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Man airlifted to hospital in 'critical condition' after A41 crash involving cars and lorry

A man was airlifted to hospital in critical condition after being involved in a crash on the A41 that left him needing to be cut free from his car.

Market Drayton|Nov 30

Part of A41 to be shut for three days with diversion in place

Market Drayton|22 hours ago

Market Drayton primary school farm praised in 'good' Ofsted report

Ofsted reports|Nov 29

Taxi driver loses appeal to display Cross of St George - MP calls for change in flag policy

Market Drayton|Nov 28

Craft fayre set for Market Drayton community centre

North Shropshire entertainment|Nov 28

First BGT winner Paul Potts set for Shropshire visit on newest tour

Lift firm fined £200,000 after young engineer killed at Shropshire Muller factory

Market Drayton|Nov 27

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North Shropshire MP meets warm homes campaigners

Market Drayton|Nov 27

Thousands turn out for Market Drayton Festival of Lights switch-on

Market Drayton|Nov 27

Market Drayton prepares for 'busiest and brightest' Christmas Festival of Lights

Market Drayton|Nov 24

Leisure centres collecting for Christmas toy appeal

Market Drayton|Nov 23

Weekend switch-on for Market Drayton's 'Festival of Lights'

North Shropshire entertainment|Nov 23

Soldiers living in rat-infested rooms are moved into shipping containers at Shropshire barracks

Market Drayton|Nov 21

'Lottie's Way' charity being set up to honour legacy of trainee primary teacher who died in crash

Market Drayton|Nov 21

Costs mount for town council as persistent vandalism targets town's toilets

Market Drayton|Nov 19

Primary school that spent decade 'requiring improvement' finally gets 'good' Ofsted rating

Ofsted reports|Nov 18

Police uncover 100 cannabis plants growing at Market Drayton business unit

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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.