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Vanzie's tears after split with trainer
Bobby Vanzie has split with his long-serving trainer Godfrey Brown. The Bradford lightweight will have a new man in his corner when he fights for the European belt early next year. Vanzie said: "It's been upsetting and a few tears have been shed. "We
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Davison punch is a distant memory
Aidan Davison refuses to be haunted by the mistimed punch that led to Crewe's late equaliser and marred his first league game of the season. In fact, Davison - called in to replace Gary Walsh - said he would opt to do the same again should a similar scenario
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Peacock warns of battle ahead
Jamie Peacock is hoping that Great Britain don't become 'one-Test' wonders again in the Guinness Ashes series. The Lions have lost the last four series 2-1 to the Australians (1994, 1992, 1990, 1988), and the Bradford Bulls second rower is heartily sick
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A generous gesture by our schools
Bradford's primary schools are to be congratulated on their altruism and wisdom in forgoing next year's instalment of their additional funding so that secondary schools can enjoy a greater share. In an ideal world there would be enough money available
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On This Day
In 1891, Bradford's Jollity Theatre was opened. In 1899, Bradford's Technical College was transferred to Bradford Corporation. In 1906, Alderman John Arthur Godwin was elected Mayor of Bradford. From the Telegraph & Argus of November 9th, 1976...
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Government says - Let your voice be heard
The voice of Keighley people is to be heard. A petition for a town council has been backed by the Government -- and elections should take place in May next year. Local Government Minister Stephen Byers, in announcing the approval, revealed he had rejected
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Jubilant workers win Jubilee order
A specialist Haworth weaving firm has won a contract to manufacture 30,000 metres -- more than 18 miles -- of ribbon for the Queen's golden jubilee medal, which will be issued to 180,000 servicemen and women next year. The order from the Ministry of Defence
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Messy town comes under fire
SKIPTON should not call itself a tourist town if it cannot be kept clean and tidy claims a local resident. Tony Mills said he was horrified to hear a couple visiting the area complaining about the amount of rubbish on The Bailey. This prompted him to
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Familiar face reaches landmark
RICHARD Wellock is a familiar face to generations of farmers across Craven. Until this year, he had never missed a week at Skipton Auction Mart, where he sits, with the other retired farmers in what he calls 'God's waiting room'. Ask him the price a lamb
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Youngsters cook up some fizzing ideas
GROOVY Juice, Lifeburst and Fizz-whizz may not be household names at the moment, but in the future could become as familiar as Ribena and Coca-Cola. That is if year five pupils at Threshfield Primary School put their new-found food and drink skills to
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Skipton remembers
SKIPTON will remember those who gave their lives during the wars on Remembrance Sunday. Ex-servicemen and members of the public will meet on Sackville Street at 10.30am before proceeding up the High Street. There will be two minutes' silence at the cenotaph
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Crematorium repair work progresses
GOOD progress has been made on the rebuilding of Skipton crematorium on Carleton Road. Chairman of Craven District Council, Stephen Butcher, said the work should be finished by the end of the month. Part of the crematorium was destroyed by fire at the
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Police shocked by Mischief Night mayhem
CRAVEN suffered its worst weekend of crime for many months and possibly the most riotous mischief night ever. Gangs of youths used mischief night and bonfire night as an excuse to commit countless acts of arson and vandalism. Skipton Inspector Tad Nowakowski
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Nun too soon?
Nuns are being sought for Ilkley Amateurs' production of The Sound of Music. Not necessarily real nuns, simply any girl or women willing to wear a long black habit. Alto voices are in particularly short supply for the February 26-March 3 production, and
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Album reviews
UB40 Hardened reggae fans would faint at the idea, but to most of the British public who were brought up with Culture Club or Aswad, UB40 are reggae to the max. They're not. For the last 20 years, UB40 have made great pop-reggae, the best bits from the
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All the best sounds
Haworth singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tim Moon takes a bite out of the apple next month in Bradford. The performer will team up with jazz duo Tongue and Groove for a concert at the city's Love Apple Caf. The duo is made up of keyboard player
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It's panto time again
Performers in Keighley and Sutton are limbering up to perform their popular annual pantomimes. Red Riding Hood will be next year's family panto performed by Keighley Amateurs in Victoria Hall. Keith Marsden and Geoffrey Rundle have again written the show
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Nirvana or not Nirvana, that's not the question
Circus? is not a punk band. Of that they're adamant. But the three lads who make up one of Keighley's brightest rock hopes aren't so sure what they are. They're not even definite about their influences, apart from insisting there should be no comparisons
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Supermarket fear at tram shed site
Proposals which could see a former tram shed being turned into a supermarket have sparked concern about the impact on historic Saltaire. Yorkdale Properties Ltd, which owns the Grade II-listed building in Bingley Road, Saltaire, has submitted two change-of-use
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Three men held over cab driver 'execution'
Three men have been arrested in connection with the murder of a 33-year-old mini-cab driver in Bradford. The men, aged 30, 33 and 34, are all from the Leeds Road area of Bradford. They were being questioned today in connection with the fatal shooting
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Historic car owner hunts for its origins
The German owner of an historic Lagonda car is appealing to people in Bradford to help him piece together its heritage. Gerhard Kerscher owns a 1933 M45 Tourer which, in good condition, can fetch about £70,000. With the help of the Lagonda Club, he has
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Pensioner swallowed weedkiller
A pensioner who suffered bouts of depression took her own life by swallowing weedkiller, an inquest heard. Janet Elizabeth Kaye, 66, a retired carer, was rushed by ambulance to Calderdale Royal Hospital on August 14 after telling her brother several times
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Jail for sex assault on schoolboy
A 21-year-old man who indecently assaulted a schoolboy has been sent to prison for 10 months. Matthew Birkby sexually molested the 12-year-old on one occasion, but Judge Roger Scott told him that the offence was so serious that only a custodial sentence
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Vice clean-up is on the cards
Police today began giving out 1,000 cards featuring a telephone number to businesses and students as part of their on-going battle against vice in the city. It is the first time Bradford's vice squad has issued a designated freephone number for the public
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Family's concert in memory of Richard
A family is to hold a tribute concert to remember what would have been the 18th birthday of their son who tragically killed himself. Richard Turner, a father-of-one, died in August, and his family are holding the concert tomorrow night in a drive to gather
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Drivers could get 'spy-in-cab' camera
Security cameras may be installed in cabs across the district to protect drivers from attack. The move is being considered by Bradford Council following serious assaults and the murder of a driver. The cameras would be linked with a control centre and
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Praise for schools' sacrifice
Primary schools in Bradford have won praise for sacrificing the promise of extra cash to help crumbling secondary schools. A deal has been made with head teachers' representatives allowing an extra £3 million to be split between the 20-plus high schools
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'I always knew he had killed Nicola'
The mother of a Bradford teenager savagely stabbed to death by her boyfriend shed tears of relief as he was convicted of her murder. A jury at Leeds Crown Court also heard how Stephen Crowther, 26, had previously been convicted for the manslaughter of
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Rugby League: Cats back on victory trail
Folly Lane Ladies 0 Albion Cats 42 The Cats returned to winning ways against a committed but eventually outclassed Folly Lane side in their Challenge Cup round robin tie. On a postage stamp pitch and in wet conditions this was never going to be an easy
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'It would have been better if she'd died'
Today we publish the first picture of tragic mum Teresa Innes who is lying in a coma wired up to machines that help her cling to life. Her family took the photograph of Teresa in her bed at Bradford Royal Infirmary because they wanted the world to see
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Rugby League: Albion search for first win
Hewarth 16 Keighley Albion 10 NEWLY relegated Hewarth took advantage of a weakenedd Albion side as they search for their first victory of the season. With Chris Hogg out of action after suffering a broken arm, and Jon Gwilliam out with a harsh eight match
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Rugby Union: Colts win thriller
Keighley Colts 17 West Park Bramhope 15 An early try by West Park spurred a lethargic looking Colts side into action. Leigh Sugden and James Sui led the way as the Keighley pack gradually got on top, but the backs were guilty of kicking away too much
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Rugby Union: Second string extend run
Keighley II 34 Kirby Lonsdale II 10 Changes to the second string brought a different attitude -- with skipper Martin Uren demanding 100 per cent effort. Martin Whitcombe, Paul Sinfield and Simon Atkin were brought into the pack and they hammered the Kirby
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Soccer: Keighley & District Alliance
The clash between Skipton and Midland had all the makings of a thrilling match of the day. With Skipton, last year's league and cup winners, taking on Midland who were runners-up, it was expected to be a close dogfight, but the potential firecracker went
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Soccer: Craven League round-up
Bronte Wanderers let Grindleton off the hook, allowing the Ribble Valley side to secure a draw after being 5-1 down. Wanderers must have been dazzled by the chance to move into top spot when they were 5-0 up. They dominated the first half but a Stuart
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Pool: Chris shines a the king of pool
SUPER STAR pool player Chris Melling has continued his attack on the game with a string of successes which have left him ranked third in the world. He lines up behind fellow Yorkshiremen Mick Hill and Darren Appleton, but the Keighley player's commitment
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Pool: Pilky's claim a top ten
Keighley's number one pool team - Pilky's A - have become one of the dominating forces of British amateur sport. Tonight they will be presented with the Premiership title of the Keighley & District Pool League for the 10th successive season -- and
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Students back sportK plan
STUDENTS are throwing their weight behind plans to make Keighley a driving force for sport -- and a blueprint for the rest of the country. Sixth Form students at Oakbank are to carry out a comprehensive review of every sporting club, pitch and facility
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Dogs in top Craven soccer clash
TOP of the table clash in the Craven & District League tomorrow sees Bronte Wanderers, currently third in the Silentnight Premier Division, entertaining Skipton Bulldogs, who have three matches in hand at this stage on pace-makers Skipton LMS, with
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Letters to the Editor
SIR - I note with interest that Serco, the private firm awarded the contract to take over the running of Bradford's failing Local Education Authority, have appointed a managing director of education on a salary of £130,000 per annum. One cannot argue
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Follow up this police lead to make our streets safe
Families gathering in their gardens or streets to stage bonfire night parties, with charities and other organisations holding safe fundraising events - a standard November 5 scenario. But this year behind the scenes, police were in action dealing with
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Wethers heads to City exit
Bradford City defender David Wetherall is having talks with First Division rivals Manchester City today over a possible £1 million-plus move. Reports from Maine Road suggest that terms have been agreed between the clubs and the 30-year-old player and
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Chamber says interest cut is 'brave'
Bradford's Chamber of Commerce and Industry has welcomed the Bank of England's 'brave' decision to cut half a per cent of interest rates. It is the seventh cut by the Bank this year and takes the cost of borrowing down to four per cent, the lowest for
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Woman escapes pie 'explosion'
A woman smashed a ground floor window to escape from her home after a microwave oven caught fire. She climbed out through the lounge window of the house in Highfield Lane, Keighley, when she couldn't find the keys to unlock her front or back doors. Station
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Festival 2001 was the best ever
This year's Keighley Festival was back on form and ended up the best ever, say organisers. Glorious weather, good financial planning and high attendances ensured the nine-day event went without a hitch. Even the Mela, focus of the previous year's difficulties
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Walking the wall of hope
Sharon Feeny hopes her unforgettable walk along the Great Wall of China will act as an inspiration to others. The Haworth woman particularly wants it to encourage people in Bradford district to take up the challenge of the T&A £1 million Bradford
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School set to take fizzy drink brain test
Pupils at Greenhead High School, Keighley, could soon be swapping their cans of fizzy drinks for bottles of water. The school is looking to take part in an experiment to see if the type of drinks consumed by students has an effect on their academic performance
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Fears for missing Kevin
Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the safety of a 17-year-old youth who went missing from Keighley. Kevin Lee John King was last seen at his home in Braithwaite Drive on September 25. A police spokesman said: "He was reported missing on October
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Police purge on firework hooligans
Over 30 arrests were made at the weekend as police cracked down on firework-throwing thugs who have brought terror to the streets of Keighley. Around 60 extra officers were drafted in every night in the biggest operation of its kind ever seen in the town
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Crash claims life of an 'angel'
Tribute has been paid to a Keighley mother-of-three who died in a road crash. Marie Shelley, 31, was killed when her car was involved in a collision with a lorry in Lincolnshire. She had been visiting the parents of her husband Brian, an RAF sergeant,
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Yorkshire ties are Skipton made
A SKIPTON firm will have a hand in helping Yorkshire County Cricket players dress to impress. Off the field the players and fans will boast ties produced by Masons Textiles, coincidentally located on Cricketers Close, Carleton New Road. The company is
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War declared on the four wheel drivers
A NEW alliance is being formed to stop green lanes in the Yorkshire Dales being used by recreational, off-road motorists and motorcyclists. The alliance will push for the prohibition of such green lane use in the Yorkshire Dales and adjoining Nidderdale
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Skipton wins race for life
SKIPTON has beaten Bradford and Keighley to be named the 100th host of a Race for Life event. Organisers are awaiting for final confirmation from the police, but if the race goes ahead the town will be the smallest venue in the country to stage the annual
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Rabbits have humans on the retreat
Skipton's rabbit population has proved victorious in its battle against mankind and has won the war of the Aireville allotments. The town's multiplying bunny population has pushed allotment holders off their land and Skipton Town Council has run up the
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Radio station's losses mount
LOSSES at Skipton-based radio station Fresh AM have risen to more than £700,000 since it went on air. In the last financial year its losses were £147,432 - but that figure is an improvement on 1999, when the station lost £271,391. Turnover has almost
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Foot and mouth threat is far from over
IT has been almost three months since the last confirmed outbreak of foot and mouth in the Skipton-Settle "box" - but the Government has warned that the epidemic is far from over. The risk of foot and mouth disease returning is still "very high" according
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Reviews Extra
LIVE MUSIC: Soft Cell Amongst the sea of old Goths, middle aged housewives and Leeds' vibrant gay/lesbian fraternity that help make up tonight's audience, is a shared excitement. Knowing smiles and bright-eyed glances pass around Leeds University as collectively
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Theatre review: Eden End
THEATRE REVIEW: Eden End This is the final part of West Yorkshire Playhouse's JB Priestley revival that has provided audiences with a taste of his lesser-performed plays. Whereas Johnson Over Jordan was a surreal journey and Dangerous Corner a stylish
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Panto: Alma turns nasty
Large as life and loving a laugh are Amanda Barrie and Billy Pearce in this year's Alhambra panto. They are among stars appearing in family shows during the Christmas season around West Yorkshire. Amanda, who played Alma in Coronation Street, plays the
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Games and music
There may be quizzical looks on the faces of Keighley Playhouse actors next month as they present their last play of the year. Trivial Pursuits, performed on December 3-8, is a comedy by Frank Vickery. Tickets will be on sale soon at Keighley Information
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Novel reviews
A Moment in Time QUITE frankly any book with a flower on the front and characters with names like Marguerite Louise de Coligny de la Rochelle is not one I am ever likely to pick up at the bookshop. So I make no apology for saying I disliked Judith Guild's
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Down Memory Lane with Ian Dewhirst
Kathleen Padgett, of Fairford in Gloucestershire, has sent this group from Form 4A at the Keighley Girls' Grammar School performing a musical 'French Gavotte' in 1940. She appears, fourth from the left, as Kathleen Hanson and names the others as Doreen
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New community safety officer
Cleckheaton police station is to welcome a new face as the division appoints a new Community Safety Sergeant. The problems of youths causing a nuisance for residents will be one of the issues Sergeant Russell Kaye, who has 22 years service with the West
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Down Memory Lane with Ian Dewhirst
Kathleen Padgett, of Fairford in Gloucestershire, has sent this group from Form 4A at the Keighley Girls' Grammar School performing a musical 'French Gavotte' in 1940. She appears, fourth from the left, as Kathleen Hanson and names the others as Doreen
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Pace hope to head TV revolution
Hi-tech giant Pace Micro Technology is in talks with the BBC and ITV over a deal that could revolutionise the way we watch TV. The Saltaire firm is in advanced discussions with the mainstream TV channels and the government to provide set top boxes to
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Pensioners rescued from blazing home
Eleven pensioners were dramatically rescued today after fire broke out at a nursing home in Clayton. Four people in their 90s were taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation after a blaze broke out in the bathroom of Holly Park residential home
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Long arm of law reaches ethnic groups
Community-minded legal eagles headed a conference in Bradford yesterday to attract more ethnic minorities to the law profession and dispel myths about Bradford. Young people from schools and colleges gathered to find out more about the Crown Prosecution
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Trains on track for a new look!
Arriva's elusive trains are to get a smart new look. West Yorkshire Transport chiefs, who awarded the franchise for the district's beleaguered rail services to the company, say they want to "increase their presence" in the new livery which will be in
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Council services will be crippled on Wednesday
Council services are set to be crippled on Wednesday as thousands of workers walk out on strike. About 7,000 members of public services union UNISON will walk out from 12.15pm to 5pm and go to a mass rally. The union says it has reached the end of the
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'Sexual predator' jailed after attack
A "sexual predator" from Bradford whose relationship with a 14-year-old girl ended when he viciously assaulted her has been jailed for 32 months. Jay Blackett, 26, was convicted by a jury at Liverpool Crown Court yesterday of five example offences of
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She will never be our bubbly Teresa again
Friends of tragic Teresa Innes who has been left in a coma after suffering a suspected medical bungle say it would have been better if she had died. Every day they face the heart breaking sight of Teresa, hooked up to machines and tubes in the intensive
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Table Tennis: Keighley & District League round-up
Embassy 'B's Andy Hewitt turned the tables on his 'A' team with a scintillating display in the Bingley derby. The ex-Somerset County Junior player reacted well in the first following a 21-17 reversal at the hands of Neil Foley to take the rubber by hammering
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Rugby Union: Keighley suffer cup blow
Leodensians 23 Keighley 11 Keighley were drawn to play away again for the third time in the Intermediate Cup and had the pleasure of playing Leodiensians, fellow contestants in Yorkshire 2 League. On a day which was prone to drizzle, Keighley had to replace
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Socer: Midlands FC team picture
Midland FC -- Back (from left): Sean Wilkinson, Peter Dawson, Nino Ferrara, Chris Weater, Ric Wade, Chris Boardman, Paul Rance. Front: Jamie Butler, Chris Fothergill, Andy Nelson, Mark Whitaker, Ben Dunn, Mick Davies, Marcus Barnes
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Soccer: Midlands FC team picture
Midland FC -- Back (from left): Sean Wilkinson, Peter Dawson, Nino Ferrara, Chris Weater, Ric Wade, Chris Boardman, Paul Rance. Front: Jamie Butler, Chris Fothergill, Andy Nelson, Mark Whitaker, Ben Dunn, Mick Davies, Marcus Barnes
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Soccer: Junior round-up
Oakworth Under-16s secured a 2-1 County Cup victory over Eccleshill after the visitors took an early lead. Oaks defence were on top form and after the break Steve Davies equalised after good work down the right. Man of the match Ross Greenaway scored
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Soccer: Wharfedale League
Victoria won their first game of the season beating basement side Old House at home in a real family affair. The referee failed to turn up and Peter Wilson stepped in to run the game with his sons Stuart and Martin both scoring in JPL's 3-0 win which
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Soccer: County Cup
Andy Holden blasted Silsden into third round of the West Riding FA Cup with a sparkling hat-trick against the Friendly Inn. The Cobbydalers held a slender 1-0 half time lead, but the floodgates opened after the break with Holden completing his treble
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Motorsport: Adam's reaching for the top
ADAM MARSDEN has clocked up an impressive first season on the Motocross circuit. Adam from Elsie Street, Keighley, is a pupil at Steeton Primary School and has travelled the country taking part in competitions for junior riders. He finished fourth riding
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Tenpin bowling: County stars strike gold
THREE members of Keighley Youth Bowling club represented Yorkshire in a Four Counties Challenge match. Sarah Hellewell aged 15, John Butcher (12) and Debbie Butcher (15) took on teams from Lancashire, Derbyshire and Cheshire -- and they all sturck gold
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Cougars: Players go on parade
STEVE DEAKIN'S new side goes on show tonight with a meet-the-players night at Cougar Park tonight. The squad is close to to being finalised, although Deakin admits he is still waiting for three or four players to commit to his go-ahead young outfit. They
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North Ribb looking to boost league placing
NORTH Ribblesdale make a welcome return to Grove Park tomorrow when they entertain a Pocklington side desperate for points at the foot of Yorkshire One. The season has not started well for the East Yorkshire club, who, despite the luxury of having played
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Home Cup draw is boost for Reds
SKIPTON hopes of progressing still further in the RFU Junior Cup received a welcome boost yesterday when the Sandylands men were given a home tie against Knottingley in Round Four of the competition. The Wakefield side are currently operating in Yorkshire
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Simon Hargreaves has key role for Dalesmen
WHARFEDALE travel to Preston Grasshoppers tomorrow without their talisman Hedley Verity, inevitably ring-rusty after another week's break and knowing that Lightfoot Green has never been a happy hunting ground. The Dalesmen are therefore facing another
