Market Drayton23 Mar 2026The seven Shropshire towns bidding to be UK Town of CultureA shortlist of the towns bidding to be UK Town of Culture is expected to be announced in the spring.23 Mar 202610 Mar 2026'Running marathon in memory of Dad is liberating'Elly McGrath, 28, is fundraising for Severn Hospice, who cared for her dad, Paul.10 Mar 202628 Feb 2026School to introduce hockey after new pitch fundingWork is due to start later this year on an artificial pitch for Grove School in Market Drayton.28 Feb 20263 Feb 2026Battling to make rural bus services better in ShropshireShropshire Council is keen to connect more rural areas with buses, but needs more funding.3 Feb 20262 Feb 2026'Our village needs a bus service'Shauney Connor says his village has not seen a public bus for more than a decade.2 Feb 20265 Jan 2026The famous faces coming to Shropshire in 2026Eighties music stars, a Strictly winner and a boxing legend are amongst acts visiting the county.5 Jan 20262 Jan 2026Swimming pool reopens after leak fixedThe pool has been closed since October, after a large leak caused it to lose significant water.2 Jan 202631 Dec 2025'We're amazed our community-owned farm is still here after 20 years'Fordhall farm near Market Drayton was saved after more than 8,000 people bought shares in it.31 Dec 202528 Dec 2025Wetherspoon pub remains shut after 'hidden' fireShropshire Fire and Rescue Service says it was caused by embers from a fireplace.28 Dec 2025...
