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November 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Police seize car that was declared SORN but parked on public road in Market Drayton

Police seize car that was declared SORN but parked on public road in Market Drayton

Supporting image for story: 100-home scheme for Shropshire market town is recommended for approval

100-home scheme for Shropshire market town is recommended for approval

November 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Late‑night shopping at Newlife Market Drayton

Late‑night shopping at Newlife Market Drayton

November 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Free digital media training for Market Drayton businesses: A fully booked success

Free digital media training for Market Drayton businesses: A fully booked success

Supporting image for story: 'An extravaganza like no other!' - Market Drayton set to sparkle as popular Christmas lights switch-on returns

'An extravaganza like no other!' - Market Drayton set to sparkle as popular Christmas lights switch-on returns

Supporting image for story: Revealed: When Market Drayton's swimming pools could reopen as council provides progress update

Revealed: When Market Drayton's swimming pools could reopen as council provides progress update

November 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Poppies and parades as Market Drayton and Newport mark Remembrance Sunday

Poppies and parades as Market Drayton and Newport mark Remembrance Sunday

Supporting image for story: Let’s play! Shropshire Youth Centre gifted board games by homebuilder

Let’s play! Shropshire Youth Centre gifted board games by homebuilder

Supporting image for story: Brewer confirms 'no plans' to reopen vacant Market Drayton pub after new jobs advertised 'in error'

Brewer confirms 'no plans' to reopen vacant Market Drayton pub after new jobs advertised 'in error'

Supporting image for story: 'It's about a balance': Shropshire academy trust set to ban smartphones

'It's about a balance': Shropshire academy trust set to ban smartphones

November 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: 14 Shropshire Christmas lights switch-on 2025 events confirmed: Full guide to festive events from Shrewsbury to Ludlow and Ironbridge

14 Shropshire Christmas lights switch-on 2025 events confirmed: Full guide to festive events from Shrewsbury to Ludlow and Ironbridge

November 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Farmer told to pay nearly £40,000 for polluting quarry lagoon with dairy slurry

Farmer told to pay nearly £40,000 for polluting quarry lagoon with dairy slurry

Supporting image for story: It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas... in Market Drayton

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas... in Market Drayton

Supporting image for story: Livestock market to host rural crime event

Livestock market to host rural crime event

November 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton residents invited to honour the fallen on Remembrance Sunday

Market Drayton residents invited to honour the fallen on Remembrance Sunday

Supporting image for story: 'Masterpieces' created by schoolchildren go on display in Market Drayton as part of popular calendar project

'Masterpieces' created by schoolchildren go on display in Market Drayton as part of popular calendar project

November 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'One of the most memorable' - Junior theatre group praised for hit performance of Honk! at Festival Drayton Centre

'One of the most memorable' - Junior theatre group praised for hit performance of Honk! at Festival Drayton Centre

Supporting image for story: Festive Showcase brings Christmas cheer to Market Drayton Indoor Market

Festive Showcase brings Christmas cheer to Market Drayton Indoor Market

Supporting image for story: Two north Shropshire roads to close for resurfacing this month

Two north Shropshire roads to close for resurfacing this month

Supporting image for story: 'It will really help us': Market Drayton Boxing Club expansion to go ahead this month after fundraising success

'It will really help us': Market Drayton Boxing Club expansion to go ahead this month after fundraising success

November 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Paedophile father hid hundreds of indecent images on PC under the stairs in Market Drayton family home

Paedophile father hid hundreds of indecent images on PC under the stairs in Market Drayton family home

October 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘Mechanical failure’ leads to car hitting Market Drayton high street building

‘Mechanical failure’ leads to car hitting Market Drayton high street building

Supporting image for story: ‘We had no alternative’ – Shropshire traveller family applies for retrospective pitch permission

‘We had no alternative’ – Shropshire traveller family applies for retrospective pitch permission

Supporting image for story: The five 'happiest' places to live in Shropshire revealed - with one ranked among Britain's cheeriest

The five 'happiest' places to live in Shropshire revealed - with one ranked among Britain's cheeriest

October 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'When a person loses part of their freedom, being outdoors can feel like a luxury' - How bees have become a part of prison life in Shropshire

'When a person loses part of their freedom, being outdoors can feel like a luxury' - How bees have become a part of prison life in Shropshire

October 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Residents invited to get stuck in at final volunteer weekend of the year at Fordhall Farm in Market Drayton

Residents invited to get stuck in at final volunteer weekend of the year at Fordhall Farm in Market Drayton

Supporting image for story: Firefighters called to fire at electricity substation near Market Drayton

Firefighters called to fire at electricity substation near Market Drayton

Supporting image for story: Council update as £230,000 repair works at Market Drayton swimming pools begin after approval for water removal sought

Council update as £230,000 repair works at Market Drayton swimming pools begin after approval for water removal sought

Supporting image for story: Law firm expands agricultural law team with senior director appointments

Law firm expands agricultural law team with senior director appointments

October 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It has changed for the better' - Market Drayton Market hoping to become Britain's favourite

'It has changed for the better' - Market Drayton Market hoping to become Britain's favourite

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton Town Hall toilets set for major payment machine upgrade

Market Drayton Town Hall toilets set for major payment machine upgrade

October 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Poor broadband and mobile connectivity affecting village near Market Drayton

Poor broadband and mobile connectivity affecting village near Market Drayton

October 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Derelict' coach destroyed in fire in field near Market Drayton

'Derelict' coach destroyed in fire in field near Market Drayton

Supporting image for story: Manipulative predator's 18-year jail sentence for shocking sex offences welcomed by Shropshire police

Manipulative predator's 18-year jail sentence for shocking sex offences welcomed by Shropshire police

October 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Evil' former serviceman from Market Drayton jailed for 18 years for sickening sex offences

'Evil' former serviceman from Market Drayton jailed for 18 years for sickening sex offences

October 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Benches to be installed to mark 150th anniversary of lodge in Market Drayton

Benches to be installed to mark 150th anniversary of lodge in Market Drayton

Supporting image for story: Plans for seven homes near A-road and Market Drayton

Plans for seven homes near A-road and Market Drayton

October 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Prisoner, 35, accused of murdering fellow inmate at Shropshire prison back in court

Prisoner, 35, accused of murdering fellow inmate at Shropshire prison back in court

Supporting image for story: Midlands law firm earns its first ever ranking in prestigious guide

Midlands law firm earns its first ever ranking in prestigious guide

Supporting image for story: Drink driver, 33, caught in Market Drayton gets road ban

Drink driver, 33, caught in Market Drayton gets road ban

October 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire pet photographer shortlisted for British Photography Award

Shropshire pet photographer shortlisted for British Photography Award

Supporting image for story: Firefighters tackle 'large' bark blaze at commercial property near Prees

Firefighters tackle 'large' bark blaze at commercial property near Prees

October 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Driving ban for motorist caught under influence of cannabis near Market Drayton

Driving ban for motorist caught under influence of cannabis near Market Drayton

October 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton firm accelerating careers in motorsport

Market Drayton firm accelerating careers in motorsport

Supporting image for story: Revamp planned for children's play area in Market Drayton amid concerns over anti-social behaviour

Revamp planned for children's play area in Market Drayton amid concerns over anti-social behaviour

Supporting image for story: North Shropshire farm in bid to 'save' 12 acres of land from development

North Shropshire farm in bid to 'save' 12 acres of land from development

October 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Dramatic pictures after car hits tree and bursts into flames near Market Drayton

Dramatic pictures after car hits tree and bursts into flames near Market Drayton

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton to shine brighter than ever during festive season after council invests in new Christmas lights

Market Drayton to shine brighter than ever during festive season after council invests in new Christmas lights

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton Town Council to consider new card payment machines for public toilets

Market Drayton Town Council to consider new card payment machines for public toilets

October 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Drink driver banned from the roads and slapped with fine after being caught nearly twice the limit in north Shropshire

Drink driver banned from the roads and slapped with fine after being caught nearly twice the limit in north Shropshire

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