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BBC News
13-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Plans submitted for 160,000-bird poultry farm near Shifnal
A planning application for a new poultry farm housing 160,000 birds has been applicants want to build four poultry houses on land southwest of Manor Farm, Sherrifhales, near Shifnal in land, north of the A5, was approved for use as a pig unit in July 2023 but the applicants now want to use it as a site for broiler chickens "to diversify their business", according to the application.A public consultation on the plans is open until 7 June. The proposals include four poultry houses, each housing 40,000 birds, linked by a 117m-long corridor with an amenity block, as well as feed bins, a shed for dead birds, dirty water tanks and a parking chickens would be reared on the site for about 38 days, beginning when they are a day site would then remain empty for 10 days for cleaning while the next batch of chicks is prepared. The application estimates about 1.2m birds would be processed each year, under standards set out by the Better Chicken Commitment would be removed in sealed trailers to be disposed of via an anaerobic digester in Oswestry. Economic benefits Planning consultant Ian Pick, of Harrison Pick, said the farm would bring economic benefits to the area, including the creation of two full-time jobs."The proposed development will offer a substantial initial cash injection into the rural economy through the construction phase," he said. "[It] will also provide a significant contribution to the associated services industries within the poultry sector."The added value to the local economy through direct and indirect employment for the development is substantial."Mr Pick added that an odour impact assessment suggested any smells emanating from the farm would be largely contained to the immediate vicinity.A landscape mitigation plan includes the planting of trees to shield the view of the Council is expected to make a decision on the plans in August. Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Shifnal Pride in St Andrew's Church to return for second year
A Pride celebration held inside a Shropshire church will return in June after last year's event was a huge Pride's inaugural event saw more than 100 people attend a special service in St Andrew's Church, which has since been streamed more than 8,000 event will return again on 1 June at 18:00 BST."It was quite new to us, we weren't sure how it was going to go... but it was so successful it's back again," said organiser Ian Handley. He told the BBC that the team of organisers wanted to connect people from the LGBT community and people of faith."We felt this huge need to pull these communities together," he said."We're hoping to tie in some of the things from last year to try and link it all nicely together." The event is shaped by feedback from the community."With it being slightly different in a church, we had things to shape from from the Church of England," said Mr Handley."That really helped us kind of weave into our service things that were important to both communities."We're trying to keep a mix of contemporary and traditional songs and hymns… to make sure that we tick all boxes for all people of all faiths." Like last year, the town's youth theatre group - CentreStage - will perform music at the attendance will be the Lord Lieutenant and Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire, as well as some of the town's councillors."Come as you like, we want people to feel comfortable as possible," added Mr Handley. Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
A delve into Vics' performance against Shifnal Town prior to Highgate clash
A GREAT effort by Vics, especially in the last 30 minutes when they were magnificent and definitely unfortunate not to get something out of the game. A match of two halves, the first where Vics were punished twice for mistakes, and never really got going, the second where Vics were dominant and put the pressure on Shifnal, but just failed to get the equaliser they more than deserved. It was fairly even for the first 10 minutes or so as the teams battled for supremacy. Matt Farnworth for Vics had a powerful shot well blocked early on, but they were indebted to a good clearance from Blerti Jacaj when Town looked to be in on goal. However there was nothing they could do in the 14th minute as a long throw came into the box and caused havoc and it ended up being turned into the net by Kyle Byrne at the far post. Vics nearly responded immediately as a short corner found Joe Hurst whose shot was well saved while a Kieran Hamm header brought another good save from the Town keeper. Shifnal were now having the better of the game and Zac Prior had to dive to his right to keep out a curling effort in the 23rd minute. Town kept pressing but it was a Vics error which let them get their second in the 35th minute - an attempted back pass to Prior was left short, and Sam FitzGerald nipped in to slip the ball into the net. It could have been worse for Vics just before half-time as an attempted lob nearly caught Prior out but he recovered well to make a superb save. Vics came out more attacking at the start of the second half, but weren't threatening to get back into the match until the 58th minute when a deep free-kick was swung into the box and Will Lloyd was there to glance a header past Andrew Wycherley into the net. This gave Vics belief, and spurred them into an onslaught on the Shifnal goal with Town hardly getting out of their own half. Matty Clarke had a long-range effort which was deflected to safety then Jacaj rose highest at a corner but couldn't direct his header goalwards as the pressure built. Shifnal were indebted to their keeper Wycherley for two top-class saves (and plenty of time-wasting) firstly from a Lloyd volley then a Hamm effort to keep them in front. Time was running out though and Vics' last chance was in injury time as a low cross was turned agonisingly wide when it looked easier to score. Match facts: Northwich Victoria 1 Shifnal Town 2 Midland League Premier Division Wednesday, March 5, 2025 At Barton Stadium, Winsford Vics: Prior, Cairns, Jacaj, Gamble ( Nyamwanzi 52'), Farnworth, Hurst ( Knight C 78'), Hayder, Clarke, Lloyd, Deering ( Argent-Barnes 77'), Hamm. Goals: Vics: Lloyd 58'. Town: Byrne 14', FitzGerald 35' Next match: Saturday, 8th March, home v Highgate United, 3pm
