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Dog put down after child bitten whilst playing at home
A DOG has been put down after police received an emergency call about a child being bitten by the family's pet. The young child was bitten by the dog while playing at home in Sutton-in-Craven at around 3pm yesterday (February 6) police confirmed
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Dismay after plans for former LMS pitch are turned down
A SKIPTON councillor has expressed his disappointment after plans to upgrade a grass sports pitch and build a car park were turned down by officers, describing it as a missed opportunity for the town's wider sports masterplan. Plans for the former
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Police link theft of Landcruiser to series of van break-ins
POLICE are warning trades people against leaving tools in their vehicles overnight following a spate of thefts in the North Craven area. Tools valued at around £5,200 have been stolen in a series of break-ins that happened overnight over last weekend
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Outgoing commissioner heralded for protecting women
MEMBERS of a watchdog which played a key role in the downfall of two police and crime commissioners have paid tribute to the final person to hold the post. North Yorkshire and York’s police, fire and crime panel heralded Zoe Metcalfe for introducing
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Fire service buys ‘pre-loved’ appliances to cut costs
A FIRE brigade serving more than 820,000 residents has revealed it has started buying “pre-loved fire engines” to replace its decades old appliances as a means of balancing its books. Despite charging residents three per cent more next year for
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Letter: I have just lost £726 after becoming a victim of fraud
I AM an old age pensioner and I have just become a victim of fraud, losing £726. I sought out an address on the internet for plumbers who would clear a blocked up toilet. They turned out to be very slick and they managed, by being confusing, to
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Thieves steal stained glass window with great sentimental value
A DISTINCTIVE handmade stained glass window with great sentimental value to its owners has been stolen from a property in Sackville Street, Skipton. Police are appealing for help in finding the window, which was removed from the wall of the property
