The only item retained by the foundation was the Cole painting, which depicts a wilderness scene in what is now Letchworth State Park in western New York.

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He represented Letchworth under-eights as a six-year-old in 1998 and became so well known for his ability at Whitehill Junior School that teachers remember the "almost Beckham-esque" interest among fellow pupils and opposing teams.

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Jane White, a volunteer at Hitchin Citizens' Advice Bureau was appointed MBE for services to the community, while John Stoddard and Deborah Fensome are given the same honour in relation to Letchworth and Harpenden respectively.

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Keith Saunders, deputy headteacher, Fearnhill School, Letchworth.

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Dr Turner, 30, who grew up near Letchworth, Hertfordshire, and holds a research post at the University of the West Indies, and Mrs Davies, 63, of Valley, Anglesey, waived their right to anonymity to clear the name of Mr Crawford.

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Dr Turner, 30, who grew up near Letchworth, Hertfordshire, and holds a research post at the University of the West Indies, and Mrs Davies, 63, of Valley in Anglesey, Wales, waived their right to anonymity to clear the name of Mr Crawford.

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