Dedicated Dolly Parton fan Mark Wilson is fast turning his home into West Yorkshire's answer to Dollywood!

The sales assistant, of Steeton, near Keighley, has been a diehard Dolly fan for 25 years.

He has spent thousands of pounds on memorabilia, including posters, books, DVDs, CDs and vinyl albums, and has signed pictures of Dolly on his walls.

He even has a lifesize cardboard model of the diminutive country and western star, with which he is pictured.

Mark was in Rotherham for Dolly's recent visit, promoting her Imagine Library children's reading scheme.

"I've met her a few times and seen her in concert 30 times," said Mark.

"I've bought tickets for just about every one of her UK shows next year.

"She's such a huge talent - a songwriter, singer, musician and actress - and remains down-to-earth and friendly.

"She could give today's young stars a masterclass in how to behave."

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