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Former Ermysted's student at sparkling best in England's win over Samoa
FORMER Ermysted's Grammar School pupil Herbie Farnworth was back to his sparkling best in an England shirt on Sunday afternoon. He opened the scoring for England and assisted another as they cruised to victory in their first Test against a star-studded
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Ian McMillan to Tell the Stories of a Score of Northerners
GUY Fawkes has a plan, “dark as a flat cap,” Emily Bronte wakes to write at the “Wuthering Hour,” JB Priestley has “a voice like parkin” and the ghost of Betty Boothroyd “calls this shaken land to order” as the James Bond composer John Barry, is “licensed
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Giggleswick's Remembrance poppies a truly community effort
WHEN Giggleswick WI decided to knit and crochet poppies to drape over the village's market cross, members had no idea how well people would come together to make the whole idea a huge success. The knitting and crochet challenge began in earnest
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North Craven gastropub joins campaign to 'save your local'
A GASTROPUB in North Craven is going all out to 'save your local' by turning its back on the big four main brewers and buying all its beer from nearby breweries. Peaks and Troughs in Ingleton has joined calls by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA
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New Pendle MP Jonathan Hinder learns council's priorities
THE leaders of Pendle Borough Council met with the new MP for Pendle and Clitheroe to highlight the challenges and priorities for the borough. Councillor Asjad Mahmood, Leader, and Councillor David Whipp, deputy leader, invited Jonathan Hinder,
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£1m set to be diverted to help fund community-led housing
COMMUNITY-led housing looks set to benefit from an annual £1 million boost if councillors approve plans next week to invest funds from a second homes council tax premium to help deliver affordable properties. North Yorkshire Council is already
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Family bonfire night with fireworks and funfair in Cowling
THERE will be community fireworks and a bonfire in Cowling on Saturday, November 9. Families are promised a grand night out at the village recreation ground with a display from Optimum Fireworks, a funfair and DJ, from 5pm. Organised by Cllr
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Plans for mill site to be discussed at Barnoldswick meeting
AN outline plan to demolish industrial buildings at Sough Bridge Mill in Colne Road, Kelbrook, is recommended for approval at a meeting next week of Pendle Council's area committee. The application by AB Investments NW Ltd, also includes the erection
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Police issue road safety advice for darker evenings
POLICE are reminding cyclists, horse riders and walkers using Craven's roads to be sure they can be seen by other road-users. Now that the clocks have gone back by an hour and evenings are darker, police in North Yorkshire are taking part in a
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Man, 35, repeatedly stole from world's oldest music hall
A 35-year old man has been sentenced for repeatedly breaking in to Settle Victoria Hall over two months. Wayne Harvey, of no fixed abode, appeared at York Magistrates Court yesterday (Monday) accused of six counts of burglary and two of attempted
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Police appeal following serious collision on A65 in North Craven
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a collision on the A65 near Ingleton which involved three vehicles and left one person with serious injuries. The collision between a Dacia Duster, a Volkswagen Passat and a Volvo S60 happened on Friday, October
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Have your say on local police and fire priorities
PEOPLE in Craven are being asked to have their say on what future priorities should be for the police and the fire and rescue service. A six week consultation will help form the police and crime plan, from 2025 to 2029, and the fire and rescue
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Letter: 'Green' belongs to the world of 'Through the Looking Glass'
ALTHOUGH I am pleased that Councillor Andy Brown is happy with his electric vehicle I fear some of the mentioned benefits are somewhat nebulous (Electric car gains not just about planet, Craven Herald letters, October 24). Simple to drive maybe
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St Mary's Embsay with Eastby installs new electric heating system
THERE was a very warm welcome for those attending a recent Sunday service at St Mary's Church, Embsay with Eastby. Parishioners were surprised to find that the inside of the church was warm and toasty, thanks to newly installed electric heating
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New Cross Hills lettings agency celebrates with launch party
A LETTINGS and property management company has opened its doors in Cross Hills. Macaulay & Co, situated in the former premises of Skipton Building Society at 28 Main Street, celebrated the opening with a launch party on Saturday, October 19.
