In hopes of recovering the two missing paintings, authorities set up a sting operation in which Mr. Vega was hired again to paint another part of the estate last week, Mr. Hynes said.

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Despite missing out on the League Two play-offs and failing to get to the final of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy, Taylor was keen to focus on the positives from their first season in the Football League.

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