Latest Market Drayton news

Market Drayton school wins praise from Kate Middleton for social farm project

A Market Drayton school has been commended by the Duchess of Cambridge on its "fantastic" allotment and social farm project.

Market Drayton | Last updated: 15 hours ago

Asda drops noise objection to Market Drayton flats plan

Market Drayton | Last updated: Apr 1, 2020

Collages a creative process for Shropshire artist in lockdown

North Shropshire | Last updated: Mar 31, 2020

Coronavirus: Helpline launched and reassurance teams to be based throughout Shropshire to support the vulnerable

Bridgnorth | Last updated: Mar 28, 2020

Scheme to bring 50 flats to Market Drayton altered amid supermarket noise concerns

Market Drayton | Last updated: Mar 21, 2020

Coronavirus: Shropshire bands together in isolation crisis

Telford | Last updated: Mar 20, 2020

Leisure centres close and reduce admission across Shropshire and Mid Wales due to coronavirus

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Mar 20, 2020

Donations needed now for Market Drayton venue and food bank, supporter warns amid coronavirus fears

Market Drayton | Last updated: Mar 19, 2020

Shropshire food manufacturer announces recruitment drive for temporary positions

Market Drayton | Last updated: Mar 18, 2020

Two Audis stolen from Market Drayton neighbourhood in one night

Market Drayton | Last updated: Mar 17, 2020

Daily grog and rum is the answer says Navy veteran Bill on 100th birthday

Market Drayton | Last updated: Mar 16, 2020

Society's beloved conductor to bow out with Market Drayton spring concert

Market Drayton | Last updated: Mar 16, 2020

Coronavirus: Shropshire school closes for deep clean as strict new powers planned

Market Drayton | Last updated: Mar 16, 2020

Shropshire Council commits to fund Market Drayton Youth Club for another year

Market Drayton | Last updated: Mar 13, 2020

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.