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Parking not traffic is Skipton's problem
SKIPTON folk can be excused a certain amount of cynicism when they ponder the latest traffic management scheme now up for consultation. The last one spent a lot of money - £80,000 we recall - and came up with very little. This latest exercise certainly
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Hero Nav can blast Congs to treble
Pudsey Congs sit on the verge of history going into the penultimate weekend of the Bradford League season. With an 11-point gap over fierce rivals St Lawrence, Congs are poised to grab an historic treble of championships tomorrow. One last blast from
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Law: Molenaar is a Dutch of class
Nicky Law is itching to see the best of Robert Molenaar. The City boss has witnessed only glimpses of the Dutch defender's form because of a string of injuries. Molenaar defied a groin strain to play against Rotherham last week - only his second full
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Wedding: Burles - Peel
Married at Steeton Hall were Steven Craig Burles and Sharon Peel. Steven - managing director of Exstatik New Media - is the elder son of Gillian Hamalienko, of Epworth Place, Oakworth. Sharon - who works for MFI - is the elder daughter of Robert and Sally
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Wedding: Walker - Dickinson
Married at Haworth Parish Church were Alfred Anthony Walker and Alison Claire Dickinson. Alfred - a motor mechanic - is the youngest son of John and Maria Walker, of Bracken Bank. Alison - a customer service advisor - is the youngest daughter of John
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Wedding: Robinson - Sharp
Married at the Bolton Abbey Priory were David Mark Robinson and Zoe Sharp. David is the only son of Andrew and Carol Robinson, of Killinghall Moor, Harrogate, and Zoe is the elder daughter of Edwin and Janice Sharp, of West Drive, Oxenhope. The bride
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Juggling picnic fun
Juggling balls and butties were the order of the day for youngsters taking part in a Keighley fun day. Children tried their hand at the tricky test of co-ordination and dexterity at a juggling picnic in Town Hall Square. The youngsters received top tips
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Dogfish surprise
Oakworth boy Connor O'Neill had a woof time when he went fishing for crabs while on holiday in the Isle of Man. Instead of catching a little nipper he was shocked to find a two-foot-long dogfish on the end of his line. Other people using the beach-sided
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Bridleways stage annual show
Haworth & Oxenhope District Bridleways Group held its annual show on Sunday at High Laithe Livery, Blackmoor Road, Oxenhope. There was a good turnout of competitors, in perfect weather conditions. The organisers thank judges Linda Hargreaves, Denise
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Chance to tread the boards
Budding young stars of stage and screen in Denholme will soon have the chance to tread the boards. L'Arabesque Stage School is setting up weekly classes in the village's Mechanics Institute. The news has been welcomed by villagers and town councillors
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Wrong-way drivers warned
Councillors in Denholme are calling for a clampdown on people driving in the wrong direction along one way streets. Members of the council are concerned that if the practice continues it will lead to an accident. Councillor Nora Haldenby said: "There
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Treatment so vital to the dyslexic
We are pleased today to tell the story of teenager Matthew Palframan, who has overcome the form of dyslexia he suffers from to win a place at a top Oxford college. Matthew did not even begin to speak until he was three years old and had to have a learning
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Villagers turn out in force
Glorious late summer weather and a host of attractions brought the crowds flocking to Bradley Family Show Day. Villagers turned out in force for the afternoon of family fun and games which was opened by Keighley's very own TV weatherman Paul Hudson. The
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Talking shop tours schools
Schoolchildren will be talking in class over the next month --- but their teachers will welcome it! BT is visiting five South Craven primary schools as part of its national education programme, aimed at helping to develop children's speaking and listening
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Artwork goes on display
The artwork of five Keighley children is being seen by thousands of people around the district. The youngsters -- Sophie May Law, Rachel Barry, Sophie Wilkinson, Danielle Knapper and Abigail Sharpe, all eight, pictured -- have each contributed to a giant
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Helping hands across the world
It takes a lot of commitment to pledge the next six months of your life to helping others, especially when you have travelled from all over Britain and from a country on the other side of the world. But that is exactly what 18 young people, nine from
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Russian choir gives concert
Keighley Vocal Union is helping to organise concerts by a Russian choir visiting Yorkshire this month. The 12-member Russian Orthodox Choir of St Nicholas is based in the Pskov region of Russia. Its repertoire ranges from Russian church pieces from the
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Museum flushed with success
Volunteers at a Keighley rail museum are flushed with success after winning an award for their restoration of a fire-damaged lavatory carriage. The Museum of Rail Travel at Ingrow has been recognised in the coveted annual Transport Trust Restoration Awards
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Cab firms unite to become largest
Keighley's two oldest taxi companies have made a bold move to become a driving force for private hire in the area. Keighley Taxis and Metro Taxis, who between them have over 60 years experience in the private hire business, have joined forces to become
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Curiosity set to pay off for Donna
A spur of the moment decision to join a college course has led to the birth of a new business for a Keighley mum. Former keep-fit teacher Donna Harris, 40, popped into Keighley College out of curiosity a year ago. "When I came out I had enrolled for a
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25 years with firm
Long-serving employee Nicholas Alderton has been presented with a barometer to mark his quarter of a century with South Craven Vauxhall dealership Walter C Brigg. Cross Hills born and bred, Nicholas, 42, started work with the firm 25 years ago on leaving
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3,500 jobs for Modern Apprentices
The Learning and Skills Council North Yorkshire has announced that young people from Craven, up to the age of 24, will have 3,500 jobs available to them in the next year. All the jobs have formal training to achieve nationally recognised qualifications
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Paul in picture with wireless security camera
Entrepreneur Paul Cannon has his sights firmly focused on a new business venture, with an innovative product he believes has major potential in both the corporate and domestic market sectors. Paul, 48, from Oxenhope, has launched his fledgling company
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Planning applications
Planning applications received for consideration by Bradford Council include: East Morton: Croft House, Croft Road, rebuilding -- to make safe -- of adjoining barn front wall. Haworth: 40 Heathcote Rise, conservatory to rear. Keighley: 9 Chatsworth Street
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Launch of forum to help rural business
A new forum to promote rural businesses will be launched tomorrow at Keighley Show. The forum aims to support businesses which feel isolated because they are based in the countryside. Behind the venture is a group of organisations, including Keighley
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Host of new Show attractions
The patter of tiny hooves will be heard for the first time at Keighley Show tomorrow as a new miniature horse class will be introduced. Cancelled last year due to the foot and mouth crisis, organisers say that this year's show will be bigger and better
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Hunt for old postcards
Do you have any old postcards such as this showing historic scenes of Keighley life? If so you could be sitting on a goldmine, says national auctioneer and valuer Warwick and Warwick. The firm will be in Keighley next week to value people's collections
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Boost to village's fair trade status
A worker from Ghana has visited Haworth to boost the village's bid for fair trade zone status. The steering group hoping to establish Haworth as a fair trade zone noted the success of the visit and welcomed more interested parties at their meeting on
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Model way to teach rail safety
Keighley children are to be given a model lesson in rail safety. Model railway enthusiasts have presented operator Arriva Trains Northern with a specially built prop to help highlight the dangers of playing near tracks. It will be used as a teaching aid
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Ramblers turn walks into art exhibition
Keen ramblers have taken a creative path to capture some of the Keighley area's most inspiring sights. Three Miles an Hour Scenery is a new exhibition of art inspired by walks in and around Keighley. It has been co-ordinated by the project Walking for
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Misadventure verdict on car park death
A coroner has ruled out calling for improvements to a Keighley supermarket car park entrance following the death of a 79-year-old woman. But Charles Peach, the 79-year-old husband of Elsie, who died from chest injuries when trapped under the wheels of
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Surgery 'near to a deal on school site'
A doctors' practice in Keighley has moved one step closer towards building a new surgery. Kilmeny Surgery has been offered the chance to buy the former Long Lee First School from Bradford Council so it can develop a new medical centre on the site. It
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Christopher lands killer role
Glusburn boy Christopher Town has a killer role in a TV drama next Monday. The nine-year-old, of Bungalow Road, plays acid bath murderer John George Haigh as a child. Martin Clunes plays the evil charmer -- who murdered six people in London in the 1940s
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Elizabeth falls for Gareth Gates
Ten-year-old Elizabeth Wade, of Silsden, waited all summer to see her pop hero Gareth Gates at the Party in the Park in Bingley on Sunday. But by the time he appeared on stage at Myrtle Park, Elizabeth was in Airedale Hospital, Steeton. The pupil at St
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Duo's golden fish show
A father and son team from Keighley have struck gold at a national fish show. Allan and Christopher White, of Litton Road, off Fell Lane, were over the moon when their sunfish scooped both the champion of champions and the fish of fishes trophies at the
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Call to tackle racism
Keighley men still have time to sign up for a major conference next week that aims to tackle racism. Men and boys from across the whole town will be discussing issues vital to the future of Keighley during Monday's get-together. The early evening meeting
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£7.6m bonanza!
Dechra Pharmaceuticals plc has seen its pre-tax profits soar 30 per cent to £7.6 million. The firm, which is the parent company of Skipton-based Dales Pharmaceuticals, has also seen a rise in turnover - up nearly nine per cent from £156 million to £170
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Public rush to 'dob' dealers
A massive campaign to rid Keighley's streets of drug dealers has got off to a flying start. Floods of people have phoned in with information since the "Dob in a Dealer" initiative was launched a week ago. In the first three days alone, 40 people called
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Schools open as checks go on
head teachers at schools in Keighley say they have not encountered any problems with security checks on staff and opened as normal this week. However, Bradford education chiefs say there are still outstanding checks to be done on teacher and support staff
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Call to close 'suicide crossing'
Health chiefs have called for a railway crossing where five mentally ill patients have committed suicide in the last year to be closed. Airedale NHS Trust has identified Eastburn Crossing as a "hot spot" for railway suicides. And board members have asked
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New plan for Twin Towers
A former head boy of Greenhead High School, Utley, is submitting fresh proposals as to how best to replace the World Trade Center, a year on from September 11. Next Wednesday is the anniversary of the terrorist attacks which saw the collapse of the twin
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Gentle bike ride raises funds
WHAT could be nicer at the weekend than a gentle bike ride along the towpath of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal - all 134 miles of it! That was the challenge tackled by 19 riders from Barnoldswick and the surrounding area, when they set out to raise money
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Upsurge in district crime
South Craven villages have been hit by a spate of vandalism and thefts. The crime wave comes just days after the police reported a 29 per cent drop in crime in the Cross Hills division from April to August. Sergeant Steve Scott, the local area policing
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Settle's expertise spreads far and wide
SETTLE Festival flag makers are so good at their job that they are in demand with other local towns calling on their expertise. The organisers of Clitheroe Torchlight Procession got in touch with the flag makers asking for the loan of flags to help decorate
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Exiles recall the good old days
OTTERBURN villagers from 50 years ago felt the years slip away as they held a reunion in Malham recently. The event was organised by Joan Barker (nee Scarborough), of Airton, and Joan Houghton (nee Robinson), of Sutton-in-Craven, who decided it would
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New school races to open on time
SETTLE'S new primary school is racing against time to open its doors to pupils on Monday as planned. The construction work is completed but some vital equipment failed to be delivered this week and a decision will be taken today (Friday) on whether the
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Angel saves Meals on Wheels service
WHEN Meals on Wheels was rendered immobile because of a temporary lack of chefs what has been described as a "guardian angel" stepped into the breach at the last minute. Twice a week the meals on wheels team delivers about 50 hot meals to elderly people
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Homes plan will remove eyesore
DERELICT land at Bay Horse Yard, Skipton, has been sold to developers who want to build houses on it. Gargrave-based developers Hall Varley Homes bought the land from Skipton Building Society, after plans to put a 'one-stop' resource centre there fell
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Carleton rector says farewell
SEVENTEEN years to the day that the rector of Carleton and his wife moved into the village, the couple moved out again into retirement. Canon Simon and Christine Hoare have become part of the village communities in Carleton and the shared church parish
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Local boy features in TV drama
Glusburn boy Christopher Town has a killer role in a TV drama next Monday. The nine-year-old, of Bungalow Road, plays acid bath murderer John George Haigh as a child. Martin Clunes plays the evil charmer - who murdered six people in London in the 1940s
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Plum mean thief
A THIEF who entered a garden in Cross Hills stole 30lb worth of plums and left the family's two pets dead. The offence occurred last Thursday on Wheatlands Lane, when the offender stole almost all the fruit off three plum trees. The householder believes
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Hospital could close to save costs
SKIPTON General Hospital could face closure in an Airedale cost-cutting exercise, health chiefs have confirmed. The chief executive of Airedale NHS Trust, Bob Allen, confirmed that closure was one possibility being considered to make up the £1.6 million
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Bands on the run, says Michael
A Keighley music promoter has blasted local bands for their lack of commitment. Keighley outfits are failing to sign-up to the Mmmproductions record label run by Braithwaite man Michael Thompson, pictured. He says the result is that most of his promo
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Wilderness unveil new singer
Tomorrow will see the debut of a new singer and a new song when Keighley band The Wilderness returns to Keighley. The covers band will perform its first self-written song, which was premiered recently during a gig in Coventry. The well-received number
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Chicago comes to Grand
Children are well catered for this autumn at St George's Hall, in Bradford. Bananas in Pyjamas open the season tomorrow with an afternoon of songs and games from 1.30pm. Ronald McDonald's Adventure in Space (October 22) has lots of audience participation
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New leads in hunt for sex attacker
Detectives hunting a serial sex attacker - who preys on women and girls in Bingley, Saltaire and Baildon - today said the public had supplied some 'good leads'. Officers yesterday appealed for help in identifying the attacker who has struck four times
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Town serving up a slice of culture
Shipley town centre will be supporting Bradford's bid to be crowned Capital of Culture with a fun event on Saturday, September 14. Shipley's 'Slice of Culture' day has been organised by town centre manager Bob Parker and promises to be a fun-packed day
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Uniforms get new lease of life in Africa
A discarded Bingley school uniform will soon be sported by pupils in Africa - helping them to gain an education. Boxes of school polo shirts and sweatshirts from Beckfoot School will be winging their way to help youngsters in Sudan via the African Chil-dren's
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Red faces over rights-of-way map blunder
Council staff trying to clear a 20-year backlog of work have been hit by a major mapping clanger. Experts from the Government's Countryside Agency worked from aerial photographs as they prepared proposals for access by the public to open countryside.
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'Clamp down on the clampers'
Keighley MP Ann Cryer today called on the Government to introduce new regulations on wheel clamping. Mrs Cryer made her call after car park clampers accepted two Marks & Spencer vouchers as part payment for a £35 fine to release a car. Pauline Brotherton
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Youth Parliament is up for election
Candidates vying to become members of the district's youth parliament are on the streets this week hoping to draw at least 20,000 young people to the polling booths. Posters were today emblazoned on the sides of buses urging people to vote for 30 members
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School creates first 'e-pupils' in district
A Bradford school has invested £100,000 in new technology to create the district's first 'e-pupils'. Yorkshire Martyrs Catholic College is spending the cash on a new computer system which could in future enable youngsters to complete their homework online
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Tony's crony Tom, the Bronte cat
He was a special moggie who won a place in the hearts of literary fans across the globe. Thomas was even photographed alongside Prime Minister Tony Blair. And despite being no more - having passed on at the grand old age of 15, a victim of cancer - his
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Dyslexic Matt goes to Oxford
A teenager who couldn't speak until he was three and has battled against dyslexia all his life has stunned his family by winning a place at Oxford University. Matthew Palframan will read chemistry at St Edmund Hall College after impressing university
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Juniors answer Bradford's call
Two of Keighley's Juniors represented Bradford in the Inter-district Junior Team Championship at Garforth last Thursday. Joe Marshall scored 71 and 74, and Alastair Houldsworth 77 and 79. Saturday saw the second Men's Invitation Day, and in blustery conditions
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Keighley take fells team honours
Keighley and Craven AC won the team prize in the ten-mile road race at Burnsall's Feast of Sports. They had James Callaghan third in 56min 47sec behind winner Ian Fisher from Otley who finished in 52-44. Completing the Keighley team were Liam Spencer,
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Coach satisfied with RU warm-up
Keighley 38 North Ribblesdale 7 Coach Tim Brunskill will be quietly satisfied with his side's demolition of a hardworking but unimaginative Ribblesdale outfit in the opening match of the new campaign. Keighley brushed aside the challenge with a sparkling
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Insurance hike causes RL chaos
The world of amateur league has been thrown into confusion on the eve of the new season, with all tomorrow's Pennine League programme being called off. Clubs are reeling from the news that fees to BARLA have increased almost four times for the season,
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Cup heroes 'can only get better'
Keighley upset the form book by winning the Heavy Woollen Cup in only their second year in the competition, and will be even stronger when they defend next year. Immediately after beating holders and cup favourites Baildon in the final at Liversedge,
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Letters to the Editor
Sir - Driving into Bingley on Sunday afternoon I was virtually forced off the road by a police motorcyclist to allow a large motorcade to drive past at high speed. I wondered which dignitary was aboard, until one of my younger passengers identified the
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Keighley has a better feel
It's been interesting to read in the Keighley News about how people view Keighley and its future. Quite obviously, for as many people who have been asked there have been a similar number of opinions, ranging from those who feel that Keighley is not the
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Lowes relishing 'home' fixture
James Lowes readily admits that the Leeds v Bradford derby is a huge domestic game. But the 32-year-old hooker is quick to add that it is nothing to do with the fact that he used to be a Rhino. "It was my shortest stint at a club," explained the former
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Evans-sent chance for City battler
Paul Evans wants to Finnish off the taunts that Wales are big-time bottlers. City's combative midfielder is hoping for his third international cap in tomorrow's European Championship first qualifier against Finland in Helsinki. The Welsh have not made
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White loss proves big blow to Tykes
Yorkshire went to the Wells too often at Scarborough today as they struggled to 221 for eight at lunch, Leicestershire captain Vince Wells adding three wickets to the two he took yesterday. Craig White, who hit a brilliant 161 in the first innings, stood
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Noble's high hopes
Bradford Bulls are two points behind St Helens in the Tetley's Super League with three games to go, but they haven't given up on the chase for the Minor Premiership. Bulls coach Brian Noble isn't normally one for crystal ball gazing, but he admitted ahead
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Wedding: Morton - Lampkin
Married at St Andrew's Church, Kildwick, were James Alistair Morton and Sarah Louise Lampkin. James - a print manager - is the son of Mr and Mrs John Morton, of Barrow upon Humber. Sarah is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Alan Lampkin, of Brunthwaite, Silsden
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Wedding: Leake - Dickinson
Married at Steeton Hall Hotel were Simon Leake and Claire Dickinson. Simon - a software integration manager - is the son of Mr and Mrs M Leake, of Higher Gill Bottom, Cowling. Claire - a registered nurse - is the daughter of Mr and Mrs A Dickinson, of
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Wedding: Tait - Mackrell
Married at Oxenhope Parish Church were Dr Matthew Paul Mark Tait and Georgina Elizabeth Mackrell. Matthew - a professor of engineering metrology at the University of Calgary, Canada - is the elder son of Rodney and Susan Tait, of Cottesbrooke, Northamptonshire
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A steamy investiture
A Ranger Guide was invested into her unit on Saturday, on the footplate of a steam locomotive! Ruth Townend, 14, recited her Guiding promise - watched by group colleagues - at Oxenhope Station on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. She was among
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Peter's a high flyer
A Keighley man has been crowned British champion at one of Europe's biggest model aircraft events. Peter Harvey, of Haworth, scooped top honours, winning the trophy in the Sport 40 pylon racing event at the British Model Flying Association's National
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A glimpse of village history
The Cullingworth History Group is to stage its bi-annual exhibition this weekend. Visitors to the exhibition, which is called 'Cullingworth, a glimpse of the past', will be able to learn the story of the mills and relive the past through people's recollections
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Church work under way at last
Work has started on major roof repairs to an historic Keighley church. Guttering is being relined as part of the first phase of the long-awaited scheme at the Shared Church, in the town centre. Future work will include re-pointing and the replacement
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Demand for action on car vandals
Keighley councillors have called for an increased police presence in the Lund Park area after 20 cars had their windows smashed. About 20 cars parked in Selbourne Grove, Malsis Road and Hillworth Lodge were vandalised only last week. "It seems to be generally
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New trust is 'golden chance for future'
A new £70million organisation that will care for people with mental health problems and learning difficulties in Airedale and Craven was unveiled this week. The Bradford and District Care Trust was formally launched at a ceremony in Bradford. The new
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Rail volunteer nominated for award
A volunteer at the Vintage Carriages Trust has been nominated for a top award for his dedication to the Ingrow Railway Centre. Paul Holroyd has been named as a finalist in the Servicemark Customer Service Awards. Mr Holroyd was nominated for the voluntary
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Organist Frieda dies
World-renowned musician Frieda Hall has died suddenly at Selby. As an organist she played the theatre organ at many venues throughout the world and performed at most of the seaside resorts in this country. In her younger days she played the organ at chapels
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Cinderella gets advice from CAB
The Citizens Advice Bureau is to play host to some very special guests at its annual meeting. Because calling in for a spot of advice at the meeting next week will be Cinderella and her ugly sisters. Staff at the Spencer Street, Keighley, office will
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Bus drivers take to saddle
A team of drivers will be swapping buses for bikes in a marathon cycle ride to raise cash for charity. The three bus drivers from Keighley and District Travel -- Steve Brier, Brian Thorpe and Russell Wilkes -- are looking forward to the Cycling for Life
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Village's dramatic fall in crime
Crime rates in Cross Hills have crashed an incredible 29 per cent. The figure, for the period between April and August, makes the village the only district in the western area covered by North Yorkshire Police to experience a reduction in crime. Overall
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Athletes take on gruelling challenge
Two Keighley men are showing an iron resolve to raise money for Manorlands hospice, in Oxenhope, in a gruelling triathlon. Joe Kutney, 38, and Peter Newsome, 62, are taking part in the half-ironman triathlon in North Wales on Sunday. The gruelling race
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Buss passengers asked for ideas
Bus bosses have issued a special plea to passengers. Keighley and District Travel (K&DT) is asking the public to comment on its services. The company's operations manager Jeff Smith said feedback was essential to help shape provision and make improvements
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Heritage projects attract grant aid
Community groups in Keighley could receive cash aid for heritage projects. Grants of up to £25,000 are available for a range of schemes. The Local Heritage Initiative (LHI) -- run by the Countryside Agency -- has £375,000 a year to give away to groups
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Plea to children to keep off tracks
A crackdown has been launched on children playing near railway lines. And Keighley parents are being asked to do their bit to help stamp out the problem. Arriva Trains Northern -- which operates services on the Airedale line -- said many children failed
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On This Day
In 1522, one ship out of five of Magellan's round the world fleet returned to Sevile after a three- year journey. In 1663, Dr Richardson, of Bierley, was born. In 1968, Swaziland in southern Africa gained its independence. From the Telegraph & Argus
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Beer festival is brewing up
Over 50 real ales from across the British Isles are lined up for Keighley's 14th beer festival. Unusual bottled beers from overseas, together with traditional cider and perry, will also be on offer at the September 26-28 event. The festival, at Victoria
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Striking sculpture takes pride of place
A striking new sculpture will act as a shining symbol for a Keighley community centre. The Bangladeshi Community Association proudly unveiled a three dimensional version of its own logo. Crafted out of aluminium, MDF and glass the sculpture has taken
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Clampers take pensioners' M&S vouchers
Car clampers have been branded a disgrace after accepting Marks & Spencer vouchers from two pensioners to release their car. Eighty year-old Winifred O'Hara and her friend Pauline Brotherton, 61, handed over the two £10 vouchers as part payment of
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Bikers are flying high
Motorbike enthusiasts have given a lift to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance Service. The Girder Fork and Classic Motorcycle Club has handed over a £300 cheque. Most of the cash was raised at an open night at Steeton Hall earlier in the summer, at which machines
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School entrance danger fears
The boss of Keighley Community Transport fears a new school entrance will pose problems for his minibus fleet. Chairman Brian Hudson is also concerned about the safety of schoolchildren who may use the new gateway in Holycroft Street. Five industrial
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Flushed with embarrassment
New public toilets in Haworth could leave users feeling more than a little flushed, after it was revealed that the partition is not tall enough to screen off the gents and the ladies. The toilets at the entrance to the park were officially opened on Saturday
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Recycling scheme to expand
Wheelie bins for waste paper could be delivered to homes in Keighley. A refuse recycling service, which already operates successfully in some parts of the Bradford district, is set for expansion. The move -- made possible by a £825,000 grant from DEFRA
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Concert hits right charity note
singers and musicians were in perfect harmony as they raised cash for charity. The internationally renowned Steeton Male Voice Choir invited fellow musical groups to raise cash for the Parkinson's Disease Society with a concert in Haworth Parish Church
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Keighley man hits back at 'slight'
If you're a minor celebrity, don't bother coming here. That was the reaction from Ian Nichol when he read a tongue-in-cheek article in a national newspaper that took a light-hearted pop at Keighley. Ian, from Utley, was reading last Thursday's edition
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Brewer's £1m expansion
A Keighley brewery has announced a £1 million-plus expansion programme. Timothy Taylor plans to build four new vessels at Knowle Spring Brewery to increase fermenting capacity by nearly a third. And a new racking system will be installed, leading to major
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One lad and his dog
An eight-year-OLD boy from Oakworth is looking forward to the chance to show off his shepherding skills on Blue Peter later this year. Oldfield School pupil Philip Mellin has been fascinated with shepherding and farming since he was two years old. He
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Village mourns star cat
Haworth is mourning the death of one of its best known residents earlier this week. Thomas, the popular black and white cat, was put down on Monday after more than a decade as one of the village's favourite tourist attractions. Tricia Tillotson, manager
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Tribute to lost firemen
A silent tribute is to be held to firefighters who have lost their lives on duty. Personnel at fire stations throughout West Yorkshire -- including Keighley -- and at county headquarters in Birkenshaw, will observe a one-minute silence at 3.30pm on Sunday
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Residents plan to film yobs
Villagers in Cullingworth have been asked to catch disruptive children on film. The evidence gathering idea has been put forward by the police following complaints from residents about the anti-social behaviour of a group of youngsters. Residents in Church
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Bradley's fun day goes down a treat
GLORIOUS weather boosted Bradley Family Day on Sunday and organisers say it was the biggest and the best yet. TV weatherman Paul Hudson was the guest of honour and presented the prizes at the annual show. He was described as "very amenable" and seemed
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Bill's still making the news after all these years
JOURNALIST and author WR (Bill) Mitchell and his wife, Freda, celebrate their golden wedding anniversary today. The couple were married at St Peter's Church, Marton, by Canon AE Chance, and with events taking place over a far-flung area, a Silver Star
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Town trail helps revive Ingleton
A GROUP in Ingleton which rose out of the ashes of foot and mouth has made certain of the village's future visitor appeal. A heritage trail taking in the area's rich history has been created over the past 12 to 18 months by a band of dedicated workers
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Old hall opens its doors
A UNIQUE opportunity to take a peek around one of Craven's most historical buildings is on offer during a Heritage Open Day. Skipton Civic Society has teamed up with David Nelson and Margaret Francis to show visitors around Old Gledstone and Gledstone
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Traffic plan could move market
A MARKET place could be created in the centre of Skipton High Street and the road relocated to run down either side of it. Local residents are being given the opportunity to help decide whether schemes like this would improve the traffic flow and create
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Ermysted's head misses school start
THE headteacher of Ermysted's Grammar School, Skipton, Tom Ashworth, has been signed off work and is awaiting a triple heart bypass operation. It is not expected he will return before the New Year. Deputy head Ian Douglass will step into the role as acting
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Recycling move could create more waste
NEW "green" wheelie bins could actually increase the amount of waste collected in normal refuse collections, councillors have warned. The scheme to introduce a second wheelie bin to households in Craven for the collection of "green" waste is moving forward
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Disgraceful Skipton is a tarnished jewel
A TOWN manager should be employed to co-ordinate the clean-up of Skipton's "disgraceful" town centre, says a local resident. Henry Meyer, of Rockwood Drive, implored locals and councillors to look after what he described as the "jewel of Craven". He told
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Farce gets season off to good start
Shut Your Eyes and Think of England You can usually rely on Keighley Playhouse to begin its season by reducing audiences to fits of laughter. Shut Your Eyes and Think of England follows this fine tradition with a hilarious, though implausible, blend of
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Serenading Singers
KEIGhley choir the Holme Singers will tomorrow be the guest performers at a September Serenade. Yeadon and District Male Voice Choir will perform popular pieces at Yeadon Methodist Church. The Yeadon choir was inaugurated in 1913 as Yeadon Musical Union
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Cries of anger
SIR - Regarding the verbal outbursts of both Chief Supt Sunderland of Keighley Police and Brian Hudson, in the KN, 30/8/02. Both are on a hiding to nothing. Week in, week out, this newspaper, and all other newspapers in this country, report crime increases
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From the Herald archives
100 years ago A serious outbreak of measles hit Barnoldswick to such an extent that the town's schools had to be closed. Three children had already died in the outbreak. A gala in aid of the formation of Addingham Brass Band was held on the cricket field
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Drug workshops will help save lives
Three workshops, to be held in Dewsbury, Mirfield and Huddersfield, are being planned to help drug users, parents, carers and professionals deal with an overdose. Helena Walker, assistant co-ordinator of Kirklees Drug Action Team, said: "Two of the workshops
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Down Memory Lane
Margaret Robinson of Cracoe has supplied this portrait of the 1st hockey team at Keighley Girls' Grammar School during the 1945-1946 season. She appears, as Margaret Bracken, second from the right on the back row. She names the others standing, from left
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MP backs safe roads campaign
Residents' calls for speed limits on roads in East Bowling to be cut to 20mph are being backed by an MP and a leading councillor. Campaigners claim joyriders and anti-social drivers are risking lives in the area populated by large numbers of children
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Brian says bye to Gaping Gill
While some of Brian Varley's contemporaries are happy to pick up their pension and enjoy a quiet life, he straps on a safety helmet and heads off into the dark. Brian, of Cottingley, enjoys nothing more than clambering into potholes. But after 50 years
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Youngsters think cannabis is legal
Children in primary schools think cannabis is a medicinal drug which is legal, says a new survey. The research carried out by the Life Education Centres charity follows media coverage of the proposed re-classification of the Class B drug to make it the
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Patient is stranded by thieves
A cancer sufferer today told how she had been robbed of her independence by thieves who stole and then stripped her car. Bernetta Moore, who had an operation to remove a lung just weeks earlier, said the theft had left her housebound and even jeopardised
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Blunkett attacks 'maniac' rioters
David Blunkett was backed by some senior politicians in Bradford today after he attacked rioters for "whining" about their long jail sentences. In an outspoken speech to business leaders, the Home Secretary also described the rioters as "maniacs" and
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Going holds the key at Haydock
It's a cracking weekend for northern racegoers, with meetings at Thirsk and Haydock tomorrow, followed by the Sunday fixture at York. Highlight at the Lancashire track is the £200,000 Group 1 Sprint Cup over six furlongs at 3.30, one of four televised
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Bowls titles are settled
It has been an exciting week with several individual competitions and tem events reaching their climax. Pride of place must go to 'lucky' Les Foster (Devon), who won the first staging of the Craven Classic at Craven BC, Skipton, defeating David Smith
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Robinson returns to haunt old side
Richard Robinson led Keighley to victory over his old club Baildon in a thrilling Heavy Woollen Cup final at Liversedge. The inspirational left-handed batsman, who enjoyed a successful 14 seasons at Baildon before returning to his home town club last
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Craven Cricket League scorecards
DIVISION ONE Bradley 138 Barrowford 139-5 Bradley: N Robinson c J Hargreaves b J Hargreaves 7, N Andrews c Wedding b G Hargreaves 8, M Milborn c Wedding b J Hargreaves 10, I Price b G Hargreaves 4, S Lloyd c Parkinson b Choudrhy 46, C Tempest c Thompson
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Big rivals still battle it out
Two more Craven Cricket League titles were decided on Saturday as the weather had an away day, although Friday's afternoon and evening rainfalls didn't help conditions. Haworth West End and Embsay II are the Second and Third Division champions respectively
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Ladies make soccer debut
Keighley Ladies make their debut at Knaresborough on Sunday, and the newest recruits to women's football are raring to go. Under former Silsden Ladies coach Neil Farley, the Keighley team will be playing in the Yorkshire and Humberside Division One with
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Wootton's early pace not enough
Bradley resident John Wootton, pictured left, set the early pace, but had to settle for fourth overall and the Bob Marchant Trophy for best local in the 3-mile fell race at Bradley Family Day on Sunday. Alfie Atkinson's course record was never threatened
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Cougars' youth policy paying off
Keighley Cougars' new youth policy is already starting to reap rewards with three Academy youngsters being offered two-year professional contracts with the club. Prop Scott Bellamy, stand-off half Andy Feather and second row Alistair Beaumont, all 17,
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From the Craven Herald archives
100 years ago A serious outbreak of measles hit Barnoldswick to such an extent that the town's schools had to be closed. Three children had already died in the outbreak. A gala in aid of the formation of Addingham Brass Band was held on the cricket field
