Ironbridge Museums to Lose 47 Roles in National Trust Move
The Ironbridge Gorge Museums will eliminate 47 positions after transferring to the National Trust in March 2026, despite a £9 million DCMS investment aimed at securing the site's future.
The Ironbridge Gorge Museums will eliminate 47 positions after transferring to the National Trust in March 2026, despite a £9 million DCMS investment aimed at securing the site's future.
West Mercia Police have increased patrols and door-to-door enquiries in Ironbridge as they continue to hunt for a rapist who attacked a woman near Castle Green Cemetery on Christmas Eve morning.
A festive café and shop in Ironbridge that celebrated Christmas daily has shut after six years. Owner Kim Warren cites rising bills and high street decline but will continue trading online.
The National Trust is set to take over Ironbridge Gorge museums in 2026 with a £9m government grant, securing this UNESCO World Heritage site's future. Discover the birthplace of industry.