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Shropshire romance fraud suspect denies swindling women out of £670,000 - getting them to pay for 'heart surgery', luxury cars and to get his teeth done

A romance fraud suspect accused of conning six women out of more than £670,000 has denied a string of charges - including getting women to pay for his "heart surgery", for luxury cars and to get his teeth done.

Supporting image for story: Shropshire romance fraud suspect denies swindling women out of £670,000 - getting them to pay for 'heart surgery', luxury cars and to get his teeth done

Supporting image for story: 'I’ve waited years for this moment': Owner celebrates launch of quirky café in Shropshire village

'I’ve waited years for this moment': Owner celebrates launch of quirky café in Shropshire village

Supporting image for story: 'The public want to know who did what, when, how and why': Inquiry to be held into handling of ill-fated £39m Shropshire road project

'The public want to know who did what, when, how and why': Inquiry to be held into handling of ill-fated £39m Shropshire road project

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Teenager caught with hunting knife at major Shropshire events venue learns his punishment

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