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2008-11-22 Poaching Patrols Increased |
Local farmers have complained to the police about increased poaching activity in the region of Garforth, Aberford and the adjoining villages and requested that patrols pay particular attention to this problem in the area. |
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2008-11-12 Lorry Blocks Junction 47 |
A lorry overturned on the northbound sliproad at Junction 47 on Tuesday morning. The exit was closed to morning rush hour traffic while the vehicle was recovered. |
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2008-10-27 Loutish Behaviour Prevention Patrols |
Following numerous complaints from residents in Aberford and surrounding villages, the police have organised the first of a number of operations aimed at tackling the growing problem of young people congregating in childrens’ play areas drinking alcohol and behaving in an anti-social manner. During the evening of Friday 10th October police officers descended on the villages and confronted a number of youths resulting in a quantity of alcohol and items used in drug taking being seized. Parents of those concerned have been written to and informed. |
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2008-10-18 Theft of Stone at Aberford |
Overnight between 1st and 2nd October 2008 a large quantity of Yorkshire Stone was stolen from an address on Wakefield Road, Aberford. If anyone saw anything suspicious that night they should contact the Police, in confidence on 0845 6060606. |
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2008-10-12 A1 Closed for Bridge Work |
The A1 was closed from 9pm Saturday night to 6am Sunday morning to allow the installation of bridge beams at Walton Road near Wetherby. Diversions were in place while the work was carried out. |
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2008-08-24 New Shop Opens at Lotherton Hall |
A shop has been opened at Lotherton Hall to sell sweets, souvenirs and more exotic products such as bat boxes, bird feeders, bug boxes and plants from the hall’s gardens. |
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2008-08-24 Police Step Up Patrols for Festival |
Police are providing extra reassurance patrols in the area as a result of the Leeds Festival which is being hosted at Bramham. A Pro–Laser speed detection device is being used to help keep traffic disruption in the surrounding villages to a minimum. Additional officers from both Killingbeck and Stainbeck police stations have been drafted in to assist in policing this event |
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2008-08-22 Local Artists Exhibit at Lotherton Hall |
Visitors to Lotherton Hall over the coming bank holiday will be able view works of art by local artists Olive Simmonds and Jim Humphreys. They are putting on their first individual exhibition and sale of work on Sunday 24th and Monday 25th August 2008 from 10am until 4pm both days. There will be a variety of works to view, from landscapes, seascapes through to still life paintings mainly in oils, and all paintings on view will be for sale. There will also be a selection of small prints and cards depicting works past and present for sale.
Olive and Jim are self taught, which is a bit of an anomaly, as they have learned their craft from reading books, watching videos and dvd's, and attending demonstrations which are, of course, all produced by professional artists over many years. Both are long standing members of the Society For all Artists, they also sit on the committee of the Sherburn & South Milford Art society
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2008-08-16 Local Park Wins Green Flag |
Lotherton Hall is one of six Leeds parks to win a Green Flag Award. The scheme is run by the Civic Trust on behalf of the Department of Communities and Local Government. |
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2008-07-27 Vintage Motorbikes at Lotherton |
There is a Vintage Janese Motorbikes show in the grounds of Lotherton Hall today 27th July. The event opens 10am till 4pm and admission is 5 pounds for adults, one pound for children. |
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