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'Absolutely staggering' support for petrol station fundraiser
A COMMUNITY has rallied round in support of a charity fundraiser. More than 30 prizes have been donated for an Easter raffle at the Co-op petrol station, in Cross Hills. The event is being staged to raise money for MIND, the Co-op’s charity
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Asbestos remover banned from driving after losing 'exceptional hardship' argument
A SOUTH CRAVEN man who carries out asbestos removal for a living has been banned from driving after magistrates disagreed that he would suffer ‘exceptional hardship’ if he was to lose his licence. Daniel Burton, 31, admitted driving a Mercedes
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The joys of adjudicating a music festival
Skipton Music Festival would normally have been held this month, but will not take place because of the coronavirus pandemic. Here, Steven Roberts, one of its trustees and an adjudicator, looks forward to next year and its 100th anniversary. THE
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Nature Notes
by Ian Brand MOST mornings from early spring onwards I enjoy ambling around our garden. This usually takes place immediately post-breakfast, with a cup of coffee in hand. It is an exciting time of year, waiting to spot that first bumblebee, butterfly
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: Barn owl by Dave Greenwood
THIS wonderful series of pictures of a barn owl hunting in Eldroth, between Settle and Clapham, was taken by Dave Greenwood. Dave says in one of the pictures, there is also a stoat in the shot, just above the level of the wall and towards the right
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GALLERY: Readers' photos from around Craven and the Dales
HERE are more of your wonderful photographs taken around the region. We love to showcase your pictures. It could be a seasonal landscape or simply your favourite view of our beautiful surroundings. If you would like to submit a picture, email
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Canal swing bridge to be replaced at cost of £300,000
A CANAL swing bridge in Skipton well used by pedestrians and cyclists is to be replaced at a cost of around £300,000. In July last year, the Canal and River Trust said the opening mechanism of Gawflat Bridge , which leads into Aireville Park, had