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January 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: Funding announcement paves way for action after campaigners' calls for A41 improvements

Funding announcement paves way for action after campaigners' calls for A41 improvements

January 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: Oscars: How drumming with spoons put a Market Drayton lad on the road to a Best Score nomination

Oscars: How drumming with spoons put a Market Drayton lad on the road to a Best Score nomination

January 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: Council teaming up with police to tackle anti social behaviour

Council teaming up with police to tackle anti social behaviour

January 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Latest Shropshire road closures: Sewage and electrical works among reason for roads being shut

Latest Shropshire road closures: Sewage and electrical works among reason for roads being shut

January 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Log burner sparks chimney fire in village near Market Drayton

Log burner sparks chimney fire in village near Market Drayton

Supporting image for story: Inmate died in prison after being found unresponsive - inquest to be held with jury

Inmate died in prison after being found unresponsive - inquest to be held with jury

January 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Emotional reunion for air ambulance crew and youngster airlifted after collapsing at Telford trampoline park

Emotional reunion for air ambulance crew and youngster airlifted after collapsing at Telford trampoline park

January 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: Second knock-back for care home companies as another Market Drayton plan is thrown out by inspectors

Second knock-back for care home companies as another Market Drayton plan is thrown out by inspectors

January 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Common sense prevails' says taxi driver after he's allowed to put Union flag on vehicle

'Common sense prevails' says taxi driver after he's allowed to put Union flag on vehicle

January 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: New roadworks to start in Shropshire this week - one closure lasting 25 days

New roadworks to start in Shropshire this week - one closure lasting 25 days

Supporting image for story: 'Too high': Council refuses to stump up for Medieval brooch found in farmer's field

'Too high': Council refuses to stump up for Medieval brooch found in farmer's field

January 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Firefighters put animal rescue training into action as they're called to rescue 'downed horse'

Firefighters put animal rescue training into action as they're called to rescue 'downed horse'

January 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: From Newport grammar school to Golden Globes: Former Shropshire schoolboy nominated for blockbuster score

From Newport grammar school to Golden Globes: Former Shropshire schoolboy nominated for blockbuster score

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton 'turning into a ghost town' says award-winning restaurant boss forced to close

Market Drayton 'turning into a ghost town' says award-winning restaurant boss forced to close

January 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: Volunteers wanted for ambitious 3000 tree-planting project on community-run farm

Volunteers wanted for ambitious 3000 tree-planting project on community-run farm

January 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shock and 'grief' as award-winning north Shropshire restaurant closes after nearly seven years

Shock and 'grief' as award-winning north Shropshire restaurant closes after nearly seven years

January 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: Fire crew carries out 'full investigation' after chimney fire alert

Fire crew carries out 'full investigation' after chimney fire alert

January 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: Praise for shop staff, drivers and public after Market Drayton street is closed during fire incident

Praise for shop staff, drivers and public after Market Drayton street is closed during fire incident

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton street without power after fire alert at shop

Market Drayton street without power after fire alert at shop

January 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Firefighters tackle blaze in chimney after smoke spotted billowing through brickwork

Firefighters tackle blaze in chimney after smoke spotted billowing through brickwork

Supporting image for story: Teenagers injured in crash involving car and 4x4 on main road close to Shropshire border

Teenagers injured in crash involving car and 4x4 on main road close to Shropshire border

Supporting image for story: Bio-fuel power plant could be set for land near Market Drayton

Bio-fuel power plant could be set for land near Market Drayton

January 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton man accused of paying boy to perform sex acts

Market Drayton man accused of paying boy to perform sex acts

Supporting image for story: Blind veteran from Market Drayton publishes a year's worth of funny anecdotes 'to brighten each day'

Blind veteran from Market Drayton publishes a year's worth of funny anecdotes 'to brighten each day'

January 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: At least five rescued from vehicles stuck in water within two hours amid chaos on Shropshire's flood-hit roads

At least five rescued from vehicles stuck in water within two hours amid chaos on Shropshire's flood-hit roads

Supporting image for story: Two helped to safety after vehicle gets stuck in flood near Market Drayton

Two helped to safety after vehicle gets stuck in flood near Market Drayton

Supporting image for story: Fresh flood warnings for Shrewsbury and Ludlow after vehicles stranded and standing water blocks major routes

Fresh flood warnings for Shrewsbury and Ludlow after vehicles stranded and standing water blocks major routes

Supporting image for story: Ban on taxis displaying Union Flag could be dropped by Shropshire Council

Ban on taxis displaying Union Flag could be dropped by Shropshire Council

Supporting image for story: Man follows in the footsteps of his father in getting the MBE for the same cause

Man follows in the footsteps of his father in getting the MBE for the same cause

December 31, 2023

Supporting image for story: Electric car crashes into bungalow causing 'significant damage'

Electric car crashes into bungalow causing 'significant damage'

December 29, 2023

Supporting image for story: Sixty-bed care home next to pub plan appeal is thrown out over noise concerns

Sixty-bed care home next to pub plan appeal is thrown out over noise concerns

December 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: Senior border huntsman given large court bill after being found guilty of hunting a fox

Senior border huntsman given large court bill after being found guilty of hunting a fox

Supporting image for story: Glamping pods planned next to pond at north Shropshire countryside property

Glamping pods planned next to pond at north Shropshire countryside property

December 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Driver treated by medics after vehicle crashed through fence and narrowly missed telegraph pole in Christmas Day smash on notorious A41

Driver treated by medics after vehicle crashed through fence and narrowly missed telegraph pole in Christmas Day smash on notorious A41

Supporting image for story: Bungalows plan for Market Drayton open space withdrawn by developers after uproar from locals

Bungalows plan for Market Drayton open space withdrawn by developers after uproar from locals

December 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Noughties boy band Blue to headline new Shropshire festival

Noughties boy band Blue to headline new Shropshire festival

December 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton care firm staff 'blown away' by community support for festive food bank

Market Drayton care firm staff 'blown away' by community support for festive food bank

December 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: Firefighters called after car on main road 'rolls over into field'

Firefighters called after car on main road 'rolls over into field'

December 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: A41 crash: Trapped van driver escapes with minor injuries after he is winched out from under lorry

A41 crash: Trapped van driver escapes with minor injuries after he is winched out from under lorry

December 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: The secrets of a Christmas factory goes behind the scene at a gingerbread biscuit maker in Shropshire

The secrets of a Christmas factory goes behind the scene at a gingerbread biscuit maker in Shropshire

December 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: Stand-up comedian Jo Caulfield bringing tour to Market Drayton

Stand-up comedian Jo Caulfield bringing tour to Market Drayton

December 12, 2023

Supporting image for story: AR Richards helps spread awareness of charities

AR Richards helps spread awareness of charities

December 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: Shropshire jail staff altered prisoner's record after his death, report finds

Shropshire jail staff altered prisoner's record after his death, report finds

Supporting image for story: 'Friendly' primary school praised in 'good' Ofsted rating

'Friendly' primary school praised in 'good' Ofsted rating

Supporting image for story: Shropshire market town's Covid memorial and other artworks damaged in 'pointless' acts of vandalism

Shropshire market town's Covid memorial and other artworks damaged in 'pointless' acts of vandalism

December 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: Photos from Market Drayton library's Christmas party

Photos from Market Drayton library's Christmas party

December 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Man who died after head-on crash with lorry on A41 named as inquest opens

Man who died after head-on crash with lorry on A41 named as inquest opens

December 7, 2023

Supporting image for story: GP found behind the wheel in car park at three times the drink drive limit avoids road ban

GP found behind the wheel in car park at three times the drink drive limit avoids road ban

December 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Car on its side in one of two crashes on icy North Shropshire roads

Car on its side in one of two crashes on icy North Shropshire roads

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton's Grinch explains reason for dressing up as grumpy character - and costume issue

Market Drayton's Grinch explains reason for dressing up as grumpy character - and costume issue

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