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MP slams greedy water chiefs
ILKLEY MP Ann Cryer has slammed 'greedy' Yorkshire Water chiefs for awarding themselves large bonuses. Mrs Cryer said the decision by company directors to claim 30 per cent bonuses was appalling. The Ilkley MP has promised to raise the matter with Chancellor
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Probe as restaurants are still target of 'scam'
Police and trading standards officers are investigating allegations that a London company has duped Bradford restaurants and eateries in a £32,000 nationwide scam. Restaurants throughout the district planning to send money to the company, which claims
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Prescott asked to intervene
DEPUTY Prime Minister John Prescott is to be asked to intervene to try and prevent any more charity shops opening in Otley. The decision to write to the minister for transport, environment and regions, was taken after a meeting of Otley Town Council's
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Red Arrows at Yeadon
AEROBATICS team The Red Arrows will be stopping off at Leeds Bradford International Airport this weekend to make a presentation to a special fan. The world-famous team will be staying Saturday night at the airport before putting on a display at Redcar
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Crooks on the inside
SPARE a thought this week for poor David Batty, he's been carrying the can for missing England's final penalty in the World Cup, but pressure can do strange things -- even in professional sport. I must admit though that I can't understand how professional
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Millenium treat for Tarn
ONE of Ilkley's most famous landmarks could receive the 'millennium treatment' and be restored to its former glory. Ilkley Tarn has been part of the town since 1870. It was created from Crag Dam, originally a small pond surrounded by bogs. It was landscaped
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New project promotes learning for all the family
An innovative process of learning for the whole family is taking place at Greatwood Primary School in Skipton. In an impressive variety of classes and training courses, everyone from pre-school children to grandparents has been accomodated in the ambitious
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'Loud voice in a small pool'
Furious Keighley parent Elaine Hewitt says Cllr Andy Mudd is wrong to believe most teachers support Bradford council's schools review. Mrs Hewitt's attack stems from a statement from cllr Mudd published in last week's Keighley News in which he claimed
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Going Japanese
The Stirrup Restaurant at Haworth has won a major contract from a French travel company to provide gourmet lunches for its parties of Japanese visitors to the Bronte shrine. Tourists on the Wagon Lits Travel tours of Britain will be dropping in to enjoy
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Putting their shirts on success
World Cup passions across the country may have centred on the exploits of Alan Shearer and his England team, but for workers at Keighley-based Calmon International the trials and tribulations of Scotland, Japan and Norway also had a special attraction
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Bulls charge to win over Rhinos
Rhinos 22, Bulls 33 Bulls found their championship-winning form at last to put a dent in the Super League title hopes of their arch-rivals in a rip-roaring encounter at Headingley. And it was a former Leeds player, second-rower Mike Forshaw, who did most
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Jury considers murder case verdict
A JURY at Leeds Crown Court was deciding the fate of a Skipton man accused of murder as the Herald went to press yesterday (Thursday). William Kerr, 36, of Rombalds Drive, has denied being involved in the murder of 43-year-old Maureen Comfort, who was
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School shake-up: MP backs village
Keighley MP Ann Cryer says there is no need for Bradford education bosses to close tiny Oldfield School. Under Bradford council's schools review, the much-loved 40-pupil school is up for closure - along with all middle schools - in the district's biggest
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Jealous landlady shot herself after argument
A jealous Bradford landlady shot herself because she thought her partner was still having a relationship with another woman, an inquest heard. Julianne Ferencz, 60, died from a single gunshot wound at the Farcliffe Guest House, Farcliffe Terrace, Manningham
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Jetset blue as profits plummet
INVENTORS are, I suppose, pretty brainy chaps, but there are also Experts. And that means that they are so out of touch with normal life that they tend to go on inventing things that no-one could conceivably want. Now they have gone an invented a blue
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Cricket: Keighley Cup
Steeton first team eased into the next round with a comfortable seven wicket victory over a depleted Haworth side. Holidays and work commitments meant Haworth were only able to field a nine man side, but scored 142-8,with Godden top scoring with 36. Spragg
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Dear Reader
As last week's issue was being printed I was on a train heading for London. I know it is remiss of me, but it's the first time I've gone down to London direct from Keighley. What a pleasant surprise. I was in the capital for a newspaper awards ceremony
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Otley start against Rosslyn Park
TOP London club Rosslyn Park will visit Cross Green for Otley's opening match of the 1998-99 season in Divison One fof the Jewson League. Last season Rosslyn Park gained the double over the Cross Green side. Two notable players missing from the Otley
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Airedale Junior League
Owing to the bad weather and Leeds Schools cricket fixtures the semi-finals of the Airedale Junior League's cup competitions have been delayed. The final of the Denison Cup will be played on August 30 at Alwoodley Cricket Club. In the Grove Hill Trophy
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Leaders Pool thwarted by rain
WITH rain again affecting the Leeds League programme Division Two leaders Pool were left kicking their heels when their game against New Rover was called off. Their local challengers Otley Town were also out of action with their game at home to Colton
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Joe Lumb side are thwarted by rain
THE Airedale and Wharfedale League had their Joe Lumb Competition game against the Craven League rained off with almost 20 overs remaining. Craven were in trouble at 73-7 in reply to 145-7 when rain stopped the game. For Airedale and Wharedale opener
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A place in the national semis
MENSTON St Mary's RC School reached the National semi-finals in the Lords Taverners Cricket Colts Trophy after entertaining the Lancashire champions, Canon Slade School, at Guiseley CC on Monday, to decide the North of England title. On a damp but drying
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Hudson goes as Davison streamlines
GUISELEY AFC manager Bobby Davison is busy getting his house in order ready for the big kick-off and he has made a move which may not be popular in some quarters. He has replaced last season's reserve team manager Brendan Hudson. Hudson took his side
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Let hooligans fight for their own survival
IN ANOTHER flash of brilliance conceived in the bath, I have come up with the ideal solution to deal with British football hooligans causing mayhem when they are abroad. I'm not sure what is worse, the actual hooliganism itself or the hours of boring
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Joe Lumb side are thwarted by rain
THE Airedale and Wharfedale League had their Joe Lumb Competition game against the Craven League rained off with almost 20 overs remaining. Craven were in trouble at 73-7 in reply to 145-7 when rain stopped the game. For Airedale and Wharedale opener
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Trials champ defies the heat
World motorcycle trials champion Dougie Lampkin topped the tables on Saturday and Sunday in France where he battled against temperatures of over 30c to win both qualifying events in the sixth round of the world series. Lampkin beat off competitin from
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Girls taking up rugby coaching
Girls are taking up rugby union coaching at Menston St Mary's School. Sixteen 16-year-old students from the school this week embarked on first level rugby union coaching awards. Most of the group are girls who have been involved in the regular coaching
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Grant helps cultivate a growing ambition
Retired teacher Freda Drake is doing her bit towards preserving Britain's disappearing hedge-rows. She has been awarded a £700 grant to help pay for a wildlife project at the farm where she lives in Upper Headley, Thornton. Miss Drake said she was delighted
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Jackpot for carnival charities
THREE organisations have hit the financial jackpot - thanks to a sunny day in Ilkley. For the three groups are this year's beneficiaries of Ilkley Carnival proceeds. And in stark contrast to the 1997 event, which was a washout and barely enabled the carnival
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300 year-old deeds found
AN ancient document which had been missing for years relating to land in Addingham, has been found. The 300-year-old deed was discovered during recent renovations at the rectory of St Peter's parish church. It gives details of a stretch of land covering
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Record breaker
Student Sarah Aynesworth was on cloud nine today after sailing into the record books. The 22-year-old of Hartlington, near Skipton, was part of a crew which smashed the world record for the fastest powered circumnavigation of the world - by nine days.
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Leniency welcomed
Euthanasia is at the centre of debate again in the wake of the Gillian Jennison case. Her non-custodial sentence is welcomed by the Voluntary Euthanasia Society whose spokesman is calling for a wider discussion on the issue. John Oliver, the society's
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It needs more than moaning
ILKLEY'S MP Ann Cryer has slammed Yorkshire Water bosses for awarding themselves large bonuses again. She has called the decision 'appalling' which is a sentiment many of us will probably share. The news comes just weeks after revelations that water bills
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Safety on the farm
"I SHOULD not really be here," Mr Rhodes told Year Six. "I should not be here because if there were not an awful lot of accidents happening on farms and farmland in all sort of ways, there would not be any need for these occasions. "But there are many
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A place in the national semis
MENSTON St Mary's RC School reached the National semi-finals in the Lords Taverners Cricket Colts Trophy after entertaining the Lancashire champions, Canon Slade School, at Guiseley CC on Monday, to decide the North of England title. On a damp but drying
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Cath's Commonwealth Challenge
RACE WALKER Catherine Charnock is one step away from a place in the English team for the Commonwealth Games. Catherine, 22, is a member of the Bradford Athlics Development scheme and trains at Keighley's Greenhead track. Last weekend she completed a 10k
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NatWest will be most emotive Roses battle
CRICKET: David Warner There is always that extra tension and rivalry to a Roses match and it looks as if over the next few weeks that Yorkshire and Lancashire are going to be involved in three epic battles - each one of vital importance. The first and
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Rotarians aid orphans
THE Rotary Club of Ilkley has recently donated £1,000 to Hope and Homes for Children, an organisation founded by Colonel Mark Brook, who until 1993 was commander of the British contingent of the United Nations forces in Croatia. The charity constructed
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Runners are gonna be a part of it
Two local women will be pounding the mean streets of the big apple later this year when they take part in the New York marathon. Workmates Gill Linyard and Karen Clarke will join 50,000 other runners on Sunday, November 1, for the gruelling 26-mile run
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So where do we house sex offenders?
Horror swept a close-knit Bradford estate after a child sex offender left court with a probation order and returned to the community. Their reaction was mingled with fury that Stephen Hall was not jailed and, worse still, he was returning to the area
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'No hint of ulterior motive'
Well-wishers cheered on Monday as a woman who helped her mother to die walked free from court. Gillian Jennison admitted giving sleeping tablets to her mother Annie Wilks who was suffering from confusion and desperately wanted to die. Jennison, 52, of
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'It should be life'
The family of a Bradford teenage girl raped four times by a paedophile today said he should have been jailed for life. George Bates, 48, a married father of two, was convicted of 15 sex offences against the teenager in a horrifying catalogue of abuse
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Porridge on prescription
Hospital food has a reputation as the butt of jokes in much the same way as school dinners. Health reporter Mike Waites looks at menu changes over 50 years of the NHS and finds while cooking methods have remained the same, patients have a much wider choice
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Cricket: Aire-Wharfe League
Silsden were involved in a double header with Follifoot which brought failure for both the first and second teams. The 1st XI travelled to Folifoot where they batted first, scoring 129-9 off 27 overs in a rain effected game. John Akrigg batted well making
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Cricket:raven League
Oakworth, leaders of the first division, stole a march on their rivals for the league title -- as they were the only top team to manage a result. However, their opponants made them struggle for victory. Sutton, batting first, managed only 72 off their
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Aireborough determined to put relegation behind them
AS preparations for the new season commence with pre-season trainig on Wednesday, July 1, Aireborough RUFC are determined to put the disappointment of relegation behind them. As they found last season the margin between success and failure is very small
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Otley athlete in GB team
OTLEY athlete Catherine O'Halloran has been selected for the Great Britain Catholic Schools' athletics team for the International Summer Student Games in Gran Canaria where her main discipline will be the javelin. Catherine, a 16 years-old pupil at St
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Blackwell's 94 for Olicanians
AN outstanding innings of 94 not out by opening batsman Peter Blackwell formed the backbone of the Olicanian innings. Nick Mallory (30) and Alec Hall (32) also made significant contributions as the home side reached 183-5. In reply the visitors had no
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Prowse takes county title
Jo Prowse won the Yorkshire Women's fell racing title in a thrilling race at Settle last weekend. Prowse, 44, who has already clinched her British age group championship with one race to go, won the seven mile race by the thickness of her running vest
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James lowes writes for you
WELL it was good to be back last week after my 'enforced absence' and it was good to get back to winning ways. It was a strange week and we were all just glad when we could get on the field and put the events off the field behind us. I thought that we
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Oakworth maul Foulridge
Contrary to the doom and gloom weather forecast for Sunday conditions were good for the Craven Cricket League and there were some sparkling performances by teams and individuals in the Wynn Cup Quarter-Finals. The tie of the round was at Noyna where third-placed
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Acting challenge for youngsters
YOUNGSTERS from three Ilkley schools will gather at the Nell Bank Centre tomorrow for a drama performance with a difference. Children from Ashlands First School, Bolling Road First School and Moorfield School have been working with members of the Ilkley-based
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Book celebrates history of Burley school
EDUCATION is the hot topic of conversation in Burley-in-Wharfedale at present. As the row over the loss of church status rages at Burley C of E First School, this would seem an ideal time to bring out a book documenting the history of the village's schools
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Woman free after helping mum die
Pressure is growing for a change in the law after a woman who admitted helping her mother to die walked free from court. Gillian Jennison gave sleeping tablets to her mother Annie Wilks who was suffering from confusion and desperately wanted to die. Jennison
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Mark's laughing all the way to the curry house
Life is certainly a laugh a minute for Saltaire funnyman Mark Rough now that his comedy club has taken off. Earlier this year the Telegraph & Argus reported on the launch of his Fnrr Fnrr Comedy Club at the village's Fanny's Ale and Cider House following
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Christian Viewpoint
a teacher at Holy Family School Being a healthy person in Lourdes is a humbling experience. Recently, 80 pupils from the Holy Family School, together with 40 helpers, went on the annual pilgrimage to Lourdes. Many people imagine that visiting the Marian
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Safety on the farm
"I SHOULD not really be here," Mr Rhodes told Year Six. "I should not be here because if there were not an awful lot of accidents happening on farms and farmland in all sort of ways, there would not be any need for these occasions. "But there are many
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Rawdon Cricket Club in Focus
RAWDON Cricket Club are pulling out all the stops in a bid to win the Airedale and Wharfedale League title which they relinquished last year to Adel after championship success in 1996. They currently head the table but are being keenly chased by Adel
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Rally brothers on top
All the hard work put in by the rallying Nolan Brothers paid off in the Dukeries Rally, run through the woods of Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire. With a late entry into the event they were seeded down the field in 25th position. The late start can
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Earby in final
Earby have reached the Ribblesdale Cricket League's Ramsbottom Cup Final at Read on Sunday, July 26, when they will play holders Cherry Tree, the match starting at 1.30pm. They cruised through the semi-finals on Sunday, thrashing Whalley at home by nine
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Hansen wins award
LEE HANSEN was named player of the week after his blistering display for Cougars against Hunslet Hawks on Sunday. The former Wigan player blitzed the opposition with a stunning display of forward power. He became the FASDA, First and Second Division Clubs
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Bulls put on style
Matthew Elliott took a swipe back at the critics as the champions sent a message to the rest of Super League with a rousing 33-22 derby success over high-flying Leeds Rhinos at Headingley last night. As the Bulls signalled they have no intention of giving
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Wedding 1
Warehouse operative David Andrew Sansom was married at East Riddlesden Hall to sales assistant Rachel Ann Judson. David is the eldest son of Colin and Doreen Holmes, and Rachel is the second daughter of Edward and Alice Barker, of Royd House Way, Long
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Memorial trophy for brothers
A trophy in memory of two local youngsters who died in the Bradford City fire will be presented at Denholme childrens' gala tomorrow. The new trophy in honour of Denholme boys Felix and Rupert Greenwood has been donated by their mother and sister, and
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Plea to apathetic residents
Steeton and Eastburn councillors have voiced major concerns about the proposed development of 150 new houses in the area. Councillors believe the proposed housing development next to the Airedale General, will put a massive strain on existing services
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MP votes to lower gay age of consent
The Government's decision to lower the age of consent for homosexuals to 16 has met with mixed reaction from the people of Keighley and local clergy. MPs voted in the Commons last week to give homosexuals the same rights as heterosexuals. The decision
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Walkers challenge TV critic
Charity walkers are challenging BBC man Peter Levy to eat humble pie and present their cheque to a local hospice. Solicitor John White will challenge the BBC newsreader/radio presenter who upset local people with remarks he made on air about Keighley.
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'Villages should not expand like an amoeba'
Sutton councillors are urging colleagues to vote against plans to develop three South Craven villages. Cllr Steve Place and Cllr Ken Hart say it is imperative members at Tuesday's Craven council meeting shout 'no' to an inspector's recommendations to
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Schools: Laycock
Ten pupils are set to pedal the roads of Keighley after passing a cycle test. The children, aged 8-9, took their cycling proficiency test in the school playground last Friday after first passing a short written paper. Each child will be presented with
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Schools: Holy Family
More than 100 pupils are back from Lourdes, France, where they helped the sick and handicapped. The trip to the Catholic shrine is an annual event in which youngsters aged 14-18 go to France as part of the school's service to the sick. Pupils are to put
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Schools: Kildwick
Adventurous pupils were praised for their impeccable behaviour in Scargill last week. The group of 15 children, aged 9-11, were congratulated by teachers and staff after their week-long stay for behaving so well. They spent the week orienteering, pony
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Schools: South Craven
Talented artists held a special exhibition this week as part of their studies. Students on the Intermediate and Advanced GNVQ Art and Design courses displayed a selection of their work in the school on Wednesday evening for parents and teachers to come
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Schools: Our Lady of Victories
A Keighley primary school has been awarded a 'satisfactory' report by OFSTED inspectors. School inspectors say pupils at Our Lady of Victories roman Catholic Primary School, in Guard House Road, are making satisfactory progress, roughly in line with the
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Testing time for Ilkley garage
A NEW MoT testing bay at an Ilkley garage will lead to less traffic clogging up the busy conservation area, not more, a public inquiry heard yesterday. Glovers Garage wants to expand its garage and move the MOT testing facility from Bolton Bridge Road
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Roadworks add to funeral upset
THE closure of the Skipton Crematorium and long delays en route to the alternative site at Oakworth distressed a Threshfield woman. Gillian Longstaff explained that a church service for her late grandmother had been arranged at Grassington followed by
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Persistent rapist is given life
A 33-year-old man who raped a Bradford prostitute has become one of the first repeat offenders to be given a mandatory life sentence. After a Bradford Crown Court jury spent more than five hours yesterday considering their guilty verdict they were told
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Growing in confidence
Green-fingered Jacqueline Leech is one of the best garden designers in the country, but her own plot is slowly turning into a jungle. Jacqueline has won the top prize in the Gardener's World Live student garden design competition, taking £1,000 and a
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Have a fun-filled summer
In the summer of 1988 350 youths took part in a week-long football competition at Keighley's Marley playing fields. Now, ten years later, more than 30,000 children have enjoyed sport and outdoor activities as part of the Keighley Police summer scheme.
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Police officer dies on angling trip
A Silsden police officer has died on an angling trip off the Scottish coast. Det Con Neil Pickering, 40, suffered a heart attack while on holiday aboard a 20ft fishing boat, On Yer Marks. He was with three other men in Luce Bay in the Mull of Galloway
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Murder case: 'Phone converstaion overheard'
A father and two sons have been sent for trial at Leeds Crown Court charged with the murder of a Keighley car dealer. David Deakin, 51, from Liversedge, David Harold Edmund Deakin, 25, of Staincliffe, and Mark Andrew Deakin, 30, also of Liversedge, are
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Bringing children to book
Health visitors are teaming up with Keighley Library to run a Books for Babies project. The scheme will encourage parents to share books with their babies and lay foundations for early learning and reading development. Up to 500 local families will be
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Surprise stowaway flies in from Caribbean
Kevin Stanton had the shock of his life when he emptied his suitcase after returning from holiday this week. He and his girlfriend Clare Shackleton had enjoyed a sun-soaked two weeks in Barbados when he arrived home in Broster Avenue, Keighley, around
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Court lists
Here follows our weekly round-up of the local people who have appeared at magistrates' court. Stuart Andrew Feather, of 15 Hainworth Lane, Ingrow, Keighley, was convicted of assaulting Kathleen O'Connor. Andrew William Pickles, of 17 Bracken bank Avenue
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Racism: Denise's story
"When I first started going out with Abdul my parents gave me an ultimatum to either stop seeing him or to leave home. So we both decided to make a fresh start in Liverpool. Even though my father eventually came round to the idea of our relationship my
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Fire chief's warning
Firefighters were called to a house in Coronation Way, Braithwaite, on Sunday morning when a burning pan caused severe smoke logging. The occupier had gone out, leaving the pan unattended. A fire service spokesman says: "Once again we would like to reiterate
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Nazia directs the action
A Keighley student has produced a documentary charting the history of the town's Picture House. Nazia Razaq, of Highfield Lane, compiled the piece as part of her second-year media studies course at Craven College. She says: "The programme is all about
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Diane leads funding drive
A car treasure hunt raised £267 for a charity which researches problem pregnancies. The event took place on Sunday and was organised by Diane Appleyard, wife of Keighley's international motorcycling star Robin Appleyard. The money raised will go towards
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Fran makes friends in Africa
Researcher Fran Wilmore has returned from a trip to South Africa sponsored by the Rotary Club. During the 'incredible experience' Fran spent six weeks at Port Elizabeth on the southern tip of Africa touring local industries, mingling with people from
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Bike shop bosses hit back in cycleway row
Cycle shop owners have said 'on yer bikes' to two councillors who claim people do not want to ride bicycles. They were reacting to comments by senior Tory councillors Anne Hawksworth, who represents Ilkley on Bradford council, and Eric Dawson, who represents
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Rawdon lose out in 20 over thrash
RAWDON opted for a 20 over thrash in the rain affected programme and emerged with egg on their faces going down by three wickets. In situations like this it is a very thin line that separates success and failure and teams are obviously keen to get a start
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Boxing jubilee jamboree
Keighley Ameteur Boxing Club celebrated its 25th anniversary, at the club's annual presentation evening at St. Annes Catholic Social Club. Many local boxers, past and present, arrived to celebrate the clubs silver jubilee. Club chairman, Roger Ingham,
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Visitors turn beauty spot into an eyesore
A BEAUTY spot near Grassington is being spoilt by vandals who are visiting the area and leaving behind them, damage, debris and filth. Low Grass Wood, between Conistone and Grassington borders the river Wharfe and is a popular haunt for campers, albeit
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School shake-up: call for more cash
Teachers are calling on Bradford council to spend more on education. At Tuesday's schools sub-committee meeting, members were presented with and noted a report containing a petition of more than 400 signatures from Bradford's National Union of Teachers
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School acts against dog owners
SCHOOL chiefs fed up with thoughtless dog owners have taken drastic steps to ban the pets from their land. Despite repeated requests to owners, Guiseley School still suffers from dog mess as a result of people walking their animals through the Fieldhead
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Head gives red card to World Cup kids
WORLD Cup fever has reached a Yeadon school and the headmaster is not impressed. Pupils at SS Peter and Paul RC Primary School in New Road, are mad-keen on soccer - they have a successful football team themselves - but it appears the World Cup in France
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Security guards to patrol park
SECURITY guards are cracking down on hooligans during nightly motorbike patrols of an Otley beauty spot. Concerns that Wharfemeadows Park was becoming a target for crime and vandalism have spurred Leeds City Council into protecting the property and members
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Book celebrates history of Burley school
EDUCATION is the hot topic of conversation in Burley-in-Wharfedale at present. As the row over the loss of church status rages at Burley C of E First School, this would seem an ideal time to bring out a book documenting the history of the village's schools
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Village youngsters help themselves
THE self-help approach of bored Burley-in-Wharfedale youths is starting to pay off. Village youngsters have long complained they have nothing to do. However, they are now working hard to try and put that right. Between 30 and 40 youngsters are working
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Plans for Bramhope medical centre
A DENTIST, chemist and counsellor could be on the site of a new medical centre planned for Bramhope. And the new building planned for Tredgold Crescent would also have improved access for mums with prams and the disabled. But concern has been expressed
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Town to undergo facelift
MORE effort is needed to improve Otley's Britain in Bloom standing in time for the summer judging on July 9. Councillor Jennifer Clifton, chairman of the council's environment and economic development committee, said: "I have to say it was a disappointing
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Airedale Junior League
Owing to the bad weather and Leeds Schools cricket fixtures the semi-finals of the Airedale Junior League's cup competitions have been delayed. The final of the Denison Cup will be played on August 30 at Alwoodley Cricket Club. In the Grove Hill Trophy
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We're desperate say textile chiefs
Bradford textile chiefs have made a desperate plea to the Government to save their beleaguered industry. More than 160 bosses, union leaders and textile and clothing industry representatives yesterday called on the Government to stop using interest rates
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Cricket: Bradford Central
HARDEN fly the flag for the Bradford Central League in the semi-final of the Yorkshire Champions competition on Sunday. Undercliffe face the might of the giant killers at Harden's Cuckoo Nest ground. In the last round the village club swept aside Hemsworth
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in praise of good service
Local MP Ann Cryer has welcomed a new scheme that will allow consumers in Keighley to back their favourite business for a government award. The aim of the new scheme 'Consumers First' is to recognise those businesses and individuals who make that extra
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Business bookings booming
Stand bookings for Keighley's inaugural 'One Stop' Business Exhibition have already exceeded numbers at previous exhibitions. The new-look two-day event takes place on September 16 and 17 at a new venue -Cougar Park - and the fact that over 70 stands
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Reward for young farmers
Young farmers John Wearmouth, of Glusburn, and Jack Berry, of Silsden, have completed their Modern Apprenticeships in agriculture. Their three-year course at Craven College, Skipton, combined practice and study to NVQ Level 3, including livestock and
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Driving test on superhighway
A driving school in Keighley is using a highway of a different kind to attract new customers. Hutton's Driving School is advertising its services on the Internet in the hope of attracting prospective learners. The driving school is the first in the Keighley
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Readers' Letters
Sir - I am extremely worried about the proposed changes to the education system, as are a large number of parents in the area. Of particular concern is the speed at which the Local Education Authority carried out its review and then announced a school
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Leaders Pool thwarted by rain
WITH rain again affecting the Leeds League programme Division Two leaders Pool were left kicking their heels when their game against New Rover was called off. Their local challengers Otley Town were also out of action with their game at home to Colton
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Bettys blooming
THE results of the annual Ilkley Summer Bloom Competition were announced this week. Taking pride of place is the famous Betty's tea shop on The Grove, which came out ahead of the rest in the commercial premises category for its impressive hanging baskets
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Town hall charge increase put on hold
SKIPTON Town Hall's letting charges are to revert to 1997 prices for the time being after a wave of protest from its users and councillors. Charities using the hall have inundated Craven District Council with complaints that massively increased charges
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Fat cats
THEY call them the Fat Cats. But, personally, I think they should be called the Fat Ewes. Because, these days, they spend most of their time bleating. A couple of years ago, the Fat Cats were personified as the directors of privatised industries who,
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Letter to the Editor
SIR - I wonder how many other members of the community consider, as I do, that our council members have little awareness of the financial situation of many of the retired population. My wife discovered, after being stung, that we had a nest of wasps in
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Rawdon lose out in 20 over thrash
RAWDON opted for a 20 over thrash in the rain affected programme and emerged with egg on their faces going down by three wickets. In situations like this it is a very thin line that separates success and failure and teams are obviously keen to get a start
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Millet Evening League
RAIN once again affected matches in the Millet Printers Evening League with only Khalsa and Pudsey St Lawrence completing their fixture last Thursday. Matches were abandoned at Hall Park and Farsley leaving Adel still at the top of the league by one point
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James lowes writes for you
WELL it was good to be back last week after my 'enforced absence' and it was good to get back to winning ways. It was a strange week and we were all just glad when we could get on the field and put the events off the field behind us. I thought that we
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Jetset blue as profits plummet
INVENTORS are, I suppose, pretty brainy chaps, but there are also Experts. And that means that they are so out of touch with normal life that they tend to go on inventing things that no-one could conceivably want. Now they have gone an invented a blue
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Darth Vader in town
ONE councillor has likened them to 'Darth Vaders' on motor bikes while a town stalwart has branded them a 'waste of time'. Whatever the outcome of introducing security guards to Otley's Wharfemeadows Park, their very presence is likely to polarise opinion
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Village youngsters help themselves
THE self-help approach of bored Burley-in-Wharfedale youths is starting to pay off. Village youngsters have long complained they have nothing to do. However, they are now working hard to try and put that right. Between 30 and 40 youngsters are working
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Moutain marvels!
RUDI the wonderdog led the way through all winds and all weathers when a team of charity fundraisers conquered Britain's three highest peaks at the weekend. Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis all within 24 hours was the massive challenge facing the team
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Survey
By Nigel Alred, from Salt Grammar School, who spent last week on work experience at the Keighley News A downside of the World Cup has definitely been the rioting of the so-called "fans". They have given English football a bad name and have probably ruined
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Drivers come under fire for exploiting disabled badges
DRIVERS who exploit orange parking badges issued to the disabled have come under fire for clogging up Skipton streets. While sympathising with the problems faced by the disabled, elderly and infirm who need easy access to the town centre, Skipton Police
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School shake-up: claims of 'secret agenda'
Keighley school campaigners claim Bradford council plans to force children into Greenhead Grammar School. Sources at the council revealed the 'secret proposal' to the newly-formed Keighley Education Action Group (KEAG) this week. The group says the council's
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Brian gives much more than an armfull
WHEN it comes to giving blood, Brian Lancaster is "A-positive" example to all of us. Brian, of Cowgill Street, Earby, has just been presented with his gold badge and tie from the National Blood Transfusion Service to mark his giving 50 pints of blood.
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Busy month for Ilkley Motor Club
JUNE has been a busy month for members of the Ilkley and District Motor Club as they have hosted two National B Permit events. The King Brothers Autotest at Pool Mills attracted members of the Association of North West Car Clubs and the Association of
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Bowls: Kath makes England debut
AFTER several weeks of sleepless nights in nervous anticipation, things finally came right for Whins Wood bowler Kath Whitaker as she made her international debut. Kath was bowling for England in the newly instituted game against Wales, which was held
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Craven through the Years
100 years ago GOLF a century ago was proving to be dangerous to both man and beast. Many birdies had been killed by flying balls and an Ilkley player had tripped over a dog, rendering himself disabled for quite some time. Meanwhile a caddie was attacked
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Opinion
There is something extremely moving about the statements made by Denise and Abdul Ahad on page 3 of this week's newspaper. Through their wise words the devoted couple have calmly and simply addressed a multitude of issues which are affecting the quality
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Bogus caller warning after double theft
POLICE have issued a warning for householders to be on their guard after an 84-year-old partially blind woman had her savings and family heirlooms stolen by bogus callers. The heartless thieves targeted the elderly woman, who lives in Glusburn, not once
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Eleanor cooks up success
EIGHT-year-old Ilkley schoolgirl Eleanor Kitchen cooked up a recipe for success when she entered her own recipe in a television competition. Her Ilkley Moor rock cakes were chosen as one of the winners of the Blue Peter competition which asked viewers
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Teachers determined to fight drug menace
TEACHERS determined to fight the drugs menace have turned to Ilkley Grammar School pupils for some expert advice. Pupils in Year 12 have been invited to meet with staff at schools across the Bradford district, to put across their award-winning anti-drugs
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Celebrity status for Craven Council chief
THE media in the Czech Republic have made Craven District Council's chief executive something of a celebrity. Dr Gillian Taylor has just arrived back from a week-long stint helping to monitor the country's election procedures, a post which put her in
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Kebab shop man acquitted of rape after three day trial
A KEBAB shop assistant has been cleared of twice raping a middle-aged woman by a jury at Burnley Crown Court after a three day trial. Hakan Ekiz, 28, was living in Fountain Street, Barnoldswick at the time of the alleged offences and working at a kebab
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Pervert on the loose
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a paedophile who has been living just a few yards away from a Keighley school. John Frank Hattam, formerly of South Street, Keighley, received a nine-month prison sentence last year when he was convicted of
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Cricket: Bradford League
A valiant effort by both players and members to produce a playable wicket last weekend was all in vain. Although they managed to get a game on the rain-soaked Lawkholme pitch, Keighley crashed to a five wicket defeat at the hands of lowly Lidget Green
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Yeadon Under-12s' good start
YEADON CC's Under-12 side have made a good start in the Gordon Bowers League although they have struggled to get games on due to the poor weather. They have won all three of the games played so far recording victories over Tong Park, Ilkley and Guiseley
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Tom's 2006 World Cup dreams
Twelve-year-old Tom Lee is dreaming of World Cup glory in the year 2006 -- after being signed by Manchester United. The soccer mad Bronte school pupil has been playing the game since he was five years old, and was a member of Bradford City juniors for
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Sprint stars in July Cup battle
Summer officially arrives for racing fans next week. Tuesday sees the start of the Newmarket July meeting, the first of the three big mid-season Festivals ahead of Glorious Goodwood and the York Ebor meeting. Fingers will be crossed for sunny weather
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Carnival victory for soccer stars
LANGCLIFFE Carnival was a great success on Saturday, particularly for the village primary school's five-a-side football team. For the youngsters won the carnival's annual five-a-side tournament between primary schools from throughout North Craven - the
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School shake-up: boss hits back
Bradford education chief Jim Flood this week hit back at Keighley critics of the schools shake-up. He described claims that the council's review of the current education structure is a 'disaster' for the town as 'irresponsible scaremongering'. Cllr Flood
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We solve riddle of Billie's treasures
Wartime photographs of a Bradford soldier found in a flat in Scarborough have been returned to his sister - thanks to the Telegraph & Argus. As soon as our story about Private William "Billie" Ratcliffe appeared the switchboards were buzzing with
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New alliance as councillors wed
EARBY councillor Doris Allen voted in favour of an important amendment on Saturday, moved by fellow councillor Tim Haigh. That amendment was to her own surname, as she said "I do" and became Coun Doris Haigh. The political allies were united in marriage
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Christian Viewpoint
with Derek Walmsley, curate at St Mark's I'm at a disadvantage - I'm writing this before the England v Argentina game and when you read this you'll know if the dream is over. I was at Wembley in 1991 when England and Argentina last met, and saw Gary Lineker
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Simply Smith
with Tom Smith How much do you value your freedom? I don't mean the right to go where you like and see and talk to whom you want. I mean the right to think the unthinkable, the right to oppose, the right not to conform. If you did not have that freedom
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Fat cats
THEY call them the Fat Cats. But, personally, I think they should be called the Fat Ewes. Because, these days, they spend most of their time bleating. A couple of years ago, the Fat Cats were personified as the directors of privatised industries who,
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Ilkley Under-13's sign off with a win
ILKLEY Juniors Under-13s braved less than summerlike conditions as they signed off their Under-13 season with a winner's trophy at Horsfall Stadium. With two wins and two draws Ilkley progressed to a semi-final challenge with old adversaries Bolton Woods
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Burley diver enjoys success
BURLEY-in-Wharfedale diver Rosie Whiting made up a team of nine junior divers from Great Britain to take part in the Waldkariburg Youth International meet near Munich in Germany. This competition annually attracts some of the world's finest junior divers
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Wedding 3
Married at St Andrew's Church, Kildwick, were Adam Wilfred Bristow Wild and Helen Jane Emmott. Adam, a contract landscaper, is the only son of Mrs Edith Margaret Wild, of Scotland, and the late Wallace Henry Wild. Helen, a team medical secretary with
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Wedding 2
Married at Keighley register office were electrical engineer Stephen Robert Moseley and dental nurse Michele Louise Margaret Helliwell. Stephen is the eldest son of Kenneth and Patricia Moseley, of Harewood Crescent, Oakworth. Michele is the youngest
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Schools: Oakbank
students put own their dance and music show 'Summer Sensations' for one night only on Monday evening. The show, which was a great success and enjoyed by everyone who attended, was performed by pupils in years 9 and 10, and also included some work by A-Level
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Schools: Malsis
Children at Garden House had paws for celebration as they celebrated the 40th birthday of Paddington Bear with a special charity walk. Pupils at the pre-preparatory part of Malsis School brought their furry friends into school for the sponsored teddy
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Fond farewell to Marc
Rev Marc Pattern, minister at six Methodist Churches in the Worth Valley, officially retires this weekend after 40 years as a clergyman. Tributes to his work and ministry will be paid on Sunday evening at the church at Marsh, Oxenhope, at a farewell service
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Troop could close
Denholme Scout troop could be forced to close if it can't find a local woman who is willing to become a leader. The group based in Minorca Mount was issued with the ultimatum by the district commissioner, who told them the troop must have at least one
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School shake-up: worries over play area
Angry Keighley residents fear they may lose a valuable play area to a newly-proposed school. Under Bradford council's schools review proposals, Utley First School is to close and re-open on a site on Cartmel Road. But residents are concerned that the
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Open and shut case for cafe society
Proposals to transform a Cross Hills dress shop into a cafeteria have been approved by Craven council. The shop, situated on Main Street, was granted planning permission by members at Monday's planning meeting with the condition that it opens at 8am and
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Rival's claims are 'sour grapes'
A new chairman was due to be elected to Silsden parish council last night. It follows last month's fiasco when Paul Bromley was 'ousted' a week after being elected - because he failed to sign a piece of paper. His election was declared 'illegal' as he
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Meaty new role for butcher
Butcher Michael Ward is the new president of Keighley Rotary Club. Mr Ward, pictured right, of Stables Butchers, is an executive director of the National Federation of Meat and Food Traders. He is also a past president of the Confederation of Yorkshire
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Catherine on target for Canadian dream
Hot shot Corporal Catherine Raff hopes to hit the target when she takes part in a shooting competition in Canada. The 18-year-old, of Tufton Street, Silsden, has been selected as part of a 12-strong Great Britain army cadet team and leaves for the six-week
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Bus driver hailed for rescue
A bus driver has been praised for his life-saving dash from his bus into a blazing home to rescue an elderly man. Andrew Hubbard, 27, braved fierce flames and choking smoke to reach 83-year-old Clarence Banbury, whose cottage in Glen Lee Lane, Keighley
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Cryer calls for seal protection
Keighley MP Ann Cryer is joining forces with the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) in calling for an end to the Canadian Seal Hunt. Mrs Cryer has signed an Early Day Motion calling for the end of the hunt. She says: "The cruelty involved in
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Viewpoint
Andrew Strickland, 15, below, is a pupil at Ermy-sted's Grammar School, Skipton, who has been on work experience at the Keighley News this week. He believes the vibrant state of the English football Premiership could have damaging consequences The english
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Lily leads from the front
A woman of 93 was one of those taking part in a charity walk around Keighley to raise money for the National Osteoporosis Society. Lily Norris was joined on a circuit by her friends from the local branch of the Society. More than 30 people took part,
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New challenge for Granville
Local artist Granville 'Danny' Clarke is appearing on Channel 4's new daytime show, 'Water-colour Challenge'. Mr Clarke, pictured right, a professional artist and musician, was born in Keighley and went on to study at Barnsley College of Art. His love
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Racism: Abdul's story
"From my experience, I have seen a lot of Asian lads who want to go out with with girls from different backgrounds, but they can't because of the pressure from their peers and family. It is the older generation who don't want them to mix, and yet they
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time to break the barriers of racism
As soon as Denise and Abdul Ahad started going out with each other they faced isolation and criticism from both sides of the community. But for over two decades the couple's relationship has remained solid. Nothing has changed. They say youngsters in
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Summer care on offer
Braithwaite and Guard House Community Association is running an all-day care scheme at the Whinfield Centre in the summer holidays. The five-week project, beginning on July 20, is for the children of working parents. It will cater for youngsters aged
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Fundraising by phone
The sale of phone-cards could ring in the cash for a cancer-care home. A couple want people to donate their cards so they can be sold to collectors and dealers to raise cash for Manorlands, the Sue Ryder home at Oxenhope. Chris Weston, of Hainworth Wood
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Judge jails building society cashier
A former building society cashier who stole more than £17,000 from customers' accounts has been jailed for nine months. Julie Dunn, 25, forged signatures and set up new accounts to steal the cash while she was working at the North Street branch of the
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Goodbye to vicar
THE Vicar of Otley said goodbye this week as he moved on to pastures new after nearly eight years in the town. Ian Rodley, his wife Carol, and their family, left the town on Tuesday to move to his new parish at Wolverstone, near Milton Keynes. During
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Anger in Bramhope
BRAMHOPE residents and parish councillors are angry over the "unacceptable" handling of a planning application for 25 houses on green belt land at The Sycamores. A meeting of Bramhope Parish Council heard that private residents are examining the possibility
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Horsforth gets chance to set up own council
HORSFORTH people are to be given the chance to vote on the setting up of a town council. From Saturday, detailed proposals explaining the possible introduction of a town council in Horsforth will be sent out to every resident in the town. And included
