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September 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton optical boutique hosting free event for National Eye Health Week

Market Drayton optical boutique hosting free event for National Eye Health Week

September 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: Fire crews called to crash on A41 near Market Drayton

Fire crews called to crash on A41 near Market Drayton

September 5, 2023

Supporting image for story: Gold and silver treasures unearthed in Shropshire show evidence of Roman soldier and wealthy hunters

Gold and silver treasures unearthed in Shropshire show evidence of Roman soldier and wealthy hunters

Supporting image for story: Ex-Market Drayton school pupils encouraged to donate pottery to raise funds for new kiln

Ex-Market Drayton school pupils encouraged to donate pottery to raise funds for new kiln

Supporting image for story: Fears ending reduced rent initiative will have 'catastrophic effect' on Market Drayton market

Fears ending reduced rent initiative will have 'catastrophic effect' on Market Drayton market

Supporting image for story: Everything you need to know about the Freedom Parade taking place in Market Drayton this weekend

Everything you need to know about the Freedom Parade taking place in Market Drayton this weekend

September 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: Green energy boost for Festival Drayton Centre thanks to funding from Shropshire and Telford Community Energy (STCE)

Green energy boost for Festival Drayton Centre thanks to funding from Shropshire and Telford Community Energy (STCE)

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton man who had 'disgusting' sex chats with 'kids' invited vigilantes into his home

Market Drayton man who had 'disgusting' sex chats with 'kids' invited vigilantes into his home

September 1, 2023

Supporting image for story: Beyond delicious: The Shropshire sausages which wowed national judges

Beyond delicious: The Shropshire sausages which wowed national judges

August 30, 2023

Supporting image for story: Parade planned after Market Drayton's Royal British Legion gets freedom of the town

Parade planned after Market Drayton's Royal British Legion gets freedom of the town

Supporting image for story: 'Don't see where cost is from': A41 roadworks row rumbles on as council plans for next phase

'Don't see where cost is from': A41 roadworks row rumbles on as council plans for next phase

August 29, 2023

Supporting image for story: Fire at commercial vehicle yard

Fire at commercial vehicle yard

Supporting image for story: Road signs give early warning of second phase of A41 roadworks after month-long closure

Road signs give early warning of second phase of A41 roadworks after month-long closure

August 25, 2023

Supporting image for story: Death reported of inmate at Stoke Heath prison

Death reported of inmate at Stoke Heath prison

August 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Teen whose 17-year-old girlfriend died in crash convicted of separate driving offences

Teen whose 17-year-old girlfriend died in crash convicted of separate driving offences

August 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton's indoor market hall sees huge boost in footfall thanks to support from local community

Market Drayton's indoor market hall sees huge boost in footfall thanks to support from local community

August 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: Full list of upcoming Shropshire bus changes as two routes change operators

Full list of upcoming Shropshire bus changes as two routes change operators

Supporting image for story: Flag of Hope dedicated to 113 babies is unveiled in Market Drayton

Flag of Hope dedicated to 113 babies is unveiled in Market Drayton

August 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Neighbour protest over plans to expand pet crematorium amid claims of 'vile smells'

Neighbour protest over plans to expand pet crematorium amid claims of 'vile smells'

Supporting image for story: Fire crew called out to blaze involving a shopping trolley

Fire crew called out to blaze involving a shopping trolley

August 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: Hospital shuttle bus service call after pensioner's three-hour wait for transport home

Hospital shuttle bus service call after pensioner's three-hour wait for transport home

August 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton pet crematorium to create up to 13 new jobs with planned expansion

Market Drayton pet crematorium to create up to 13 new jobs with planned expansion

Supporting image for story: Fordhall Farm awarded £3,500 for tackling loneliness and connecting people with nature

Fordhall Farm awarded £3,500 for tackling loneliness and connecting people with nature

August 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: Bloomin' success for Shropshire fire stations in flower show competition

Bloomin' success for Shropshire fire stations in flower show competition

August 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: Virgin Galactic completes its first space tourism flight

Virgin Galactic completes its first space tourism flight

Supporting image for story: Get to know the West Midlands's new astronaut, pensioner Olympian Jon Goodwin

Get to know the West Midlands's new astronaut, pensioner Olympian Jon Goodwin

Supporting image for story: Full list of Shropshire Wilko stores as budget retailer collapses into administration

Full list of Shropshire Wilko stores as budget retailer collapses into administration

Supporting image for story: Wilko falls into administration with 12,500 jobs at risk

Wilko falls into administration with 12,500 jobs at risk

Supporting image for story: Pensioner near Market Drayton with Parkinson's blasting into space today on Virgin Galactic flight

Pensioner near Market Drayton with Parkinson's blasting into space today on Virgin Galactic flight

August 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: Resident's dashcam video shows deserted A41 as his section awaits council roadwork teams

Resident's dashcam video shows deserted A41 as his section awaits council roadwork teams

Supporting image for story: Two people rescued from car after it crashes through hedge into field near Market Drayton

Two people rescued from car after it crashes through hedge into field near Market Drayton

Supporting image for story: Care home worker cooks up 45 years' service at the same place

Care home worker cooks up 45 years' service at the same place

August 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton mum to represent Great Britain in distance triathlon this autumn

Market Drayton mum to represent Great Britain in distance triathlon this autumn

August 7, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'Save The Falcon': Campaigners work to bring 200-year-old pub under community ownership

'Save The Falcon': Campaigners work to bring 200-year-old pub under community ownership

August 5, 2023

Supporting image for story: Two weeks of congestion and controversy as A41 roadworks continue

Two weeks of congestion and controversy as A41 roadworks continue

Supporting image for story: Joy for Shropshire dancer as she wins her sixth world championship

Joy for Shropshire dancer as she wins her sixth world championship

August 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'A very bleak outlook': Losing Wilko would be 'major blow' to Market Drayton town centre says mayor

'A very bleak outlook': Losing Wilko would be 'major blow' to Market Drayton town centre says mayor

August 3, 2023

Supporting image for story: Man who assaulted school staff and used abusive language sending a Shropshire school into lockdown admits charges

Man who assaulted school staff and used abusive language sending a Shropshire school into lockdown admits charges

Supporting image for story: Road closure details for Market Drayton's Ginger and Spice Festival

Road closure details for Market Drayton's Ginger and Spice Festival

Supporting image for story: Three men decline medical help after suffering 'minor' injuries in crash near Market Drayton

Three men decline medical help after suffering 'minor' injuries in crash near Market Drayton

Supporting image for story: 'Outstanding' entries to this year's Market Drayton In Bloom competition, says mayor

'Outstanding' entries to this year's Market Drayton In Bloom competition, says mayor

August 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: Saloon car comes to rest on its side after crash near Market Drayton

Saloon car comes to rest on its side after crash near Market Drayton

Supporting image for story: Dental crisis in Market Drayton made much worse by lack of public transport, MP Helen Morgan says

Dental crisis in Market Drayton made much worse by lack of public transport, MP Helen Morgan says

August 1, 2023

Supporting image for story: Packed hall as frustrated residents meet to discuss A41 closure 'chaos'

Packed hall as frustrated residents meet to discuss A41 closure 'chaos'

July 31, 2023

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton Royal Naval Association completes mammoth challenge in aid of foodbank

Market Drayton Royal Naval Association completes mammoth challenge in aid of foodbank

Supporting image for story: Shropshire-based farmer nominated in 'outstanding individuals' section of National Lottery Awards

Shropshire-based farmer nominated in 'outstanding individuals' section of National Lottery Awards

July 30, 2023

Supporting image for story: Man suffers face and back injuries in attack outside Domino's Pizza in Market Drayton

Man suffers face and back injuries in attack outside Domino's Pizza in Market Drayton

July 29, 2023

Supporting image for story: Brewer looks for manager to take helm at its flagship Shropshire taphouse

Brewer looks for manager to take helm at its flagship Shropshire taphouse

July 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'No formal complaints' made following allegations of bullying in Market Drayton Town Council

'No formal complaints' made following allegations of bullying in Market Drayton Town Council

July 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: Car dealer 'won't make September' as owner blames A41 closure for '£10,000 loss' in two days

Car dealer 'won't make September' as owner blames A41 closure for '£10,000 loss' in two days

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