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New Christmas lights on order to brighten up Shropshire town

A north Shropshire town is set to sparkle like never before as residents can enjoy new Christmas lights next month.

Market Drayton|9 hours ago

Market Drayton council to debate paying £400 after free parking for Christmas event withdrawn

Market Drayton|Oct 2

Hilarious globally recognised circus act to perform in Shropshire next month

What's On|Oct 2

Memorial service for Bomber Command war hero who kept on flying in his 90s gets new venue

Market Drayton|Oct 1

Roofing company secures Market Drayton base previously used as launderette

Business|Sep 30

10 delicious pictures from Market Drayton's 'record breaking' Ginger and Spice Festival 2024

What's On|Sep 28

Appeal for old or no longer in use spectacles

Your World|Sep 25

More Market Drayton stories

Market Drayton vets start own 'independent' surgery as they pledge to give pet owners 'an alternative'

Business|Sep 25

Who deserves a Countryside Alliance Award in Shropshire? MP urges residents to nominate local businesses

Emergency services rush to Stoke Heath prison after fire breaks out

Market Drayton|Sep 24

Call for Market Drayton banking hub after latest branch closure in the town announced

Market Drayton|Sep 24

Campaigners want woodland in Market Drayton to be 'community owned' after plans rejected

Lifestyle|Sep 24

Shropshire own council reveals plans to improve public toilet facilities

Market Drayton|Sep 24

More buses planned on three routes out of Shrewsbury bus station

Transport|Sep 23

Road in Market Drayton to be closed for more than a week as broadband company set for works

Transport|Sep 23

Town council launches quarterly newsletter to inform residents of work behind the scenes

Politics|Sep 23

Jailed: Cannabis 'gardener' found with 251 plants and drugs in his caravan during Market Drayton raid

Market Drayton|Sep 21

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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.