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Hundreds pay tribute to gentle giant of showbusiness
Keighley Shared Church was this week full to bursting with people paying their last respects to a "gentle giant" and friend to scores of musicians up and down the country. Mike King died at his Riddlesden home on Monday, January 21, aged 53. His death
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Mary scores her century
The wife of one of Keighley's greats celebrated her 100th birthday yesterday . Mary Watson was born in 1902 at Hermit Hole and was the eldest of five children. She went to school at Wesley Place, and at the age of 12 began working half days at the Co-op
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New owners planning to fly the Flags
New owners have taken over one of the best known hotels in the district - and are determined to make it live up to its name. Among the list of changes to be made by Joe and Mandy Bardgett at the Five Flags Hotel at Cullingworth will be the renewal of
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Railway will make Jubilee in style
Volunteers at the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway are on track to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee in fine style. An historic railway carriage, which was converted into a luxury lounge bar vehicle for 1977's Silver Jubilee celebrations, is to receive
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John finds his station in life
John Wright eats, sleeps and breathes railways. To earn a living, he works for Arriva Trains Northern as station supervisor at Huddersfield. And to escape at the weekends he is Keighley station master at the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway. John, 49
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You'll name that square!
historian Ian Dewhirst has joined Keighley News readers in suggesting names for the town's new public space. He believes the paved triangle between the new bus station and the main post office should be named Townfield. The bus station area was known
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It's the flying railman
It's not everyone who brings their pet to work, especially when the animal in question is a bird of prey. But when Phil Turner arrives at Haworth Station for a day's labour it is not uncommon to see him carrying one of his falcons or hawks under his arm
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Just 17 winners in cash lottery
More than 80 groups and organisations across Keighley vied for a share of the town's first Neighbourhood Renewal pay-out. Just 17 of them were successful in getting a cut of the £310,000 on offer for education, crime, health, employment and housing projects
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Couple drive 'TV instructor' mad
It takes a very brave man to sit in a car with a couple who drive each other crazy. But that is exactly the situation Keighley driving instructor Liam Dent found himself in for a new TV series. Liam, who owns Long Lee School of Motoring, gamely volunteered
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CSA accused of child support 'blackmail'
Keighley businessman Mark Geldard says he is being blackmailed and threatened by the Child Support Agency, despite doing all he can to provide for his ten-year-old son. Mr Geldard, 38, has been presented with a claim for more than £5,000 in unpaid child
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Love is int he air at Cliffe Castle
Love is on the wall in a new temporary exhibition at Cliffe Castle Museum. Valentines traces the history of love tokens through a colourful display of cards from the Shell Art Collection. Cards from the past 100 years feature pressed, fabric and paper
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Fund set up to fight eviction
A fighting fund has been set up to help debt-ridden Keighley pensioner Doris Armstrong keep her home. Campaigners want to raise at least £5,000 to cover the legal costs of mounting a defence against the threatened eviction. A court has ordered the 77-
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Judge backs phone campaign
The Keighley News campaign to help drive "mobile muggers" from the streets has been boosted by Britain's top judge. The Lord Chief Justice said this week that all mobile phone robbers, regardless of age, must be locked up. And in an unusually vehement
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Children in Fear: Beacon of hope shines through
We make no excuse for highlighting the views of the children from St Andrew's School on this page and also on an inside page. Their sad and sometimes frightening words about how they see life in Keighley, need to be read and digested by the community
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Music: Local round-up
"Our favourite South Yorkshire person with a guitar and a story." That's how the Bacca Pipes Folk Club describes tonight's guest Dave Burland. Hear Dave from 8.30pm at St Anne's Catholic Social Club, at the bottom of Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley. Circus
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Aled joins the Poor Boys
A wild time is promised by Johnny and the Poorboys as they play their first concerts of the year. The Celtic cowboys' first Keighley gig is on Saturday February 16 at the newly-refurbished Gas Club on Russell Street. They also play the Copper Beech, Baildon
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If you go down to the woods
BEAR-FACED fun comes to Harden in the panto Goldilocks, performed by Harden Players on two weekends at the village's Congregational church. The traditional family show is as usual written by Players members, this time chairman Sheila Driver and Keighley
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Letters to the Editor
SIR - What a wonderful, radical yet forward thinking plan for the new Ecology Building Society headquarters in Silsden. One would have thought that the local planning committee, as custodians of our land, resources and heritage, would have welcomed such
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Offices planned at school
A company which planned to demolish a derelict school in Liversedge is now hoping to convert it into offices. Britannia Construction, ow-ner of the former National School in Halifax Road, High-town, has applied to Kirklees Council for permission to convert
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Traders say 'yes' to car-free centre
A £1 million vision for Bingley town centre will be a major boost for business and tourism, traders said today. The scheme, which will tie in with the opening of the £47.9 million relief road, includes proposals to pedestrianise Main Street from Park
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Down Memory lane with Ian Dewhirst
THESE were the ladies, most in their pinnies, who prepared the tea for elderly residents of Lees and Cross Roads to celebrate the Coronation of George VI in 1937. This was held in Lees Methodist Sunday School. For generations, chapel teas formed an important
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'I killed mum's pal' says teenager
A 16-year-old boy killed his mother's 33-year-old friend when she declared: "I love you", a court was told today. Maria Carter had repeatedly telephoned Dean Cullen after a holiday romance, jurors heard. Cullen, now 18, went to the woman's home to try
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Drivers in new trains strike threat
Train drivers and station staff have threatened to join conductors in taking strike action against troubled rail firm Arriva Trains Northern. Representatives from train drivers' union ASLEF were today locked in crisis negotiations with Arriva in a bid
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Bus lane confusion
I joined puzzled passengers as they took their first trip on Bradford's £12 million guided bus lane yesterday - and some struggled to understand the new system. The Manchester Road Quality Bus Initiative, with its futuristic "talking shelters", left some
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The best of East meets West
Arts company Kala Sangam is taking the Capital of Culture bid across the UK, with a show aimed at bringing different cultures and art forms to new audiences. Kala Sangam - meaning 'art' and 'meeting point' - promotes South Asian cultures through dance
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Pompeii experts' joy at fish find
Bradford experts have found something fishy in the remains of the ruined Roman city of Pompeii. A team of archaeologists from the University of Bradford, who are helping to excavate the ruins, are delighted by the major discovery of a whole fish skeleton
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Bulldoze it!
A national heritage expert claimed ugly 1960s buildings in the city centre should be bulldozed to make way for a multi-million pound shopping development. Dr Roger Wools said the "banana-shaped" Petergate shop and office block spoilt ten magnificent listed
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Riot boy locked up
A 16-year-old boy has been locked up after making a personal apology to a court for his part in last summer's disturbances in Bradford. The teenager, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, threw stones at police officers and rolled a beer barrel
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Teenager stabbed by phone muggers
An accountant was stabbed in the stomach after refusing to hand over his mobile phone to two muggers. Tim Lee was left fighting to stay conscious after he was attacked while on his lunch break in Bradford city centre. He used his first aid knowledge and
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'This school bus is like a zoo'
A furious car owner today demanded action after a bus seat was hurled out of a window and sent crashing into his vehicle. Andrew Bell, pictured with the seat, has been left with a bill for hundreds of pounds after a window of his Honda was shattered when
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Table Tennis: Keighley & District League
Embassy's use of the squad system is beginning to pay dividends with both the 'A' and 'B' teams pulling away from the field. However, Embassy 'A' were held to a draw at home this week by a two-man Terriers 'A' outfit. After a tough 21-11, 29-31, 21-19
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Rugby League: Cup blow for Albion
Keighley Albion 14 Rochdale Mayfield 18 ADAM LILLEY had a late try disallowed which cost Albion the chance to make cup progress. Scores were level at 14-14 when Ben Farrar and Neil Jordan combined to put Lilley over, but he was ruled to have put a foot
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Soccer: Junior round-up
Silsden B won 4-0 away to Queensbury B. Playing in difficult conditions and against a bigger side, Silsden adapted well to the pitch. Goals from Andy Kay (2), Ben Stead and a penalty from stand-in keeper Andy Cairns secured the points. The match award
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Soccer: Keighley Alliance
JAMIE BUTLER blasted home a wonder goal as Midland stamped their authority on the league. His 30-yard strike was the pick of the top of the table battle with second placed Bocking which showed just how dominant the Midland side is. Although they were
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Soccer: Shamrocks bloom
KEIGHLEY SHAMROCKS were able to steal a march on most of the rest of the league. They pulled off an impressive victory over top of the table side Bay Athletic while most games had to be postponed because heavy rain had left pitches unplayable. Divison
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Soccer: Juniors have the edge
Keighley Juniors crept to the top of the league after a weekend which saw things tighten up at the top. Only four games were played as foul weather took its toll, with Royal and Keighley going level with Silsden at the top of the table with Keighley having
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Athletics: Cross Country runners celebrate
Keighley teams dominated the Bradford Schools Cross Country Championships at Northcliffe Park, Shipley -- with dozens set to represent the district in the West Yorkshire championships. Oakbank's teams were on top form despite being depleted by injuries
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Motorsport: Tiny track stars ready for the flag
MOTOR racing is coming to Keighley's Festival of Sport this summer - with big action from little cars. Oakbank School students Marcus Sharp and Lee Watts are to organise the action as part of a day of activities. The sport festival, which was launched
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Grove Park men look to upset form-book
NORTH Ribblesdale are hoping to be able to stick close to last Saturday's winning combination at Pocklington for the visit of second-placed Old Brodleians to Grove Park tomorrow for a Yorkshire Division One game. One change in the Settle side's make-up
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Derby revenge would be welcome boost for Skipton
VICTORY over derby rivals Keighley would be just what the doctor ordered for Skipton tomorrow at Sandylands, (writes Tony Simpson). With a Powergen Vase tie against Daventry on the agenda next week, a win would avenge an earlier Yorkshire Division Two
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Bus station sets scene for regeneration
The sighs of relief when Keighley's new Metro bus station opens in less than two weeks will echo round the town. It will mean that buses will come off the streets, passengers will have somewhere much more friendly and comfortable to wait, and the temporary
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Avenue face Spartans
Bradford Park Avenue make the arduous trip to the North East tomorrow to face Blyth Spartans in what could be an explosive UniBond Premier Division fixture. Avenue trounced their rivals 7-1 in the quarter-finals of the League Challenge Cup at Horsfall
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Tykes eye Ward in swap for Dyer
Barnsley want to take Ashley Ward back to Oakwell. And they may use burly striker Bruce Dyer as bait to tempt City into a deal. Barnsley have been long-time admirers of Ward, who played for them for 15 months before joining Blackburn in December 1998.
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Deacon's big chance
Scrum half Paul Deacon, so often forced to play second fiddle at Bradford Bulls, has been given a starting role tonight as they aim to be on top of the world. The 22-year-old has been named in the 13 for tonight's World Club Challenge match against the
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I'm so sorry, says Beni
Benito Carbone today issued a heart-felt apology to his fans and team-mates and promised: I won't be any trouble again. Carbone held up his hand for his actions after he refused to accept a substitute's role in Bradford City's match against Preston on
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Riots price the public will resent
The Government's firm refusal to increase the £2.22 million it has said it will pay towards the cost of last July's Bradford riots is deeply disappointing. The official view is spelled out in the comments today from Home Office Minister John Denham: that
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On This Day
In 1902, the Bradford Tramways Company was officially transferred to Bradford Corporation. In 1924, an anonymous donor gave £30,000 towards the building of the new Infirmary. In 1979, Ayatollah Khomeini returned in triumph to Iran, after a 15-year exile
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Crowds flock to trace family roots
Keighley Library was inundated with people wanting to make sense of the 1901 census. The public queued up in eager anticipation at the start of Census Week last week, waiting for the library to open so they could be the first to handle the information
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Expansion plan for firm
A pioneering pharmaceutical producer from Bradford has begun a multi-million pound expansion drive. Bradford Particle Design (bpd) is creating a new manufacturing plant which will increase its production capacity ten-fold. The company, which opened its
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Keighley urged to play role in Capital of Culture bid
Keighley folk are being urged to come on board and show support for Bradford's campaign to become the European Capital of Culture in 2008. Organisers of the bid say the Keighley area is an integral and vital part of its push for the prestigious title.
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Danielle meets Prince Charles
Farming families recovering from the foot and mouth crisis have been treated to a royal reception by the Prince of Wales at St James Palace. And among the 250 guests on Tuesday was ten-year-old Danielle Holmes, from Cononley, who at the height of the
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Charlotte's lost portrait goes on show
A third portrait of Charlotte Bront has been discovered after being hidden away for almost 150 years. The picture recently surfaced from a family collection. The owners, who have loaned it to the Bront Parsonage Museum, in Haworth, wish to remain anonymous
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Filling the five-generation gap
Five generations of the same family have been united for the first time ever. Deborah Cox had not seen some of her family since leaving Keighley for Durban, in South Africa, six years ago. She and husband David emigrated there with their son and daughter
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Keep your child safe on the internet
A computing company is to run a series of "safe surfing" presentations to keep children safe on the world wide web. Rainforest Computers is planning the events at its showroom in Keighley Business Centre, South Street. The company's general manager, Tony
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Children in Fear: Stop the killing plea
Children fear for their lives, feel threatened and are ashamed to live in Keighley according to a group of youngsters. Their dread was revealed after a teacher overheard them talking during a lunch-time break at school. Now, after a discussion, the class
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Music: Swimming with the Fishes
Soulfish is swimming on, and to prove it the band performs tonight at the Snooty Fox in Oakworth. The Keighley band aims to dispel rumours - arising following the departure of founder Tony Salter - that they have split up. The soul-classics combo tonight
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Music: Spivs at Parkside
Music lovers should take note of a name change at Haworth's home of folk and blues music. The Royal British Legion Club on Butt Lane will now be known as Haworth Parkside Social Club. Coming up at the venue, courtesy of Spiv Promotions, are folk legend
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Theatre: Red Riding Hood
Red Riding Hood MANY OF the jokes may be older than the cast of Walking With Beasts, but Keighley Amateurs also keep up with modern trends in their annual panto. This year we get a Who Wants To Be A Millionaire spoof that proves a highlight of the enjoyable
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Cinders and Sir
Keighley teacher Carl Murray swaps classroom for cellar next month to star in Yorkshire's largest amateur pantomime. Carl, who works at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Primary School, Braithwaite, appears as Buttons in Drama Unlimited's version of Cinderella
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Shipley Green crusader loses battle with cancer
A Green crusader is to have her last wish fulfilled with an eco-friendly funeral. Muriel Thompson lost her battle against cancer on Tuesday aged 69. A retired translator, she was treasurer of Shipley Green Party and a founder member of Bingley Myrtle
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Cash award to preserve memories
A team of Bradford volunteers has been awarded a £4,650 National Lottery grant to help record more memories of Bradford's older population. The Taking Time memory workshops aim to encourage older people, especially those with dementia, to recall, share
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Blow torch spark starts fire at market
Workers cutting away the old metal roof in the John Street Market in Bradford accidentally set fire to a stall with a spark from a blow torch. Fire crews from Bradford and Fairweather Green helped contractors tackle the fire which happened at 2.15am today
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Pop star Gareth quits school with head's blessing
Pop Idol contestant Gareth Gates has quit school, his head teacher confirmed today. And John Lewis, principal at Dixons City Technology College, predicted the singing star would be a millionaire within a year. Although he managed to combine his A-level
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Riot cash for police dries up
Home Office Minister John Denham said today there would be no more Government cash to cover the costs of policing the Bradford riots. He claimed the Government had already "bent the rules considerably" to come up with a special £2.22 million grant towards
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Violent dad jailed for three years
A Bradford father-of-five has been jailed for three years after being found guilty of what a judge described as "inexcusable violence'' towards his children. Judge James Spencer, QC, told the 38-year-old that he had been convicted on overwhelming evidence
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In the footsteps of a legend (and his dogs)
It has been hailed as the greatest story of endurance and survival of the human spirit of modern times. Cut off from civilisation and facing certain death on the freezing, hostile, plains of the Antarctic, Sir Ernest Shackleton's doomed 1914 to 1916 British
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Rugby League: Cougars Under-18s
Keighley Cougars Under-18s -- Back (from left): Jamest Bennet, Mark Layton, Tom Holland, Mark Jackson, Chris Cooper, Chris Parker, Steve Cullen, Richard Broughton. Front: Stephen Smith, Richard West, Matthew Grainger, John-Paul Kelly, Wayne Fradley, Richard
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Rugby Union: Second string flying high
Dinnington 2nd XV Keighley 2nd XV Keighley's Second XI kept up their impressive performances and showed a ruthless side to their play. They kept the ball with the forwards and only let the ball out to the backs when they are in the ascendancy. The field
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Soccer: Craven League
ONLY three games beat the weather in the Craven League. Skipton LMS drew 1-1 with Embsay and Gargrave FC secured a 3-2 victory over Colne Shepherds. Horton FC drew 1-1 with Skipton Bulldogs Reserves.
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Soccer: Keighley Athletic
Keighley Athletic went through to the quarter finals of the Wharfedale Triangle League Cup last weekend after a hard fought victory over Station Wanderers. The teams were locked together with the score 4-4 at the end of normal time, but extra time brought
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Cougars: French deliver cup blow
Cougars 0, St Gaudens 24 - Cougars were out-played, out-run and out-thought by a French team - which most people expected to provide Keighley with an easy passage - who made their way into the next round of the Challenge Cup. But throughout St Gaudens
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Cricket: Airedale prepare for season
AIREDALE Cricket Club is preparing for a hectic season with winter training sessions starting this month. Junior coaching sessions are to start on Sunday, February 3 at 2pm. They are being held at Bingley Grammar School and transport can be arranged for
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Athletics: Holmes takes eighth crown
Ian Holmes won the 19th Soreen Stanbury Splash Fell Race for the eighth time on the trot on Sunday. Holmes, 36, the British and English Fell Running champion, showed excellent form after finishing 16th in the Northern Cross Country on Saturday and winning
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Athletics: Loftus sets club record
CHRIS LOFTUS has set a new half-marathon record for Keighley & Craven Athletics Club. Chris, who was winner of the KN's Race-within-a-Race during the Great North run last year, turned on an impressive performance during a race at York last weekend
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Cougars: Fans say thanks to Rammy
COUGAR fans turned out in force to say a big 'thankyou' for ten years of entertainment from Jason Ramshaw. Former team mate Daryl Powell, who is now head coach of Super League side Leeds Rhinos, brought a team from Headingley to take on the Keighley side
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Rain returns to swamp Craven soccer
JUST when it started to look as though the Craven & District Football League would have a reasonably early finish, with a minimum of evening fixtures, the wet season starts, with only three matches surviving the conditions last weekend. More postponements
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Dalesmen face exciting challenge
WHARFEDALE are looking forward to the kind of scenario that produced their outstanding win over Plymouth when they entertain Orrell, currently the best side in National Division Two, at The Avenue tomorrow (2.30), (writes Tony Simpson). In snooker parlance
