Facial recognition cameras scanned more than 55,000 faces at Appleby Horse Fair

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Facial recognition cameras scanned more than 55,000 faces at Appleby Horse Fair

Cumbria Police, scanned more than 55,900 faces at Appleby Horse Fair this year- an annual gathering of the Gypsy and Traveller community.

Farmer's anger after alleged Appleby Horse Fair damage

A Long Marton farmer has alleged that a wall and fence at his property was damaged by Appleby Horse Fair goers last month ­— and is criticising the police operation he says encouraged travellers to camp out on the bridleway that runs past his property. Maurice Kennedy, 81, of Roman Vale, Powis House, Long Marton, […]