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Award-winning Market Drayton festival appeals for backers to unlock funding pledge by council to return taste of India

An award-winning festival is appealing for residents and businesses to get behind a crowdfunding campaign to unlock a funding pledge and bring back a taste of India.

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Firefighters rush to two-vehicle crash on north Shropshire ‘A’ road

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Delight for Market Drayton farm shop after being crowned 'Online Business of the Year'

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Car destroyed in a fire in the middle of a field near Market Drayton

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Hefty fine and road ban for motorist caught with cocaine in his system on busy A41 near Market Drayton

Residents in Market Drayton invited to climate action meeting to convene with local council candidates

Easter plant treats for gardeners at the Dorothy Clive Garden

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Heart-melting moment West Midlands groom bursts into tears at sweet wedding day message from young daughter

Petrol station could come back to busy road near Market Drayton

Shropshire charity delivers football kits to youngsters in Nepal

'We hope you are pheasantly surprised' - Shropshire fire station installs new unique bird box designed like a fire engine

Firefighters 'angered and saddened' after garden ornament stolen from station's garden in Market Drayton

'We are seeing three a week - minimum' garage owner describes impact of pothole epidemic

'This is a fantastic step towards ensuring the safety of our children' - Market Drayton headteacher's delight at speed reduction

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About Market Drayton

In 1245 King Henry III granted a charter for a weekly Wednesday market, giving Market Drayton its current name. The market is still held every Wednesday and attracts residents from all over Shropshire. The town is also home to Muller dairy and sausage maker Palethorpe's bakery.