Work starts to repair lorry-damaged pub

Repair work has started on a pub that was badly damaged when a lorry hit it 18 months ago.

Black Country Ales, the owner of The Three Fishes in Bayston Hill, Shropshire, said it expected the work would take 20 weeks to complete.

The company had completed its purchase of the pub just before the lorry struck and said it had been held up by negotiations with its insurers.

It thanked people in Bayston Hill for their patience and said it had been a "difficult period".

The pub chain was given planning permission to restore the building on the A49 in March 2025.

It said it planned to reinstate the left side of the building, and create a larger bar and cellar, as well as accommodation on the first floor and a smoking shelter.

Black Country Ales said it would announce a reopening date closer to the time.

The Chinese takeaway next door, which was also damaged, has since reopened.

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