Thursday, 11th March 2010

Latest Market Drayton stories

Marina set to open

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A new £2 million marina on the Shropshire Union Canal near Market Drayton is to open by the end of the month with the creation of eight jobs, it has been revealed.

Cup medal inspiration to trace history

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A piece of Market Drayton’s sporting history has been uncovered by a Staffordshire man who is asking for help in tracing its roots.

Council in row over integrity

A Market Drayton town councillor has made a formal complaint over the way the 2010/11 precept was decided.

Grove vow on cyber bullying

Market Drayton’s Grove School has vowed to clamp down on internet bullying after a pupil suffered abuse at the hands of cyber-bullies on a popular social networking site.

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Spooky tale of missing cat

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A ‘spooky’ curse has come back to haunt a Market Drayton family when their beloved family cat went missing.

Top award for nursery

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Youngsters and staff at a Market Drayton nursery are celebrating after being recognised for their healthy eating habits.

Market is in the wrong place

Market Drayton shoppers have come out strongly against plans for a new Saturday market due to open on the town’s outskirts next month.

Flipping wonderful!

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Pancake Day was a community occasion in Market Drayton this week as the town’s Macmillan Cancer Support group held its annual pancake lunch.

New fuel depot plan opposed

Plans for a new fuel storage and distribution depot in Market Drayton which would create up to 20 new jobs have been opposed by town councillors.

Star rating for Tudor House

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A Market Drayton hotel has achieved a three star rating from the AA and English Tourist Board.