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Market Drayton man found with machete, knives, CS Spray and a taser in his car and home is spared jail - Express & Star
Market Drayton man found with machete, knives, CS Spray and a taser in his car and home is spared jail Express & Star
📢 Published on 📅 15 December 2025 🕒 6:00 am
Youth charity welcomes £22,000 funding boost for Market Drayton sessions - Shropshire Star
Youth charity welcomes £22,000 funding boost for Market Drayton sessions Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 15 December 2025 🕒 6:00 am
Dozens of tractors will light up Shrewsbury this weekend - see road closure info and find out where you can see the show - Shropshire Star
Dozens of tractors will light up Shrewsbury this weekend - see road closure info and find out where you can see the show Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 13 December 2025 🕒 6:00 am
'Easily led' car thief caught in stolen Peugeot in Market Drayton is spared jail - Shropshire Star
'Easily led' car thief caught in stolen Peugeot in Market Drayton is spared jail Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 13 December 2025 🕒 6:00 am
Shropshire Council triumphs at Locality Awards with ‘Keep It Local’ win - Shropshire Council Newsroom
Shropshire Council triumphs at Locality Awards with ‘Keep It Local’ win Shropshire Council Newsroom
📢 Published on 📅 12 December 2025 🕒 8:49 am
Market Drayton home care service rated inadequate - BBC
Market Drayton home care service rated inadequate BBC
📢 Published on 📅 12 December 2025 🕒 6:17 am
'Inadequate': Shropshire home-care service placed in special measures by Care Quality Commission - Shropshire Star
'Inadequate': Shropshire home-care service placed in special measures by Care Quality Commission Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 12 December 2025 🕒 6:00 am
Huge police and RSPCA raid removes horses and dogs from premises near Market Drayton - Shropshire Star
Huge police and RSPCA raid removes horses and dogs from premises near Market Drayton Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 11 December 2025 🕒 11:25 am
Market Drayton pet photographer celebrates national awards success - Shropshire Star
Market Drayton pet photographer celebrates national awards success Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 11 December 2025 🕒 10:34 am
Shropshire’s sweet success: Market Drayton Gingerbread factory stars on BBC’s Inside the Factory for festive special - Shropshire Star
Shropshire’s sweet success: Market Drayton Gingerbread factory stars on BBC’s Inside the Factory for festive special Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 11 December 2025 🕒 9:18 am
Improving Market Drayton Town looking for more wins to strengthen consistency - Shropshire Star
Improving Market Drayton Town looking for more wins to strengthen consistency Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 10 December 2025 🕒 5:23 am
Winners of Market Drayton Christmas Shop Window competition crowned - Shropshire Star
Winners of Market Drayton Christmas Shop Window competition crowned Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 9 December 2025 🕒 8:57 am
Court: Man, 36, ordered to pay hundreds of pounds after damaging car in Market Drayton - Shropshire Star
Court: Man, 36, ordered to pay hundreds of pounds after damaging car in Market Drayton Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 9 December 2025 🕒 6:00 am
Bosses confident Market Drayton's pool will be open again by Christmas as repairs 'move along swimmingly' - Shropshire Star
Bosses confident Market Drayton's pool will be open again by Christmas as repairs 'move along swimmingly' Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 8 December 2025 🕒 3:02 pm
Market Drayton Boxing Club unveils new second floor after £27,000 expansion - Shropshire Star
Market Drayton Boxing Club unveils new second floor after £27,000 expansion Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 6 December 2025 🕒 6:00 am
Councillors in Market Drayton vote to provide £22,000 in funding for weekly youth sessions - Shropshire Star
Councillors in Market Drayton vote to provide £22,000 in funding for weekly youth sessions Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Santa suits and Christmas trees fill the streets for Market Drayton's annual Turkey Trot - Shropshire Star
Santa suits and Christmas trees fill the streets for Market Drayton's annual Turkey Trot Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 6:00 am
Plan for 65 new homes in north Shropshire village rejected amid fears it would strain local services - Shropshire Star
Plan for 65 new homes in north Shropshire village rejected amid fears it would strain local services Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 6:00 am
Market Drayton Town teen graduate praised after striking winner minutes into debut - Shropshire Star
Market Drayton Town teen graduate praised after striking winner minutes into debut Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 5:36 am
New Whitchurch to Wellington bus service to begin on 5 January - Shropshire Council Newsroom
New Whitchurch to Wellington bus service to begin on 5 January Shropshire Council Newsroom
📢 Published on 📅 2 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
New bus service connecting Whitchurch and Market Drayton with Wellington and hospital to begin operating - here's when - Shropshire Star
New bus service connecting Whitchurch and Market Drayton with Wellington and hospital to begin operating - here's when Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 2 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Civic leaders in drive to make Market Drayton 'more presentable' with grass cutting and entrance tidying - Shropshire Star
Civic leaders in drive to make Market Drayton 'more presentable' with grass cutting and entrance tidying Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 1 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Make It Market Drayton partners with Shropshire Growth Hub to support local businesses - Shropshire Star
Make It Market Drayton partners with Shropshire Growth Hub to support local businesses Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 24 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
'Supremely useful' free weekend bus service in Market Drayton extended for another year as popularity soars - Shropshire Star
'Supremely useful' free weekend bus service in Market Drayton extended for another year as popularity soars Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 22 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
12 months of celebrating Market Drayton creativity as children's artwork goes on display for town's community calendar - Shropshire Star
12 months of celebrating Market Drayton creativity as children's artwork goes on display for town's community calendar Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 21 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Market Drayton shoppers urged to support Newlife’s Black Friday event - Shropshire Star
Market Drayton shoppers urged to support Newlife’s Black Friday event Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 21 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
100-home plan for Market Drayton approved - Shropshire Star
100-home plan for Market Drayton approved Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 20 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Boss believes Market Drayton Town 'heading in right direction' ahead of key weekend - Shropshire Star
Boss believes Market Drayton Town 'heading in right direction' ahead of key weekend Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 20 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Vinyl branding promoting Market Drayton set to be installed inside more vacant shops - Shropshire Star
Vinyl branding promoting Market Drayton set to be installed inside more vacant shops Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 20 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
'It was simply awe-inspiring' - Crowds flock to Market Drayton for spectacular Festival of Lights - Shropshire Star
'It was simply awe-inspiring' - Crowds flock to Market Drayton for spectacular Festival of Lights Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 17 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Market Drayton residents invited to free winter warmth and energy advice session - Shropshire Star
Market Drayton residents invited to free winter warmth and energy advice session Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 17 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
'I'm delighted!' - Market Drayton Skatepark improvements completed as new lighting installed - Shropshire Star
'I'm delighted!' - Market Drayton Skatepark improvements completed as new lighting installed Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 15 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
'I'm in admiration': Market Drayton canal volunteers praised for keeping town's waterways welcoming after latest efforts - Shropshire Star
'I'm in admiration': Market Drayton canal volunteers praised for keeping town's waterways welcoming after latest efforts Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 15 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Market Drayton boosted by performance and return of favourite ahead of Shropshire derby - Shropshire Star
Market Drayton boosted by performance and return of favourite ahead of Shropshire derby Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 12 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Revealed: When Market Drayton's swimming pools could reopen as council provides progress update - Shropshire Star
Revealed: When Market Drayton's swimming pools could reopen as council provides progress update Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 11 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
'An extravaganza like no other!' - Market Drayton set to sparkle as popular Christmas lights switch-on returns - Shropshire Star
'An extravaganza like no other!' - Market Drayton set to sparkle as popular Christmas lights switch-on returns Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 11 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Brewer confirms 'no plans' to reopen vacant Market Drayton pub after new jobs advertised 'in error' - Shropshire Star
Brewer confirms 'no plans' to reopen vacant Market Drayton pub after new jobs advertised 'in error' Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 10 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Poppies and parades as Market Drayton and Newport mark Remembrance Sunday - Shropshire Star
Poppies and parades as Market Drayton and Newport mark Remembrance Sunday Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 10 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas... in Market Drayton - Shropshire Star
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas... in Market Drayton Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 6 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
'Masterpieces' created by schoolchildren go on display in Market Drayton as part of popular calendar project - Shropshire Star
'Masterpieces' created by schoolchildren go on display in Market Drayton as part of popular calendar project Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 5 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Market Drayton residents invited to honour the fallen on Remembrance Sunday - Shropshire Star
Market Drayton residents invited to honour the fallen on Remembrance Sunday Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 5 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Council update as £230,000 repair works at Market Drayton swimming pools begin after approval for water removal sought - Shropshire Star
Council update as £230,000 repair works at Market Drayton swimming pools begin after approval for water removal sought Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 28 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
'It has changed for the better' - Market Drayton Market hoping to become Britain's favourite - Shropshire Star
'It has changed for the better' - Market Drayton Market hoping to become Britain's favourite Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 27 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Poor broadband and mobile connectivity affecting village near Market Drayton - Shropshire Star
Poor broadband and mobile connectivity affecting village near Market Drayton Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 26 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Rapist jailed for 18 years - westmercia.police.uk
Rapist jailed for 18 years westmercia.police.uk
📢 Published on 📅 24 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Court: Market Drayton drink driver, 33, gets banned from the road - Shropshire Star
Court: Market Drayton drink driver, 33, gets banned from the road Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 22 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Revamp planned for children's play area in Market Drayton amid concerns over anti-social behaviour - Shropshire Star
Revamp planned for children's play area in Market Drayton amid concerns over anti-social behaviour Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 16 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Shropshire Live joins the festive fun to illuminate Market Drayton - Shropshire Live
Shropshire Live joins the festive fun to illuminate Market Drayton Shropshire Live
📢 Published on 📅 16 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Canoe club fears for future after Market Drayton pool closure - BBC
Canoe club fears for future after Market Drayton pool closure BBC
📢 Published on 📅 15 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Market Drayton to shine brighter than ever during festive season after council invests in new Christmas lights - Shropshire Star
Market Drayton to shine brighter than ever during festive season after council invests in new Christmas lights Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 15 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Market Drayton swimming pool to close for leak repairs - BBC
Market Drayton swimming pool to close for leak repairs BBC
📢 Published on 📅 9 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Funding 'challenges' slow down major £6 million sports facilities revamp project in Market Drayton - Shropshire Star
Funding 'challenges' slow down major £6 million sports facilities revamp project in Market Drayton Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 9 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Market Drayton leaders have 'fingers and toes crossed' over swimming pool repairs - Shropshire Star
Market Drayton leaders have 'fingers and toes crossed' over swimming pool repairs Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 9 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Closure of canal waste point could hit Market Drayton economy, town council warns - Shropshire Star
Closure of canal waste point could hit Market Drayton economy, town council warns Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 9 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Swimming pools at Market Drayton Swimming and Fitness Centre to close for urgent repair work - Shropshire Council Newsroom
Swimming pools at Market Drayton Swimming and Fitness Centre to close for urgent repair work Shropshire Council Newsroom
📢 Published on 📅 8 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
'Urgent repairs needed' - Market Drayton swimming pool to close due to major leak requiring £230,000 repair - Shropshire Star
'Urgent repairs needed' - Market Drayton swimming pool to close due to major leak requiring £230,000 repair Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 8 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Market Drayton swimming pools to close for urgent leak repair - Shropshire Live
Market Drayton swimming pools to close for urgent leak repair Shropshire Live
📢 Published on 📅 8 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
More than 100 homes on tree-lined streets planned for Market Drayton site as developers revive rejected scheme - Shropshire Star
More than 100 homes on tree-lined streets planned for Market Drayton site as developers revive rejected scheme Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 7 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Court: Market Drayton drink driver gets long road ban and hefty legal bill - Shropshire Star
Court: Market Drayton drink driver gets long road ban and hefty legal bill Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 6 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Firefighters tackle fire in the open near Market Drayton - Shropshire Star
Firefighters tackle fire in the open near Market Drayton Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 5 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Ninth Ginger & Spice Festival hailed a 'stunning' success in Market Drayton - Shropshire Star
Ninth Ginger & Spice Festival hailed a 'stunning' success in Market Drayton Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 1 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
£200,000 refurb of vandal-targeted Market Drayton toilet block set to begin - Shropshire Star
£200,000 refurb of vandal-targeted Market Drayton toilet block set to begin Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 1 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Car hits stationary vehicle in Market Drayton - firefighters and ambulance called - Shropshire Star
Car hits stationary vehicle in Market Drayton - firefighters and ambulance called Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 30 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Ginger & Spice Festival: 19 pictures of singing, dancing and tasty treats in Market Drayton - Shropshire Star
Ginger & Spice Festival: 19 pictures of singing, dancing and tasty treats in Market Drayton Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 28 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
'Special individuals' - Market Drayton celebrates its unsung heroes with Honorary Townsperson Awards - Shropshire Star
'Special individuals' - Market Drayton celebrates its unsung heroes with Honorary Townsperson Awards Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 27 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
The Ginger & Spice Festival returns to Market Drayton this weekend - what's on and what you need to know - Shropshire Star
The Ginger & Spice Festival returns to Market Drayton this weekend - what's on and what you need to know Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 25 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Update on new bus service connecting Whitchurch, Market Drayton, Princess Royal Hospital and Wellington - Shropshire Star
Update on new bus service connecting Whitchurch, Market Drayton, Princess Royal Hospital and Wellington Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 23 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Partnership to bring forward care home scheme after acquiring Market Drayton site - Insider Media Ltd
Partnership to bring forward care home scheme after acquiring Market Drayton site Insider Media Ltd
📢 Published on 📅 19 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Uncertain future for mothballed Market Drayton pub as owner Greene King submits planning application - Shropshire Star
Uncertain future for mothballed Market Drayton pub as owner Greene King submits planning application Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 16 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Market Drayton set for a spicy extravaganza with 9th annual Ginger & Spice Festival - Shropshire Live
Market Drayton set for a spicy extravaganza with 9th annual Ginger & Spice Festival Shropshire Live
📢 Published on 📅 12 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Police lauded after Market Drayton terror teen who amassed deadly weapons and discussed school shooting is detained - Shropshire Star
Police lauded after Market Drayton terror teen who amassed deadly weapons and discussed school shooting is detained Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 4 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Two people seriously injured in A41 crash near Market Drayton - police appeal for witnesses - Shropshire Star
Two people seriously injured in A41 crash near Market Drayton - police appeal for witnesses Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 4 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
'We are so grateful': Chair of Market Drayton arts venue steps down after more than 40 years - Shropshire Star
'We are so grateful': Chair of Market Drayton arts venue steps down after more than 40 years Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 30 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Market Drayton 'Nazi' teen who amassed a stash of deadly weapons jailed - Shropshire Star
Market Drayton 'Nazi' teen who amassed a stash of deadly weapons jailed Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 29 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Detained 'Nazi' teen discussed 'shooting up' schools, Old Bailey hears - BBC
Detained 'Nazi' teen discussed 'shooting up' schools, Old Bailey hears BBC
📢 Published on 📅 29 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Market Drayton’s Ginger and Spice Festival announces headline food theatre sponsor - Shropshire Live
Market Drayton’s Ginger and Spice Festival announces headline food theatre sponsor Shropshire Live
📢 Published on 📅 13 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Emergency services attend collision on Phoenix Bank in Market Drayton - Shropshire Live
Emergency services attend collision on Phoenix Bank in Market Drayton Shropshire Live
📢 Published on 📅 12 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Gas works to close Market Drayton road for 43 days - starting tomorrow - Shropshire Star
Gas works to close Market Drayton road for 43 days - starting tomorrow Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 10 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Market Drayton road compared to 'racetrack' as residents call for stricter traffic measures - Shropshire Star
Market Drayton road compared to 'racetrack' as residents call for stricter traffic measures Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 8 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Market Drayton 'racetrack' road fear prompts safety review calls - BBC
Market Drayton 'racetrack' road fear prompts safety review calls BBC
📢 Published on 📅 7 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Market Drayton pub boarded up with skip on car park weeks after closure - Shropshire Star
Market Drayton pub boarded up with skip on car park weeks after closure Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 6 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Market Drayton boy in court over terror offence and weapons stash - BBC
Market Drayton boy in court over terror offence and weapons stash BBC
📢 Published on 📅 1 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Man seriously injured after Market Drayton assault - BBC
Man seriously injured after Market Drayton assault BBC
📢 Published on 📅 1 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Market Drayton Morrisons store targeted in attempted break-in - BBC
Market Drayton Morrisons store targeted in attempted break-in BBC
📢 Published on 📅 30 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Attempted theft of cash machine at Market Drayton supermarket sparks fire alarm - Shropshire Live
Attempted theft of cash machine at Market Drayton supermarket sparks fire alarm Shropshire Live
📢 Published on 📅 30 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Joule’s flagship Market Drayton pub re-opens - - Beer Today
Joule’s flagship Market Drayton pub re-opens - Beer Today
📢 Published on 📅 26 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Market Drayton residents wake up to dramatic power cable collapse - Shropshire Live
Market Drayton residents wake up to dramatic power cable collapse Shropshire Live
📢 Published on 📅 25 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Luxury £1.6m property near Market Drayton being raffled off could be yours for just £4.50 - Shropshire Star
Luxury £1.6m property near Market Drayton being raffled off could be yours for just £4.50 Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 24 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
'It is great news for Market Drayton' - free weekend bus service extended until at least March next year - Shropshire Star
'It is great news for Market Drayton' - free weekend bus service extended until at least March next year Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 21 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Market Drayton quarry given go-ahead after operating hours limited so prisoners can sleep in on Saturdays - Shropshire Star
Market Drayton quarry given go-ahead after operating hours limited so prisoners can sleep in on Saturdays Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 18 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Market Drayton Carnival: Road and car park closures planned for popular summer event's return this weekend - Shropshire Star
Market Drayton Carnival: Road and car park closures planned for popular summer event's return this weekend Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 17 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Match Report: Market Drayton Town 0-1 Nantwich Town - Nantwich Town Football Club
Match Report: Market Drayton Town 0-1 Nantwich Town Nantwich Town Football Club
📢 Published on 📅 8 July 2025 🕒 4:34 pm
Businesses to work together on ambitious plan to make Market Drayton 'talk of north Shropshire' - Shropshire Star
Businesses to work together on ambitious plan to make Market Drayton 'talk of north Shropshire' Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 28 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Campaign to promote Market Drayton gets under way - BBC
Campaign to promote Market Drayton gets under way BBC
📢 Published on 📅 26 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
'This has not been an easy decision' - Market Drayton pub to close for good next week - Shropshire Star
'This has not been an easy decision' - Market Drayton pub to close for good next week Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 24 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Former Market Drayton Police Officer barred from policing - Shropshire Live
Former Market Drayton Police Officer barred from policing Shropshire Live
📢 Published on 📅 23 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Blaze at Market Drayton church being 'treated as arson' - Shropshire Star
Blaze at Market Drayton church being 'treated as arson' Shropshire Star
📢 Published on 📅 9 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Firefighters called to St. Mary’s Church in Market Drayton after door is set alight - Shropshire Live
Firefighters called to St. Mary’s Church in Market Drayton after door is set alight Shropshire Live
📢 Published on 📅 9 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Punch Pubs acquires The Crown in Market Drayton - Pub & Bar
Punch Pubs acquires The Crown in Market Drayton Pub & Bar
📢 Published on 📅 28 April 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Dairy firm Müller given permission to expand Market Drayton site - BBC
Dairy firm Müller given permission to expand Market Drayton site BBC
📢 Published on 📅 22 April 2025 🕒 7:00 am
