New hope for former British Sugar site

The eyesore site of British Sugar's former factory in Shropshire has moved a step closer to being brought back into use.

The factory in Allscott closed in 2008 after more than 80 years and was demolished soon after.

But the brownfield site has struggled to attract interest from buyers. Now Associated British Foods, which owns the land, has taken on Northern Trust to help with promoting the site.

The firm specialises in industrial and warehouse developments and plans to organise a consultation event in the New Year to ask people what they think should be done with the site.

Full story in today's Shropshire Star