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Whilst searching for the most beautiful country cottages in Shropshire last week, we discovered so many deserving of exposure that we had to hold some back. So welcome to part two of our country cottage special.

Worfield maintained their impressive start to the FBC Manby Bowdler season after a comfortable win against Forton.

Women are going crazy to learn salsa in Shropshire – but persuading their partners to get up off the settee and on to the dance floor is proving an altogether more difficult task.

One of Oswestry’s ancient monuments has been closed to the public after vandals damaged a fence.

A 54-year-old man was pulled to the ground before having cash and his benefits book stolen as he returned from a trip to a post office in Telford.

A Telford woman who splashed out about £40,000 on her lavish wedding and honeymoon from cash paid to her corrupt husband as backhanders, has escaped an immediate jail sentence.

Stunned workers at a Telford factory today watched on as Border Agency officers rounded up six colleagues suspected to be illegal immigrants.

Daniel Croft is raring to go after re-signing with Telford Tigers, declaring: “I’ve got my passion back.”

A Shropshire couple who lost their precious holiday snaps after accidentally binning them have had their treasured memories rescued at the eleventh hour.

A Shropshire Lib Dem candidate who was forced to withdraw from the General Election battle after a police probe into allegations of sex abuse will not face any charges, it was confirmed today.

Drivers are continuing to put their lives and those of rail passengers at risk on a Shropshire railway level crossing, new police figures revealed today.

Shropshire Revolution won their fourth game in a row with a comprehensive victory on the road over BAFA League division two central newcomers Sheffield Predators.

Market Drayton Town may not be wanted in their own county’s Senior Cup – but they are being welcomed with open arms into the Staffordshire equivalent.

A Telford factory has been raided by staff from the UK Border Agency. Also, motorists had a lucky escape when a lorry shed its load of glass.

Immigration officers and police today raided a Telford factory for suspected illegal workers.

Supermarket giant Tesco has submitted fresh plans to increase the amount of space it can use for non-grocery products at its Shrewsbury store.

A Shropshire woman who was accused of failing to report treasure is relieved that the case against her has now been dropped, her solicitor said today.

An investigation into the killing of two rare falcons which were found poisoned at their nest site in south Shropshire has ended.

A plan to allow free parking for shoppers and visitors to the historic market town of Oswestry during its inaugural Traders’ Day has been rejected.

Calls were today made for 10 per cent of the sale price of the Vyrnwy Estate in north Powys to be ploughed back into the local community to compensate for a “lack of investment” in recent years by owners Severn Trent Water.

Alcohol-free zones will not be introduced in a Powys town despite pleas by residents because incidents have not been reported to the police, it was revealed today.

Wolves forward Andy Keogh’s possible return to Yorkshire could come in a loan deal to Doncaster Rovers, it emerged today.

New recruit Mat Sadler has admitted he hopes to put himself “back on the footballing radar” during his stint at Shrewsbury Town.

AFC Telford United boss Andy Sinton has identified the addition of a right midfielder and a left-back as two of his top priorities.

Two women and a man have appeared in court accused of the murder of Shropshire father-of-three Stephen Round, whose body was found on a rubbish tip.

Residents were left without power for at least two hours after an cable fault in part of Telford.

Calls are being made for the Welsh Arts Council to reassure people the future of Llangollen’s International Musical Eisteddfod will remain safe despite funding cuts.

Cannabis has been found being cultivated in the roof space of a house in north Shropshire, police revealed today.

Ambulance response times to 999 calls in Powys are running at their best ever, it was revealed today.

Almost 20 jobs have been axed at a Shropshire aeronautical factory, it was announced today.