Monday, 6th February 2012

Latest Market Drayton stories

Ex-Mayor concerned over police changes

A former Market Drayton Mayor and chamber of trade chairman has raised concerns over changes in the town’s policing in recent years.

Fury as tenants paid to quit flats

Tenants formerly living in a block of drug-plagued flats in Market Drayton were handed almost £5,000 to leave, the Advertiser can reveal.

Army seeks ‘part-time’ recruits

Army chiefs have launched a new recruitment drive in a bid to attract more ‘part-time’ soldiers from Market Drayton.

First Responders’ anniversary appeal

A fundraising appeal to update vehicles for Community First Responders was kick-started at a party in Tern Hill – celebrating 10 years of the scheme in north Shropshire.

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Town in need of big home tonic

Market Drayton manager Neil Woolliscroft returns from a business trip to world casino capital Las Vegas tonight as his squad face a crucial gamble – how much can be staked on an attacking formation in tomorrow’s re-arranged Evo-Stick League South visit of New Mills?

Patients attack wait to see GP

Market Drayton’s Medical Practice has come under scathing attack online with patients angry at the length of time it takes to see a doctor.

Vision for town’s future to be unveiled at last

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Market Drayton’s first community-led Town Plan will be unveiled to the public next week.

Popular market butcher hanging up his apron

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Market Drayton will bid farewell to its longest serving butcher tomorrow when he opens his market stall for the very last time.

Oficers tell of knifeman ordeal

Two Market Drayton police officers have spoken of their shock after a man tried to stab them with a knife while being escorted home.

Reporter is on the road - at last

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The Market Drayton Advertiser’s Winston Brown has passed his driving test at the fourth attempt.