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Fatal car crash victim's home burgled by his friend
A MAN has admitted burgling his friend's home within hours of his death in a car crash. Andrew Edmondson died in a car accident in Austwick on May 8. When his mother visited hs home in Settle three days later she discovered items had been stolen. Darren
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Seatbelt 'may have saved teen's life'
A CORONER has pleaded for young drivers to use their seatbelts after an inquest into the death of two cousins. Speaking after a joint inquest for stock car driver Samuel Lund, 19, and 16-year-old James Dewhurst, coroner Michael Singleton said that young
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Stefni's rapid climb up career ladder
A WOMAN who left school without qualifications has become the operations director of a communications company at the age of just 26. Stefni Watson says she has succeeded at Nelson-based Daisy Communications through "determination, enthusiasm and commitment
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Get on your bikes for cycling festival
CRAVEN is gearing up for its first major cycling festival. Prologue 2007 begins today (Friday) and will take place in and around Settle over three days. And the highlight is a 110-mile Etape du Dales' marathon ride on Sunday. All 700 places for the
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Estate land officially registered
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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Walk leader retires at 80
VILLAGE historian Doris Riley is taking a step back from Cross Hills Naturalists after more than 50 years. Eighty-year-old Miss Riley has given up writing the group's press reports as well as leading rambles, although she will remain a member. "I always
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School closes due to sickness bug
A SCHOOL has been forced to close after almost half of its pupils and staff fell victim to winter vomiting disease. By yesterday, 76 pupils and staff at Malsis School, Glusburn - including the school sister and catering manager - had been struck down
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Enterprising students scoop trophy
SKIPTON Girls' High School has lifted the local trophy in the 2007 Young Enterprise competition. The nine-strong team, called Todo un Poco, produced high quality handcrafted jewellery and was commended by the judging panel for its motivation, professionalism
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Walk to school grants awarded
TRAFFIC is set to ease at 21 Craven primary schools which have won funding to promote walking to school. Seven of the schools are getting a £1,000 Government grant each year for three years to organise "walking bus" schemes. These involve adult volunteers
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Erin celebrates musical success
A PUPIL of Settle Primary School is celebrating a successful entry in this year's British Accordion Championships in Scarborough. Erin Cokell, nine, has only been learning the instrument for 14 months, but impressed judges to come third in the introductory
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Young chef's winning feast
EMBSAY'S answer to Delia Smith has whipped up a feast of pasta and cake to reach the final of a cookery competition. Twelve-year-old Jennifer Stearn, of Millholme Rise, has reached the final of the Guild of Food Writers' CookIt! competition. The Aireville
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Plaques mark HMS Vesper links
THE Skipton reunion of the HMS Vesper veterans will be extra special this year. The town's Vesper Association has commissioned a plaque to cement Skipton's link with the World War Two warship. The memorial, which will be located in the canal basin off
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New bid to build on Burnside site
BURLEY Developments is making another attempt to build a housing estate opposite Skipton's Waltonwrays cemetery. The company, owned by Skipton man Michael Wormald, wants to build 43 homes - including 40 per cent at a discounted price - on a site previously
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Health trust under fire
THE body representing NHS patients in Craven and Harrogate has criticised reforms which are failing to deliver services. It has warned that local doctors are particularly concerned at arrangements which could contradict their own code of ethics. And
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Help bring Madeleine home
THE distraught Skipton relations of abducted four-year-old Madeleine McCann have urged everyone, especially holidaymakers, to do everything in their power to help bring her home. Anne-Marie Wright is the cousin of Madeleine's mum, Kate. The four-year-old
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Barlick man is Pendle Mayor
A BARNOLDSWICK councillor has been appointed mayor of Pendle for the first time in almost 20 years. And the election of Allan Buck will be marked on Sunday with a day of celebrations in the town. The highlight will be a town centre procession with a
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Anger after trees are felled
FURIOUS villagers say two important trees were felled hours after applications were made for tree preservation orders. And they claim the move was to pave the way for an unpopular planning scheme. Last Tuesday, Craven District councillors rejected a
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Village gets go-ahead for playground
GISBURN parents are celebrating after securing planning permission for a new community park in the village. The Playing Fields Association, which was set up with the aim of providing a safe and modern place for children to play, has been given the go-ahead
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Town hall revamp back on the agenda
THE long-awaited refurbishment of Settle Town Hall could be on the cards again. Craven District Council's Dales Delivery Team has asked to meet Settle town councillors to discuss the creation a one-stop shop and rural service centre. In a letter to
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History of farming brought to life
REVAMPED display boards at the National Trust's Town Head Barn at Malham have been unveiled to the public. The trust has updated the old displays by installing new panels and hands-on activities. The aim is for visitors to gain a greater
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Go-ahead for roundabout facelift
THE bleak roundabout at Cleatop, on the outskirts of Settle, is finally going to get a facelift. Settle District Chamber of Trade has at last been given the go-ahead to spend the £9,000 donated some years ago to landscape the roundabout, which is situated
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Fears for salmon in the Wharfe
SALMON in the upper River Wharfe could be forced out because of climate change, it was claimed this week. The Environment Agency believes that salmon could be forced to find new homes by the 2050s because of expected increases in temperature and decreased
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Loyal councillors call it a day
THREE Carleton parish councillors who have altogether given nearly nine decades of service to the village have stood down. Residents Stuart Brown, Brian Summersgill and Dilys Kaye have served 36, 32 and 18 years respectively but decided to resign at
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Firm wins army contract
SILSDEN sleeping bag company Snugpak has proved it is among the best in the world after landing a £1.8 million contract with the Latvian Army. Following a year of negotiations and stringent testing of its clothing, Snugpak has won a six year contract
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Annie celebrates centenary
ANLEY Hall resident Annie Parker celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday with a party for friends and relatives. Mrs Parker has lived in Settle for most of her life and has had close links to the railway. Her late husband, Joseph,