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Free swimming sessions for the whole family at Big Splash Weekend
Four Shropshire leisure centres are offering two days of free swimming lessons during the Big Splash Weekend, taking place on Saturday 6th June and Sunday 7 June.
4 Jun 2026
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Market Drayton Swimming Club achieves record success at regional championships
A Shropshire swimming club is celebrating an outstanding performance at the West Midlands Summer Championships, held over five days at the prestigious Sandwell Aquatics Centre.
1 Jun 2026
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Market Drayton to be recognised as a coach-friendly destination
Market Drayton is to be officially recognised as a coach-friendly destination next week, something it’s hoped will lead to an increase in the number of people visiting the town and its markets.
26 May 2026
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Midlands Air Ambulance Charity calls for volunteers for new Market Drayton store
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is set to open a brand-new shop in Market Drayton on 29th May and is calling on local people to join its volunteer team ahead of the launch.
13 May 2026
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New 2G Sports Pitch set to transform sport, health and community use in Market Drayton
Grove School in Market Drayton and project partners are celebrating the installation of a new floodlit 2G multi-sport pitch this year.
5 May 2026
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Market Drayton Artisan Market set to expand
Market Drayton’s popular Artisan Market is set to expand this April, attracting up to 40 independent traders and bringing a “mini festival vibe” to the heart of the town each month.
7 Apr 2026
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New Community and Family Hub to launch in Market Drayton
A new Community and Family Hub run by the community, for the community, will open its doors in Market Drayton on Wednesday, 15 April, at the Festival Drayton Centre.
29 Mar 2026
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Refurbished toilets and new drivers’ rest room open at Market Drayton bus station
The refurbishment of the Towers Lawn public toilets at Market Drayton bus station – which includes the creation of a new rest room for bus drivers – has been completed.
18 Mar 2026
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Driver released from car following head-on collision on A53 near Market Drayton
A male driver is recovering in hospital after a head-on collision involving a car and a large goods vehicle on the A53 near Market Drayton yesterday afternoon.
6 Mar 2026
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New artificial sports pitch to be installed at The Grove School in Market Drayton
Work to install a new artificial turf pitch at The Grove School in Market Drayton is set to be carried out later this year after £350,000 of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding was allocated to the project.
2 Mar 2026
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Wollerton Old Hall near Market Drayton goes on the market for £1.375 million
One of Shropshire’s most celebrated horticultural gems, Wollerton Old Hall, has been placed on the market with a guide price of £1,375,000.
1 Mar 2026
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Shropshire Council backs six towns in bids to become UK Town of Culture 2028
Shropshire Council has confirmed its backing six local county towns in bids to become the UK Town of Culture 2028.
15 Feb 2026
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Market Drayton woman fined for misusing her child’s blue badge
A woman from Market Drayton has been ordered to pay more than £2700 for misusing her child’s disabled parking badge (‘Blue Badge’), in a prosecution brought by Shropshire Council’s trading standards and parking enforcement team.
13 Feb 2026
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Market Drayton Air Cadet raises £5,300 to support squadron and future young people
A cadet from 24 (Market Drayton) Squadron has raised an impressive £5,300 after completing a demanding 100km endurance challenge in January to support his local Air Cadets.
4 Feb 2026
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Fordhall Organic Farm invites young children to explore nature through play
Fordhall Organic Farm is welcoming its youngest visitors for a joyful, hands-on experience with “Giggle’s and Grow”, taking place on Wednesday 18th February, 10am–12pm.
1 Feb 2026
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The Hippodrome in Market Drayton temporarily closes for refurbishment
The Hippodrome, in Market Drayton, is currently closed until 8 am on Saturday. The pub, which sustained fire damage during the Christmas period, is closed for remedial works and refurbishment.
20 Jan 2026
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Midlands Air Ambulance Charity to open new shop in Market Drayton
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is to open a new shop in Market Drayton in March, bringing a fresh opportunity for the local community to support the lifesaving service.
19 Jan 2026
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New Whitchurch to Wellington bus service launches
A new bus service between Whitchurch, Market Drayton, the Princess Royal Hospital and Wellington bus station has launched today.
5 Jan 2026
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Eight fire appliances attend fire at Wetherspoon pub The Hippodrome in Market Drayton
Eight fire appliances attended a fire at the Wetherspoon public house, The Hippodrome, on Queen Street in Market Drayton on Saturday lunchtime.
27 Dec 2025
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Market Drayton poet’s work lives on in new community collection
A new collection of poems by Market Drayton resident Irene Stasinski is now on sale in the town, celebrating the life and humour of a much-loved local character.
22 Dec 2025
