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Family’s heartbreak as Royal Marine is killed
A heartbroken grandmother has paid tribute to her “perfect” grandson who was killed while on foot patrol in Afghanistan. Anthony Hotine, 21, was carrying out a joint reassurance patrol with the Afghan National Army in the Sangin district of Helmand when
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Music legend gives guitar masterclass
Music legend Jerry Donahue will give a guitar masterclass at Barnoldswick’s Rainhall Centre. One of the world’s top guitarists, Jerry is renowned for his ultra-fast playing and unique style. A former member of Fairport Convention and Fotheringay,
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A few staff are letting us down, say HML’s bosses
A “small number” of HML employees are letting Skipton down, according to their bosses. Since relocating to their new headquarters at Gateway House, on the town’s Gargrave Road, in February, Homeloan Management Ltd employees have been urged
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Norman plans 50th birthday party – for his car
Former international athlete Norman Deakin is planning a charity 50th birthday party this weekend – for a car. Addingham man Norman – a former Great Britain marathon runner – has always carefully looked after his Rover 80 PA, which was “born” on June
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It’s a medal – and a baby – for gardener
Medal-winning gardener Chris Myers had more on his mind than usual when he competed in this year’s BBC Gardeners’ World Live show at Birmingham – the arrival of his baby daughter. Poppy, the first child of Chris and his wife, Moira, was born three weeks
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Group brings history to life for US visitors
Grassington-based Penny Plain Theatre Company has been commissioned by a Yorkshire stately home to write and enact a special performance for visitors from the United States. Kiplin Hall, near Northallerton, was built by George Calvert in the
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Yorkshire Forward chief gets CBE
Terry Hodgkinson the Skipton-born chairman of Yorkshire Forward, has been honoured in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. He has received a CBE for his services to business and regeneration. Terry, who has chaired the regional development agency for
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Family trio to take the plunge for football club
Three generations of a Sutton family have risen to new heights to raise money for a local football club. Barrie Pearce, 74, his son Nigel, 49, his grandson Jack, 17, and two others – Dianne MacDonald, 40, and Luke Dalby, 27 – will be leaping out of an
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Put the flags out – it’s a new world record!
Grassington Festival has set a world record and the fruits of its labours can be seen around the village. The festival, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary, has put up 2,696 metres of bunting – the longest ever. The previous record stood
