Broseley will be connected to Shrewsbury by bus for the first time in 50 years from 31 March 2025 when the 437 Much Wenlock to Shrewsbury service is extended The service will collect and drop off in Broseley workers and shoppers with much-needed direct access to and from Shrewsbury The change will be funded from the allocation of Government bus improvement funding for 2024/25 that has been awarded to Shropshire Council The funding allocated for last year and 2025/26 will also be spent on improvements to other bus services and infrastructure across the county – including increasing the frequency of Shrewsbury park and ride – with other details set to be announced soon The new timetable can be see here Shropshire Council’s deputy Leader and Cabinet member with responsibility for public transport “This is great news for people in Broseley who will soon be able to travel to and from Shrewsbury by bus and I’m delighted that we’ve been able to make this possible I hope this newly-extended service will prove popular and will also lead to fewer car journeys between Broseley and Shrewsbury Broseley residents now have direct bus access to Shrewsbury for the first time in 50 years Thanks are due to all those who have worked hard to make this happen This is good for people and good for the environment We can now work on encouraging people to leave their cars at home and to use public transport instead.” Meanwhile, from 31 March the X6 service will travel from Oswestry to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and then on to Much Wenlock. The service is operated by Tanat Valley as a commercial service. The timetable can be seen here Email: communications@shropshire.gov.uk Phone: 01743 252826 Email: customer.service@shropshire.gov.uk Phone: 0345 678 9000 As part of our ongoing series celebrating Shropshire's towns and villages we visited Broseley to see why locals love their neighbourhood Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comand on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 The town outranked the rest of Shropshire in a list compiled by Garrington Property Finders that scored towns using data from 18 different categories, including air quality, crime figures and schools The data put Broseley in first place in Shropshire my 2024 visit to Broseley was the first time I had properly visited - having only swung by previously to quickly pick up a desk from Facebook Marketplace I called it "a wholesome town full of wholesome people" adding: "Letting Broseley residents talk about why they love Broseley might be my new favourite pastime." So for this week's Love Your Neighbourhood feature I saw the perfect opportunity to return to the wholesome town full of wholesome people for another hit - and in 2025 A small town in Shropshire is hanging out the bunting and balloons this Saturday to celebrate the first anniversary of a unique market Broseley Artisan Market was started in 2024 in the hope to increase footfall to the town Located in the Victoria Hall on the High Street the market started with only a few traders and has gone from strength to strength with now said “We only had about ten traders in the first few months and now we have 20 regulars joining us for the monthly markets.” With businesses from the local area including ‘The Dairy Door’ Cheese makers from near by Wyke (4 miles away) and Calico Blue Antiques Pre-Loved Clothing and Jewellery from Shirlett (4.5 miles away) the market also hosts Thai and Indian Food producers a Coffee Trader and a Tea Traders and a variety of good quality crafters and makers from the locality who was nominated and won citizen of the year award in 2023-2024 continued “We wanted to bring more people to the town to enjoy the variety of shops we have and to visit our market” Peter told us “Broseley is known for its strong community  The town also has a rich industrial heritage and charm.” The Broseley Artisan Market starts at 9.30am and runs until 12.30pm 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 Broseley and Shrewsbury will be connected by bus for the first time in 50 years from next month Shropshire Council has announced that the 437 bus service from Much Wenlock to Shrewsbury is being extended from March 31 to include collection and drop-offs in Broseley workers and shoppers with "much needed" access to-and-from the county town It's hoped that the service will encourage residents to use public transport instead of their car The extension of the 437 service is being funded from the allocation of Government bus improvement funding for 2024/25 which has been awarded to Shropshire Council The county council's deputy leader and cabinet member with responsibility for public transport Ian Nellins said: "This is great news for people in Broseley who will soon "I hope this newly-extended service will prove popular A new timetable for the service between The Square in Broseley and Shrewsbury Bus Station has been published on the council's website Caroline Bagnall added: "I am delighted that "Thanks are due to all those who have worked hard to make this happen We can now work on encouraging people to leave their cars at home and to use public transport instead." Shropshire Council has also announced that Tanat Valley will begin operating the 'X6' service as a link from Oswestry to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and Much Wenlock on March 31 A number of changes to local bus services in the Shropshire Council area come into effect from March/April 2025 In each case the name of the operator is given For revised timetables see the links at the bottom of the page The revised timetables can be seen by following the appropriate link below: you are invited to the lovely town of Broseley to attend their first film festival taking place from Friday Broseley Cinema are inviting people to visit their town and enjoy films and food - all for free Broseley Town Council Broseley Cinema are hosting their first Film Festival from 21 to 23 February It will take place at the Birchmeadow Centre in Broseley – a centre with a full size cinema screen and a real ale bar The Committee have put together a varied programme of films for people of all ages to enjoy  Film tickets and food tickets are available from Broseley Library Downes Greengrocers of Broseley High Street or via the Facebook page small town of Broseley and discover it for yourself several members of the committee are original members and are dedicated to bringing top quality world films to a smaller venue people from around Shropshire take the opportunity to come to Broseley and for £6 a go gather in the café style hall for a chat Broseley Cinema show English language family films for free Tickets are available for individual films or days "Another great event in Broseley - I am very pleased to hear that the Broseley Film Festival will take place later in February This is a weekend event and we are hoping it will be very well attended and all comers will enjoy it fully "The event has been organised by a dedicated team of volunteers and has had support from Broseley Town Council Many thanks to all those who are making this happen." "I’m really excited that Broseley is able to run its very first film festival So good to have quality cinema in smaller towns like ours!" "Broseley's Film Festival deserves to flourish.. it's yet another community event to keep the town bright and lively Broseley excels at this kind of thing." added another local resident A steel and aluminium manufacturer has submitted plans to build a large new warehouse and offices at its Broseley base Syspal Ltd, which is based on Cockshutt Lane in Broseley has applied to build a 2,000 square metre new industrial building on vacant land to the north of the company's existing premises The firm designs and manufactures stainless steel and aluminium products for the food, pharmaceutical, veterinary and medical sectors, and employs around 200 people at its base around two miles outside Telford The application comes on the heels of the company's most recent expansion at the site which saw a larger 5,500 square metre four-bay warehouse built on former scrapyard land on Cockshutt Lane following approval in 2019 A planning statement submitted with the proposals said the building was needed due to the firm's "ongoing expansion requirements" "This development proposal puts forward the erection of a new single bay unit to support the existing Syspal facility adjacent to the site," it said "The need for this unit is driven by the ongoing expansion requirements of the existing operations and the client's commitment to maintaining their presence in Broseley "The proposed location for the unit was previously an open field the land and dwelling have been acquired by the applicant Syspal Properties Ltd The site was used as a compound during the construction of the recently completed building to the south of the application site." Access to the unit will be via an existing entrance off Wilkinson Avenue with a new access road constructed to allow articulated lorries to access the service yard Also included in the scheme are 29 extra parking spaces including two disabled spaces and two electric charging bays A traffic assessment for the site provided by the applicant showed an estmiated extra 68 vehicle journeys per day would be generated by the development described in the report as "modest vehicular movements" which were "well within the daily variations" of normal traffic flows on Cockshutt Lane a 1.8-metre-high barrier has been included in the scheme to reduce the noise levels on the site for residents of nearby Wilkinson Avenue and Brandywell Road "The planned uses will generate some noise from activity in the building and vehicles in the yard," added a noise assessment report "Some noise control mitigation has been introduced to acceptable noise levels and ensure no more than a low impact A 1.8m-high barrier has been introduced on the northern and eastern side of the yard and car park." The scheme will be decided by Shropshire Council following the end of the statutory consultation period on April 9 The plans can be viewed online via the council's planning portal using reference 25/00869/FUL Sign up today to get all the latest news headlines from Shropshire and Mid Wales delivered straight to your inbox with the Shropshire Star’s free newsletter A bakery in a Shropshire town has been forced to close due to rising energy costs The Wyld Flour bakery in Broseley announced the news on its Facebook page on Thursday The bakery said: "Sadly we need to let you know that our little bakery will be closing The overriding factor is the commercial energy costs which seem to be the downfall of many businesses in this current climate Christy and Caprice have been forever finding imaginative ways to avoid this outcome and our Saturday girls have worked tirelessly to offer a great service to our wonderful community It’s been an amazing journey and we are all quite heartbroken to lose our hub where we’ve met so many great people and shared so many stories "The café will remain open for a short time so you can still enjoy a bite to eat and a nice hot cuppa so please pop by and support my if you can." The post continued: "A massive thank you to my wonderful friend Nick who has brought so much energy to Broseley and worked tirelessly I’m forever grateful to you for managing Wyld Flour with such enthusiasm "To the best mother and daughter team I can think of- Caprice and Christy - what generous and kind souls you’ve been - and great friends to Nick Ruby and Elinor who’ve been so hardworking and fun." A new bus service connecting two towns for the first time in more than 50 years has been described as a "life changer" Yesterday (March 31), changes to the 437 bus service from Much Wenlock to Shrewsbury came into force The bus service has been extended to include pick-ups and drop-offs in Broseley workers and shoppers with "much-needed" access to the county town Shropshire Councillor for Broseley, Caroline Bagnall rode the first bus to Shrewsbury from Broseley and took a box of celebrations for the bus driver She expressed her delight at the service's introduction as William Brookes School in Much Wenlock will close its sixth form in September Councillor Bagnall said: "I am so excited by it I was up early to get the first bus at 7.30am on Monday morning and travelled into Shrewsbury on a very clean "I took a box of celebrations for the driver because I felt we needed to celebrate "It is just wonderful and I have been going on about the need for this service since I became a Shropshire Councillor We were the largest town in Shropshire that didn't have a direct route to Shrewsbury and now that William Brookes School is closing its sixth form we have even more people who are wanting to travel to Shrewsbury for their education Until yesterday they had to get a lift to Ironbridge or Much Wenlock to get a bus and in this day and age we should be encouraging people away from cars "Speaking to some of the young people waiting at the bus stop yesterday they were delighted and said their parents were delighted "Another great thing is that it doesn't go via each village on the route it takes about 40-minutes which is not much longer than it would take to drive "It is going to be a life changer for the people of Broseley." It's hoped that the service will encourage residents to use public transport as opposed to their car The extension of the 437 service has been funded from the allocation of Government bus improvement funding for 2024/25 which has been awarded to Shropshire Council The county council's deputy leader and cabinet member with responsibility for public transport Ian Nellins added: "It was good to see on Monday morning that it was well used "We do need buses to be used to make them viable It is good to see that it was used especially by school kids and good to see people using public transport which has taken them out of cars and lends into our 'Shrewsbury Moves' vision to transform movement and public space across the town." Images of how a new play area in Broseley will look after major improvement works have been released Details and images of a scheme to revamp Birchmeadow Park play area have been announced by Shropshire Council Work to upgrade facilities will start in Easter and is expected to be completed in time to welcome visitors in the summer holidays Kompan has been appointed to design and install the new scheme Improvements have been funded through the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and by Broseley Town Council The project is being run jointly by Shropshire Council Broseley Town Council and the Birchmeadow Park Management Committee The new play area will feature some somersault bars and climbing features to "develop strength and encourage movement" A spinner bowl and mini sand diggers will also be installed Shropshire Council said a fenced-in and sand-covered zone has been designed "with younger children in mind" Built above the giant sandpit will be a tower and platform linked by a raised tunnel for children to climb through and explore Next to the sand-filled area will be features which it's hoped will help children to develop their balancing skills such as a ‘sway alley’ with a series of suspended 'logs' that children walk across and a line of 'stepping flowers' children can test their bravery on a climbing tower scramble up a four-metre high climbing net or over giant rocks The new play area will also boast a spinning 'WeHopper’ advanced-style seesaw the park's zipwire and teen shelter will also be refurbished as part of the project The county council said "inclusive and accessible" features have been incorporated into the designs so that children with different abilities can play together Swings will have accessible seats while the roundabout can be accessed by people using a wheelchair and interactive games at the play area will also have a panel showing how to use British Sign Language Changes are also going to be made to the play area's entry point to make it "easier" for users of motorised scooters and larger push chairs to gain access Shropshire Council’s cabinet member for culture and digital said: "We are delighted to see all the partners working together to create such a great asset for the people of Broseley and visitors to the area Visiting the park is a great way for children and young people to enjoy being outside learn new skills and meet up with their friends." added: "It’s been wonderful to be able to work with the community to help shape the new play area and incorporate elements that will enable children and young people with different abilities to play together." New signs will also be installed at Birchmeadow Park play area to "remind visitors"  about the town’s heritage and promote other places where they can enjoy outdoor activities in the region Area sales manager at Kompan Millie Vozza said she hopes the community will join them for a "celebration event" in the summer when the new play area is expected to open Get the latest headlines delivered straight to your inbox with the Shropshire Star’s free newsletter Police are appealing information after nitrous oxide containers were left on a field in Broseley PSCO for Broseley and Much Wenlock, Malcolm Goddard posted an appeal on West Mercia Police's Neighbourhood Matters page He said numerous containers were left on Fiery Fields in Broseley The post said: "We are appealing to the Broseley community for information following the seizure of a number of nitrous oxide containers "The containers were found on just off the bridleway It can be misused for its psychoactive effects it has been classified it as a Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 where a person intends to wrongfully inhale it for a psychoactive effect "Consequences could include an unlimited fine a caution (which would appear on their criminal record) and for repeat serious offenders "Did you see anything suspicious in the area or have any information that might help our enquires?" Police are asking residents with any information to get in touch by calling 101 and quoting incident number 00349_I_11022025 A popular museum in the Ironbridge Gorge will not be opening to the public this year as the trust that runs it tries to recover from a 'difficult' 2024 Broseley Pipeworks ceased operating as one of the UK’s last producers of clay tobacco pipes in the late 1950s Following a grand renovation of the Grade II listed buildings in the 1990s it was refitted with almost all of its original fixtures and fittings and is now the only pipeworks in the country complete with its original equipment While the last workers left the factory in the 1950s the art of pipe-making has been kept alive by a team of volunteers since the museum opened in 1996 But now, after what was described as a "difficult" year for the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust (IGMT) the decision has been made not to reopen at all during 2025 The IGMT's interim chief executive officer Karen Davies said the decision "has not been taken lightly" and was made in response to the "challenging financial situation" facing the charity She said: “We understand the disappointment of people that Broseley Pipeworks will not open in 2025 We also completely appreciate the importance of the pipeworks to the town and to many interested parties beyond Shropshire “The decision not to open Broseley Pipeworks has not been taken lightly and is in response to the challenging financial situation that the trust Along with many other museums and visitor attractions we experienced lower than anticipated visitor numbers and as approximately 60 per cent of our income comes from ticket sales any fall in visitors has a dramatic impact we continue to be affected by the impact of the cost of living crisis and significant cost increases across all areas of the organisation." Ms Davies moved to reassure residents that the fact the museum would not be opening would not put the buildings or collections at risk and said they would continue to be cared for by the trust "Nor does it mean that the Pipeworks are closed ‘indefinitely’," she added “Whilst in the short term we cannot change our decision we are considering various options to enable the pipeworks to open in 2026 If anything changes during 2025 or if there is any further information to relay “In the meantime we appreciate the ongoing support of our visitors friends and local communities to help us carry out our year-round heritage conservation and education work.” Town residents have called for action to stop a small car park becoming the 'go-to place to dump vehicles' Police are appealing for the victim of an early-morning assault in Broseley to come forward Yesterday (April 2), a man told West Mercia Police officers that he had been involved in a fight with another male on the High Street, outside the Old Butchers Shop Bar Police are saying the assault happened at around 3am on Wednesday morning A 51-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault and released on bail while enquiries are on-going Detectives investigating the assault are seeking help to identify a second man Police have appealed for him to get in contact with police Detective Sergeant Alex Sullivan said: “It’s believed the second man could be injured and we want to ensure he receives necessary medical treatment as well as help us establish the circumstances around the incident or you know who this is or witnessed the assault A farm in Broseley is launching a new café and extending its car park due to popular demand John Franklin-Hackett and his wife Natalie opened Frankly Farm Tours in Caughley Farm, Pound Lane, Broseley Despite not being from a farming background themselves John said the farm has grown incredibly over the last three years “We started with one field and nine alpacas - and that was it,” John told the Shropshire Star Jeffrey the llama from Cannon Hall Farm in Yorkshire.”   Shropshire's vintage tractor run returns to today - with a lunchtime stop on Bridgnorth's High Street The popular Shropshire Annual Vintage Tractor Road Run is back for the 26th time - with the classic vehicles heading in procession through Ironbridge, Broseley and Bridgnorth - starting from 10am today (Sunday The event will begin and end at Apley Farm Shop on the A442 between Telford and Bridgnorth and the vehicles will travel to Bridgnorth which will be closed to traffic for the visit Organisers are looking forward to a welcoming reception along the streets - and are hoping to raise funds for the Midlands Air Ambulance It is also not too late for those with vintage tractors who would like to take part Entries can be taken on the morning, but they must be before 9am at the start point at Apley Farm Shop The route for the event will start and finish at Apley Farm Shop - TF119EF - and will take participants on the following route At 10am turn left out of the farm shop and then left again at the main road Past the Apley Farm Shop site and straight over the road on to the private estate Bridgnorth High Street  (Road Closed ) for the lunch break And back to the finish point at Apley Farm Shop The Baptismal pool at Broseley Baptist Chapel has been covered up for 35 years but this Easter weekend it was opened up and filled again for a special Baptism service On re opening the pool was found to be in largely original condition fashioned from local Broseley bricks and clay It is thought that the pool was originally filled from an underground spring next to the church so this time a rather less organic hosepipe was used who was baptised along with her niece Lucy Pritchard said: "It was a wonderful and uplifting experience I was grateful though that the pool was slightly heated this time The spring water must have been an experience for the truely hardy believers A drink driver told a court that he will lose his £1,100-a-week job on the HS2 rail project as a result of his actions Here we look at some of the stunning period properties available to buy in Shropshire With Thomas Telford's 'Umbrella House' recently hitting the market we've decided to have a look through the listings at other historic properties available to buy right now From the timber-framed houses lining Shrewsbury to the industrial Georgian buildings of Ironbridge Shropshire is awash with period properties Here's seven of the best period properties currently up for grabs around the county This delightful two-bedroom Grade II listed cottage in Broseley dates back to the early 1800s Agents Harwood describe the property as being "rich in character" offering "a perfect blend of historic charm and practical living" It's jam-packed with original period features throughout including exposed beams and quarry tiled flooring The listing states the "characterful home is perfect for those seeking a unique property in a well-connected community" and is up for sale for offers in the region of £245k Tudor House on Fish Street in Shrewsbury was originally constructed as two cottages the spacious property offers six bedrooms over three floors Four of the bedrooms to the front of the property enjoy views over St Alkmund’s Church - the highest point of the town centre A new industrial unit could be built on the Shropshire/Telford border as a manufacturer looks to expand Syspal Properties, who design and manufacture stainless steel and aluminium products for hygiene and quality orientated industries, has submitted plans for the building to be placed at its site in Cockshutt Lane in Broseley Submitting a design and access statement on behalf of the applicant Design Ltd say the site is presently an open field which was attached to a dwelling known as The New House “This development proposal puts forward the erection of a new single bay unit to support the existing Syspal facility adjacent to the site,” it said “The need for this unit is driven by the ongoing expansion requirements of the existing operations and the applicant’s commitment in maintaining their presence in Broseley.” The new unit – which has a gutter height of 10.4 metres and a maximum ridge height of 12.3 metres – will utilise the existing access via Wilkinson Avenue a new access road is proposed which will lead to the service yard designed to accommodate articulated lorries including two disabled spaces and two electric vehicle charging bays with all car parking located at the rear of the unit and accessible from the proposed service yard “The building design has been carefully considered to complement the recently completed units to the south of the application site,” adds the statement “The proposal integrates well with the adjoining units. We believe that Shropshire Council should support this application and grant planning permission.” Police in a Shropshire town have finally managed to tow away an untaxed car after establishing it was parked on the public highway The vehicle in Dark Lane, Broseley had been causing complaints for some time police said they had to establish that the vehicle on Dark Lane was parked in a public area or a privately-owned siding on the road PCSO Helen Scott from Broseley and Much Wenlock SNT said on Friday that they finally established the car was on a public part of the highway and it has been towed The vehicle most talked about on Dark Lane has finally been removed the space the vehicle was parked on is a public area which is highway maintainable at public expense "A SORN vehicle should only be stored on private land  "It’s taken quite some teamwork but we got there eventually Home Instead Telford launches Memory Café at Broseley Library Home Instead Telford is excited to introduce a Memory Café at Broseley Library providing a warm and welcoming space for those living with dementia and those caring for someone with dementia or memory issues This initiative aims to create a supportive environment where attendees can relax and feel valued in a friendly and understanding setting We are delighted that Broseley Town Council and Broseley Library have generously agreed to host these sessions, reinforcing their commitment to supporting those affected by dementia in our community The Memory Café is an informal gathering designed to reduce isolation and provide a safe space where dementia does not define the person It is a peer support group where individuals affected by dementia can connect with others who share similar experiences while caregivers can find companionship and support Siobhan Davis shared: "We have already established two very well-attended Memory Cafés we wanted to expand into additional communities We understand that groups like this are essential for both caregivers and those living with dementia Why Home Instead Telford is Hosting a Memory Café Our Memory Café will provide a relaxed and non-judgmental space where attendees can engage in enjoyable activities and reminiscence sessions Caregivers will benefit from shared experiences and a sense of community What to Expect at the Memory Café Visitors can look forward to: A chance to share experiences and build friendships A welcoming space to unwind and enjoy meaningful interactions beyond the challenges of dementia If you or a loved one could benefit from attending our Memory Café Everyone is welcome to join us for a friendly and supportive experience A prestigious development of 22 homes close to the World Heritage Site at Ironbridge and the historic town of Broseley is nearing sales completion Harwood The Estate Agents said only a small number of certain types of properties on the Rosewood development remained unsold and they were confident sale boards would ‘very soon’ announce completion of the whole development “This has proven to be an interesting project,” Patrick Smitheman Managing Director of Harwood The Estate Agents “It will be a pleasure acting for the developer going forward and to be able to finally announce the full launch of the final properties.” Developer partner James Scott has been so taken with the site that he has reserved a plot himself saying: “I am delighted that the site is now almost complete and that families are moving in with over half the site being reserved off plan.” He placed this down to the ‘magnificent location’ with its proximity to Ironbridge and the World Heritage Site and the great town of Broseley with it local restaurants “Another benefit is having a highly rated school – John Wilkinson – within a five minute walk which has been a big draw to this site.” Harwood The Estate Agents say the properties All of them have large gardens and the access was ‘excellent’ James added: “We are very pleased with the level of interest and we believe Harwood will soon be posting sold on all the remaining properties.” Broseley Joggers recently undertook their annual Couch to 5k programme and saw a record turnout welcoming runners ranging from 17 to 75 years old from Broseley Twenty-seven runners graduated from the 10-week programme which saw them starting out running for one-minute intervals eventually building up to completing a 5k run.  Participants were invited to complete a graduation park run at Telford Town Park which was well supported by other club members This allowed every new runner the opportunity to run with a buddy on their inaugural ‘race’ The graduates were then presented with certificates and medals to mark their achievement as well as a well-deserved glass of bubbly ‘it has been inspiring to see how they have all stuck with the programme and ultimately completed a gloriously sunny Telford Park Run We are surrounded by fantastic countryside and trails so hopefully they will continue to progress in their running journeys Special thanks are due to Mia Harrington for coordinating and leading the programme – well done everyone!’ Graduates have now been invited to join Broseley Joggers as official club members The club is committed to maintaining an ethos of inclusivity asking front runners to loop back to ensure routes are run as a group Broseley Joggers is open to anyone aged 16 and over meeting every Tuesday and Thursday at 6.30pm on Broseley Library car park and welcome anyone who can run 5k (or more!) They migrate to Ironbridge (meeting at Ironbridge car park) during the winter.  or are interested in doing Couch to 5k in the future pop onto the website broseleyjoggers.org.uk or follow the ‘Friends of Broseley Joggers’ or ‘Broseley Joggers C25K’ Facebook pages A stolen digger has been returned to its rightful owner after being discovered in woodland The digger was recovered by police in Broseley thanks to a report from a member of the public "who went above and beyond" An update from Shropshire Police said: "On Saturday, January 18, 2025, Bridgnorth SNT officers were made aware of a stolen dumper truck that had been hidden in a wooded rural location within Broseley "Officers attended the location and assisted the rightful owner with the recovery of the dumper "This was only made possible with the help of a local resident who went above and beyond giving his time and knowledge to assist the police and the grateful victim "The investigation to identify those responsible is still ongoing." Bikers from across the country are expected to attend the funeral of a Broseley man who died in a crash near one of Shropshire's busiest traffic islands David McCreadie was on his black KTM 1290 Superduke when it was involved in a collision with a silver Ford Focus on the B4380 Emstrey Bank Two strangers, Lorna Harding and her daughter Cari, from Admaston, who stopped and held the father of two's hand as he lay dying were later thanked by the family of Mr McCreadie for their kind actions The family have now said a funeral has been arranged for David next week A service for Mr McCreadie is to take place at Telford Crematorium in Woodhouse Lane at 1.30pm on Friday Bikers from across the UK are expected to join the funeral procession for Mr McCreadie who had been a member of two bike clubs - The Lost Boys and Midlands Riders - and was part of a wider community of motorcyclists The family have said up to 130 motorcyclists are meeting in Broseley at 12.40pm to follow the procession but they added that all who knew David and want to pay their respects are welcome to attend Brother Alex McCreadie said: “We'll be leaving Broseley at 12.40pm ranging from 30 to 130 depending on the weather from all over but we have asked for people to leave their rivalries and politics at the door “If anybody knew David from whatever walk of life life and want to come show your respects then please do so.” A shoplifter who stole laundry items and assaulted a woman in Telford is facing sentence next month Barry Gilbert, aged 41, assaulted his victim in Telford on August 2 last year He also stole more than £200 worth of stock from Co-op and Tesco stores in Telford, including Persil and Vanish laundry items and Fairy washing up liquid. The thefts were carried out in August and September last year denied assault by beating and two counts of theft but was found guilty by magistrates at Kidderminster He pleaded guilty to one count of theft and failing to surrender to bail after missing a court hearing Gilbert’s sentence was adjourned to February 14 and will be held at Telford Magistrates Court He was granted bail on the conditions that he does not contact his victim or other witnesses involved in his case and that he does not go to several Co-op stores in Ironbridge and Stirchley He must also live and sleep at his home address and report to Telford’s Malinsgate police headquarters three times a week Police are appealing to Broseley residents after a dump truck stolen in another county turned up abandoned near a pub Unidentified suspects stole the dump truck from Old Rectory in Brampton Bryan Bucknell before it was left on the "concrete road close to the Woodbridge" in Coalport PCSO Malcolm Goddard reported the theft on West Mercia Police's Neighbourhood Matters page He said offenders stole the dump truck last Friday or Saturday (January 17 and 18) A post said: "We are appealing to residents of Broseley for information following the recovery of a stolen dumper truck from the area of the concrete road close to the Woodbridge "Unidentified suspects stole the dumper truck from Old Rectory It is believed that it was then left in the location by the offenders in case there was a security tracker or similar security measure on it "Did you see anything suspicious or have any information that might help enquiries "Please get in touch with us by calling 101 and quoting crime number 22/5144/25 "If you aren’t comfortable contacting us directly, you can pass on information anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website: www.crimestoppers-uk.org." More than a hundred motorcycles filled the roads around Telford on Friday as people from across the country came to pay their respects to popular motorcyclist killed in a crash last month David McCreadie died on June 21 when his black KTM 1290 Superduke was involved in a collision with a silver Ford Focus near Shrewsbury on the B4380 Emstrey Bank stayed with the father of two as medics worked to save him but he died while holding their hands The family of Mr McCreadie have since thanked the pair for staying with him in his final moments who was a member of two clubs - The Lost Boys and Midlands Riders - and was part of a wider community of motorcyclists saw bikers from across the UK come to pay their respects The motorcyclist met in Ironbridge at around 12.30pm before following the funeral procession as it left Mr McCreadie's home in Broseley and made its way to Telford Crematorium A picture of Mr McCreadie and flowers forming his nickname 'Nobby' decorated the hearse which was flanked by motorcycle outriders as it made its way to Telford for what brother Alex McCreadie called David's “last ride” Motorcyclists had come from as far as Essex to pay their respects ahead of a service held at 1.30pm a man in his 30s was arrested by West Mercia Police on suspicion of causing dangerous driving He remains on bail pending further enquiries A Justgiving page has been set up by the biker community and has raised more than £4,000 for Mr McCreadie's family If you wish to donate, you can find it at: justgiving.com/crowdfunding/Dave-Mccreadie A Shropshire woman who stole £860,000 from her Wolverhampton employer will not be spending Christmas in the clink after her sentencing was delayed due to her barrister not turning up Louise Farlow, 57, from Willey near Broseley, was due to be sentenced at Wolverhampton Crown Court yesterday (Thursday) and was expected to be jailed due to the amount she stole from RG Wilbery Consultants The former finance director at the Safety Consultants stole £860,108.49 between September 9 pleaded guilty to fraud by abuse of position after her bosses discovered she had plundered the company's cash last year Chairman of the family firm Peter Wilbery was in court and was preparing to detail the devastating impact Farlow's actions had on the company when it emerged Farlow's legal firm could not send a barrister to represent her Much Wenlock - home to a historic decision that led to the creation of the modern international Olympic Games - was once again the setting for a significant moment in Shropshire’s history It marked the formal launch of Shropshire First independent political movement dedicated solely to the needs of Shropshire and its residents Shropshire First is not tied to any national political party it is a team of local professionals committed to tackling the everyday issues that matter most to Shropshire’s people From improving road maintenance and ensuring reliable bin collections to making healthcare accessible and transport services fit for purpose the group’s primary focus is to ensure that every pound of Council Tax is spent wisely and transparently group leader Steve Davenport said: "We are Shropshire residents Shropshire First puts local concerns before political rhetoric and national party agendas Our mission is simple: to put Shropshire residents first We encourage everyone to visit our website to learn more about our aims we’d love you to join us on this journey." Shropshire First is offering voters a fresh and independent alternative The movement is determined to represent real people with real concerns prioritising effective action over empty promises a town that played a pivotal role in shaping global history through its Olympic legacy symbolises the group’s ambition to inspire positive change for the county For further information about Shropshire First including information on candidates who are standing in the Oswestry and wider area One of Shropshire's up and coming farm attractions is once again bringing the joy of spring to visitors with its Springtime Fun on the Farm event In preparation for the Easter holiday period the farm will welcome ewes and their newly born lambs to the farmyard alongside its other much-loved residents 27 April will have the opportunity to get hands-on The farm will be running drop-in “Meet the Lambs” sessions every hour as well as regular “Meet the Small Animals” talks where visitors will be able to hold adorable guinea pigs and other small animals Visitors will also be able to enjoy a walk around the quaint and rustic farmyard to meet the alpacas the Quessants (the smallest sheep breed in the world) other rare sheep breeds and the Dexter Cattle - the smallest Cows in Europe there will be refreshments and hot food available with children under 3 years old entering for free Parking and animal feed is also provided free Following high demand at last year’s event the farm is advising potential visitors to pre-book tickets at the farm’s website Tickets bought online are offered at a special discounted early bird price of £10 and are available to buy now Frankly Farm Tours first opened as a visitor attraction in April 2022 branded as Frankly Alpacas and starting with a single field where visitors could meet nine alpacas for private meet and greets its owners John and Natalie Franklin-Hackett have built up their business to become one of Shropshire's up-and-coming visitor attractions attracting over 4,000 visitors since opening for pre-booked animal experiences Positive reviews have led to the farm winning TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice awards in 2023 and 2024 Following expansion and a rebrand as the start of 2024 the farm now offers Cow Cuddling with the smallest breed of cattle in Europe and Sheep Trekking with the world's smallest sheep as well as the Alpaca Meet and Greets that started the journey back in 2022 The conversion of a barn into an indoor function space has also allowed the business to accommodate parties and events has developed and launched an educational offer for schools and a homeschool programme offers away day packages featuring animal activities for teams co-owner Natalie said: “We’re really pleased to be running Springtime again this year with many more animals to be able to get up close with this time around We love seeing the smiles on everyone’s faces as they see the lambs and handle the baby animals We also love Spring on the farm as everything comes back to life the weather gets warmer and the nights draw out Those wishing to book can find out more at franklyfarmtours.co.uk A driver was helped from a van by firefighters after a crash in a Shropshire village The collision happened in Badger, about halfway between Broseley and Wolverhampton Police were on the scene with the fire brigade and an operations officer A Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: “At 10.08am on Saturday SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting that a road traffic collision had taken place “No persons were trapped in the van on arrival of fire service personnel "Crews have stabilised the vehicle and assisted one driver from the vehicle.” Two fire engines including the rescue tender were sent to the scene from Albrighton Shropshire Council received a total of 729 claims related to bad road conditions during the past year Figures obtained by the Local Demoracy Reporting Service (LDRS) via Freedom of Information request show that people reported deteriorating surfaces on all types of roads – from A and B roads to rural lanes 2025 – were recorded using the location description provided by the claimant the description was a ‘what 3 word’ reference with the same location reported more than once Below is a list of some the claims that were made A442 (including near Apley Farm Shop); B4364; Halfway House Lane, Eardington; B4555 (including at Chelmarsh); Kidderminster Road; Netherton Lane, Highley; Newport Road Bridgnorth; B4363 (including at Glazeley); B4176; Stourbridge Road Stanmore; Burnhill Green Road; Worfield; Wyken junction of A454; Bradney Road Worfield; road between Patshill Road and B4176; Batch Lane; lanes near Claveley; Haughton Lane Pattingham; road to Draycott from Claverley; Old Smith Road Bridgnorth; A442/A458 roundabout; A454 island for B4176; Telegraph Lane Bridgnorth; Tuckhill junction to Broadlanes Farm Tuckhill; Chorley Village; lane between A458 and Barnsley; road Lodge Farm Barnsley; Barnsley Lane; road near Worfield Golf Club; A458 (50m from crossroads to Broseley); A458 Bridgnorth to Much Wenlock; between Middleton Baggott and junction with B4364; Station Road Stottesdon; lane from Harley to Highley; Derrington Road Bridge Road, Benthall; Bridge Road, Broseley; Cheswardine Lane Lee; Ellesmere to Hordley; near Woodcock pub Cockshutt; Spunhill; Northwood; A495 (various areas) Market Drayton; Frogmore Road (near the Festival Centre); Maer Lane; Oakley Lane Longford; Cheswardine High Street; Ellerton Hall; between Betton and Norton in Hales; Sutton Lane Market Drayton; road into Colehurst (just south of the bridge); road outside Rose Hill Carp Fisheries; Marl Pitt Lane; road between Moreton Say and A41; Weston Way Market Drayton; A41 by Camber County Stores; Hanchurch interchange; A51 London Road Much Wenlock; Wenlock Edge; B4371; road from B4378 to B4371; B4376 Brockton to Bourton; B4378; A4169 (various areas); road near Kenley; road near Oakham Lane Edgerley; New Ifton Farm; Glyn Morlas Lane (near Four Oaks); Weston Rhyn Road/Quinta Crescent; Upper Wiggington Lane Hengeod; Kynaston junction; Melverley to Edgerley road; Selattyn; road from Queen’s Head to Rednal Road leading out of Acton Burnell; Bowling Green Lane Shifnal; Burnhill Green/Rushey Lane; B4379 Albrighton; Albrighton High Street; Long Lane Albrighton; Stanton Road near Stanton Farm; The Grove Brockton Road; between Brockton and A442; Haughton Road; A464 near Junction 4 for M54; Sheriffhales bus stop; A41 southbound between Damson Lane and King Street; A41 Newport Road; B4379 (opposite Shifnal Golf Club); Wolverhampton Road; Bowling Green Lane/Caynton Road to A464; Holyhead Road heading to Caynton; Offoxey Road; Lilyhurst Road; Hinnington Road; A41 near Countess Arms pub Shawbury; Stanton upon Hine Heath; Haston Road (before the bridge); A528 between Myddle and Burlton; B5067 Baschurch; Shawbury Business Park; Bings Heath Road Shrewsbury; Belle Vue Road junction with Greyfriars Road junction Shrewsbury; Corndorn Crescent (between Ditheringron and Battlefield); Coton Hill; Kennedy Road; Mount Pleasant Road; Pulley Lane Shrewsbury; Porthill Island; B4380 Roman Road; B4380 near Ranslett House; St Michaels Street Shrewsbury; B5062 Sundorne Road; Town Walls Meole Village; Shrewsbury to Welshpool Road near Bicton Heath; A5112 by Morrisons; Yockleton Road Ford Heath; road near Berrington; Betton Strange Road; A458 Weeping Cross to Cantlop; road near Pleany; Shrewsbury to Condover road; B5067 Walford Heath/Leaton Hall; Church Road Dorrington; unknown road name approaching A458 near to Cross Houses and Three Hill; A488 Lower Edgebold/Hanwood to bypass roundabout; A488 Hanwood Bank; Baschurch Road Bomere Heath; Snailbeach; B4393 Alerbury Road/Princes Oak; Longden Road near Church Pulverbatch/Anncroft; B4386; B4387 Westbury; between Wilcot and Kinton; between Nescliffe and Kinton; Cothercott Hill; A49 heading into Stapleton; Station Road Pontesbury; Longnor; Preston Gubbals road to Bomere Heath; Upton Magna; Claybury Crescent; outside Farm Friends Day Nursery; road from Cantlop to Condover; road from A488 to Astlerley; near The Cottage Uffington to St Lucia Church junction; Stapleton to Wilderley; Rodefern Lane Great Ness; road from Upton Magna just outside Withington; Rantipol Lane; Pound Lane Pontesbury; The Knolls junction to Methodist Chapel junction; Walcot Road Withington; Callow Lane between Polsgate and Minsterley; U5618 junction south of Habberley to Vessons Lane; A49 Battlefield roundabout; roundabout near Audi garage Battlefield; lane near junction with B4499 Bicton Heath; between Sansaw and Clive; A5 Nesscliffe/Felton Butler; Weston Lane Shrewsbury; Lea Cross to Nox Road (travelling from Mary Webb School direction) B4368; Sandy Lane/Brown Clee Road junction; B4199 near Cleobury Mortimer; Monachs Way towards Caynham; Gilberries Lane (near Cardington); Church Road Ludlow; Cardington to Leebotwood Road; Hollyhurst Leebotwood; Enchmarsh/Willsone crossroads; B4365 Culmington/Stanton Lacy/near Ludlow Race Course; B4214 Nash; The Cliffords (Clee Hill road); A4117; School House junction Hopton Gate to Hopton Hall; Bitterley Lane junction with A4117; A4117 Ludlow Road – Squirrel Lane/Snitton Lane; Caynham Road A456 near Tenbury Wells; Harp House to A488 Clun; road from A488 to Hemford; A489 near Glenburrell Farm Horderley; outside Cuolmington Village Hall; Fishmore Hall Ludlow; north of Whitbatch near Ludlow; Bleathwood Lane Hopton Heath; Hopton Castle to B4385; Bitterley to Henley Road; A488 north of Lydham; outside Newton Cottage Newton; B4371 between Hope Bowdler and Church Stretton; B4371 Longville in the Dale; Thorn Lane Blackford; Titterhill to Hope junction; Tugford/Abdon/Holdgate; A49 to Caynham; B4370 near A49; Winstanstow to Woolston Road; Pot House Farm Neen Sollars; road from Middleton to Hopton Cangeford; St Julians Avenue to Livesey Road; Cefn Einion from Colebatch to Orchard Lodge; Milson National Cycle Route 81; London Road; Rose Bank Cottage Chirbury; A490 west of Chirbury; A489 near Church Stoke Loppington; B5063; Edstaston Road from B5476; Weston junction – Marchamley to Shrewsbury Road; Horton Villa junction to Lowe junction Whitchurch; The Firs (at the junction with Chester Road); B5398 Wrexham Road; Ightfield Heath; Ash Road Whitchurch; B5065 near Prees; A41 Heath Road roundabout to Tilstock roundabout; A41 Whitchurch by-pass; A41 Tern Hill A41 just after McDonald’s; Brown Moss Lane (by nature reserve); Hospital Lane Ash; A41/A49 roundabout; A41/A525 roundabout; A41 roundabout near Alderford; Chester Road (Grindley Brook roundabout); A41 Alkington During 2024, Shropshire Council said it repaired 35,862 potholes – over 800 more than than the previous year Every local authority has been told by the Government that it has to publish how many potholes it has fileld or lose out on millions of pounds worth of funding councils will start to receive their share of a record £1.6 billion worth of extra money to repair potholes bringing the total amount allocated for 2025/26 to £33.6m the council told the LDRS that it had to pay out £167,182 in compensation to motorists for incidents that occurred during 2024 dozens of roads are set to be resurfaced – including many A roads A popular park play area is getting an exciting new look thanks to a partnership between Shropshire Council and Broseley Town Council Shropshire Council’s parks and countryside heritage sites team Broseley Town Council and the Birchmeadow Management Group have been working to maintain and improve Birchmeadow Park and over the last eight years the park has benefitted from the installation of a BMX pump track and a large-scale drainage project on the football pitches after securing Shropshire Council Community Infrastructure Levy funding of up to £170,000 and £15,000 match funding from Broseley Town Council’s Neighbourhood Fund Plans are being developed that will make the play area more inclusive for users with different abilities The designs will also encourage visitors to explore the wider area and increase their levels of physical activity The project team will be working with the local community to help shape the plans over the coming months The play area will include themed elements that will recognise Broseley’s industrial heritage and unique character Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for culture and digital “This is an exciting opportunity to create a wonderful facility for the people of Broseley at a time when the town is growing and Shropshire Council genuinely appreciates the support from Broseley Town Council to date and we are delighted it will provide a safe space for children and young people of mixed abilities to play together boost their physical activity and explore nature.” and thanks are due to all those who have helped to bring it about Birchmeadow Park is a wonderful amenity for the town and these improvements will enhance the experience for residents and visitors alike.” “Broseley Town Council is thrilled to be working in partnership with Shropshire Council on this exciting project that will benefit the community of Broseley We give huge thanks to both Shropshire Council and the park committee for their continued efforts to make these needed improvements to a key asset in the town It has been a combined effort and has involved a number of people The first part of an important collection of Coalport China which belonged to a late Shropshire hotelier has sold for £16,000 at a leading regional fine art auction house The second and final part of the Ivor Southorn Coalport Collection will be held at Halls Fine Art in Shrewsbury on December 6 Consigned by the family of the late Ivor Southorn whose collecting interest began as a child Top prices for the first part of the auction were £1,800 for a substantial blue batwing dinner service £380 for a pink and gilt coffee service and £300 for a rare Coalport elephant condiment holder set was delighted that the first auction was so successful and is expecting even greater interest in the second one “The sale result shows that the traditional end of the ceramics market is still strong and the local interest in the collection definitely helped,” she said “The second part of the auction features the more expensive pieces so we are hoping they will generate even more interest.” Ivor came from a multi-generational family of clay pipe makers His interest in Coalport began in 1935 when he and his father rescued a collection of plaster moulds from the old Coalport China works Purchases were made both locally and abroad and a large number of pieces came from late Ironbridge dealer Bill Dickenson An active member of local history societies Ivor was proprietor of Broseley’s Cumberland Hotel where he proudly displayed some of his collection and sometimes even used expensive pieces to serve dinner guests Ivor died in 2006 and now his family has decided to sell the collection to allow others to enjoy the Coalport pieces The December 6 auction includes a limited edition Coalport vase and cover commemorating Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee which was made specifically for export to the United States Another highlight is a pair of Coalport ornithological vases and covers painted by John Randall similar to a vase shown at Annual International Exhibition in London in 1871 which is also expected to fetch up to £2,000 Ivor loaned the vases to the Ironbridge Museum’s Bicentenary Coalport Exhibition in 1996 Also expected to attract great interest is an important Coalport dessert centre dish This dish was part of the service made by the command of Queen Victoria for presentation to Tsar Nicholas I during his royal visit to England in 1844 Children and families are now able to use a new playground in Childs Ercall and visit Broseleys’s Birchmeadow Park all-year-round following the award of community infrastructure levy (CIL) funding – or developer contributions – from Shropshire Council The Childs Ercall playground project was awarded £40,000 of CIL funding it will provide a safe focal point for the community and a place where families can meet and enjoy the outdoors and have fun The Broseley Birchmeadow Drainage Scheme received £73,900 towards a total project cost of £81,200 The work was essential as the previous drainage at Birchmeadow park had been deteriorating for many years causing the park to become waterlogged and unusable Shropshire Council must ensure that new development is accompanied by the local facilities and infrastructure needed to support a sustainable community The council receives contributions from developers through CIL funding that can be used to help provide these facilities and services “I’m really pleased that we have been able to use CIL funding to support these important local projects which were chosen after much careful consideration While substantial sums are collected annually from developer contributions these amounts are highly unlikely to be able to support all identified infrastructure improvements It is therefore essential that this revenue is prioritised and used effectively for investment in infrastructure for which no other funding sources are available.” “The community in Childs Ercall have poured their heart and soul into the playground project over the past four years whether it be through fund raising Everyone should feel really proud of all their hard work This is a fantastic accomplishment by an energetic and thriving community and I’m sure the playground will be enjoyed by many children for many years to come.” “Childs Ercall is an isolated village six miles from Market Drayton the only amenity for children was a playground built in 1996 which had been condemned by ROSPA as unsafe As a result of this a project was launched to provide a new village playground The Parish Council took on the task to fund-raise the money to build this village infrastructure Money was raised through Parish Council support appeals to benefactors and charities and other sources of funds including Community Infrastructure Levy funding.” “Birchmeadow Park is a hugely popular open space with facilities including football and other sports pitches Usage of the park had increased significantly as a result of the adjacent Haycop Rise housing development which is almost adjacent to the park The existing drainage system on the park had been deteriorating for many years to the extent that the football pitches were unusable for several months In early 2018 the children’s play area was also waterlogged and unusable for several weeks and other events on the park have had to be cancelled or rearranged because of its condition I’m delighted that the CIL funding means these problems are now in the past.” Shropshire Council had collected over £36m of CIL funding across the County and over £5 million of this has been passed to Town and Parish Council’s as Neighbourhood Fund to support projects in their areas In June 2020 Shropshire Council’s Cabinet also agreed to award over £8m to two projects – £5.95m to help increase primary school provision in Shrewsbury and £2.2m to help unlock housing and development land close to Mile End Roundabout in Oswestry Both projects are within the Shrewsbury and Oswestry Place Plans In June 2020 Shropshire Council awarded £5.95m of CIL funds to part-fund the provision of additional school places as part of three projects within Shrewsbury In June 2020 Shropshire Council also awarded £2.2m if CIL funding towards the Mile End roundabout and Oswestry Innovation Park enabling project This project will help unlock housing and employment land local shops and idyllic rural setting - Broseley's residents aren't surprised by the news that the town is the 'best place to live in Shropshire' On a bright and unseasonably warm winter's day on Broseley's high street it's not difficult to see why the town ranked highly in Garrington Property Finders' data The company scored 1,429 towns in the country using data from 18 different categories crime figures and schools in a bid to find the best place to live In Shropshire, Broseley took first place, at 116th overall. For context, Ludlow, which was recently named one of the prettiest places in the country while the county town of Shrewsbury was 797th Broseley ranked highly in a few categories coming in 118th for 'wellbeing' and 178th for 'natural environment' steep) climb away from the Ironbridge Gorge its relatively isolated location might convince outsiders that it's a small and sleepy town But at midday on Friday the town was busy with shoppers enjoying the high street still blessed with Welcome to bdonline.co.uk. This site uses cookies. Read our policy By 2023-11-16T07:00:00+00:00 Lewisham Council rejected five-home proposals over parking Dowen Farmer's proposals for Broseley Grove in Sydenham Site plan of Dowen Farmer's proposals for Broseley Grove in Sydenham Sketch of Dowen Farmer's proposals for Broseley Grove in Sydenham A Dowen Farmer Architects-designed infill housing scheme in south London has been approved at appeal 13 months after being rejected by Lewisham Council The practice’s proposals for a 675sq m site off Broseley Grove in Sydenham will host five three-bedroomed mews houses on land currently occupied by 21 single garages a joint venture between Capstone Group and Quinn Residential Lewisham planning officers rejected Dowen Farmer’s proposals on the grounds of “parking stress” for the area lack of an adequate servicing strategy for waste and deliveries and loss of privacy and sunlight to neighbouring properties However ahead of the appeal the authority decided to pursue only the servicing-strategy grounds after new evidence was presented in relation to the other areas Dowen Farmer’s proposals for Broseley Grove in Sydenham Planning inspector Michael Cryan reviewed two versions of the scheme for the site the other would deliver courtyard parking for three cars at the expense of front gardens for the homes Cryan dismissed the appeal related to the courtyard-parking option on safety grounds and acknowledged that both versions of the proposals posed a problem for refuse collection However he said that the waste issue could be resolved with a “waste-management strategy” condition Enfield scheme to see row of houses built on site previously seen as “undevelopable” Proposals will deliver terrace of three houses in conservation area Practice works up proposals for six-home scheme on top of private-estate parking block The centre will contain buildings up to nine storeys in height Plans designed by Gensler for a £1bn cancer research and treatment centre in south London have been submitted for planning by developers Aviva Capital Partners and Socius Retrofit of 150 Aldersgate includes new terraces a reconfigured entrance and a public art installation Howells also scoops two awards for Birmingham office scheme and a cafe at a grade I-listed country house Site powered by Webvision Cloud Staff and governors at John Wilkinson Primary School and Nursery in Broseley say they are already working hard to improve the school following their latest Ofsted report In a report published today (Friday 19 April 2024) Ofsted inspectors rated the school as ‘requires improvement’ overall At their last graded inspection in 2011 the school was rated as ‘Outstanding’ ‘leadership and management’ and ‘early years provision’ are all graded as ‘good’ in the report Now the Chair of Governors has vowed to ensure that John Wilkinson Primary School and Nursery “reaches greater levels at the next Ofsted inspection” the Ofsted report finds that “new leaders have brought about the required urgency and determination [and} have made some marked changes that are beginning to improve the school” The report also acknowledges that “pupils at this school are a delight They enjoy coming to school and do their best in lessons Warm and respectful relationships between adults and pupils are commonplace.” “While the final report highlighted areas where our curriculum implementation requires improvement we are pleased by the recognition that many areas of our school were succeeding at a higher level “It brings us joy that the inspectors found our children to be ‘delightful and friendly,’ demonstrating a genuine eagerness to learn while embodying warmth and respect towards others This commendation speaks volumes about the values and principles that underpin our school’s ethos our school community has faced unprecedented challenges navigating the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the disruption and inconsistency with changes to school leadership Since the appointment of Mrs Beard as Headteacher last July and Mr Carr as Deputy Headteacher in January this year our leadership team has been proactive in identifying areas for improvement and implementing new programs and standards aimed at enhancing the attainment and achievement of our children This sense of urgency and commitment has been palpable since Mrs Beard assumed her role and it has been embraced by our dedicated teachers and staff “As a Governing Board we meet regularly with Mrs Beard and her team to focus and strive in our collective pursuit of elevating the standards of our school This collaborative effort will continue with the earnest and sincere desire to ensure that John Wilkinson Primary School and Nursery reach greater levels at the next Ofsted inspection.” “Although the overall judgement recognises the need for some changes to be made to improve the quality of education these improvements are fully aligned with the current school development plan “We remain committed to nurturing a learning environment where every child can thrive and succeed.” Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for children and education “Shropshire Council wants our children to receive the best possible education have already begun work to address the priorities for improvements in the Ofsted report and we will continue to support the school to ensure that pupils have consistently good opportunities to learn and to fulfil their potential.” The inspection was carried out on 4 and 5 March 2024 A pub and Thai restaurant boss who cheated the taxman out of more than £272,000 has been jailed the former owner of The Foresters Arms in Broseley was found to have siphoned off £43,000 into personal accounts and had £8,900 stashed under his bed when investigators attended After one occasion when HMRC officers went to the pub to quiz staff Turner phoned the authority and accused them of “intimidation” said Turner’s focus had been on serving his customers and supporting his son’s motor racing career But Judge Michael Fowler said the fact Turner had carried out the fraud over five years showed he was not someone who had simply “taken his eye off the ball” The court heard that Turner bought the pub with his wife in 2007 and turned it into a Thai restaurant Turner set up six different companies linked to the venue to try and evade corporation tax and VAT liabilities He failed to pay more than £174,000 in VAT and more than £98,000 in corporation tax when HMRC officers attended to ask why he had not been paying VAT He told them he had only been trading since March that year and did not believe his takings had been enough for him to be liable to pay HMRC carried out three test purchases before following them up with a visit There were no records of their purchases in the books “He said they (Turner and his wife) were working 18 hours a day to try and keep the business afloat and that he felt the visit had been ‘intimidation’,” said Michael Aspinall The investigation continued and Turner was arrested in June 2017 A property search found thousands of pounds stashed under his bed Turner claimed the money was from inheritance and the sale of a vehicle It was also found that Turner had diverted tens of thousands of pounds into personal accounts from cash sales at the venue pleaded guilty to being knowingly concerned in the fraudulent evasion of VAT cheating the public revenue contrary to common law and concealing transferring and removing criminal property Mr Wilkins said Turner “accepts there has been a significant loss to the taxpayer” but said he did not have an “expensive lifestyle” as a result of the fraud going on expensive holidays and buying jewellery as you sometimes see in these cases,” added Mr Wilkins Judge Fowler jailed him for two-and-a-half years and told him: “In most people’s worlds it is a vast sum of money An immediate custodial sentence is the only sentence that can properly meet this offending.” Turner was also banned from being a company director for eight years HMRC is expected to conduct civil proceedings against Turner try and recoup cash he failed to pay The Forester's Arms is now under new ownership, trading as a pub again. It relaunched in July 2021, with a £100,000 revamp. Wolves legend Steve Bull attended the official reopening A Broseley estate agent has given his backing to a charity football match in aid of the British Heart Foundation Managing Director of Harwood The Estate Agent will enable the fundraising football match to take place on one of the coveted pitches at the Lilleshall National Sports Centre The match has been organised by Neil Phillips who is a British Heart Foundation campaigner enthusiastic about fundraising for children who have suffered heart attacks whilst playing sport A football friend of Neil’s was training at the gym for a triathlon when he suffered a heart attack He survived due to the prompt attention of an off-duty doctor and trained staff who saved his life by using a vital life-saving defibrillator Neil said: “He was also a footballer and I have organised quite a few friendly matches in support of the British Heart Foundation which now Patrick has also warmly embraced "His donation is paying for a pitch which despite recent heavy rain will enable the sponsorship friendly to go ahead later this month “I have organised many friendly football matches in support of various fundraisers and charities including this one for a campaign the BHF have been recently running “I have known Patrick since schooldays and we are close business neighbours in Broseley Patrick running the estate agency and myself Patrick added: “Neil is a great guy who spends so much of his time working with charities and helping people who need that helping hand – I felt this was the least I could do “I hope the weather holds out for them and they get loads of people there cheering them on and sticking what they can afford in the bucket to help this wonderful cause.” The match kicks off at 2pm on April 27 at Lilleshall National Sports Centre A man involved in a "domestic incident" with his former partner at the tail end of a four-day "bender" of drink and drugs was handcuffed by police - only to lunge at one of the officers and sink his teeth into his wrist attacked two police officers who were trying to arrest him to avoid a breach of the peace in Broseley on May 24 last year He broke the skin on Pc Daniel Iamandei's wrist and made his colleague fear her leg could be broken prosecutor Sara Beddow told Telford Magistrates Court on Wednesday "Police officers were called to reports of a domestic incident where a male was heard shouting and a female had been crying "They believed [Langford] to be drunk and under the influence of cocaine He was removed from the address by police to avoid a breach of the peace." He continued to resist and the officers placed handcuffs on him