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For 16 wonderful minutes after Shrewsbury Town scored the goal that put them into the lead against Arsenal, glorious dreams were taking shape in the minds of supporters.

Legendary Emirates emperor Arsene Wenger today gave a ringing endorsement to Shrewsbury Town’s plucky Carling Cup heroes – and hailed the longevity of evergreen boss Graham Turner.

Shrewsbury Town boss Graham Turner believes his side have shown more than enough in the Carling Cup to prove they are genuine contenders for League Two promotion.

Shrewsbury Town hitman James Collins today reflected on “the biggest goal of my career” – and hoped it had booked his place in the team for Saturday’s home game against Torquay.

Determined boss Andy Sinton has vowed to replace “quantity with quality” after hailing AFC Telford United’s solid start to the Blue Square Bet Premier campaign.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy today insisted midfield trio Adlene Guedioura, Nenad Milijas and Dave Edwards are ready for the Premier League challenge at Liverpool this Saturday.

Some of the rising stars in women’s tennis are in Shropshire this week for the AEGON GB Pro-Series – and it was British ace Naomi Broady who stole the headlines on day one.

Crunch talks were due to take place this afternoon in a last-ditch attempt to avoid strike action by Shropshire Council workers.

Shrewsbury Town fans were today reflecting on what might have been after being knocked out of the Carling Cup in a pulsating tie against Premier League giants Arsenal.

Education chiefs today recommended plans to push ahead with the closure of a Shropshire village school despite opposition from staff, parents and pupils.

A major expansion of Telford’s flagship House of Fraser store has been completed, creating more than 50 jobs.

An outdoor activity centre catering for groups of schoolchildren in north Shropshire was forced to close because of an outbreak of the winter vomiting bug norovirus.

A pair of protective parrots are proving effective guard dogs for a Telford security firm – after learning how to bark.

A woman claimed £38,000 in benefits by pretending to be a single mum, a court has heard.

Going, going, gone! These towering trees beside a Shropshire beauty spot have been chopped down – despite calls from campaigners to save them.

Colourful flags have been placed outside a church in Shifnal as part of the town’s annual festival.

The owners of long-empty homes could be hit by a tax hike under Government plans to bring them back into use and revitalise ghost estates.

Blood had already been spilled on the Celebrity MasterChef set, as lingerie entrepreneur Michelle Mone filleted her hand, rather than the fish, in the very first episode.

See all of the pictures as Shrewsbury Town went in front at the Emirates, but were pegged back to 3-1 by Premier League Arsenal.

More than 5,000 Shrewsbury Town fans made the trip down to the capital yesterday to watch their team in action against Premier League giants Arsenal.

I don’t know what was said to the team between Saturday and Tuesday, but it has made a massive difference writes Bucks blogger Dan Clark.

AFC Telford ended Mansfield’s five-game winning streak with a late goal to snatch a point at Field Mill.

Shrewsbury Town took the lead against Arsenal in their Carling Cup tie at the Emirates, but were pegged back as the Premier League side came back to win 3-1.

A late Chris sharp equaliser earned AFC Telford United a good point – and ended Mansfield Town’s five-game winning run.

More than £700,000 was spent by Shropshire Council on hiring consultants in the last financial year, a new report has revealed.

A financial black hole blamed on lower-than-expected income from new car parking charges in Shropshire has climbed to almost £500,000.

A new version of a much-loved sports car is to be produced on the site of one of the UK’s most famous motor plants, it was announced today.

Nine Telford men alleged to have been involved in sexual exploitation and child prostitution are to face a series of fresh trials.

Rating: *** Lou Robson enjoys her dishes at The Golden Ball – but wishes she’d followed her friend’s lead.

A proposed 5.4 per cent pay cut for staff at Shropshire Council could be reduced or even halved, it was revealed this afternoon.