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Festival to thank Shannon estate | Festival to thank Shannon estate |
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A festival has been held on the estate where Shannon Matthews lived to thank residents who helped search for the schoolgirl when she went missing. | |
The Dewsbury Moor community was united during the 24-day police hunt after Shannon disappeared on 19 February. | The Dewsbury Moor community was united during the 24-day police hunt after Shannon disappeared on 19 February. |
Residents and children helped to distribute some 25,000 posters and organised a community march. | Residents and children helped to distribute some 25,000 posters and organised a community march. |
Dewsbury MP Shahid Malik said the Moor to Life festival symbolised what the community had to be proud of. | |
Communtiy groups held stalls at Saturday's event and and there were activities for children including a bouncy castle and face-painting. | |
We've got something to be proud of here despite all the difficulties and negative stories that have occurred MP Shahid Malik | |
Mr Malik said: "We've come through a very difficult period, and it's not quite over, but this is the community coming together and being positive about itself, which is something I don't think we do enough of. | |
"The last few months have been really difficult and so this is a breath of fresh air. | |
"We've got something to be proud of here, despite all the difficulties and negative stories that have occurred." | |
Community member Roger O'Doherty said: "Dewsbury Moor has suffered quite a cloud over it over the past few months and I think it's an area that does need cheering up and an opportunity to forget some of the pressures that have been coming from other events. | |
"I think most people within the vicinity of Dewsbury know Dewsbury Moor to be a welcoming and vibrant community." | |
Nine-year-old Shannon was found on 14 March in Batley Carr, less than a mile from her home on Moorside Road. | Nine-year-old Shannon was found on 14 March in Batley Carr, less than a mile from her home on Moorside Road. |
Her mother Karen Matthews, 32, is charged with her kidnap and false imprisonment and perverting the course of justice. | Her mother Karen Matthews, 32, is charged with her kidnap and false imprisonment and perverting the course of justice. |
Michael Donovan, 40, also from Dewsbury, is also charged with kidnap and false imprisonment. | Michael Donovan, 40, also from Dewsbury, is also charged with kidnap and false imprisonment. |
Both are remanded in custody until their trial, which is due to begin on 11 November. | Both are remanded in custody until their trial, which is due to begin on 11 November. |
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