Market Drayton residents in uproar as developers resubmit 'beautiful and sustainable' 100-home development
Residents are in uproar over plans for up to 100 new homes near Market Drayton.
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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.