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Sex offender who had 'disturbing' conversations with teenage boy is finally sentenced six years after arrest

A paedophile arrested in 2019 for disgusting sex chats with a 15-year-boy has finally been sentenced.

Supporting image for story: Sex offender who had 'disturbing' conversations with teenage boy is finally sentenced six years after arrest

Supporting image for story: Six stunning open gardens across the West Midlands to explore as heatwave hits

Six stunning open gardens across the West Midlands to explore as heatwave hits

Supporting image for story: 'A dangerous precedent' - Developers ordered to carry out road improvements at Shropshire business park

'A dangerous precedent' - Developers ordered to carry out road improvements at Shropshire business park

Supporting image for story: Morrisons Cafe launches exclusive offer for over-60s 'feeling the financial squeeze'

Morrisons Cafe launches exclusive offer for over-60s 'feeling the financial squeeze'

Supporting image for story: Inquest date set for Stoke Heath prisoner whose death sparked murder investigation

Inquest date set for Stoke Heath prisoner whose death sparked murder investigation

Supporting image for story: Vandals rip up safety surface at Market Drayton play area - appeal for info launched

Vandals rip up safety surface at Market Drayton play area - appeal for info launched

Supporting image for story: Firefighters rescue horse and foal from river near Market Drayton

Firefighters rescue horse and foal from river near Market Drayton

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Sex offender who had 'disturbing' conversations with teenage boy is finally sentenced six years after arrest

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Shropshire Homebuilder’s ace donation to tennis club as Wimbledon fever hits

Supporting image for story: Summer Fun Day in Market Drayton promises creativity, music, and family fun

Summer Fun Day in Market Drayton promises creativity, music, and family fun

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Bringing the community together: Sports club marks 50 years with fun day

Supporting image for story: 'Exemplary' Colour sergeant stole military supplies from Shropshire Army base which were sold on e-bay

'Exemplary' Colour sergeant stole military supplies from Shropshire Army base which were sold on e-bay

Supporting image for story: We visited a Market Drayton pub which is a rich mixture of local pub and food hub and has got some exciting plans for more opportunies

We visited a Market Drayton pub which is a rich mixture of local pub and food hub and has got some exciting plans for more opportunies

Supporting image for story: Health trust vows to learn from ‘sad death’ of prisoner suddenly after release from Shropshire prison

Health trust vows to learn from ‘sad death’ of prisoner suddenly after release from Shropshire prison

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About Market Drayton

In 1245 King Henry III granted a charter for a weekly Wednesday market, giving Market Drayton its current name. The market is still held every Wednesday and attracts residents from all over Shropshire. The town is also home to Muller dairy and sausage maker Palethorpe's bakery.