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February 17, 2026

Supporting image for story: Shoplifter, 39, who stole booze from Morrisons in Market Drayton ordered to pay compensation

Shoplifter, 39, who stole booze from Morrisons in Market Drayton ordered to pay compensation

February 13, 2026

Supporting image for story: Six towns backed by Shropshire Council have applied to be the UK Town of Culture - is yours one of them?

Six towns backed by Shropshire Council have applied to be the UK Town of Culture - is yours one of them?

Supporting image for story: Review: Masterful song recital at Festival Drayton Centre

Review: Masterful song recital at Festival Drayton Centre

February 12, 2026

Supporting image for story: Shropshire woman forced to pay out thousands of pounds for misusing a child's disabled parking badge

Shropshire woman forced to pay out thousands of pounds for misusing a child's disabled parking badge

February 11, 2026

Supporting image for story: Former north Shropshire bone works among properties 'ripe for modernisation' going under the hammer at auction

Former north Shropshire bone works among properties 'ripe for modernisation' going under the hammer at auction

February 10, 2026

Supporting image for story: Fire crews detail operation to cut casualty free after four-vehicle crash on A53 Hodnet bypass

Fire crews detail operation to cut casualty free after four-vehicle crash on A53 Hodnet bypass

February 9, 2026

Supporting image for story: Community Litter Picks return to Market Drayton – join the big spring clean and beyond

Community Litter Picks return to Market Drayton – join the big spring clean and beyond

Supporting image for story: A53 crash at Market Drayton: Two rushed to hospital, one cut free and road closed after three-vehicle collision

A53 crash at Market Drayton: Two rushed to hospital, one cut free and road closed after three-vehicle collision

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton Family Fest promises a day of community fun

Market Drayton Family Fest promises a day of community fun

Supporting image for story: Shropshire inmate, 34, who committed 'serious and unprovoked' assault on prison officer gets more time behind bars

Shropshire inmate, 34, who committed 'serious and unprovoked' assault on prison officer gets more time behind bars

February 8, 2026

Supporting image for story: Man denies affray and threatening family with blade in Market Drayton

Man denies affray and threatening family with blade in Market Drayton

February 5, 2026

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton Air Cadet raises £5,300 in 100km challenge

Market Drayton Air Cadet raises £5,300 in 100km challenge

Supporting image for story: 'Misleading' air ambulance charity which had no aircraft or medical staff is under investigation

'Misleading' air ambulance charity which had no aircraft or medical staff is under investigation

February 4, 2026

Supporting image for story: Uncover a royal mystery in Market Drayton this February

Uncover a royal mystery in Market Drayton this February

Supporting image for story: Newport panto group prepare for 'most adventurous' show yet with Treasure Island

Newport panto group prepare for 'most adventurous' show yet with Treasure Island

Supporting image for story: 'There will be books, games, jigsaws, household items, children's toys and DVDs - and everything is free': Market Drayton Swap shop returns

'There will be books, games, jigsaws, household items, children's toys and DVDs - and everything is free': Market Drayton Swap shop returns

February 3, 2026

Supporting image for story: Fresh commitment to improve safety on the A41 in Shropshire due to higher rates of fatal collisions after plans for more speed cameras rejected

Fresh commitment to improve safety on the A41 in Shropshire due to higher rates of fatal collisions after plans for more speed cameras rejected

February 2, 2026

Supporting image for story: North Shropshire farm plans to host wild swimmers in former fishing lake

North Shropshire farm plans to host wild swimmers in former fishing lake

Supporting image for story: Shropshire organic farm to get a share of a £500,000 fund for eco work

Shropshire organic farm to get a share of a £500,000 fund for eco work

Supporting image for story: Car purchasing 'pod' planned for Market Drayton supermarket

Car purchasing 'pod' planned for Market Drayton supermarket

February 1, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'It’s been long overdue, but it’s now here and we’re really happy about it' - New bus service launches linking Whitchurch, Market Drayton and Wellington

'It’s been long overdue, but it’s now here and we’re really happy about it' - New bus service launches linking Whitchurch, Market Drayton and Wellington

January 30, 2026

Supporting image for story: Firefighters close road while tackling North Shropshire chimney blaze

Firefighters close road while tackling North Shropshire chimney blaze

January 29, 2026

Supporting image for story: Measles case confirmed at north Shropshire medical practice

Measles case confirmed at north Shropshire medical practice

Supporting image for story: Mayor 'disappointed' after Shropshire Council reveals April target for food waste collection 'not achievable'

Mayor 'disappointed' after Shropshire Council reveals April target for food waste collection 'not achievable'

Supporting image for story: 'This is not the right thing for our community': Fears over plans for new homes in north Shropshire village

'This is not the right thing for our community': Fears over plans for new homes in north Shropshire village

Supporting image for story: Shropshire brewer announces recruitment day as it renovates historic pub in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter

Shropshire brewer announces recruitment day as it renovates historic pub in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter

January 26, 2026

Supporting image for story: Teen driver assessed by paramedics after car ends up in hedge near Market Drayton

Teen driver assessed by paramedics after car ends up in hedge near Market Drayton

January 25, 2026

Supporting image for story: Dramatic tractor blaze at a Market Drayton farm that fire crews got under control in just three minutes

Dramatic tractor blaze at a Market Drayton farm that fire crews got under control in just three minutes

January 23, 2026

Supporting image for story: Shropshire prisoner, 22, caught with phone behind bars gets more jail time

Shropshire prisoner, 22, caught with phone behind bars gets more jail time

January 20, 2026

Supporting image for story: Share the love this Valentine’s Day in Market Drayton

Share the love this Valentine’s Day in Market Drayton

January 19, 2026

Supporting image for story: North Shropshire unites for International Women’s Day

North Shropshire unites for International Women’s Day

Supporting image for story: 'Aged to Perfection': Exploring the art of cheese

'Aged to Perfection': Exploring the art of cheese

Supporting image for story: 'The arts really unlock potential and ability’ - We meet the Shropshire headteacher using culture to transform school life

'The arts really unlock potential and ability’ - We meet the Shropshire headteacher using culture to transform school life

January 18, 2026

Supporting image for story: Crash on the A41: Firefighters give first aid after collision near Market Drayton

Crash on the A41: Firefighters give first aid after collision near Market Drayton

Supporting image for story: Council tax precept to increase for Market Drayton residents

Council tax precept to increase for Market Drayton residents

January 17, 2026

Supporting image for story: Midlands Air Ambulance is opening a new charity shop in Shropshire - here's when and where

Midlands Air Ambulance is opening a new charity shop in Shropshire - here's when and where

Supporting image for story: Midlands Heroes: T'Pau's Carol Decker - from a Shrewsbury flat to Number One

Midlands Heroes: T'Pau's Carol Decker - from a Shrewsbury flat to Number One

January 16, 2026

Supporting image for story: Charity shop in north Shropshire town to close after 'difficult decision'

Charity shop in north Shropshire town to close after 'difficult decision'

Supporting image for story: Plans for seven new homes near Market Drayton are turned down

Plans for seven new homes near Market Drayton are turned down

Supporting image for story: Up to eight new homes set to be built in village near Market Drayton despite objections

Up to eight new homes set to be built in village near Market Drayton despite objections

January 15, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'A wonderful opportunity to celebrate Shropshire': County's towns urged to express interest in being UK Town of Culture 2028

'A wonderful opportunity to celebrate Shropshire': County's towns urged to express interest in being UK Town of Culture 2028

Supporting image for story: Shropshire hospital trust says steps being taken to improve 'flow' after MP raises long waits in A&E

Shropshire hospital trust says steps being taken to improve 'flow' after MP raises long waits in A&E

January 14, 2026

Supporting image for story: Police appeal for help to find missing Wolverhampton man with links to Shropshire

Police appeal for help to find missing Wolverhampton man with links to Shropshire

Supporting image for story: I visited a north Shropshire village with a community spirit so strong it saved the local pub

I visited a north Shropshire village with a community spirit so strong it saved the local pub

Supporting image for story: Shropshire providing the UK's first town of culture is surely a formality - here's why

Shropshire providing the UK's first town of culture is surely a formality - here's why

January 13, 2026

Supporting image for story: Start the new year with health and wellbeing opportunities in Market Drayton

Start the new year with health and wellbeing opportunities in Market Drayton

Supporting image for story: New homes planned for agricultural land on edge of north Shropshire village

New homes planned for agricultural land on edge of north Shropshire village

January 12, 2026

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton Schools Calendar Project brings local children’s creativity to life

Market Drayton Schools Calendar Project brings local children’s creativity to life

January 9, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Flooding is happening now': Flood alert in place in north Shropshire amid rising river levels

'Flooding is happening now': Flood alert in place in north Shropshire amid rising river levels

January 8, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Strong message' for prisoners as Telford murderer gets more time on his sentence after being caught with phones in his jail cell

'Strong message' for prisoners as Telford murderer gets more time on his sentence after being caught with phones in his jail cell