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Market Drayton school receive £500 donation to fireworks display

David Wilson Homes has donated £500 to support a Market Drayton school’s family fireworks display.

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Supporting image for story: Market Drayton's former Lloyds Bank could reopen as new Post Office 'banking hub'

Market Drayton's former Lloyds Bank could reopen as new Post Office 'banking hub'

Supporting image for story: Police seize car that was declared SORN but parked on public road in Market Drayton

Police seize car that was declared SORN but parked on public road in Market Drayton

Supporting image for story: 100-home scheme for Shropshire market town is recommended for approval

100-home scheme for Shropshire market town is recommended for approval

Supporting image for story: Late‑night shopping at Newlife Market Drayton

Late‑night shopping at Newlife Market Drayton

Supporting image for story: Free digital media training for Market Drayton businesses: A fully booked success

Free digital media training for Market Drayton businesses: A fully booked success

Supporting image for story: 'An extravaganza like no other!' - Market Drayton set to sparkle as popular Christmas lights switch-on returns

'An extravaganza like no other!' - Market Drayton set to sparkle as popular Christmas lights switch-on returns

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Market Drayton school receive £500 donation to fireworks display

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Brewer confirms 'no plans' to reopen vacant Market Drayton pub after new jobs advertised 'in error'

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'It's about a balance': Shropshire academy trust set to ban smartphones

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100-home scheme for Shropshire market town is recommended for approval
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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.