The future of the Shropshire centre of an internationally renowned UK creative writing charity could be in jeopardy if plans to build an industrial scale poultry unit next door get the go ahead.
Shropshire firefighters armed with hoses, buckets and sponges are taking part in the national Fire Fighters Charity car wash at fire stations across the county.
A campaign to get more women to become firefighters has been launched as three of the latest recruits get ready to join Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.