Market Drayton13 hrs agoMurder charge after man found dead in prisonA man in his 40s is found dead at HMP Stoke Heath on Tuesday morning, police say.13 hrs agoShropshire2 days agoMurder arrest over inmate's prison deathA man in his 40s was found dead in his cell at the Shropshire jail on Tuesday, police say.2 days agoShropshire7 days agoCampaign to promote town gets under wayMake it Market Drayton aims to boost business and bring more people to the town.7 days agoShropshire24 Jun 2025Cannabis plants worth £492,000 found by policeA 51-year-old man is arrested after police find 492 cannabis plants at an address in Market Drayton.24 Jun 2025Shropshire21 Jun 2025PC made false statement and forged signaturePC Christopher Sargeant abused his power and undermined trust, a misconduct hearing finds.21 Jun 2025Shropshire9 Jun 2025Church targeted in arson attackFirefighters arrived at St Mary's Church in Market Drayton to find a large wooden door alight.9 Jun 2025Shropshire16 May 2025Chip pan fire destroys home and brings down cablesFire crews arrive to find flames coming through the roof and windows, and billowing black smoke.16 May 2025Shropshire15 May 2025Jailed PC barred from policing over misconductNicholas Peacock, convicted of misconduct last year, is serving an 18 month jail sentence.15 May 2025Shropshire30 Apr 2025Bonfire warning after large grass fireFirefighters think a large fire involving waste grass near Market Drayton was started by a bonfire.30 Apr 2025Shropshire...
