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Gargrave calls for a strategy for this year's Appleby Horse Fair
GARGRAVE councillors are hoping for a co-ordinated approach involving police and North Yorkshire Council to any possible issues with the travelling community ahead of this year's Appleby Horse Fair. After last year, when more than 30 gypsies and
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Young farmers shine at CCM annual Next Generation Event
CCM Skipton Auction Mart’s second annual ‘Next Generation’ event on Sunday again put farming’s future generations to the test when challenging them with a wide-ranging series of agricultural-related competitions and disciplines that might encourage
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Letter: Three Peaks for Palestine protestors are spot on
ALLOW me briefly to sing the praises of the peaceful protestors outside Barclays Bank in Skipton ('Protest outside town bank' Craven Herald, January 25). The stoical members of 'Three Peaks for Palestine' are raising awareness of their claimed
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Incident in Gargrave at weekend 'not being treated as suspicious'
EMERGENCY services were called to Gargrave on Saturday morning following reports of a person on the tracks. A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: "We were called to Gargrave station shortly after 10am on Saturday, February 3 following
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Craven Herald readers can subscribe for just £5 for 5 months in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £5 for 5 months or over 30% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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No place like home for Dale as Avenue provides hosts with comfortable victory
Wharfedale got back to winning ways on their long-awaited return to the Avenue with a 31-7 victory over Billingham on Saturday. From the get-go it would be the visitors that started brighter out of the two teams, but the hosts held strong to see
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Panto comes to Carleton with Alice in Wonderland
IT'S Panto time coming up in Carleton with villagers going flat out to make sure this year's Alice in Wonderland will be a show to remember. Cast and crew have been working hard for the last few months to bring to the stage a fantastic show full
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Letter: The General Election can't come quick enough
CREDIT where it's due to Labour Town councillor Brian McDaid, mentioned in the article about the Keelham farm shop employees (Farm shop workers grateful of support, Craven Herald, February 1). Cllr McDaid has given much of his own time and expertise
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West Craven Sports Centre bags a platinum award for member experience
THE West Craven Sports Centre in Barnoldswick has been recognised for its excellent customer service for winning platinum in this year's Member Experience Awards. It is joined by Pendle Leisure Trust, which runs the centre, along with centres in
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Council tax premium to help villages impacted by part-time residents
SECOND homeowners need to contribute more to rural communities suffering from the impact of part- time residents, heard a meeting of Gargrave Parish Council. North Yorkshire Councillor Simon Myers told last week's meeting how the doubling of council
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Letter: Will the tide turn on bank closures?
NEWS of banks such as Barclays taking branches away from their customers has prompted thoughtful letters including the latest (Like bus service cuts, case of 'use or lose', Craven Herald, February 1). Things go in unforeseen ways. I wonder if it's
