MARKET Drayton’s traditional weekly street market could be privatised after nearly 800 years in a move which has angered traders.
ORGANISERS of this year’s Market Drayton Carnival are planning for a bigger and better event than ever before – but are appealing for more people to help make it a success.
AFTER a marvellous makeover The Original Factory Shop, situated on Queen Street, is giving discount devotees in Market Drayton the chance to win a share of £250 to spend in-store to celebrate its new look.
A Market Drayton town councillor has expressed surprise at a decision to approve controversial plans for a new town centre development.
A rogue trader who stopped a Shropshire pensioner in the street and pressurised her into handing over hundreds of pounds for work he had never even done is being hunted by police.
Royal British Legion (RBL) branch members in Market Drayton have beaten the recession to bring in a record-breaking amount for this year’s Poppy Appeal.
More than 50 jobs are being axed at Muller – but Market Drayton councillors today urged the town to remain positive because the dairy giant’s long-term expansion plans remain on course.
A 30-year wait for a £2.5 million inner relief road and new homes flanking it in Market Drayton could be coming to an end after detailed plans were unveiled for the scheme.
Controversial plans for a ‘micro-generation’ wind turbine on farmland near Market Drayton have been met with a storm of opposition from residents following two public meetings.
A MARKET Drayton man has lost two fingers in an industrial accident at Pork Farms Palethorpes – just days after starting a Christmas job there.