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Megan Jones
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Community News reporter, Shropshire Star
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Firm behind controversial battery storage facility overlooking Ironbridge Gorge launches appeal over refusal
By Megan Jones| Shropshire Star Verified Plans were first submitted in 2023 by company Lower Coalmoor BESS Ltd to build a new battery energy storage system off Jiggers Bank in Coalbrookdale near Ironbridge. After generating backlash from several councillors and residents, the plans looked to be getting the green light from council planning officers but were subsequently refused when they went before councillors in September last year. Now, the company are appealing the decision with the Government's planning inspectorate.
By Megan Jones| Shropshire Star Verified Traffic data was showing vehicles stretching back in both directions along the A5 near Bayston Hill amid reports of a broken down lorry near Dobbies Island. At around 1pm, according to AA Traffic News, vehicles approaching from the west were queuing from the Edgebound island, while traffic was backed up past the Preston roundabout in the opposite direction. The live traffic map states there were "severe delays" at the roundabout, with an average speed of 10mph.
Firm behind controversial battery storage facility overlooking Ironbridge Gorge launches appeal over refusal
By Megan Jones| Shropshire Star Verified Plans were first submitted in 2023 by company Lower Coalmoor BESS Ltd to build a new battery energy storage system off Jiggers Bank in Coalbrookdale near Ironbridge. After generating backlash from several councillors and residents, the plans looked to be getting the green light from council planning officers but were subsequently refused when they went before councillors in September last year. Now, the company are appealing the decision with the Government's planning inspectorate.
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Shropshire Star
The Shropshire Star is a leading regional newspaper in England, known for being one of the largest-selling regional publications in the UK. Established on October 5, 1964, it is published by the Midland News Association and is based in Telford. The newspaper covers news across Shropshire and parts of Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and Mid Wales. The Shropshire Star publishes daily editions, except on Sundays, and has a strong online presence that includes a website and mobile applications. In 2023, it introduced a paywall for most of its online news content. The newspaper reaches a wide audience, with approximately 83,436 daily print readers and 700,000 monthly unique online users. It also has a notable social media following, enhancing its engagement with the community.
England, United Kingdom
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Founded: 1964