The Crown is a popular pub in Market Drayton, with a history dating back centuries. The venue is said to have survived a major fire in the town in 1651, and King Charles I is reputed to have ...

Sam Plim - Market Drayton born and bred - became friendly with Doreen Sharples, whose family subsequently moved to the Isle of Wight, Doreen's father taking up a post at Camphill Prison.

Make it Market Drayton aims to boost business and bring more people to the town. 21 hrs ago. Shropshire. 3 days ago. Cannabis plants worth £492,000 found by police.

Traders in Market Drayton have said they are "thrilled" to find out the indoor and outdoor markets have made the top 10 shortlist for Britain's Favourite Market 2025.

"We are going to try to put the market back into Market Drayton - that's the ambition." Follow BBC West Midlands on Facebook, external, X, external and Instagram, external.