The latest positive local news from Market Drayton: food and drink, nightlife, people, arts, sport and business stories from La Vida Shropshire.
Family-run Goldstone Hall, the country house hotel near Market Drayton, is a finalist at the West Midlands Tourism Awards once more after taking Gold as the region's best small hotel this spring.
England's first community-owned farm, Fordhall near Market Drayton, has marked 20 years with a Golden Fork, a Great British Food Award and a drive for 1,000 new shareholders.
Market Drayton Swimming Club sent a record 16 swimmers to the West Midlands Summer Championships and came home with nine medals, with two swimmers going on to national championships.
Community-owned Festival Drayton Centre, the volunteer-run venue at the heart of Market Drayton since 1984, welcomed Shaun Ryder and has a full season of shows and films.
Market Drayton Artisan Market has expanded around the historic Buttercross, with up to 40 independent traders, live music and family activities on the second Saturday of every month.