Saturday, 31st July 2010

Latest Market Drayton stories

United praise for revamped carnival

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All sections of the Market Drayton community have united in praise for this year’s Carnival.

Councillors clash over ‘misleading’ comments

A Market Drayton town council meeting descended into uproar as two councillors clashed over a new play area.

Drayton to share in £3m cash boost

Business and political leaders have responded positively to news that Market Drayton is to share in a £3 million boost for Shropshire’s market towns.

Pre-schoolers settle into new classroom

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Youngsters at a Loggerheads pre-school have been happily getting used to the surroundings of their new classroom.

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Silver award after suprise inspection

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A Market Drayton couple’s bid to make their bed and breakfast the best in the town has received a silver accolade from tourism officials.

Fury as market shuts for match

A row has erupted between traders and town councillors after Market Drayton’s street market closed early on Wednesday because of the World Cup.

Creative Chloe’s a carnival winner!

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A Market Drayton youngster is lost for words after winning a competition to design the cover for this year’s carnival programme.

Community fun in the sun

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The sun shone brightly as youth and voluntary groups in Market Drayton displayed their talents at a town fun day last Saturday.

Holiday pupils missed GCSEs

The headteacher of Market Drayton’s Grove School said two of her pupils have missed their GCSE exams because of family holidays.

10 years of bikers’ paradise

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Market Drayton became a biker’s paradise last weekend as thousands of people rode into the area for this year’s Shires Bike Show.