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Worthwhile effort
BY any stretch of the imagination, Addingham could not be described as a hotbed of criminal activity. It is as quiet and tranquil as many of the other small villages on the far-flung outskirts of a major city. But - as residents feel quite rightly - simply
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Real tests for the Bees to start now
The Bees are at home to Darlington tomorrow in North Division One, who beat them 63-8 in the reverse encounter. But the prospect of overturning such a massive margin is not one that daunts Matt Greenwood. The Bees coach, who was generally pleased with
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Show of support for bold Avenue plans
When 50 hands shot up inside the social club at Horsfall Stadium, a smile spread over chairman Frank Thornton's face. The 70-year-old boss of Bradford Park Avenue had just asked the assembled throng whether they would be prepared to inject the cash to
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Cougar boss in despair as talent production line halts
Keighley's rugby league talent are set to leave the town in future as the Cougar conveyor belt comes to a juddering halt. And management at the club have accused rugby bosses of "kicking them in the teeth" after authorities refused them the chance to
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Noble says: We'll be the Bash Street kids!
Bradford Bulls coach Brian Noble says his side are quite prepared to become the Bash Street Kids if that is what it takes to win next Friday's World Club Challenge. Some have said that Newcastle Knights won't be taking the McAlpine Stadium contest seriously
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Derby loss is City's gain
Benito Carbone's move to Derby was torpedoed by one result. City chairman Geoffrey Richmond believes the Italian striker would have joined the Premiership side - if they hadn't lost at home to Fulham. Carbone is coming to terms with life back at Valley
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Loyal Audrey steps down
AUDREY Hall has stepped down as transport co-ordinator of Burley-in-Wharfedale Good Neigh-bours. And in recognition of her voluntary work over 20 years, Burley Neighbour-hood Forum presented her with a garden centre vou-cher. In her role as transport
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Adventurer Laura all set for Central American expedition
Laura Whiting is gearing up for a ten-week expedition to Central America. The 22-year-old has been selected to visit Costa Rica and Nicaragua in July with the youth development charity Raleigh International. And now the chemistry graduate is busy raising
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Councillorhas fears of Post Office cutbacks
PLANS to close possibly thousands of post offices have been condemned by Otley councillor Graham Kirkland. It was reported on Sunday by a national newspaper that Consignia was planning to close 1,000 post offices this year and 5,000 more in the next five
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Red-faced council accused of 'blatant ignorance' in village spelling row
COUNCIL chiefs have been accused of blatant ignorance - after misspelling the name of a Wharfedale village. And not only does the council leaflet on changes in housing services misspell Pool-in-Wharfedale, but it also has two different spellings of Wharfedale
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Battle of the beat is on as bands aim for top
GO-AHEAD sixth formers have come up with a Battle of the Bands type contest - and are hoping it will take them to the top. The lower sixth students at Prince Henry's Grammar School, Otley, formed a company, sold merchandise to fund the contest and have
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More misery for rail passengers as conductors stage pay strike
Rail services in Wharfedale could be disrupted until December in the wake of the breakdown of pay talks with conductors. Passengers were taking alternative transportation to work today - the first strike day by members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport
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Horsforth salutes its good citizens
Good citizens in Horsforth were awarded for their outstanding contributions to the town at a special ceremony on Monday night. Five Horsfordians were awarded with framed certificates to reward their work in the area under three titles - history of Horsforth
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Cougars: Featherstone turn the screw
Cougars 16, Featherstone 36 - Rugby League can be a cruel game - at half time Cougars held a 16-10 lead and looked more than capable of clocking up a memorable victory. But Gary Moorby's homecoming hopes were shattered by a superb second half kicking
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Cougars: Ready for French raiders
COUGARS launch their Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Challenge Cup campaign this weekend with the visit of French Club St Gaudens -- and are determined not to make the mistake which cost them dearly two years ago. Memories of being knocked out of the competition
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Ex-sailor returns wartime memento
An artefact from Silsden's Second World War effort that was to be thrown away has been returned to the town and is part of a war legacy worth £500. A silver cigarette box was recently sent to the town council by John Stansell, 81, of New Zealand. It was
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It's microchips with everything down at the local
A pint at Sutton's Black Bull is becoming an educational experience. At the same time as partaking in a few ales, punters will soon be able to learn computer skills. The course, which uses laptop computers, is being run by North Yorkshire Community Education
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Eviction agony of loan-debt pensioner
War widow Doris Armstrong is to be kicked out of her home after failing to repay a loan which ran up massive interest. A court has ordered the 77-year-old to hand over her house in Braithwaite Walk, Braithwaite, Keighley, to wipe out the debt. The pensioner
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Sherry pulls on her size 14 jeans after losing 7 stones
January is the time when many people vow to go on a diet or join the local gym. Twelve months ago Sherry Hattan decided that she wanted a new look. Fed up with her bulky frame she set about changing her whole appearance by joining a weight watchers group
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Panto time in Addingham
A red cloak and a grisly wolf can mean just one thing - pantomime time has come to Addingham. This year's treat is Little Red Riding Hood and the cast have lined up a seven-day treat for their audiences. The show will be taking place from February 6 to
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Cafe bar offers an Escape from hustle and bustle
Visitors to Ilkley will be given a new escape from the hustle and bustle of life when a new bar opens today. The Escape bar, which was formerly the Tapas Tree bar, on South Hawksworth Street, will be offering comfy leather sofas for people to take the
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Soft rockers Smokie cover some of the pop classics - their way
EVERGREEN soft rockers Smokie are making a comeback with a new album and hometown show. They may not be the most fashionable combo around, but the Bradford band are determined to make their mark on the contemporary music scene, with the release of Uncovered
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Mums go for an alternative
TWO Ilkley women have joined together to set up a new business in the town - and hope to offer a dedicated centre for advice and homeopathic treatment. Christine Mallinson and Jenny Howarth , who are both mothers, are the driving force behind the opening
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Worry over trees delays decision on house plan
A long-running saga involving a scheme to build a house in the grounds of another house in Ilkley has still not reached a conclusion. Planners want another report into the fate of trees on the site before they give the plan, to build the house on land
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Water ambassador sets his sail for Ilkley
Cities, towns and villages throughout the county are preparing to welcome their very own Yorkshire Water community ambassador - as the 40 strong group of volunteers introduce themselves to their local community. The community ambassador for Ilkley is
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Millowner's family request street name
The family of a millowner has asked for his name to be honoured on a new road being built on the site of the former Saw Mill. A relative of the former Addingham stalwart William Brear has requested that his name be used on a street sign at the new housing
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Worried parents win safety measures
A two-year road safety campaign has led to new signs and railings being put up to protect children from speeding traffic. Parents and councillors from Addingham met with a highways representative this week to show him the dangers their children faced
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Fox savages dogs in garden
A woman is warning pet owners to be alert after her two Yorkshire Terriers were savaged by a fox in her own garden. Pauline Franks, 41, had let her dogs go outside at 7.45am on Friday. After leaving them for a matter of seconds she heard them screaming
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'Affordable' housing initiative is launched
A MAJOR step forward has been taken in a campaign to stop the exodus of young people from Ilkley and surrounding villages because of unaffordable house prices. A new rural housing officer has been appointed to try to increase the number of cheaper houses
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Getting the wind up
There's a long tradition of silly-sounding orchestras in the UK - Dr Crock and his Crackpots, Stan Seymour and his Mad Hatters, Harry Heinz and his Foul Harmonic Orchestra. Now Keighley Amateurs hopes to get in on the act with the help of children in
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Letters to the Editor
SIR - Sunday, January 27, is Holocaust Day. I attach a record of my thoughts following a recent visit to one of the German concentration camps. I invite you to use them as a reminder of past dreadful events and a warning about the evils of racism. The
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Toy museum a superb attraction
SIR, - Tired of bad news, bad weather and bad health? Try taking time out to visit Ilkley's Toy Museum, a superb addition to our town's activities. A visit can be enhanced with grandchildren but is equally interesting to 'children of all ages' and this
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Town's good deed does not backfire
Otley Town 3 Boroughbridge 1 Boroughbridge from the York Premier Division fell victim to Otley Town as they battled for the right to go through to the last eight of the West Riding County Cup. The Otley boys gained the initiative early in the game when
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Seven-goal Wellington give reserves the boot
Trojans Reserves 2 Wellington 7 BURLEY Trojans Reserves' dreadful run continued as they were taken apart by a competitive Wellington side who look set to mount a serious promotion challenge. Both sides were promoted last season, with Trojans as champions
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Brave Trojans edged out in penalty thriller
Horsforth St Margaret's 3 Burley Trojans 3 (Horsforth won 3-1 on penalties) Trojans emerged bloodied and beaten but with heads held high following a titanic semi- final struggle with holders Horsforth St Margarets on Saturday. Two hours of cut and thrust
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Tranmere Park pupils are poised for cross-country glory
AFTER the penultimate race of the cross-country season Tranmere Park School's teams are poised to take both the boys' and girls' Leeds Under-11 titles. The boy's team has led from the first race, having won the first three and finished second last Saturday
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Otley win a drab battle to go sixth
Otley 18 Birmingham/Solihull 3 COACH Peter Clegg described it as an appalling game but Otley were glad of the points which took them above their opponents in the National Division One table. Otley leapt into sixth place after winning what was a drab encounter
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Last orders - then the last bus home
Methodist Minister the Reverend Geoff Reid believes pubs can play a vital role in getting people on to public transport. Now the team leader of Bradford's Methodist Touchstone Centre is calling for bus timetables to be put in the city's bars. Mr Reid
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'Beautiful' mosque wins go-ahead
A £2 million mosque which will accommodate 1,000 people has been given the go-ahead to be built in Bradford. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Ass-ociation has collected funds for the mosque, near the East Ward Labour Club in Otley Road, which will be one of the biggest
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Odds against Bradford's culture bid
Bradford's chances of becoming European Capital of Culture 2008 aren't looking good, according to betting odds which place the district joint second from bottom. The list, compiled by betting agency Blue Square, gives Bradford odds of 14-1, putting it
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Rail strike misery continues
Rail commuters in the Bradford district faced fresh frustration today as a strike by Arriva Trains Northern stretched into a second day. Train services were cancelled, bringing the network to a halt as the dispute about conductors' pay rumbled on. But
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Wham! Gareth goes all Righteous
Teenage heart-throb Gareth Gates, pictured, is set to take his bid for superstardom a step further tomorrow night with his own rendition of two chart-topping hits. The Telegraph & Argus can exclusively reveal that Gareth will sing versions of Wham
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Snow White and the pseudonyms
SHE SHOULDN'T eat the apple. The dwarfs warned her. But Snow White never was one to take heed of little men who live in the forest. Sophie Bennett plays the title role in this year's Glusburn Pantomime, opposite little people who go by the names of Crouchy
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Most wanted!
Bradford was today given "one last chance" to name and shame the rioters who devastated the city and injured more than 300 police officers. Detectives launched their final three-week campaign to identify 60 suspects caught on video footage of the violence
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Road-rage driver jailed for attack
A man was jailed for four months after punching a woman driver in a road-rage attack. Bradford magistrates heard how Stephen Coates "snapped'' and lashed out at Sharon Welsh, striking her in the face. She suffered a sore neck and cuts to her lip in the
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Table Tennis: Keighley & District League round-up
Nelson Nomad secured one point victory over Lothersdale 'B' in the Jeff Naylor Cup Round Two. The win turned on the outcome of the set between each team's best performer on the night, Lothersdale's David Galley and Nomad Michael Wrigley. Defending a 72
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You drive me crazy!
A Bradford couple who drive each over round the bend are to become the bickering stars of a new TV series. Bob and Teresa Fowler, pictured, of Fagley, have been picked to feature in the first episode of a new show about the problems facing families in
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Rugby Union: Second string make it ten
Keighley 2nd 35 West Park Bramhope 2nd 0 The second string clocked up their tenth consecutive win, but West Park put up little fight. The settled Keighley squad of about 20 players are playing well together no matter who is in the team and are playing
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Rugby Union: Yorkshire Shield victory
KEIGHLEY 13 HEMSWORTH 7 Keighley limped into the second round of the Yorkshire Shield competition with an uncharacteristic lack lustre performance against a side they had beaten without difficulty in a league fixture at the beginning of December. For
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Soccer: Keighley & District Alliance
ONLY one game survived the weather, with Three Horses playing hosts to Bocking in a tightly fought match. The home side came out on top with a narrow 3-2 victory, with Jamie Rowell scoring twice and Andy Godden also on target. Although the league has
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Soccer: Wharfedale Sunday League
Only three games went ahead in the league, but 30 goals were scored despite the conditions. Baildon New Inn put 12 past Angel in a match that was all one way traffic. Andy Thornton led the way with four, Pete Griffith scored twice and Leigh Thornton,
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Soccer: County Amateur League
Silsden remain clear at the top of the Premier Division, despite behind held to a draw by second-placed Hemsworth Miners Welfare. The Cobbydalers had to fight their way back from a 2-1 deficit at half time and secured a 3-3 draw. Goals were scored by
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Athletics: White Rose raiders on song
IAN HOLMES raced to victory in the Boulsworth Fell Race last weekend as White Rose raiders took top prizes in the Lancashire event. The Bingley runner clocked a time of 48mins 52 seconds to finish a minute ahead of George Ehrhardt of Todmorden. Clubmate
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Cougars: Ready for French raiders
COUGARS launch their Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Challenge Cup campaign this weekend with the visit of French Club St Gaudens -- and are determined not to make the mistake which cost them dearly two years ago. Memories of being knocked out of the competition
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Ribb are sliding towards the trap door
BOTH Wharfedale and Skipton have faced recent matches with special incentives to put their best foot forward, the Dalesmen needing to stay well clear of the relegation zone and Skipton looking to move further down the road to Twickenham in the Powergen
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Hat-tricks for Addingham pair
Addingham 8 Beckwithshaw Saints Res 3 ADDINGHAM blasted their way into the next round of the Alverton Trophy with the demolition of the league leaders Beckwithshaw, who had previously only conceded an average of 1.5 goals a game but their defence was
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Letters to the Editor
SIR - I am becoming more and more fed up with the way Downs Syndrome is being portrayed in the media. Sensational stories about genetic testing seem rife but never is it printed that life with Downs Syndrome is not the end of the world. More and more
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Blake completes £1m move
City striker Robbie Blake today completed his £1 million move to promotion-chasing Burnley. City stand to gain a further £250,000 if The Clarets clinch promotion to the Premiership.
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Second cup semi-final tie for Hill
Dudley Hill Rangers are seeking their second appearance in a cup semi-final tomorrow afternoon. Already through to the last four of the Bradford FA Saturday Senior Cup, they travel to Altofts bidding for a berth in the penultimate stage of the West Riding
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Tight tussle on the cards in derby clash
The biggest game for the local semi-pro sides this week sees Thackley hosting Liversedge in a Northern Counties East Premier Division derby at Dennyfield. Thackley slipped down to ninth following last Saturday's goalless draw at third-placed Selby Town
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Bowling set for another exciting cup clash
West Bowling meet holders Thatto Heath in the second round of the GMB Union National Cup at Bankfoot tomorrow. And if previous encounters are anything to go by, an incident-packed match looks to be on the cards. Bowling played Thatto at their St Helens
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Arran's record run is not enough
Even another half-century by record-breaking Arran Thompson wasn't enough to save sorry England from a whitewash defeat in India. England's women fell to a 5-0 series loss in their final one-day international against India in Pune, losing the final match
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We're confident of world success, say Bulls
Mirroring the feeling that washed over them before last season's Grand Final, Paul Deacon says the Bulls are confident, but not over confident about winning next Friday's World Club Challenge. The Great Britain scrum half said of the match against the
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New awards will help boost Wharfedale's communities
A UNIQUE awards initiative specifically designed to recognise the achievements of individuals and communities in countryside areas like Wharfedale has been launched. Leading rural member organisation National Farmers Union Coun-tryside is inaugurating
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Residents are furious at new housing 'raping' their town
RESIDENTS in Guiseley are claiming their community is 'bei-ng raped' by an influx of planning applications for hundreds of new houses. And they fear that the unique character of their town is being destroyed as it is inundated by the new homes, which
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Old friends are voted best pals
Two friends won the hearts of pub bosses with the tale of their companionship. Mary Keighley, of Oak Avenue, Burley, and Mary Love of Trafalgar Road, Menston scooped first prize in a competition run by the Hare and Hounds pub, Bradford Road, Menston,
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Girls give boys a run in scouts
GIRLS are giving the boys a run for their money at an Otley cub scout pack. The 2nd Otley pack decided to move with the times and let girls into its scout group. And after just a few months, the girls have blended in so well that the group is encouraging
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Residents urged to attend important town meeting
HEAVY traffic trundling through the town has emerged as one of the biggest problems facing Otley. A lack of affordable housing and good public leisure facilities have also been thrown up during an in depth study into the town. The feasibility study, which
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Landlord is suspended
A LANDLORD of a Burley-in-Wharfedale pub has been suspended following complaints from a customer. The complaint followed alleged recent incident at the Generous Pioneer pub in Burley-in-Wharfedale. A spokesperson for Tom Cobleigh Limited, which own the
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New chef is restoring the French taste
AN award-winning restaurant has just welcomed a new head chef. Shane Goodway, 26, who studied at North Oxfordshire Catering College and who has worked for top chef's Michael Caines and Michel Roux, has taken the helm at Ilkley's Box tree restaurant which
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Concern as Otley pub is earmarked for demolition
ONE of Otley's biggest pubs could be demolished and replaced with 14 homes. An application to knock down the Westbourne pub - built as a road house - and replace it with five blocks of semi-detached houses and one block of four houses has been submitted
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Residents draw up battle plan to save woods from housing
A WOODLAND wildlife haven on a Guiseley former factory site must be protected from a new housing plan, residents have claimed. Residents of Ings Lane, Guiseley, are urging other people living in the area to fight for the coppice at the back of the Greenwoods
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Second pool must not close
The acute disappointment felt in Thornton by people who have campaigned so hard to have their local swimming baths refurbished and re-opened is understandable. Unless something can be pulled out of the bag at the last minute, it now seems that next week's
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On This Day
In 1832, the American state of Virginia rejected the abolition of slavery. In 1944, the Rev. Florence Tim-Oi Lee of Macao became the first woman Anglican priest. In 1981, the Social Democrat party was formed by four former Labour MPs. From the Telegraph
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Praise for QED
The Trade and Industry minister has praised Bradford-based QED economic agency for helping thousands of people from South Asian backgrounds to realise their business ambitions. Speaking at their annual meeting yesterday, Patricia Hewitt said the charity
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Pothole reunion plea
A disbanded pot-holing club is calling for its Keighley members to get in touch in time for a March re-union. The Black Rose Pot Hole Club operated between 1957 and 1964 from Scar End Farm in Ingleton. Former President 'Big' Jack Proctor is now appealing
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Bishop's legal advisor to retire
An Oxenhope man who has advised the Bishop, clergy and lay people of Bradford for over two decades has announced he is to retire in May this year. Jeremy Mackrell is the Bradford Diocesan Registrar and has dealt with all legal matters relating to parishes
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Where in the World: KN goes to the top
We've said it before and no doubt we'll say it again - the Keighley News is reaching new heights. Our ever so popular Where in the World challenge - often copied but never beaten - has got off to an incredible start once again. This week editor Malcolm
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District faces teacher crisis
Bradford district has twice as many teachers coming up to retirement age as the national average. Half of the district's teachers are aged 50 and over, according to new figures. Across the country, only 25 per cent are in this age group. And as the average
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New building will be state of the eco art
A showcase building using the latest in eco-technology is to be built in Silsden as the pioneering headquarters for the Ecology Building Society. The ambitious plans for the innovative development at land off Belton Road were passed subject to conditions
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Report rejects hospital merger
A hospital merger will not improve health care for patients in Keighley and Craven, according to a report out this week. An independent report by Dearden Consulting has revealed there is "no need" for a merger between Airedale NHS Trust and Bradford Hospitals
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Can you name new square?
Keighley people could make a permanent mark on the town centre -- and businesses could play a part in its future. The twin offers come from the new boss of Keighley Town Centre Management group as work nears completion on the new bus station. Cllr Andrew
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Fake firearm sparks full alert
Armed police were put on full alert after reports of a man being seen walking in Keighley with a sawn-off shotgun. The man was challenged by specialist firearms officers, who discovered it was a convincing replica. The owner had not been aware of the
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Drugs ring led by Keighley man
A Keighley man was at the centre of a drugs gang which smuggled more than 550,000 ecstasy tablets into the country. Phillip Grange, 49, from Lees Moor was a key member of the drug ring, which was found with drug hauls worth over £6 million. Grange and
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Euro gets the thumbs down
Four leading local businessmen have joined forces to say no to the euro. In an open letter to the Keighley News Colin Bennett, managing director of Keighley-based Viking Industrial Products, Gordon Black, chairman of Peter Black Holdings, Philip Alton
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Bus attack: Addict jailed for six years
A desperate drug addict who stabbed a bus driver twice in the face during an attempted robbery has been jailed for six years. Keighley and District Travel driver Alan Daniel was left permanently scarred after Thomas Simpson lashed out with a knife when
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The moment a bus driver was stabbed
This is the CCTV image which led to the capture of a brutal armed robber. Drug addict Thomas Simpson is clearly seen attacking bus driver Alan Daniel in this on-board camera shot. He stabbed Mr Daniel twice in the face as the brave driver - whose hand
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Ilkley gets all geared up to celebrate Burns Night
Men buying skirts and a run on haggis can only mean one thing - the mighty chieftains are getting ready for their special day. The preparations for the Scottish celebration of Burns Night tomorrow have meant bulk orders of that chieftain of the puddings
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Landlord leaves residents guessing
ELDERLY residents at an Ilkley retirement complex say they have been kept guessing about the identity of their new landlord since August last year. The owners of retirement homes at Carnegie Court in Spring Lane, Ilkley, were informally told that ownership
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'Architectural vandalism' at schools
SIR,- The statement in the 'comment' column of the Wharfedale Observer on January 10 has not gone unnoticed. You said that the plans to extend three separate Otley primary schools had gone through at breakneck speed. Well, on January 17, The Wharfedale
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Working class boys
A charity album featuring Keighley bands Circus? and The Undecided has gone on sale at several local outlets. Working Class Heroes is the brainchild of Undecided musician Johann Shepherd and aims to raise money for Manorlands. Also among the 11 Keighley
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Man wanted - again
If there's one story that pops up again and again on a newspaper's arts pages, it's the one headed "men wanted". Here it is again - and this time Sutton Amateurs are making the appeal. The society needs men to join the chorus of its April production of
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Pipers, Poorboys and a quieter sort of band
KEIGHLEY was long regarded as a "rock town" thanks to the headbanging hordes who hung around town centre pubs. But a listen to three CD singles from local bands should dispel any notion that Keighley music can still be pigeonholed. First up are live favourites
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Heatstroke - Keighley Playhouse
Heatstroke Meet Sam and Fay. They've been married for years, he's just been demoted, and their Spanish villa holiday is meant to revitalise their lives. Meet Howard. He's a washed-out actor trying to impress his younger mistress Dodie. And finally, meet
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Snow White and the pseudonyms
SHE SHOULDN'T eat the apple. The dwarfs warned her. But Snow White never was one to take heed of little men who live in the forest. Sophie Bennett plays the title role in this year's Glusburn Pantomime, opposite little people who go by the names of Crouchy
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Blueprint issued on future
Key priorities for the proposed Kirklees Community Strategy are detailed in a consultation document which will give community organisations in the Spen Valley another chance to have their say. The strategy - a partnership blueprint - will guide policies
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Appeal rejected
A former racehorse owner, who was once accused of threatening to kill a number of prominent people including Bingley showjumper Harvey Smith, has lost the latest round in a battle to clear his name. Peter Snowden, of Upper Hird Street, Keighley, lost
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Strong wind fails to deter Otley Cyclists
OTLEY CYCLE CLUB: Six riders of the A Section set out for Ripon with a strong wind on their backs and had an early lunch at the Sun Parlour. Having got wet on the outward journey they decided to make their way home with a rising headwind and some sunshine
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Pool win a penalty shoot out
Rawdon OB 2 Pool AFC 2 (Pool won 3-2 on penalties) POOL reached the Wharfedale FA Challenge Cup final for the second time in three years with a penalty shoot-out win at Rawdon Old Boys, after missing countless opportunities in the 90 minutes. Having missed
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Baildon enhance promotion prospects
Baildon Trinity Ath 5 Kirk Deighton 0 This was an important West Yorkshire League game for both clubs. Kirk Deighton needed to win to climb above Baildon, while the latter wanted the points to stay in the top three. In the end it was a one-horse race.
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St Mary's runners enjoy success
THE fourth Leeds Schools League race held last Saturday at Braim Wood School was extremely successful for pupils from St Mary's School, Menston. The Year Seven boys came third in the team race with outstanding individual performances from Callum White
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Guiseley players are in need of some shooting practice
Guiseley 1 Trafford 1 Guiseley again started in blistering style with a goal after 34 seconds only to let their opponents equalise and for the game to peter out into a dull draw. This mid-table clash saw Guiseley get off to an excellent start when Ryan
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Down Memory Lane with Ian Dewhirst
Staff of the Woodbine Day Nursery take their charges for a walk along Skipton Road about 1943. Situated nearly opposite the entrance to Cliffe Castle, this catered for the children of mothers on war work, and cost five shillings a week per child. The
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Nora floats an idea to conquer her fear
A brave pensioner aims to conquer her fear of water by taking the plunge in a bid to raise £1,000 for charity. Nora Whitham cannot swim without the aid of arm-bands but the sporting 62-year-old is joining the Swimathon 2002 event. The retired nursing
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Former mayor's brush with vandalism
Former Lord Mayor Stanley King is prepared to get rid of graffiti himself - if Yorkshire Cable will give him the paint to do it. Coun King says Yorkshire Cable junction boxes are the main target of the scribbles and he is being flooded with complaints
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Stub it out, say Bulls and Bantams
Bradford Bulls Super League heroes and Bradford City today pledged to help prevent youngsters becoming the next generation of lung cancer victims. It follows the latest statistics from Britain's two leading cancer charities which show that 450 children
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'Road repairs are killing our business'
Shopkeepers today claimed their businesses are going to the wall because of roadworks which have brought mayhem to rush hours. Queues of traffic hundreds of yards long are forming in Bradford Road near Thornbury roundabout throughout the day, following
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Pool users' fury at cafe closure threat
The part-closure of a caf in a popular swimming pool complex has landed Bradford Council in hot water. Furious users of Eccleshill Swimming Pool say they were not consulted over the decision to close its caf by February 18. And caf worker Lorraine Lynch
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Teenage rioter locked up
A teenager who hurled a petrol bomb at police lines during the Bradford riots has been made the subject of an 18-month detention and training order. Bradford Youth Court heard yesterday that the youngster, who was only 16 at the time, was also caught
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'Career burglar' jailed for ten years
A professional burglar was today beginning a ten-year jail sentence after a judge told him he had "played for high stakes and lost". At the end of a fortnight-long trial at Bradford Crown Court, a jury found Robert Dooley guilty of conspiring with others
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Cricket: Indoor championships
A WINTER cricket competition has been launched at Greenhead School as part of Keighley Asian Sports Association's drive to cut crime. Sunday sports sessions at the school are designed to get young people off the streets and one of the first events is
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Angling: Jack takes canal match
Jack Ferguson won the recent Keighley Angling Club match on the canal at Silsden. With a net of mainly skimmer, bream and roach he collected a weight of 4lb 2oz to beat second placed Kevin James with 3lb 4oz. A total of 24 people took part and six caught
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Robbers fire gun in raid
Shocked staff today told how armed robbers burst into their Bradford shop and fired a shot into the air. Stunned employees and the owner of MJM Estate and Finance in Toller Lane were threatened with a handgun and forced to lie face down on the floor.
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Rugby League: Junior round-up
COUGAR Under-13s continued their superb form with a 24-4 victory over a stubborn Ovenden side. The confidence-boosting victory keeps them on track for their Challenge Cup final game in March and special mention should go to Richard Barr who played despite
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Oh what a lotto you've gotto! (Whoever you are)
Lottery bosses are urging a mystery lottery winner from Bradford to come forward to claim a whopping £136,302. The cash must be claimed before February 18, as the ticket was bought game draw on Wednesday, August 22. The numbers were 14, 20, 22, 29, 33
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Rugby League: Errors cost Albion
Castleford Panthers 30 Keighley Albion 12 Albion were bouyant after their first win of the season, but could not repeat the success at Castleford. The return from suspension of skipper Jon Gwilliam gave the side a more balanced look and Albion started
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Rugby Union: Junior round-up
Keighley Under-14s came off the pitch on Sunday covered in mud, but with a great feeling of a job very well done against Ilkley. Keighley defended against the wind and up the slope but held Ilkley at the break with some fantastic tackling. They played
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Tragic son's gifts of life
A proud mum today told how her tragic son will live on after donating vital organs to three desperate patients. Devastated family and friends of 17-year-old Richard Clarke agreed his liver and kidneys should be given to others after he died following
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Rugby Unionr: Keighlians team picture
Keighley -- Back (from left): Tim Brunskill coach, Leigh Sugden, Duncan Walsh, Ianan Morgan, Peter Southgate, Marrtin Harrison, Paul Sinfield, Dave Cooke physio. Middle: Derek Feather manager, Dave Pullen, Rob Rieley, John Harrison, John Dufffy, Lee Gordan
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Soccer: Phoenix team picture
Keighley Phoenix -- Back (from left): Kevin Maddocks, Craig Labbatt, Danny Spencer, Dale Hoyle, Roy Mason, Martin Crangle, Paul Linyard, Simon Thompson, Adam Krajnyk. Front: Ben Furness, Jimmy Spencer, Michael Thompson, Rob Horton, Joe Bryceland. Pictures
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Soccer: Oakbank girls are Bradford cham ps
Oakbank's Under-16 5-a-side soccer team have been crowned Bradford champions. After winning their group they beat Holy Family 3-0 in the semi-final before taking the title with a 1-0 victory over Queensbury in the final. Goalkeeper Claire Wilson kept
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Soccer: Junior Round-up
Craig Morris scored the goal that earned Long Lee Under-13s victory in a close encounter with Menston. The 1-0 win puts Long Lee clear at the top. Matthew Kelly was outstanding at the back and Callum Flaherty was named man of the match. Long Lee Under
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Soccer: Keighley Athletic
Keighley Athletic overcame FC Fox of Menston 7-1, in the mud. Alex Familio netted twice in the first half, playing into the wind in the Wharfedale Triangle League clash. Second half goals came from Dave Ellis (2), Steve Kernan, Steve Bland and Jamie Smith
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Soccer: Craven League
Keighley Lifts dropped back into the relegation zone after going down 3-1 in their Silentnight Premier Division match with Embsay. A slow start by Lifts cost them dearly as after 20 minutes they had gone two goals down, both being soft goals. No pace
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Cup holders face a fight
WYNN CUP holders Oakworth Cricket Club face a tough opening round in their bid to retain their title. They have been drawn away to Thornton-in-Craven in the first round of the competition as the Craven League prepares for the coming season. Newly promoted
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Cycling: Jason grabs mountain bike victory
NOVICE mountainbiker Jason Knowell is on top of the sport just two years after starting cycling in the hills. Jason, 29, from Glusburn, took part in his first serious race last September and was astonished when he finished 47th out of 1,300 racers at
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Cougars: All systems go for Rammy's big day
IT'S all systems go for Jason Ramshaw's testimonial game next Wednesday evening -- and the club hopes to pack Cougar Park. Leeds Rhinos are expected to bring a large contingent keen to get a look at their team fresh from pre-season training in South Africa
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Cougars: Feratherstone turn the screw
Cougars 16, Featherstone 36 - Rugby League can be a cruel game - at half time Cougars held a 16-10 lead and looked more than capable of clocking up a memorable victory. But Gary Moorby's homecoming hopes were shattered by a superb second half kicking
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Tough draw for cup holders
THE draw for the first rounds of Craven Cricket League's Wynn and Cowling Cups producing some interesting pairings. The pick of the Wynn Cup sees holders Oakworth drawn at Thornton, for whilst the Keighley club will fancy their chances of progressing,
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Solicitors sponsor cricket league
FOR the first time in its 114 year history, the Craven and District Cricket League will carry the name of a sponsor in the 2002 season. The Skipton firm of solicitors, J P Mewies & Co have agreed to a one-year sponsorship deal and will review the
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Away draws for Craven sides
THREE of the five Craven sides operating in the Airedale & Wharfedale Cricket League have been drawn away in the opening stages of next season's Waddilove Cup. Division B Silsden are at Woodhouse in the Preliminary Round on May 12, while Upper Wharfedale
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Home draw boosts Skipton's dream
SKIPTON were handed the draw they were looking for in rugby union's Powergen Junior Vase quarter-final when they were given a home tie against Midlands side Daventry on February 9. The club are now just two wins away from an appearance at the sport's
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Safety first, please
HOW much can fire sprinklers cost? Even though the installation of life saving sprinklers is recommended by the fire service, the city council believes it knows better, and has so far chosen not to install them in the remodelled Otley primary schools.
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Don't meddle with hospital trusts
It is now quite clear to all concerned that a merger between Airedale NHS Trust and the Bradford Hospital Trust will not improve health care. That comment is backed in an independent report which was commissioned by the Trusts to look at the impact of
