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Trial fixed for woman accused of animal rights blackmail
A SKIPTON woman arrested during a series of police raids which targeted animal extremism appeared before a judge today to be told that she will stand trial in August. Suzanne Jaggers, 35, of Upper Sackville Street, faces a charge of blackmail following
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MP backs Brown's opponent for Labour leader
PENDLE'S MP has called on Labour MPs to nominate John McDonnell to ensure a contest to decide the next Labour leader and, hence, Prime Minister. Speaking from Westminster, Gordon Prentice said: "Gordon Brown has said he would welcome a contest. I believe
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'Are you a lesbian?' housing association asks 90-year-old
A QUESTIONNAIRE asking about people's sexuality is being sent out to pensioners by Craven Housing. The daughter of a woman approaching her 90s contacted the Herald to say the survey was "highly offensive" to the elderly. They are asked to say whether
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Witnesses sought to attack on two women
TWO women received severe bruising after they were kicked and punched during an alleged attack in Skipton. Police have released details of the incident and appealed for witnesses. The victims, aged 24 and 28 and from the town, were walking down the
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Duke's estate goes on register
THE extensive boundaries of one of the largest estates in the Yorkshire Dales have been confirmed legally under a voluntary registration scheme. The 30,000-acre Bolton Abbey estate, which includes the picturesque ruins of 11th century Bolton Priory,
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School told to remove "youth zapper"
A "youth-zapping" noise emitter should be removed from an Earby school because it discriminates, according to council bosses. Following problems with youngsters gathering at Springfield Primary and climbing on the roof, the school fitted an ultrasonic