Thursday, 11th March 2010

Latest Market Drayton stories

Audlem head told to stay at home

Parents in Audlem are in shock after a headteacher was told to stay at home while governors investigate a complaint made against her.

Marathon effort for mother and daughter!

thm.jpg

A mother and daughter from Audlem are gearing up for this year’s London marathon in a bid to raise cash to help people in Africa.

Pedal power raises chairty cash

pedalpower.jpg

Staff at a Market Drayton homeware store have been clocking up the miles to raise money for charity.

Ambitious plans for new-look cafe

sd3396012wb30butter.jpg

The new owners of a Market Drayton cafe have revealed ambitious expansion plans to attract new customers.

↓ Headlines continue ↓

Play our new Fantasy Football game.
Podcasts - Shropshire Star (w)Podcasts - Shropshire Star (p)
mydating - find your perfect partner online

Plea to finally close ‘drug-ridden’ Drayton alley

drugstmb.jpg

A Market Drayton woman is desperate to close a ‘drug ridden’ alleyway near her home.

Birthday surprise for 105-year-old Lucy!

sd3395966wb30lucy.jpg

An Audlem nursing home’s oldest resident has highlighted sport and crosswords as the secrets to her long life.

Drayton crowned top shopping town

sd3389171jm23retailers.jpg

Market Drayton’s independent retailers have been celebrating this week after experts declared the town among the best in Britain for a good shopping experience.

Rotary’s Haiti help

sd3385706jm23rotary.jpg

Market Drayton’s Rotary Club held a collection last weekend in aid of the Haiti earthquake disaster.

Denzil tastes life on the farm

sd3353046wb23denzil.jpg

A Market Drayton teenager is making a good impression in combining his school work with life on the farm.

Call for views on masterplan

Market Drayton residents are to be consulted over the coming months on a £3.3 million “masterplan” to transform part of the town centre.