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Shop arson suspects hunted by police

Police are appealing for witnesses after the fire began at the shop in the early hours of Thursday.

A roast turkey on a silver plate on a table, with a blurry shape of a christmas tree in the background

Union threatens turkey shortage this Christmas

The Unite union says its pay dispute could result in 'empty tables this Christmas'.

Three school girls are standing in front of a blue and yellow royal British legion flag in a church. Ella has brown hair tied in a plait. Maisie has brown hair and is wearing a red poppy. Lena has brown hair in two plaits and is wearing a red poppy.

Falklands veterans share stories with pupils

Pupils from Market Drayton schools say they found the session "really interesting."

Two firefighters dressed in brown protective clothing, with yellow and grey reflective strips. It says "fire" on their backs. They are wearing yellow helmets. One firefighter has his hand on the shoulder of the other.

Town suffers four suspected arsons in an hour

All four of the fires involved bins, with damage sustained to nearby property.

Brick buildings with bay windows and a step with railings leading to the front door, which is painted black, and there are flowers in pots on the pavement and hanging baskets by the door. The building is on a road with double yellow lines and there are newer buildings in the background, with a tree.

Empty former offices could become flats

Six one-bedroom flats would be created in Clarence House in Market Drayton under the proposals.

A contractor in a crane's cherry-picker fits an LED streetlight. He is wearing a white helmet and orange hi-viz jacket.

New street lights installed on dangerous road

The A529 in Hinstock has been named as one of England's 50 most dangerous roads.

Peter is on the left, he is bald and wearing glasses. he is wearing a navy blue puffer coat. Anne is on his right. she has short brown hair and black sunglasses. She is wearing a navy blue puffer coat.

Improved bus services launch across towns

Towns that will benefit include Ludlow, Market Drayton, and Shrewsbury.

Wayne Neville wears a navy T-shirt and cap with black headphones on. He has his arm in the air and he is smiling

Wife's tribute to devoted husband after fatal crash

Wayne Neville, 44, from Market Drayton, dies in the crash on the A53 on Saturday, police say.

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Both drivers dead in two-car crash on major road

West Mercia Police say the crash happened at about midnight on Saturday in Market Drayton.