Pub struck by lorry set to be rebuilt

The Three Fishes was badly damaged when a lorry was driven into it, last November

A pub that was partially destroyed when a lorry crash into it is set to be rebuilt after planning approval was given.

The Three Fishes near Shrewsbury and a Chinese takeaway next door were seriously damage in the collision, last November.

Black Country Ales (BCA), which now owns it, had to carry out further demolition to make the building safe, and now intends to undertake full repairs and also make it bigger.

The company hopes to have The Three Fishes reopened by the autumn, with a larger bar and cellar, plus accommodation on the first floor.

BCA has only just completed the purchase of the pub when the crash happened, with managing director Graham Manwaring saying at the time he hoped it would be a case of "one step backwards and a couple forward" for the venue.

While the building was made safe temporary traffic lights were in place on the A49, which runs alongside the pub, but they were finally removed last month.

Bayston Hill Parish Coiuncil supported the application for the work to be carried out and said it hoped it is granted swiftly "and this valued local business can reopen soon."

The project has also now gained the approval of Shropshire Council.

This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service which covers councils and other public service organisations.