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Councillors in Market Drayton vote to provide £22,000 in funding for weekly youth sessions

More than £22,000 has been allocated to ensure "valuable" youth club sessions in Market Drayton can continue next year.

Supporting image for story: Councillors in Market Drayton vote to provide £22,000 in funding for weekly youth sessions

Supporting image for story: Plan for 65 new homes in north Shropshire village rejected amid fears it would strain local services

Plan for 65 new homes in north Shropshire village rejected amid fears it would strain local services

Supporting image for story: Santa suits and Christmas trees fill the streets for Market Drayton's annual Turkey Trot

Santa suits and Christmas trees fill the streets for Market Drayton's annual Turkey Trot

Supporting image for story: New bus service connecting Whitchurch and Market Drayton with Wellington and hospital to begin operating - here's when

New bus service connecting Whitchurch and Market Drayton with Wellington and hospital to begin operating - here's when

Supporting image for story: Homeless ex-prisoner took his own life in woodland days after being released from Shropshire prison

Homeless ex-prisoner took his own life in woodland days after being released from Shropshire prison

Supporting image for story: Civic leaders in drive to make Market Drayton 'more presentable' with grass cutting and entrance tidying

Civic leaders in drive to make Market Drayton 'more presentable' with grass cutting and entrance tidying

Supporting image for story: Four flood alerts in place around Shropshire as river levels continue to rise

Four flood alerts in place around Shropshire as river levels continue to rise

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Councillors in Market Drayton vote to provide £22,000 in funding for weekly youth sessions

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Supporting image for story: Make It Market Drayton partners with Shropshire Growth Hub to support local businesses

Make It Market Drayton partners with Shropshire Growth Hub to support local businesses

Supporting image for story: 'Staggering' speeding shock as vehicles clocked at 80mph in 30mph zones in Market Drayton

'Staggering' speeding shock as vehicles clocked at 80mph in 30mph zones in Market Drayton

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About Market Drayton

In 1245 King Henry III granted a charter for a weekly Wednesday market, giving Market Drayton its current name. The market is still held every Wednesday and attracts residents from all over Shropshire. The town is also home to Muller dairy and sausage maker Palethorpe's bakery.