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Letter: Sentencing of Extinction Rebellion protestors
WHAT a surprise that people like Chris Packham are moaning about the five Extinction Rebellion protesters who closed the M25 for four days finally being given custodial sentences that actually reflect the disruption that they have caused to people trying
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Police searching for missing man have recovered a body from Wharfe
POLICE officers searching for missing person Anthony Smith have recovered a body from the River Wharfe at Bolton Abbey. The discovery was made by member of the public today (Wednesday). Although formal identification is yet to take place, officers
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'Highly dangerous' man jailed for sexual assault of jogger near Kildwick
A 'HIGHLY dangerous' man who approached a jogger and assaulted her on a canal path has today (Wednesday) been sentenced to two and a half years in prison. Charles Fraser Wood, 43, of Huddersfield Road, Bradford pleaded guilty to sexual assault
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Environmental charity's 'getting to know us' event in Gargrave
ENVIRONMENTAL campaigning charity Friends of the Dales is staging a 'getting to know you' event including a walk in Gargrave next month. The charity, which is based in Gargrave, is hoping it will be an opportunity for anyone who wants to learn
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New owner of Grassington Pharmacy promises an 'excellent service'
GRASSINGTON'S only pharmacy is settling in after being officially reopened by Skipton MP Sir Julian Smith just days before the General Election. Samina Khan took over the pharmacy after previous owner, Boots, closed it at the end of June, along with
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New homes development in Dales approved after 10 years
THE challenge of resolving the affordable housing crisis in the Yorkshire Dales has been underlined as a small-scale development was approved after ten years of negotiations. Members of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority praised both its planning
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Skipton travel agent marks 150th birthday with seaside picnic
STAFF at the Skipton branch of Althams Travel joined in the firm's 150th anniversary with a seaside picnic. It was 150 years ago on July 23, 1874, that company founder, Burnley-based tea importer and exporter, Abraham Altham, took a coach load of people
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Bumper entry at busy Craven Dairy Auction in Skipton
A BUMPER entry of 94 Holsteins sold to new homes both within Yorkshire and further afield at CCM Skipton’s latest Craven Dairy Auction show and sale, on Monday. Peter Baul, Ravensgate herd, Bishop Thornton, brought forward three fresh heifers
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Steeton claim rare victory but remain up against it
STEETON have won their third game of the season in the Aire-Wharfe League Premier Division, defeating visitors Tong Park Esholt by six wickets. However, Steve Pearson’s side are still odds against stopping up a year after being promoted as they
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Gargrave keep rivals at bay as consistent form continues
GARGRAVE have made it seven wins out of 10 matches to maintain their 18-point lead at the head of Timothy Taylor’s Craven League Division One. However, only a wagging tail probably saved their bacon after they were sent in by visitors Hepworth
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Barnoldswick teen gets England call-up for European Championships
A local teenager has just been selected to represent her nation in the sport of Taekwondo. Libby Cox, 17, of Barnoldswick, will compete for England in the upcoming ITFU European Taekwondo Championships held in October. Cox is a member of TSX
