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Why we record what is happening
WE have long known that our readers look upon us differently to other newspapers and television. It still surprises us at times. When photographer Stephen Garnett continued taking pictures of Tim Denton after his crash during the Skipton Festival of Speed
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Evans hoping for free-kick start
Paul Evans has quickly discovered the difference between the Second and First Divisions - because his free-kicks haven't been going in. The former Brentford skipper has been an immediate hit in the City midfield. He has quickly hit it off with youngster
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Byas piles on agony as Tykes hit trouble
Former Yorkshire captain David Byas took a blinding catch on the third day of the Roses match at Old Trafford today as Lancashire got on top with two wickets in four balls from James Anderson. And worse was to follow when Matthew Elliott was run out for
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Triumph for students' hard work
When educational standards appear to rise - as has happened this week with publication of the A-level results - it is fairly predictable that a cry of "Fix!" will be heard. Some people cannot believe that things genuinely could improve. However, perhaps
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Stan reaps fruites of his labours
Green-fingered Stan Girvan was delighted to win the Haworth Garden of the Year Trophy. He was presented with the cup and a cheque for £50 by Bridget Madden of Sun Street Stores, who sponsored the competition. The win came as a bit of a surprise to Stan
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Pupils get health on a plate
Pupils at Oakbank School have been thinking about healthy living. During a consultation with Keighley's Healthy Living Network, in partnership with Education Bradford, pupils at the Keighley school discussed health and fitness in a special workshop. Representatives
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Holy Family teachers retire
Holy Family School saw the departure of a number of members of staff at the end of term, including two of its longest serving teachers. Keith Hutchinson and Caroline O'Neill after a total of 43 years between them at the Keighley school. Geography teacher
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Fund's team challenge
Workers are to simulate crossing piranha-infested water as part of an ultimate charity challenge. Yorkshire Water has entered three teams to take part in Team Challenge on Wednesday, September 4. The fun activity day at the Nell Bank Centre, Ilkley, is
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Nurse dream is left in ruins
A 20-year-old woman's dream of becoming a nurse has been shattered because she must give up her promised student digs to a European medic. Rachel Simcock, of Cononley, was due to start a three-year mental health nurse course at Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester
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Maths teacher is moving to work in Africa
A former maths teacher at a Keighley school is set to begin the new school year at a boarding school in central Africa. Robert Denton, 26, finished at Oakbank School in July to take up a two-year post in Rwanda with the international development agency
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Wedding: Wilson - Robertson
A fairy tale came true when a proposal of marriage was made in Cinderella's Castle. Richard Wilson popped the question to Claire Robertson last year at the castle in the Magic Kingdom, Florida. Now the couple have married at Newsholme Manor, Oakworth.
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Wedding: Adamson - Myers
Married at Keighley Register Office were Patrick Adamson and Jean Myers. Patrick - a refuse collector - is the second son of James Adamson, of Greenock, Scotland, and the late Jessie Adamson. Jean - a resident sheltered housing warden - is the eldest
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Wedding: Bradley - Rothera
Yorkshire Building Society workers Paul Philip Bradley and Helen Claire Rothera have married at Christ Church, Oakworth. Paul - a manager - is the elder son of Bruce and Christine Thackray, and Helen - a team leader - is the elder daughter of David and
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Straw racers ready for the off
An annual charity fundraising race established over a quarter of a century ago is being held on Sunday. Oxenhope Straw Race was to be staged at the end of June, but was postponed because it clashed with the World Cup final. Now everything is geared up
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Drugs crackdown is a success
Two men were arrested when police swooped on a house in Keighley on Wednesday morning as part of a district-wide crackdown on drug dealers and robbers. One man was found inside the house at Dawson Road, Woodhouse, and the other was arrested nearby. Both
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Disabled man's website protest
A disabled man has set up a website chronicling his claims of the 'incompetence' of a council department. Colin Chadburn, 50, from Drewry Road, Keighley, set up the site - www.staturegap.co.uk - to charter work on his house by Bradford Council's Home
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Cash windfall will put more bobbies on the beat
Keighley is to get more bobbies on the beat. The town is receiving over half a million pounds to fund extra police patrols. The windfall is part of a bumper £1.75 million of Neighbourhood Renewal cash being pumped, over two years, into additional policing
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Action call for quagmire play area
A safe playground built after a three-year campaign by tenacious teenagers has never been used. The £46,000 kick-around area at Bracken Bank, Keighley has lain idle since it was built two years ago - because of regular flooding. Community leaders say
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Six A grades is parting gift for Diana
PUPILS from Skipton Girls' High provided a fitting end to headteacher Diana Chambers' 15-year reign with the school's best ever A-level results. Twenty-seven pupils earned full A-grades, including Emily Stirk, who was the school's first pupil to achieve
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Fireman faces new challenge
ONE of West Craven's most experienced fire officers has taken over the reins at Earby Fire Station. Sub-officer Chris Nuttall (pictured) has been a retained firefighter at Barnoldswick for the past 28 years, serving alongside his brother Malcolm, also
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The Boss is still rising
Bruce Springsteen - The Rising Some things are just made to go together ... roast beef and Yorkshire pudding; fish and chips; strawberries and cream. It seems the same applies to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. The last time they were in a studio
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New venur up for grabs
Keighley bands are being offered a Saturday night venue to perform either original material or cover versions. Wilsden Conservative Club is looking for bands to perform from now until Christmas. The bands must provide staff for the door, and admission
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Letters to the Editor
SIR - May I be allowed to correct the misleading remarks of Cllr Irene Ellison-Wood as reported in Keighley News that "People in Braithwaite no longer had a direct bus to access services (such as) post office, town centre and link buses to Airedale Hospital
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Craven through the years
100 years ago DELAYED celebrations for the King's Coronation finally took place in Skipton and other surrounding villages. Unfortunately the two month postponement due to the King's illness seemed to have dampened spirits. The tradesmen of Skipton in
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Sex offender programme for pensioner
A pensioner, who abused two young girls and is now living in a bail hostel in Cleckheaton, must attend a sex offenders' programme as part of a three-year community rehabilitation order imposed by a judge . Keith Padgett, 69, had already spent five months
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Fugitive in river drama
Firefighters waded into the River Aire to rescue a man whom they feared could be swept away in the swollen waters. The officers from Shipley fire station persuaded the man to get out of the water before he entered the most dangerous stretch of the river
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Doctor's secretary wins tribunal case
A doctor's secretary who claimed she had been victimised for blowing the whistle on a "chaotic cancer unit" has won her case against Bradford Hospitals NHS Trust. At an employment tribunal, the Trust conceded Irene Mounsey was unfairly threatened with
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'Jail ordeal made me want to die'
A former soldier who was cleared of rape today told how he contemplated suicide during his nightmare prison ordeal. Paul Dean described "months of mental torture" after police arrived at his Bradford home in January and charged him with the sex offence
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£800 garden demand
Rogue gardeners demanded £800 from a pensioner for two hours' work - and then returned to undertake more 'repairs'. Maurice Hampson, of Elwyn Grove, West Bowling, was duped into paying £200 for work done by gardeners in unmarked vans. Police are now warning
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Appeal fails because of age mix-up
A teenage rioter who hoped to avoid a custodial sentence because of his age has lost his appeal following confusion over his date of birth. The youngster, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was made the subject of an 18-month detention and training
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Jailed rioter given three more years
A judge has jailed a Bradford rioter for three more years after hearing he was already serving a five-year sentence for his part in last year's violent clashes with police in Leeds. Nadeem Qurban, 22, was told by Judge Roger Scott that the riot sentence
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Comic Connolly orders tartan from Tykes
Scottish comedian Billy Connolly has turned his back on his home country to buy tartan from a Pool-in-Wharfedale mill. And to further enrage his fellow countrymen, the three-quarters of a mile of material is not his family tartan but a more simple and
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Richmond ' was forced to quit City'
Geoffrey Richmond today insisted: I was forced out of Bradford City. The former chairman broke his silence for the first time since sensationally leaving the Valley Parade hot-seat ten days ago. And he admitted: "I would like to have continued at the
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Bridge: Keighley Bridge Club results
Keighley Bridge Club Monday north-south 1 T Hird and L Winters, 2 J Biles and B Vickerman, 3 R Smith and J Buchanan. East-west: 1 R Holmes and D Dean, 2 J Fish and D Close, 3 C Pollard and R Clark. Wednesday afternoon: 1 J Boocock and P Trott, 2 Mr and
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Cycling: Fastest 10-mile trial
FASTEST times of the season were recorded during the latest Keighley & Craven Cycling Association 10-mile time trial. Tim Gill (Marie Claire) stormed home in 21 mins 38 secs followed by Welsh wizard Wyn Evans (Bronte-Neophix) in 22:10. Still in the
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Pigeon Racing results
PIGEONS raced 112-miles miles from Kettering back to the base at Oxenhope last weekend. Oxenhope homing Society results: 1 K & K Ambler, 2 B Holland, 3 B Holland, 4 K & K Ambler. Keighley West Flying Club: (Kettering) 1 T Grainger, 2 J Parker,
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Cricket Academy goes from strength to strength
HUNDREDS of people backed Keighley Cricket Academy when they took on a touring side from Birmingham last week. The Keighley team reached 223-4 with Ahmed Gulsheraz scoring 60 nd Gareeb Nawaz adding 65 not out. The tourists recorded a two wicket win in
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Cougars: Dragons breathe fire
Cougars 11 Doncaster 16 - Doncaster Dragons had to rely on a massive slice of luck to pull off a narrow victory after a classic Cougar performance. Trailing 11-10 with eight minutes to go Paul Manson set himself up for a drop goal. He hit the bar and
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Cougars: Ashton shines in victory
Cougars 28, Swinton 18 - COUGAR pocket battleship Paul Ashton drove the side to victory over Swinton Lions with a bagful of points - and a determined performance. The scrum half was on top form to snatch a try, kick seven goals and add a drop goal to
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Chris races into the big time
FOURTEEN-YEAR-OLD Chris Hay has been making waves in the world of Motocross. Chris, a pupil at South Craven School, has taken to the world of motor sport like a veteran with a string of top finishes in races around the country. He is currently in second
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Hat-trick clinches Charity Cup
SILDSEN rekindled memories of their County Cup victory with a superb Charity Shield win to kick-start the new soccer season. The game was switched to Cougar Park because redevelopment work is being carried out at the West Riding FA's Woodlesford ground
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Letters to the Editor
SIR - I was interested to read on the T&A web site that the Provincial House building is to be demolished on September 1 and that the resultant 12,000 tonnes of rubble will go to fill the hole left by the building. I worked for the old Provincial
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Test stars come out to save Salts
An amazing array of cricketing talent is about to descend on Salts with former Pakistani and Indian Test stars agreeing to play in a benefit match for the stricken Bradford League Second Division club. Salts first-team captain Mohammed Maroof said: "We
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Paul says Saints are kidding no-one
Bradford Bulls skipper Robbie Paul says his team will be drawing on their experience of playing at international level when they face St Helens tonight. The 26-year-old New Zealander also reckoned that talk by Ian Millward about ending the Bulls' unbeaten
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Bantams 'administration' will end next week
City will have to wait until next week before coming out of administration. But chief executive Julian Rhodes assured fans there is nothing to worry about as the club tie up the loose ends of the deal with the Professional Footballers' Association. Rhodes
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Bulls under siege
Host coach Brian Noble believes St Helens will mount the most serious assault yet on the Bulls' unbeaten Super League record at Valley Parade tonight. Saints are yet to win at either Odsal or the home of Bradford City in seven years of trying in the summer
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On This Day
In 1949, Gone with the Wind author Margaret Mitchell died after a road accident. In 1968, the first Poseidon missle was launched. In 1975, Phil Collins replaced Peter Gabriel as lead singer with the band Genesis. From the Telegraph & Argus of August
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Musical success story
The cast and crew really gelled with their latest school production. St Joseph's School performance of the musical Gel was a real success. Sixty-six children took part in the show, which they performed on three days. Teacher Michael Jowett said: "The
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Worth Valley prize giving
The annual prize giving at Worth Valley Primary School rewarded pupils who have worked hard over the year. Head teacher Paul Grundy said: "It's only our second full year as a school here so it's another milestone for us." "I'm very proud of all the children's
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Proficient bikers
Pupils pedalled their way to success in their school's first cycling proficiency scheme. A group of 12 year five children from Ingrow Primary School passed their cycling proficiency tests after a six-week training course. Teacher Angela Carlton explained
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South Craven bids farewell
South Craven School has bade farewell to one of its longest standing members of staff. Eunice Robinson is looking forward to retirement and spending more time with her grandchildren after 24 years of teaching at the Cross Hills school. The English teacher
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Wedding: Croad - Blanchett
Married at Keighley Shared Church were Andrew Croad and Victoria Claire Blanchett. Andrew - a production administrator - is the only son of Wallace and Doreen Croad, of West Lane, Keighley. Victoria - a graphic designer - is the only daughter of Christopher
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Ex-mayor calls for regalia referendum
The last Mayor of Keighley has challenged Bradford Council over the ownership of the mayoral regalia, accusing them of "riding roughshod" over the people of Keighley. Brian Welham, who was the last councillor to hold the office before the demise of old
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Gran's plea to missing girl
A grandmother has made a heartfelt plea to her missing granddaughter or anyone who has information of her whereabouts. Marie Warnock said her 13-year-old grand-daughter Fay Hudson (pictured) was last seen by her family at 9pm on Tuesday at their home
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Police hunt railway sex pests
A woman was the victim of a verbal sex attack by five teenagers while travelling alone on a train to Keighley. The youths surrounded the woman and subjected her to sexual comments as the train travelled between Cononley and Keighley stations. British
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Students set an A level record
Keighley students have achieved record A-level results. Schools are celebrating some of their highest-ever pass rates. At South Craven School, A-level passes have soared above the national rate to 96.4 per cent. Deputy head David Birks said he was especially
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Farming showpiece is dogged by foot and mouth
Keighley Show - cancelled last year due to the foot and mouth crisis - is to go ahead next month. But the annual agricultural showpiece event will not feature sheep, cattle or goats due to continued restrictions on livestock movements. Organisers say
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Going back to Tudor times
Tudor Times returns to the Craven Museum in Skipton next Thursday in the shape of a family fun day. Activities such as Tudor games, making herb bags and quilt pen writing will be on offer. Admission is free, and the activities are suitable for accompanied
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Weather is 'probably' key to Carling weekend
After tense weeks of debate as to whether this year's festival would be granted a licence, Mean Fiddler have finally been given the go ahead with the Carling Weekend Leeds Festival. All we need now is decent weather. As usual the event leans heavily towards
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Big names line up for St George's
A bevy of big names make music this autumn at St George's Hall in Bradford. Rock legends Deep Purple will perform songs from their classic albums on November 9 while modern hitmakers Toploader perform on November 5. Status Quo promote their new album
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Board-Fest is a growing feast
Ten bands have so far signed-up for what looks set to be the largest-ever gathering of Keighley musicians. Several more bands and musicians are likely to perform during an "open mike" slot between the afternoon and evening. The groups are appearing as
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Fit for business!
A new business is set to open in Bingley next month. Claire Sharp, 27, is opening a new gym called Club M Motivation. The gym, which opens on Wellington Street on Monday, September 2, can cater for between 700 and 800 members. Claire Sharp said: "The
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Down Memory Lane
This portrait of an amateur Rugby League team maintained by Keighley switchmakers NSF in the 1960s was supplied by Michael Shearing, of High Spring Gardens Lane, who played by virtue of his mother working at NSF and is the end player standing on the right
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Twelve held in drugs swoop
Two people have been charged with drugs offences following a major operation in Brad-ford's Lumb Lane. Officers swooped on the Tote bookmakers and Young Lion Caf yesterday, arresting 12 people and seizing 38 wraps of crack cocaine, eight ounces of cannabis
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Joy at U-turn on the buses
Pensioner power has forced a bus company to alter its route after claims that elderly people were being stranded in their homes. Bus firm First has announced plans for a twice-daily service to part of Bradford's Holme Wood estate, which had been left
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Scouts seek model of the future
Around 200 wannabe models who think they've got what it takes to strut their stuff on the catwalk will fight it out in the heats of the Telegraph & Argus Model Search competition. There have been a huge number of entries by post, and with a model
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School ordeal for disabled Harry, 11
An 11-year-old boy with cerebral palsy must go to a school where he cannot use the toilet because Education Bradford will not pay for him to go to his preferred special school in Hampshire. Harry Newton cannot walk or stand up by himself and has spent
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Bantams 'a breath away from extinction'
Geoffrey Richmond today revealed the moment he feared that Bradford City's days were over. The former chairman braced himself for the worst when plans to clear the club for the new Football League season hit a stumbling block last Friday night. Two hours
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Amazing Grace!
Bradford girl Grace Ofori-Attah scored 99.3 per cent in her chemistry A-level, placing her in the top five nationally out of 11,000 candidates for the AQA exam board. Grace, who attends Woodhouse Grove School, will now go to Cambridge to study medicine
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Alex the Great!
Student Alex Brearley's stunning exam results included a perfect score of 600 out of 600 in his geography A-level. And in A-level geology, he scored 596 out of 600, making him the top pupil nationally for that subject according to the OCR examinations
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Teenage mum is A-level triumph
When promising schoolgirl Emmeline Parsons got pregnant at 16, her parents feared it was the end of her academic career. But baby Sophie - now two - just gave the teenager even more motivation to succeed. And despite juggling A-level courses with caring
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It's a deal for Bradford and the Bulls!
The Bradford Bulls are expected to agree a deal which will result in a long-awaited multi-million pound improvement scheme at Odsal Stadium. The club will be offered a one-off payment of £4.6 million from Bradford Council which will end a decade-long
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Kids enjoy crazy cricket sessions
OVER 80 kids went 'Cricket Crazy' during a day of cricket fun and games at the Marley activity and coaching centre. The artificial pitch and indoor sports centre at Marley were turned into a hive of cricket activity on Wednesday when Bradford Met and
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Bowls: Arnie keeps cool under pressure
Arnie Ripley led a string of local qualifiers for the Waterloo Handicap, despite having to keep his cool when a stripogram ran onto the green. He was joined in the line-up by Chris Slater, Brian harrison, Brian Potts, David Leeming and Colin Wortley.
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Crossflatts team picture
Crossflatts CC -- Back (from left): A Majid, Chris Skirrow, John Garth, Spencer Harrison, Qamar Ayub, Steve Gage. Front: James Bairstow, David Tarren, Nigel Brett captain, Roy Durn, Lee Bailey.
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Wynn Cup: Specialists line up for cup final
This Sunday sees the senior final of the League - a between the two clubs who should have been involved in the Cowling Cup Final last week - Barrowford and Embsay. In the 30 years that the Red Rose side has been in the competition the two sides have only
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Cricket: Craven League round-up
Terrible weather of Thursday and Friday put paid to 20 of the games scheduled for last Saturday. However play was possible in four of the games and all had a bearing on struggles at the top and bottom of the first two divisions. The top two in Division
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Cougars: Rushie's ready for wedding snaps
TEAM captain James Rushforth missed Wednesday night's clash with Doncaster because he didn't want to risk an injury before his wedding day. The Cougar full back is getting married on Saturday and didn't want to risk having a black eye on his wedding pictures
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Ladies ready for kick-off
In their first open-age match, Keighley Ladies AFC put up a good fight and although they lost 4-2 to Osset coach Neil Farley was delighted with their performance. Mr Farley says: "I was really impressed with the team. The game went really well - it was
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Soccer: Men in Black 2 - the return!
REFEREES who ruled local soccer throughout the 1960's and 70's turned back the clock with a reunion dinner last weekend. Keith Scott, who emigrated to Australia 14 years ago, was back in town on a six week break and his former colleagues among the Keighley
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Children let down by soggy play area
The Council's recreation department says it is fully aware of the flooding problems at a playground area at Bracken Bank. Good for them. Before the autumn they are going to complete improvement work so the kick-around area can be used.Great! Why should
