in public "There is an opportunity on the agenda for members of the public to speak We would ask though that if you do wish to speak contact the clerk to make the organisation of the evening easier." The meeting will take place at 7.15pm at Christ Church Anyone wishing to speak can contact the parish council clerk on 01743 874651 or clerk@baystonhillparishcouncil.org.uk The proposal comprises of 17 five-bed homes Planning applications have previously been lodged to build homes on the land and an application for 106 homes on the site was submitted in November 2022 but withdrawn in February last year said: "Our village cannot cope with a huge development and this will have such a negative impact to the local community Not only will there be a loss of agricultural land and beautiful countryside but also the felling of a magnificent oak tree and the loss of habitat for wildlife and future generations "The bus services is not reliable and therefore people will use cars which as a minimum would be an additional 118 cars travelling through the village This would have a massive impact on our village road infrastructure with subsequent noise and pollution increasing "The paths in the village are narrow and we already experience issues crossing roads and traffic passing very close an increase in cars would exasperate this especially for the elderly and young children The quickest route for cars to leave the village from this development would be onto the A49 causing longer queues and add to the current major concerns regarding the volume of traffic on the A49 and speeding issues "To agree to this would be devastating to the village please do not think of money but of people's lives." Mrs Charlene Northwood said: "The village is in an area of outstanding beauty and if these new house are built they will be an eyesore "The village roads are already struggling with increased volumes of traffic and these new houses would make it worse "The schools and doctors are already struggling more houses would add to the ever growing problem "Bayston Hill does not need or want any new property development." visit pa.shropshire.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=S9BPJQTDFXW00 Traffic chaos remains on the A49 in Shrewsbury after a lorry crashed into a pub yesterday However, kind-hearted Salopians have rallied to raise more than £3,000 for a family who lost everything in the Bayston Hill crash and a bit of positivity out of the "catastrophic" incident A Chilton Bulk Transport lorry went into the Three Fishes pub and a building connected to Hong Kong City takeaway off the A49 at around 5.30am yesterday while large parts of the brickwork on the buildings were demolished there have been delays at the scene on the way towards the Dobbies roundabout Temporary traffic lights have been put in place The AA's traffic monitoring website said at 9am today: "Partially blocked and very slow traffic due to emergency repairs on A49 Hereford Road both ways at Lyth Hill Road." a fundraiser which was set up for the family who live next door to the pub and run the Chinese takeaway has received thousands of pounds of donations - dwarfing the initial target of £750 said: "So glad that all your family got away without injury." who said: "The lorry hit the home and business of a family before plummeting into the side of The 3 Fishes pub "The house and Chinese takeaway (Hong Kong City) have been condemned which they use to independently support themselves and 4 children "This is a devastating and traumatic time for the family and I feel that some financial help during this time while finances and insurances are being worked out would really be helpful for this family who have lost everything." To view the Just Giving page and donate visit justgiving.com/crowdfunding/chloe-broxton-1?utm_term=3Z8abzVJm Beer drinkers in Shropshire have pledged their support for the pub that was partly destroyed in a crash earlier this week A spokesperson for the company said: “Following the recent excitement of announcing our acquisition of the Three Fishes pub in Bayston Hill we are saddened to report an unfortunate incident where a lorry collided with the building An update from a pub that was partly destroyed by a lorry has labelled the financial cost and headache of the crash as "devastating" Emergency services were called to the A49 in Bayston Hill at around 5.30am on Monday morning after a Chilton Bulk Transport lorry smashed through two buildings A lorry driver was cut free from the HGV that collided with the corner of the home next to Hong Kong City Chinese takeaway and into the side of the Three Fishes pub The incident occurred less than a week after Black Country Ales announced the acquisition of the Three Fishes pub The pub confirmed that the property is in the hands of structural engineers The post said: "The pub is in the hands of structural engineers while they work out the best way to secure the building no one is allowed in the premises at this time "I am in the process of contacting my insurance to make claims but this is going to take a long time due to the access issues on top of the fact I am leaving the pub. I have had no updates on the driver and only seen the same posts as everyone else but I wish him a speedy recovery "The financial cost and the headache this has created for my family and those at Hong Kong City is absolutely devastating and will continue until the insurance can proceed "Thank you to everyone who attended the scene and checked on all involved to all the friends who have reached out to make sure me and my family are safe and to all the emergency teams involved who were professional and sympathetic "Also thank you to all that have donated to the JustGiving page for Hong Kong City to support them and their family." A vital Shropshire A-road has re-opened in Shropshire following a lorry crash at Bayston Hill A spokesperson for National Highways said: “The A49 has been reopened both ways between A5 - A5112 (at Dobbies Island near Bayston Hill Shrewsbury (south) and B4371 (Church Stretton) due to the earlier collision An amateur dramatics group have raised hundreds of pounds for an Alzheimer’s charity after performing a play about the disease Bayston Hill Amateur Dramatic Society has presented a cheque for £352 to Alzheimer's Research UK It comes after the group recently performed Living With AL a play written by Shrewsbury playwright Victoria Ireland after the death of her father The unique factor in her radio play is that Alzheimer's is personified as the character 'Al' no one else could – which cleverly mirrors the dilemma of Alzheimer's patients and their families in real life The play was recorded by 12 actors who discovered they had all lost loved-ones to the condition produced by former BBC Radio 4 producer Chris Eldon Lee has since been heard in more than a dozen countries around the world The money raised will go towards research aimed at understanding and fighting the disease the players are preparing to present Alan Ayckbourn's comedy 'Confusions' at Bayston Hill Village Hall from May 15 to 17 Transport bosses have visited the site where a lorry crashed through a pub and a building next to a takeaway to discuss safety measures The Bayston Hill community was in shock on Monday morning after the HGV ploughed through the Three Fishes pub and a building next to Hong Kong City takeaway leaving huge holes in the brickwork in a trail of destruction The lorry driver broke his leg in the incident the family from the takeaway "lost everything" prompting a fundraiser to be set up for them - it has raised more than £4,300 so far And the crash has caused a headache for Black Country Ales who only bought the pub a matter of days before the crash Now transport leaders have visited the site of the collision to see it for themselves, and discuss safety concerns with the local community, who this week told the Shropshire Star: "We've said for years that this will happen." Shrewsbury's Labour MP Julia Buckley said: "I welcomed Victoria Lazenby Telford and Wrekin at National Highways to Bayston Hill and myself about the accident that occurred on the A49 at Hereford Road this week that damaged Hong Kong City and The Three Fishes "We spoke about the current diversions in place and next steps "I have suggested conducting a traffic survey in Bayston Hill to gather residents’ feedback on traffic issues and the possibility of installing additional 30mph signs "National Highways will outline their action plan for addressing traffic and safety issues once investigations have been completed." A lorry driver has been cut free by firefighters after "breaking his leg" after his vehicle hit a pub The HGV collided with the Three Fishes pub and a building next to Hong Kong City takeaway next door on the A49 at Bayston Hill Huge chunks of brickwork have been torn through and large holes in the buildings left behind The casualty was cut out of the lorry by firefighters while Three Fishes bosses have confirmed it will be closed for the "foreseeable future" National Highways West Widlands posted on X just before 6.30am today saying traffic was being held on the A49 southbound between the A5 and A5112 at Dobbies Island Shropshire Council posted just after midday that the road is expected to remain closed into the afternoon the council said its highways and structural engineer teams were also supporting the response Pictures taken by the Shropshire Star show the devastation left behind Three Fishes bosses said: "So as you're already aware a catastrophic accident has happened at the Three Fishes this morning It has caused severe structural damage to the premises The pub will be closed for the foreseeable future Will post again in the coming week but trying to process everything right now." The lorry belongs to Chilton Bulk Transport based in Abertillery Boss Steven Chilton told the Shropshire Star the driver broke his leg in the collision and the lorry was carrying a load of glass from South Wales to North Wales "The last I heard was that he'd broken his leg I'm waiting for an update from the hospital," he said "This is the first time we've had anything like this happen so it's a bit of a shock to the system "I don't think this driver has ever had an accident working for us The firm has been running for around 15 years Asked how much the collision is likely to cost the company Mr Chilton said: "I don't want to think about that police and paramedics have been called to the scene "A lorry has left the carriageway and hit a building "@OPUHereford & @HWFireControl are in attendance A Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "At 5.29am on Monday SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting that a road traffic collision had taken place in Shrewsbury "One lorry in collision with two buildings One casualty released from vehicle by fire service personnel using cutting equipment A49 is currently blocked at Bayston Hill by attending emergency service vehicles Road users should seek alternative routes until further notice." Three fire engines including the rescue tender were sent to the scene from Shrewsbury and Wellington An operations officer was also in attendance small gear and ladders to deal with the incident A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: "We were called to reports of a lorry that had crashed into a building on Hereford Road two paramedic officers and the Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care car from Cosford to the scene who they treated for potentially serious injuries and conveyed to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital for further treatment.”  As pubs continue to battle the cost of living crisis the Shropshire Star continues its Love Your Local series which celebrates our local inns Within small communities and villages outside of big towns and cities a pub can be more than just a place to get a pint a place for people to meet up and chat and see friends as well as a vital hub for entertainment and the night time economy of the village One pub which is a good example of this is the Beeches in Bayston Hill, a village situated three miles to the south of Shrewsbury and which has expanded over the years to have a bigger population than Shropshire towns such as Church Stretton and Pontesbury Built in 1965 by the Wolverhampton and Dudley Brewery the Beeches was built for the working class community of the village and designed to be a place where people could go for a drink after work the ownership of the pub has changed hands and now sits as a Marston's pub and is currently managed and run by Ben Adams since September Mr Adams had previously been the manager of the Bull's Head in Shrewsbury town centre and said that while he enjoyed running that pub he wanted to run a pub that was more community-focussed He said: "The Bull was great and very wet-led and most of the clientèle were passing trade who were calling in off their trains doing what they were doing and then moving on Extra safety measures are to be put on the A49 in Bayston Hill after a lorry crashed into a pub and takeaway Temporary lights have been in place at the busy stretch of road near Shrewsbury following the incident that happened last November Both the Three Fishes Pub and the adjacent Hong Kong City takeaway were damaged from the crash with the pub set to be partially demolished Bayston Hill Parish Council’s Road Safety Working Group recently met with National Highways and an officer from West Mercia Police to highlight concerns people have about delays unsuitable shortcuts and safety that have been caused by the temporary lights “We were able to collate all of our concerns and we were heartened that they already understood our frustrations and are acting on them,” said Councillor Mark Underwood “The recent crash has really brought home the dangers of the A49 which literally cuts Bayston Hill in half We now hope to see measures taken by all agencies to improve safety for everyone.” added: “We monitor safety on all our roads but have increased scrutiny of the A49 following the collision which has required temporary traffic management to protect road users “We also value input from people living and using our roads and had a very positive meeting with the parish council and our police partners we will be looking at some additional safety measures such as new signage and vegetation clearance We await the results of the police investigation to see if any further actions are required.” An overhead power line has been knocked down by a lorry on an A road diversion route hours after a different lorry crashed into a pub Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service was called on Monday afternoon to Pulley Lane, in Bayston Hill, on the A49 near Shrewsbury The incident is just hours after a crash where a pub and a takeaway were crashed into by a lorry in the village A spokesperson for the fire service said a fire engine from Shrewsbury was scrambled to the scene The said there has been a report of an overhead power line being knocked down by a lorry A spokesperson for the fire service later said that an "electricity cable was pulled from power box by passing vehicle "Fire Service personnel cordoned off the area and incident left with National Grid A power cut had also been reported in the area affecting up to 28 customers with an estimated restoration time of 10pm National Grid says that the reason for outage is third party damage to the network Highways officials say they are checking for issues with temporary traffic lights on one of the county's busiest roads Temporary traffic lights have been in place on the A49 at Bayston Hill south of Shrewsbury since last November The lights have been required after a lorry ploughed into the Hong Kong City Chinese takeaway and the Three Fishes pub - causing huge damage Although delays are expected due to the lights drivers have reported issues with the signals being stuck on red The route was backed up this morning - Monday with drivers reporting issues with the lights not changing Delays this morning were compounded by a crash on the A5 between Dobbies and Emstrey Now National Highways has confirmed it is checking if there are issues with the lights - and said they will be monitoring how they are performing National Highways Route Manager said: “We are investigating issues with the temporary traffic lights and will replace any equipment if necessary we are closely monitoring performance of the signals to avoid further disruption.” A Shrewsbury hairdressers' shop has held its first charity day raising hundreds of pounds for cancer causes as well as donating hair Hair on the Hill in Bayston Hill has raised £450 for the Little Princess Trust alongside £306 for Cancer Research UK Business owner Danni Redding decided to hold her first charity event since taking over the salon and was pleased to get her staff and clients involved Chantel Boulton faced the snip and has donated more than 12 inches of her hair to the Little Princess Trust that will go towards making wigs for people with cancer Drivers in and around Shropshire have a score of National Highways road closures to watch out for this week And a number of them are expected to cause moderate delays – with motorists facing holdups of between 10 minutes and half an hour The latest expected works list, with notes from National Highways shows that five closures already in place are expected to carry on this week: • A5, from 9pm April 5 to 6am April 14, moderate delays (10-30 minutes): A5 eastbound, Bayston Hill diversion via National Highways and local authority network slight delays (under 10 minutes): A49 both directions Dobbies Island to Rock Green Roundabout slight delays (under 10 minutes): M54 both directions moderate delays (10-30 minutes): M54 both directions moderate delays (10-30 minutes): A49 both directions Sharpstone Lane to Lyth Hill Road And a further 16 closures will begin over the next two weeks: slight delays (under 10 minutes): A5 both directions West Felton to Queenshead mobile traffic signals for maintenance works slight delays (under 10 minutes): A49 both directions Marshbrook Bends slight delays (under 10 minutes): A5 westbound slight delays (under 10 minutes): A483 northbound Lane closure for emergency maintenance works slight delays (under 10 minutes): A49 both directions Brimfield Road slight delays (under 10 minutes): A458 both directions Butt Lane moderate delays (10-30 minutes): A5 both directions Felton Butler to Mile Oak carriageway closure and traffic signals for maintenance works slight delays (under 10 minutes): A49 both directions Ashford Bowdler to Woofferton slight delays (under 10 minutes): A5 both directions Pulley lane to Edgebold roundabout moderate delays (10-30 minutes): A483 From Lynclys to Llanynynech diversion Route for off network road closure on behalf of Network Plus slight delays (under 10 minutes): A5 diversion Route Woofferton to Ashton Bowdler National Highways is responsible for maintaining motorways and major A-roads so closures of smaller roads will not be included in their schedule A pub which was badly damaged by a lorry is set to be rebuilt The Three Fishes in Bayston Hill near Shrewsbury was hit by a lorry on Monday after the vehicle careered off the A49 and into the side of the building The crash caused major damage to the building It came only a matter of days after the popular Black Country Ales bought the premises West Midlands pub company and micro brewer Black Country Ales has announced the purchase of a Shropshire pub as part of its expanding portfolio The Three Fishes located on Hereford Road in Bayston Hill will become part of the Dudley based pub chain who already operates several other establishments in Shropshire including The Anvil in Shifnal and The Harp in Albrighton Black Country Ales celebrated its 25th anniversary this year having started in 1999 with the purchase of the Old Bulls Head Inn in Gornal "Black Country Ales is pleased to announce the acquisition of our latest pub "This cherished pub will continue to serve the local community under our stewardship with minor renovations scheduled for early 2025 to enhance the space while honouring its character "We look forward to maintaining its proud tradition and welcoming all patrons both new and returning." The prominent 0.3 acre pub site on the edge of Bayston Hill had gone on the market earlier with commercial estate agents this year with a price tag of £275,000 Black Country Ales operates over 50 pubs in the West Midlands and also operates a micro-brewery from it's Old Bulls Head premises in Gornal near Wolverhampton The company started brewing its own ales in 2004 having discovered brewing equipment in one of the pub's outbuilding after the purchase A Shrewsbury family has “lost everything”  after a lorry crashed into their home this morning A house next door to Hong Kong City, a Chinese takeaway in Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury which took out a huge chunk of brickwork and left a gaping hole behind The vehicle also crashed into the Three Fishes pub next door The driver had to be cut free from the lorry and suffered a broken leg, according to his boss at Chilton Bulk Transport Now a JustGiving page has been set up for the family running the Chinese by Chloe Broxton who said the house and takeaway have been “condemned” “I'm raising £750 to help support a family that has been devastated by an accident that has condemned both their home and their business,” she said “There was an accident involving a lorry on the A49 on the 11/11/2024 which caused this busy stretch of road to be closed to a prolonged period of time due to damage “The lorry hit the home and business of a family “The house and Chinese takeaway (Hong Kong City) have been condemned which they use to independently support themselves and four children “This is a devastating and traumatic time for the family and I feel that some financial help during this time while finances and insurances are being worked out would really be helpful for this family who have lost everything.” To view the page and donate visit justgiving.com/crowdfunding/chloe-broxton-1?utm_term=3Z8abzVJm A brewery has revealed its plans for a pub smashed by a lorry The Three Fishes in Bayston Hill was hit by a lorry on Monday The crash caused major damage to the left side of the pub, which had only been bought by Black Country Ales a handful of days before The crash also destroyed the Hong Kong City chinese takeaway next door to the pub The lives of little Hallie-Mae Formstone and her Shropshire family were turned upside down last month The four-year-old, from Bayston Hill, was suddenly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) and immediately transferred to Birmingham Children’s Hospital to commence intensive treatment Hallie-Mae will remain at the hospital for a minimum of six months and is undergoing a lengthy regime of chemotherapy before an anticipated stem cell transplant Her parents Sophie and Aaron Formstone are remaining at the hospital providing around the clock to support their daughter and have been overwhelmed by the bravery that she has shown during recent weeks "Hallie-Mae’s diagnosis has hit us all like a sledgehammer it came completely out of the blue and we have been catapulted into unknown territory and a great deal of uncertainty," mum Sophie said perseverance and sheer determination that Hallie-Mae is demonstrating is unbelievable "We know that we have difficult days ahead but we will be with her every step of the way to support her fight Her positivity is infectious and we have been immensely touched by the number of people who are supporting us in so many ways." Hallie-Mae has experienced several side effects from her chemotherapy treatment Spearheaded by the four-year-old's aunty, Hayley Formstone, a fundraising campaign has been launched to support the family while Hallie-Mae battles to overcome the cancer of the blood and bone marrow The campaign is aiming to provide relief and some financial stability for the family over the coming months Funds will go towards paying the family’s mortgage bills and travel costs during Hallie-Mae’s treatment who have recently undergone blood tests to see whether they are a potential bone marrow match for their little sister any remaining funds will be donated to one of the charities that has supported the family during Hallie-Mae’s illness The campaign has already raised more £9,000 Hayley Formstone said: "We know times are hard for everyone will make a huge contribution to lessening the burden the family are now facing "Every little bit helps and all the support we're receiving means the world to us prayers and generosity as we navigate through this difficult chapter This is helping us keep our family strong when we need it most." The family are keeping their fingers crossed that Hallie-Mae will soon be able to return home to Shropshire for a few days but this will depend on her condition and the stability of her blood levels following her first cycle of chemotherapy A charity football match has been organised by the former manager of Bayston Hill FC December 28 at 11am at the Lythwood Sports Complex in Bayston Hill a raffle and a 'brave the shave' at the local youth club following the match To donate to Hallie-Mae’s family, visit the GoFundMe page More than 1,800 homes in Shrewsbury could be without power until the early hours of tomorrow morning with the Storm Darragh power cut toll now having reached at least 3,200 properties The Castlefields, Ditherington and Bayston Hill areas are the main ones suffering in Shrewsbury with 1,538 homes affected according to the National Grid Wroxeter and Pontesbury have also experienced power cuts as the high winds of Storm Darragh deliver a battering to the county town and surrounding villages Power is not expected to be fully restored in Bayston Hill until 4am while Castlefields and Ditherington are predicted to be back on the grid by 3am Pontesbury is unlikely to be restored fully until 4am while Cound and Wroxeter should have power back by 1am Dawley in Telford is one of the more recent areas for a power cut to be declared today It is expected to be fully resorted by 1am Church Stretton and Bishops Castle are among other areas affected To stay up to date with power cuts in your area or to share information visit powercuts.nationalgrid.co.uk/power-cut-map police have urged people to only call 999 if there is an immediate risk to life A West Mercia Police spokeswoman said: " We’re receiving a huge number of calls in relation to blocked roads and damage caused by Storm Darragh "Any issues relating to blocked roads should be reported to your local council." Police incidents or crimes where there's no immediate risk to life can be reported online at https://orlo.uk/ONOgK "Thanks for helping us to keep our phone lines free for those who need immediate help," the spokeswoman added Emergency services rushed to rescue a person trapped in a crash between a van and a truck on a roundabout in Shrewsbury Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service received the call reporting the collision on Dobbies Roundabout in Shrewsbury, which is also known as Bayston Hill Roundabout The crash involved a van and a HGV and one person was said to be “medically trapped” Three fire crews dispatched from Shrewsbury and Wellington with an operations officer in attendance too West Mercia Police and Land Ambulance Service also attended to the scene The casualty is now in the care of paramedics and both vehicles have been removed from the roundabout A West Midlands brewery has reacted after a lorry crashed through a home and into its recently purchased pub Black Country Ales announced the acquisition of the Three Fishes pub in Bayston Hill just five days ago But at around 5.30am on Monday, a lorry crashed through a home on the A49 and right into the side of the pub The driver suffered a broken leg and had to be cut free which already operates several other establishments in Shropshire including The Anvil in Shifnal and The Harp in Albrighton Residents of Bayston Hill have said more needs to be done to improve safety on the A49 after a lorry smashed through two buildings in the village A lorry driver was cut free from his lorry after it crashed through two buildings in Bayston Hill in the early hours of Monday morning Emergency services were called to the A49 in Bayston Hill at around 5.30am after the Chilton Bulk Transport lorry smashed through the corner of the home next to Hong Kong City Chinese takeaway and into the side of the Three Fishes pub recovery teams were carefully removing the lorry from the side of the pub while residents gathered across the road to watch the operation Living next door, Sarah Richards, 42, was one of the first on the scene after she was woken by what she described as a "big bang". Sarah said she and her partner rushed out of the house to check on the driver, who had reportedly suffered a broken leg in the incident was also woken by the noise from the crash She said: "I didn't come out because I've got a 19-month-old you often get lorries pass by and if they're going quite fast it vibrates all the houses Police were called out to a car fire in Shrewsbury in the early hours of this morning The incident happened in Sharpstone Lane, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury - near where a lorry crashed into the Three Fishes pub on Monday morning A Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "At 1.39am on Thursday SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a car fire in Shrewsbury Crews used two hose reel jets to extinguish the fire whilst wearing breathing apparatus." One fire engine was sent to the scene from Shrewsbury Christmas music and festive cheer at these local concerts Pictured: Christmas Music by Candlelight with Ex Cathedra Ex Cathedra will be performing Christmas Music by Candlelight at St Chad’s on December 6th 7pm - a festive concert from Shropshire Music Trust The Spirit Of Christmas with Shrewsbury Choral and Shrewsbury Brass Band takes place at Shrewsbury Abbey on December 7th from 7.30pm This year the acclaimed opera singer Wynne Evans will not be at this year’s Christmas concert as he has withdrawn due to his commitments to Strictly Come Dancing Lingen Davies is organising a Christmas Carol Concert at Christ Church in Bayston Hill on December 8th at 5pm The Shrewsbury Male Voice Choir and the Shropshire Light Orchestra will present a range of festive classics with a chance to have a singalong at the end of the evening London Concertante visit Shrewsbury Abbey on December 11th with A Viennese Christmas By Candlelight at 7.30pm Shrewsbury School is hosting a Charity Christmas Concert in the Maidment Auditorium on December 11th from their young musicians Tickets include a glass of mulled wine and mince pie in the interval Proceeds from the concert will be donated to Shrewsbury School’s nominated charities The Phoenix Singers present ‘A babe is born’ - the story of Christmas through six centuries of music At Bicton Church on December 12th and at St Alkmund’s Church on December 13th Shropshire soprano Holly Teague and Richard James (piano) deliver festive classics in the twinkly surrounds of St Chad's Church on Saturday, December 14th at 11am (coffee and cake from 10.45am) for All is Bright Free entry with donations for the Christmas Tree Festival Holly will be singing festive favourites including 'O Holy Night' and music by Faure Enjoy an exceptional musical evening in the lead-up to Christmas with a performance of Vivaldi’s timeless classic, The Four Seasons along with Rachmaninov’s ever-popular Second Piano Concerto in the spectacular candlelit setting of Shrewsbury Abbey on December 14th Featuring the outstanding musicians of The Piccadilly Sinfonietta Warren Mailley-Smith and a leading violin soloist to be confirmed The chart-topping soprano and star of The Voice UK – Nadia Eide - presents 'Winter Light' at Shrewsbury Abbey on December 15th The festive concert for all ages will feature a special guest choir GAUDETE! is St Alkmund’s annual festival of Christmas music and readings December 16th - free entry – donations welcome Carols in the Square will take place on Wednesday The Shrewsbury Male Voice Choir will lead the festive cheer with traditional carols and holiday favourites and the community to sing along and celebrate the spirit of the season It will also be broadcast on Radio Shropshire if you can’t make it Celebrate the festive season with a special Christmas Concert at Meole Brace Bowling Club on December 20th at 7pm Join the Shrewsbury Male Voice Choir for an evening filled with traditional carols and seasonal favourites in the cozy atmosphere of the bowling club The annual Christmas Concert will have TACT choirs and some guest soloists for an evening of festive music They will bring together the work of Voices In Partnership A Choired Taste and TACT Youth Choir at St Alkmund's Church in Shrewsbury on December 21st at 7pm Virtuoso violinist Matt Glossop returns to Shrewsbury for an evening of festive classics and live ballet - accompanied by Live Ballet and the Bloomsbury Musicians. Christmas Greetings Live is a magical concert at St Chad's Church on December 21st - with two shows at 6pm and 8.30pm Handel’s Messiah will be performed by Shrewsbury School Community Choir at Shrewsbury Abbey on December 21st This event from Shrewsbury Charity Concerts will raise money for local charities Lingen Davies and Feed the Birds Join Shrewsbury Cantata Choir singing carols familiar and not so familiar conducted by Anthony Coupe with organist Catrina Lapage and the 'Brass Buttons' Quartet mulled wine and mince pies on December 22nd at 6pm at the United Reformed Church on Coleham Head Latest | What's On | Food & Drink | Arts & Exhibitions | Heritage | People My Shrewsbury © 2024 | Privacy Policy | Logo and Branding by &Something Studio | Website by Six Ticks Shrewsbury We use Google Analytics (with anonymisation turned on) to maintain you consent to the use of these cookies for these purposes A church district which owns a village green says it has been “forced” to fence it off to the public amid fears a controversial plan to build houses there may loom had to “unexpectedly” shut the fields off due to “two events which forced it to protect its interests” Residents hit out this week saying they were “horrified and devastated” at the move which villagers have used for generations for walks football games and community events such as the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee was subject of a joint plan between Shingler Homes and the landowner last year to build homes After a huge groundswell of community opposition which included 230 objections on the planning application the proposal was withdrawn within a couple of months Villagers embroiled in a war over their local green with a church district have hand-delivered a 2,000-signature petition calling for the land to be “saved” Residents of Bayston Hill in Shrewsbury said they were “horrified and devastated” when The Glebelands was fenced off by landowners They expressed fear over the possibility of homes being built on the site and sadness over the loss of access for the first time in 75 years Now a campaign group made up of villagers called Friends of The Glebelands have been to the Lichfield Diocese Board of Finance to try and get their message across and plead for the green to be reopened to the public In a letter they said: “We have travelled to Lichfield today from Bayston Hill to deliver this petition in the hope that villagers’s concerns and hopes may finally be heard and acknowledged “Bayston Hill is a large village south of Shrewsbury in the Diocese of Lichfield with a population of 5,200 residents Many of the houses in the village have been built on land that was gifted to the Diocese of Lichfield and subsequently sold to developers and The Glebelands is the last remaining area of green space at the centre of the village Generations of villagers have cherished the use of the Glebelands for a broad range of activities: community events headquarters for the village’s Scouts and Guides (who only last month were forced to leave their premises at the edge of The Glebelands) and any of the other activities that people routinely use a large green space at the heart of their community for “The Glebelands is perfectly positioned at the heart of our busy village allowing residents from all four corners of our village to come together in a safe fences were erected at each entry point to the Glebelands ending the long-standing enjoyment of the Glebelands by generations of villagers The community feels a profound sense of loss “The Friends of the Glebe was formed by a small group of village residents Our aim is to protect this small area of glebe land at the centre of the village from being used for development and to preserve it as the last green space in the centre of the village for the benefit of the residents of Bayston Hill “The Friends of the Glebe started this petition when the fences were erected and to date over 2,000 people have signed our petition “We hope that this gives a sense of the scale of sadness that villagers feel for the loss of the green heart of their village The Glebelands has always been a symbol of our village’s unity and shared values we kindly ask you to remove the fencing to restore the village’s cherished green space.” A Lichfield Diocese Board of Finance spokesman told the Shropshire Star that the fencing had been put up after two unspecified “events” and that the board had “been forced” to do so to “protect its interests” A joint planning application for homes submitted by the church district and Shingler Homes was submitted in 2023 for The Glebelands but was swiftly withdrawn after a groundswell of opposition including more than 230 objections No application for building on the land is currently live on the Shropshire Council planning portal The petition can be viewed at hchange.org/p/save-the-glebelands The number 435 bus provides a 'lifeline' for communities between Shrewsbury and Ludlow but its future has been thrown into doubt by delays on the A49 following a crash at Bayston Hill A lorry crashed into the Three Fishes pub and the Hong Kong Chinese takeaway next door last week and a set of traffic lights has been causing long delays ever since and Ludlow councillor Andy Boddingon want to make sure the service stays and get the road open as soon as possible A spokesperson for Minsterley Motors said in a social media statement: “As the operator of the 435 Ludlow–Shrewsbury bus service we at Minsterley Motors are acutely aware of the significant disruptions caused by the unfortunate lorry accident at the Three Fishes pub Construction is complete at a 23-home development on the site of a former primary school Cornovii Developments Limited, Shropshire Council’s wholly-owned housebuilding company, says construction is complete at The Oaklands, its 23-home development on the former Oakland Primary School site in Bayston Hill The company bought the site last year, 14 years after the school was vacated Shropshire Council secured £334,500 from the Government’s Brownfield Land Release Fund to develop the land town councillors and officers were invited to tour the development and view the homes He said: “It has been exciting watching construction at The Oaklands I am sure all the new residents will enjoy living here.” said: “It is important that we bring forward more affordable houses to sustain our local towns and villages and that local people have the opportunity to set up home in their own communities “Cornovii Developments’ pledge to provide competitively priced homes for local families will achieve its goal in Bayston Hill and offering these homes to people with a local connection to the area is a most welcome opportunity for families to set up their own home within the heart of our community.” The Oaklands is comprised of two one-bedroom bungalows electric vehicle charging points and air source heat pumps said: “As well as revitalising a long-term derelict brownfield site The Oaklands is bringing much-needed affordable There are five properties left for sale on the development for more information email hello@cornoviihomes.co.uk A pair of futuristic homes earmarked for a former railway siding in the Shropshire countryside will go ahead – despite council officers saying they were not “innovative” enough The two large residences earmarked for land at Redhill, near Bayston Hill, had been recommended for refusal by council planners on the grounds that they were not sufficiently “outstanding or innovative” to justify being built on land classed as open countryside. Under Government planning rules, residential development should not be built in the open countryside unless certain exceptional circumstances apply – one of which is that the scheme is of sufficient quality to “raise the standard” of rural home design. Shropshire Council planning officers were not convinced by the proposal put forward by applicant Jack and John Gwilliam, but the council's planning committee disagreed, and approved the scheme. “[National planning policy] is clear that planning decisions should avoid the development of isolated homes in the countryside unless certain circumstances apply, one of which is that the design is of exceptional quality, truly outstanding, reflecting the highest standards in architecture and would help to raise standards of design more generally in rural areas,” said a report by the council’s planning team. Alex Davies takes look at Jeremy Clarkson's brand new pub The Farmer's Dog A lorry driver was rushed to hospital after his HGV veered off the road and ploughed into a house and pub in Shropshire leaving both buildings partially destroyed The dramatic crash unfolded in Bayston Hill near Shrewsbury where the heavy goods vehicle smashed into a residential property before careening into the Three Fishes pub reducing sections of both structures to rubble Emergency crews worked for an hour to free the trapped driver The incident occurred at approximately 5.30am yesterday on the A49 Hereford Road in the Shropshire village The lorry first struck a house situated next to a takeaway before continuing its destructive path into the local pub The impact caused severe structural damage with shocking footage from the scene showing partially collapsed buildings and widespread debris has been closed since the early morning crash Emergency services spent an hour at the scene working to free the trapped lorry driver from his cab who sustained a broken leg in the collision was subsequently transported to hospital in Shrewsbury for treatment A family who were inside the house at the time of the crash managed to escape without injury despite the significant damage to their property described the devastating impact on his establishment and now we're left with just a pile of rubble," he told the BBC Duerden said a "good quarter" of the pub had been destroyed The landlord added that all his stock was damaged due to a power cut following the crash noting he hadn't expected to find a "fully loaded articulated vehicle in the back of the pub" West Mercia Police have indicated the A49 will remain closed for an extended period following the incident The major road closure continues to affect traffic in the area with authorities advising motorists to seek alternative routes The full extent of structural damage to both the residential property and the historic pub is still being assessed as debris clearance operations continue at the scene National Grid has apologised after properties in a village have experienced a second power outage in consecutive days A low voltage incident was reported at 6am this morning in the county town's Bayston Hill area and has left 72 properties without power The same number of properties in the village experienced a power cut yesterday National Grid hopes for power to be restored to customers by 4pm today A National Grid spokesperson said: "We can confirm there has been a further outage in the SY3 area following repairs yesterday "Our engineers are back on site and estimate that power will be restored by approximately 16.00 "We're sorry for the inconvenience this has caused customers and are working at pace to restore power to affected properties." Several roads in Shropshire will be closed this week as broadband cables are laid water pipes are fixed and work is carried out on new housing developments Traffic will be prohibited from using Leigh Road, Minsterley until November 25 while work is undertaken in connection with a Shingler Homes development Vehicles are also unable to use the main road between Cardington and Wall Under Heywood until December 11 due to a collapsed culvert The B4364 between Neenton and Cleobury North will be closed from 9.30am to 3.30pm on November 24 for National Grid workers to trim the trees Traffic will be unable to use the B5479 from Selattyn to Pant-Glas Oswestry from 9.30am to 3.30pm on November 20 so broadband workers can install fibre cables Shrewsbury will be closed for two days from Monday November 18 so BT can carry out remedial works Traffic will be prohibited from using Beamish Lane The road will be closed while National Grid workers carry out 67m of trenching Continuing the theme of roadworks starting this Monday Richmond Drive in Shrewsbury will be closed for nine days while Cadent Gas engineers carry out an excavation to remediate gas valves And traffic will be prohibited from using an unnamed road in Lower Wood near Church Stretton for 30 days due to storm damage A building plot with planning permission for an "eye-catching" modern home has been listed for sale Shropshire residents have been given a "fantastic opportunity" to acquire the land set on Lyth Hill in Bayston Hill near Shrewsbury The listing by agents Strutt & Parker says the development project has "planning consent for a stunning detached contemporary home with generous gardens and double width garage" The plot has been listed for sale with a guide price of £400,000 and boasts a spectacular position and wonderful far-reaching countryside views towards Haughmond Hill The agents' listing describes the proposal to build a "stunning detached contemporary home with generous gardens and double width garage" on the plot It adds: "Planning permission has been granted for an eye-catching home which will offer accommodation of around 193 square metres (GIA) over two floors. The property has been designed to take full advantage of the views so the impressive living area consisting of kitchen/dining/family room sitting room and study are all located on the first floor "On the ground floor there are four spacious bedrooms all of which boast their own en-suites and enjoy fabulous views To the outside the property will benefit from generous gardens extending to about 0.64 acre Prospective purchasers are advised to make their own planning enquiries to Shropshire Council Full planning can be found on Shropshire Council's planning portal using the reference number 24/03214/FUL The agents' note adds: "Please note that our client is in the process of redesigning the shared approach/access which is not shown on the original planning application Please consult Strutt & Parker for further verification." Further information about the building plot and proposed accommodation can be found on Rightmove Police have warned drivers of heavy traffic following a crash on the A5 West Mercia Police was warning drivers to be aware of "significant traffic" building following a crash on the road just outside Shrewsbury The incident happened close to the Dobbies Garden Centre at Bayston Hill at around midday on Thursday nobody involved is thought to have been injured a spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "Police are currently at the scene of a collision on the A5 in Shrewsbury near to Dobbies Garden Centre at Bayston Hill "Whilst fortunately it appears no one was injured the A5 is currently blocked and there is significant traffic building up in the area Local elections will be held in Shropshire on May 1 – with all Shropshire Council and town and parish councils up for grabs Bayston Hill; Bicton Heath; Bridgnorth Castle; Bridgnorth South and Alveley; Claverley and Worfield; Column and Sutton; Craven Arms; Market Drayton East and Rural; Market Drayton North; Market Drayton South; Oswestry North; Oswestry North East; Oswestry South East; Oteley and Reabrook; Selattyn and Gobowen; Shifnal Rural; Shifnal South; Stottesdon Kinlet and Hopton Wafers; Sundorne and Old Heath; The Strettons there will be 74 councillors in 72 divisions there will be changes to the number of councillors at the following divisions: Bridgnorth West and Tasley (two to one); Cleobury Mortimer (two to one); St Martin’s (one to two); and Whitchurch North (two to one.) Anyone wishing to stand as a councillor should send in their nominations by 4pm on April 2 with a list of candidates being published by 4pm the following day Poll cards will be posted to registered voters from March 14 with the deadline for registering being midnight on April 11 Anyone wishing to vote by post must apply by 5pm on April 14 with proxy vote nominations needing to be applied for by 5pm on April 23 Polling stations will open from 7am to 10pm on May 1 with verification and counting of votes taking place at Shrewsbury Sports Village on May 2 and 3 call 0345 678 9015 or email elections@shropshire.gov.uk