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December 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plans to build new homes next to nursing home near Market Drayton revealed

Plans to build new homes next to nursing home near Market Drayton revealed

Supporting image for story: 'A great help!' Start date confirmed for new bus service linking north Shropshire towns with Telford and its hospital

'A great help!' Start date confirmed for new bus service linking north Shropshire towns with Telford and its hospital

December 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: New Year Honours 2026: The 15 incredible Shropshire people recognised by the King for their services to the community

New Year Honours 2026: The 15 incredible Shropshire people recognised by the King for their services to the community

Supporting image for story: 'Big round of applause for Shropshire Council' as Market Drayton swimming pools cleared to reopen after leak repaired

'Big round of applause for Shropshire Council' as Market Drayton swimming pools cleared to reopen after leak repaired

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton Wetherspoon pub hit by fire confirms when it will reopen

Market Drayton Wetherspoon pub hit by fire confirms when it will reopen

December 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Wetherspoon fire: Market Drayton's Hippodrome remains closed day after blaze which saw pub evacuated

Shropshire Wetherspoon fire: Market Drayton's Hippodrome remains closed day after blaze which saw pub evacuated

Supporting image for story: Hundreds of homes, a chicken farm, Lidl and adventure golf: 10 major Shropshire planning applications set for decisions in 2026

Hundreds of homes, a chicken farm, Lidl and adventure golf: 10 major Shropshire planning applications set for decisions in 2026

December 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: WATCH: Fifty firefighters tackle blaze at Shropshire Wetherspoon pub that saw diners and drinkers evacuated

WATCH: Fifty firefighters tackle blaze at Shropshire Wetherspoon pub that saw diners and drinkers evacuated

Supporting image for story: Eight fire crews tackling blaze at Wetherspoon pub in Market Drayton

Eight fire crews tackling blaze at Wetherspoon pub in Market Drayton

Supporting image for story: 22 of Shropshire's worst criminals jailed in 2025 - including violent killers, sick rapists and predatory paedophiles

22 of Shropshire's worst criminals jailed in 2025 - including violent killers, sick rapists and predatory paedophiles

December 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Firefighters clear 'smoke-logged flat' in north Shropshire retirement complex after cooking mishap

Firefighters clear 'smoke-logged flat' in north Shropshire retirement complex after cooking mishap

December 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: 10-year sentence for Shropshire inmate who kicked and stamped on fellow prisoner in vicious shower room attack

10-year sentence for Shropshire inmate who kicked and stamped on fellow prisoner in vicious shower room attack

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Pharmacy Christmas and New Year opening times 2025 - including Boots, Asda and Well Pharmacy

Shropshire Pharmacy Christmas and New Year opening times 2025 - including Boots, Asda and Well Pharmacy

December 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Fire crews tackle blaze involving '240 tonnes of shredded waste paper' near north Shropshire prison

Fire crews tackle blaze involving '240 tonnes of shredded waste paper' near north Shropshire prison

December 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire's best primary schools revealed as five rank in The Times 2026 school league tables

Shropshire's best primary schools revealed as five rank in The Times 2026 school league tables

December 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Latest flood alerts in Shropshire as river levels rise amid further wet weather

Latest flood alerts in Shropshire as river levels rise amid further wet weather

Supporting image for story: Youth charity welcomes £22,000 funding boost for Market Drayton sessions

Youth charity welcomes £22,000 funding boost for Market Drayton sessions

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton man found with machete, knives, CS spray and a taser in his car and home is spared jail

Market Drayton man found with machete, knives, CS spray and a taser in his car and home is spared jail

December 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Tough decision' - Winner revealed for Shropshire MP's annual Christmas card competition

'Tough decision' - Winner revealed for Shropshire MP's annual Christmas card competition

December 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Easily led' car thief caught in stolen Peugeot in Market Drayton is spared jail

'Easily led' car thief caught in stolen Peugeot in Market Drayton is spared jail

December 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Inadequate': Shropshire home-care service placed in special measures by Care Quality Commission

'Inadequate': Shropshire home-care service placed in special measures by Care Quality Commission

December 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Huge police and RSPCA raid removes horses and dogs from premises near Market Drayton

Huge police and RSPCA raid removes horses and dogs from premises near Market Drayton

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton pet photographer celebrates national awards success

Market Drayton pet photographer celebrates national awards success

Supporting image for story: Shropshire’s sweet success: Market Drayton Gingerbread factory stars on BBC’s Inside the Factory for festive special

Shropshire’s sweet success: Market Drayton Gingerbread factory stars on BBC’s Inside the Factory for festive special

December 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Local author turns book launch into charity boost

Local author turns book launch into charity boost

December 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Winners of Market Drayton Christmas Shop Window competition crowned

Winners of Market Drayton Christmas Shop Window competition crowned

Supporting image for story: Man, 36, who damaged car in Market Drayton ordered to pay hundreds of pounds

Man, 36, who damaged car in Market Drayton ordered to pay hundreds of pounds

December 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: A41 speed camera update: Shropshire councils to discuss next steps to improve safety along notorious road stretch

A41 speed camera update: Shropshire councils to discuss next steps to improve safety along notorious road stretch

Supporting image for story: Bosses confident Market Drayton's pool will be open again by Christmas as repairs 'move along swimmingly'

Bosses confident Market Drayton's pool will be open again by Christmas as repairs 'move along swimmingly'

December 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It is the missing piece': Community-owned north Shropshire farm wants to take back lost field in 20th year

'It is the missing piece': Community-owned north Shropshire farm wants to take back lost field in 20th year

December 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton Boxing Club unveils new second floor after £27,000 expansion

Market Drayton Boxing Club unveils new second floor after £27,000 expansion

Supporting image for story: ‘I face being isolated at Christmas due to the wait’: Council considers ‘grace period’ for Blue Badge holders due to delays

‘I face being isolated at Christmas due to the wait’: Council considers ‘grace period’ for Blue Badge holders due to delays

December 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘The DWP has taken my son’s Motability car off him too - and it has devastated our family’: MP 'horrified' by latest disability decision

‘The DWP has taken my son’s Motability car off him too - and it has devastated our family’: MP 'horrified' by latest disability decision

December 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Councillors in Market Drayton vote to provide £22,000 in funding for weekly youth sessions

Councillors in Market Drayton vote to provide £22,000 in funding for weekly youth sessions

Supporting image for story: Plan for 65 new homes in north Shropshire village rejected amid fears it would strain local services

Plan for 65 new homes in north Shropshire village rejected amid fears it would strain local services

Supporting image for story: Santa suits and Christmas trees fill the streets for Market Drayton's annual Turkey Trot

Santa suits and Christmas trees fill the streets for Market Drayton's annual Turkey Trot

December 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: New bus service connecting Whitchurch and Market Drayton with Wellington and hospital to begin operating - here's when

New bus service connecting Whitchurch and Market Drayton with Wellington and hospital to begin operating - here's when

December 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Homeless ex-prisoner took his own life in woodland days after being released from Shropshire prison

Homeless ex-prisoner took his own life in woodland days after being released from Shropshire prison

Supporting image for story: Civic leaders in drive to make Market Drayton 'more presentable' with grass cutting and entrance tidying

Civic leaders in drive to make Market Drayton 'more presentable' with grass cutting and entrance tidying

November 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Four flood alerts in place around Shropshire as river levels continue to rise

Four flood alerts in place around Shropshire as river levels continue to rise

Supporting image for story: MP asks minister to break deadlock over speed cameras on Shropshire's 'very dangerous' A41

MP asks minister to break deadlock over speed cameras on Shropshire's 'very dangerous' A41

November 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Emergency services respond to rush hour crash in north Shropshire

Emergency services respond to rush hour crash in north Shropshire

November 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Are you in line for new M&S? Retailer reveals the three Shropshire towns on 'wish list' for new stores

Are you in line for new M&S? Retailer reveals the three Shropshire towns on 'wish list' for new stores

November 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Review: DS:UK pay highly accomplished tribute to Dire Straits at Festival Drayton Centre

Review: DS:UK pay highly accomplished tribute to Dire Straits at Festival Drayton Centre

November 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Make It Market Drayton partners with Shropshire Growth Hub to support local businesses

Make It Market Drayton partners with Shropshire Growth Hub to support local businesses

Supporting image for story: 'Staggering' speeding shock as vehicles clocked at 80mph in 30mph zones in Market Drayton

'Staggering' speeding shock as vehicles clocked at 80mph in 30mph zones in Market Drayton

November 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Supremely useful' free weekend bus service in Market Drayton extended for another year as popularity soars

'Supremely useful' free weekend bus service in Market Drayton extended for another year as popularity soars

Supporting image for story: Revealed: Most affordable towns to live in across Shropshire

Revealed: Most affordable towns to live in across Shropshire

November 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton shoppers urged to support Newlife’s Black Friday event

Market Drayton shoppers urged to support Newlife’s Black Friday event

Supporting image for story: Festive fun awaits at Grove School Christmas Fair

Festive fun awaits at Grove School Christmas Fair