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Linton-on-Ouse fears becoming 'ghost town' over 1,200 asylum seeker plan

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What happened

Linton-on-Ouse residents fear their North Yorkshire village could become a “ghost town” if plans to house 1,200 asylum seekers at the former RAF base proceed.

Key facts

  • Linton-on-Ouse residents fear their North Yorkshire village could become a “ghost town” if plans to house 1,200 asylum seekers at the former RAF base proceed.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:14:47 UTC.

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