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January 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: Shropshire village named 'Britain's poshest' - but locals don't know what to make of it

Shropshire village named 'Britain's poshest' - but locals don't know what to make of it

January 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: A529 blocked as firefighters battle barn blaze near Market Drayton

A529 blocked as firefighters battle barn blaze near Market Drayton

January 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'Very sad!' Premier Foods factory closure will be 'body blow' for region

'Very sad!' Premier Foods factory closure will be 'body blow' for region

Supporting image for story: 'Enough is enough!' Loggerheads residents rally against proposals to develop 200 homes in the village

'Enough is enough!' Loggerheads residents rally against proposals to develop 200 homes in the village

January 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton-born presenter takes drive-time hot seat at national LGBTQ+ radio station

Market Drayton-born presenter takes drive-time hot seat at national LGBTQ+ radio station

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton brother and sister walking 100 miles to fundraise in honour of their mother

Market Drayton brother and sister walking 100 miles to fundraise in honour of their mother

January 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: Record shop reopens at larger premises - and proves to be a hit with customers

Record shop reopens at larger premises - and proves to be a hit with customers

January 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Banned: 'Welsh Evel Knievel' branded 'driving liability' after trailer flipped and caused crash

Banned: 'Welsh Evel Knievel' branded 'driving liability' after trailer flipped and caused crash

January 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: Grand old four-bedroom manor near the heart of Market Drayton up for sale at half a million pounds

Grand old four-bedroom manor near the heart of Market Drayton up for sale at half a million pounds

January 12, 2023

Supporting image for story: Drink-drive suspect arrested after car smashes into road signs and tree near Whitchurch

Drink-drive suspect arrested after car smashes into road signs and tree near Whitchurch

Supporting image for story: How to get tickets to see TV comedian and Bake Off: The Professionals star Tom Allen in Market Drayton

How to get tickets to see TV comedian and Bake Off: The Professionals star Tom Allen in Market Drayton

January 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: Long diversion as A529 in Market Drayton to shut for 19-days of road safety work

Long diversion as A529 in Market Drayton to shut for 19-days of road safety work

Supporting image for story: Three-vehicle crash closes A53 in Shropshire for three hours

Three-vehicle crash closes A53 in Shropshire for three hours

January 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: Shropshire brewer launches new seasonal 'Penny Pincher' ale for January

Shropshire brewer launches new seasonal 'Penny Pincher' ale for January

Supporting image for story: Boutique opticians to donate all January proceeds from private eye tests to food bank

Boutique opticians to donate all January proceeds from private eye tests to food bank

January 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Site plans submitted for five gypsy families in Market Drayton

Site plans submitted for five gypsy families in Market Drayton

January 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Part of churchyard cordoned off after brick wall collapses on steep bank

Part of churchyard cordoned off after brick wall collapses on steep bank

January 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'The world is going mad!' Independent Shropshire sweet traders scoff at early Easter egg sales

'The world is going mad!' Independent Shropshire sweet traders scoff at early Easter egg sales

January 1, 2023

Supporting image for story: Car crashes off A51 near Market Drayton in early hours of New Year's Day

Car crashes off A51 near Market Drayton in early hours of New Year's Day

December 31, 2022

Supporting image for story: Almost 10 per cent rise in house prices across West Midlands in 2022

Almost 10 per cent rise in house prices across West Midlands in 2022

December 28, 2022

Supporting image for story: House prices around Shropshire revealed as county stays above national average

House prices around Shropshire revealed as county stays above national average

December 26, 2022

Supporting image for story: More than 60 new homes planned for Market Drayton in second phase of new development

More than 60 new homes planned for Market Drayton in second phase of new development

Supporting image for story: Plans for beaver enclosure at Trentham Estate get green light

Plans for beaver enclosure at Trentham Estate get green light

Supporting image for story: Ukraine refugee and radio presenter Hanna gets slot on local radio station

Ukraine refugee and radio presenter Hanna gets slot on local radio station

December 23, 2022

Supporting image for story: Scheme lodged to turn Market Drayton pub into Tesco Express, planners told

Scheme lodged to turn Market Drayton pub into Tesco Express, planners told

December 21, 2022

Supporting image for story: Driver arrested on A54 for being under the influence of drugs

Driver arrested on A54 for being under the influence of drugs

December 19, 2022

Supporting image for story: 'Life saver' Christmas boost for vulnerable households in Market Drayton

'Life saver' Christmas boost for vulnerable households in Market Drayton

Supporting image for story: 64 homes plan put forward in Market Drayton

64 homes plan put forward in Market Drayton

December 18, 2022

Supporting image for story: Another road smash at notorious accident blackspot on A41

Another road smash at notorious accident blackspot on A41

Supporting image for story: Homes and businesses affected as frozen pipes cause another spate of floods

Homes and businesses affected as frozen pipes cause another spate of floods

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton then and now: Archive photos show how market town has changed

Market Drayton then and now: Archive photos show how market town has changed

December 17, 2022

Supporting image for story: Plea to watch out as Shropshire crews attend eight floods in just 24 hours caused by burst frozen pipes

Plea to watch out as Shropshire crews attend eight floods in just 24 hours caused by burst frozen pipes

December 15, 2022

Supporting image for story: Hundreds attend Christmas celebrations at town library

Hundreds attend Christmas celebrations at town library

December 14, 2022

Supporting image for story: Pub regulars bring good cheer to our toy appeal

Pub regulars bring good cheer to our toy appeal

December 11, 2022

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton Library celebrating another dazzling Christmas party

Market Drayton Library celebrating another dazzling Christmas party

December 10, 2022

Supporting image for story: Volunteers celebrated for their 'invaluable' contributions to life at Fordhall Organic Farm

Volunteers celebrated for their 'invaluable' contributions to life at Fordhall Organic Farm

December 8, 2022

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton family's plea for help over boys' health in mould-ridden flat

Market Drayton family's plea for help over boys' health in mould-ridden flat

Supporting image for story: Delight as Medieval brooch found in field is declared treasure at inquest

Delight as Medieval brooch found in field is declared treasure at inquest

Supporting image for story: Veteran hopes to see war medal returned to late soldier's family in time for Christmas

Veteran hopes to see war medal returned to late soldier's family in time for Christmas

December 7, 2022

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton festival sponsors jazz up coffers of two charities

Market Drayton festival sponsors jazz up coffers of two charities

Supporting image for story: 'Overwhelming' call for better public transport in Market Drayton survey

'Overwhelming' call for better public transport in Market Drayton survey

Supporting image for story: Villagers could go for judicial review over repeated county planning rebuff

Villagers could go for judicial review over repeated county planning rebuff

December 6, 2022

Supporting image for story: West Midlands fire crews tackle huge city blaze with smoke seen 15 miles away in Shropshire

West Midlands fire crews tackle huge city blaze with smoke seen 15 miles away in Shropshire

December 5, 2022

Supporting image for story: Daughter thanks public for support of fundraiser in her father's memory

Daughter thanks public for support of fundraiser in her father's memory

December 2, 2022

Supporting image for story: Godfrey's war medals returned to his family after detective work and fundraising

Godfrey's war medals returned to his family after detective work and fundraising

December 1, 2022

Supporting image for story: Palethorpes Bakery announced as headline sponsors for Market Drayton 10k

Palethorpes Bakery announced as headline sponsors for Market Drayton 10k

Supporting image for story: Toy appeal supports vital Shropshire charity that helps children to walk

Toy appeal supports vital Shropshire charity that helps children to walk

Supporting image for story: How a dairy farmer turned a derelict cottage into a popular and luxurious holiday let

How a dairy farmer turned a derelict cottage into a popular and luxurious holiday let

November 27, 2022

Supporting image for story: Shropshire's River Severn flood alert lifted as rain lets up

Shropshire's River Severn flood alert lifted as rain lets up

Supporting image for story: Historic High Street building could be converted into a restaurant with rooms

Historic High Street building could be converted into a restaurant with rooms

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