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Iron Manley has the strength to succeed
Michael Manley weighs 17 stone, but that still means he is a small fish in the big pond of strongmen. The 30-year-old forklift truck driver from Shipley said: "Usually they're about 6ft 4in and 24 stone." But, despite there being no handicaps for the
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Cooper tipped to win Bradford title
Wayne Cooper hasn't let the grass grow under his feet since quitting the professional snooker ranks last summer. The 23-year-old from East Bowling has been made favourite to win the Bradford Amateur Championships. A member at The Clubhouse In Cue Gardens
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Power cut robs Avenue of victory
Bradford Park Avenue 3, Burscough 2 (abandoned after 84 minutes): Chris Howe makes a habit of having bizarre debuts. When Avenue's newest goalkeeper made his first start for Frickley last season he broke his ankle catching a cross in the warm-up. His
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Vaikona: Super to be back in action
Tevita Vaikona today declared: I'm fit, back and ready for a Super League game. The Bulls' flying Tongan winger waltzed through his first game since an off-season injury with no ankle problems and two tries under his belt. And now Vaikona, who bagged
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Young guns go for it!
Nicky Law is backing City's new breed as the tip of the iceberg. The Bantams boss reckons Danny Forrest, Simon Francis and Lewis Emanuel are blazing a trail for the next generation of young talent. Law, a firm believer in throwing in the youngsters, hopes
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With a song in her heart, our Nellie is still doing her bit
A COMMUNITY stalwart is still doing her bit for the people of Aireborough - despite having just turned 84 and an impending hip replacement operation. Nellie Booth, of Yeadon, is an amateur actress who has been treading the boards for more than 70 years
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New hospital work reaches next stage
WORK on the new £15 million Wharfedale Hospital in Otley has moved into a new stage. The steel framework of the hospital, which is being built next to the current hospital in Newall Carr Road, is now going up and is expected to be finished by Easter.
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Shows to make a tentative return
F armers across the area may have cause for celebration following a scaling down in tough foot and mouth restrictions. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) said it would reduce the 20 day 'standstill' rule to six days from Tuesday
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Villagers stamp up to give their postman a first class send-off
Villagers stamped up £300 to give their retiring long-serving postman a good send off. Brian Haywood retired last Saturday after 30 years on the job delivering mail to the village of Carlton. Residents rallied round to hold a surprise party for the 65
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Councillor calls for school halls to be handed over
REDUNDANT school halls could be used by the community, says an Otley councillor. But Leeds City Council says it would not be possible to reopen part of the former school for safety reasons and also because it intends to sell it. The assembly hall and
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Ambitious village youth project gets the go-ahead
The young people of Burley-in-Wharfedale can finally look forward to some new facilities after a £277,000 project was given the go ahead. Bradford Council approved funding for ambitious plans to convert the Queen's Hall into a youth and community centre
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Housing plan 'is too much'
PLANS to build hundreds of new homes in Otley fail to take into account proposals for High Royds Hospital, says a city councillor. Councillor Clive Fox (Con, Otley and Wharfedale) says there are too many proposed housing sites in the area and that land
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Vigilante answer to 'egg' yobbos
Vigilantes could be patrolling the streets of Yeadon after fed up residents are revolting against egg-throwing yobs. Residents on the Hawthorn Estate have had enough of youths throwing eggs at their windows every weekend. They have decided to take a stand
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Have-a-go heroes win praise
Three men have been praised for their heroic actions in apprehending two thieves stealing from an Otley business. Oliver Packett, of Menston, James Thompson, of Baildon and Karim Sadouk, of Guiseley, were driving past Wharfe View Newsagents, on Bridge
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Go-ahead for £3.5m health facilities
Yeadon will be getting a new £3.5million health centre in the next two years - and Otley is next on the list. The Leeds North West Primary Care Trust (PCT) has expressed delight following the confirmation this week that Yeadon will be getting its new
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War protesters
Otley students are suspended over Iraq demo TWO students were due to return to Otley's Prince Henry's Grammar School today after being suspended for leading an anti-war protest. Sixth formers Sachin Sharma and Carey Davies were both ordered off the school
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Arsonists who must be caught
The gang of arsonists currently being hunted after a series of attacks on schools in the Shipley/Windhall area should not be regarded simply as wayward children up to a spot of mischief. They and others like them who deliberately started 32 school fires
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The weather's on tap
A creative pupil at Oxenhope Primary School has tapped into a clever idea to win a design competition. Stephenie Heaton's picture of a dripping tap was chosen as the winning entry in a Yorkshire Water competition to design a weather vane. The 11-year-old
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Peruvian challenge for crisis children
A woman is exchanging day walks in Bront country for a gruelling trek over the mountains of Peru. Kim Stead will journey to the South American country this September to raise money for Children in Crisis. She is organising fundraising events around Keighley
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Bronte's suffer tartan culture shock
An item in a Bront Country gift shop has caused a few raised eyebrows among the canny Tykes and could even spark a cross-border feud. Visitors to the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway spotted a rather unusual item among the local guide books, 'Thomas
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Survey seeks 'can do' people
Big changes could be made to community life in Parkwood and Parkwood Rise as a result of a new survey. In-depth research is being carried out into what improvements are most needed in the two neighbourhoods. All residents will be invited to outline their
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Squid's in for Scouting cooks
Scouts had their culinary capabilities put to the test on Sunday. Eight teams from throughout the Keighley district did battle in the annual indoor cooking contest, at the Fell Lane Scout HQ. They were given two hours to prepare, cook and serve up a three-course
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Patients driven to brik of suicide - claim
Stroke patients at Airedale Hospital are being driven to the brink of suicide because of the way their care is organised. Joan Rigg says that putting elderly stroke patients on wards where there are mentally confused older people is causing them distress
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Young cyclists plea for training ground
A group of youths in Silsden are fed up being labelled as vandals and are working with Silsden Business Watch to find an area where they can ride their bikes. The 35-strong group of boys, aged between 13 and 16, enjoy trials biking on lightweight pedal
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It's an £18.7 million success story
Keighley's £18.7 million regeneration programme has reached most of its targets and greatly surpassed many of them. Job creation, education, crime and voluntary work are among successes of the town's Single Regeneration Budget Partnership Board. The seven-year
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Five arrests in burglary blitz
Five people were arrested on Wednesday as part of Keighley police's on-going anti-burglary operation. Officers visited 12 addresses throughout the Keighley division to arrest suspects forensically identified in connection with offences. Four were arrested
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Post Office campaign fails
The closure of the Halifax Road Post Office will go ahead despite a 110-signature petition, say Post Office chiefs. Keighley man William Wallace gathered support from most residents of the Westgate Gardens high-rise flats last month. But the petition
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Woman's quarry appeal fails
A Denholme woman has failed to block plans to extend work at a controversial quarry. Maureen Smith took her case to the Court of Appeal -- but could not stop proposals to extend the period of quarrying at Buck Park Quarry in the village until 2006. Denholme
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Library jobs on the line
Staffing levels at Keighley library could be chopped. The proposed move is part of a district-wide review of manpower at all the council's libraries. Keighley's main lending library may be staffed by just three people. Currently, 17 employees -- four
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Vicar moves on to pastures new, just around the corner
St Mary's Parish Church in Burley-in-Wharfedale has paid a fond farewell to its vicar of the last nine years. The Reverend Peter Sutcliffe gave his final service to the village on Sunday ahead of his move only a few miles south to Yeadon, where he will
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Shows to make a tentative return
F armers across the area may have cause for celebration following a scaling down in tough foot and mouth restrictions. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) said it would reduce the 20 day 'standstill' rule to six days from Tuesday
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Cash crisis as domestic violence increases
THE work of a vital service for victims of domestic violence in Ilkley is under threat because of a funding crisis. Domestic Violence Services (Keighley) is facing a cut in funds while demand for its services is growing. According to Ilkley and Keighley
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Sir Jimmy puts his best foot forward for charity walk
Thousands of fundraisers turned up as Sir Jimmy Savile fixed it for people to take a last walk around High Royds Hospital for charity. The sponsored walk was organised by Otley Chevin Rotary Club and raised more than £2,000 for the Global Polio Eradication
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High Royds homes plan is a concern for residents
Hundreds of Guiseley residents attended a public meeting to hear the future of High Royds hospital. Guiseley School hosted the second public meeting to give Aireborough residents the chance to comment on proposals to build 560 homes on the site. Developer
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Missing helicopter is found safe and sound in Silsden
An Ilkley man's desperate search for his remote controlled helicopter has reached a happy ending. Richard Harrison is celebrating after retrieving his sophisticated, three and a half foot long model aircraft from a house between Addingham and Silsden.
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Revellers smash windows and vandalise shops
ILKLEY'S late-night revellers are leaving a trail of destruction at weekends, say businesses forced to pick up the bill. Drinkers on their way home from town centre pubs are being blamed for breaking windows and etching graffiti with glass-cutting tools
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Theatre and gig reviews
The Accrington Pals, West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds The First World War inspired many writers to capture the hell of the trenches and the huge loss of life. But fewer tend to concentrate on the impact the war had on the women left behind. Peter Whelan's
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Paul's going to be in the Pink
Pink Floyd performs one of its renowned live shows in Haworth this month ... but not exactly! In reality fans will be watching the acclaimed tribute band Off the Wall as one of its members plays a rare home-town gig. Musician Paul Barker is also a Conservative
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Letters to the Editor
SIR - If the proposed Great Northern cycle route was to be extended to Haworth, I for one would welcome it. Reading the KN a couple of weeks ago, however, I began to wonder if parts of Cullingworth are on this earth or Fuller's. The image of burglars
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Chamber hears of raids on business
There were 34 burglaries in the centre of Cleckheaton last month, according to police. PC Steve Blakeley told members of Spenborough Chamber of Trade that since February 1, houses, shops and sheds attached to houses had been broken into, as well as schools
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Bid to stop quarry extension fails
A Denholme woman has failed to block plans to extend work at a controversial quarry. Maureen Smith took her case to the Court of Appeal but could not stop proposals to extend the period of quarrying at Buck Park Quarry until 2006. Denholme Residents'
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Super Saracens extend winning run to nine
Otley Saracens 37, Manchester 2nds 17 SARACENS extended their winning run to nine matches in a typically competitive game with Manchester. It was 22 minutes before Saracens opened the score with centres Simon Hawkins and Mark Billington combining well
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Battling Town ease relegation fears with priceless triumph
Otley Town 2, Littletown 1 In a must game win that could well have a bearing upon which team is relegated, Town triumphed with a bit to spare. On top for much of this game, again it was missed chances, including a penalty, which let Town down. Referee
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West Park's promotion push suffers setback in big match
West Park 9, Keighley 24 A FULLY committed blood and thunder affair between the top two sides in the league saw Keighley gain a deserved victory and leave Park with a battle on their hands to claim the second promotion spot. Park were penalised straight
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A spot of bother for Guiseley
Bamber Bridge 1, Guiseley 0 THIS was a tale of two penalties - one that the hosts scored and one that Guiseley's Peter Atkinson had saved. The first-half was a dour affair with few real chances The best opportunity fell to centre-back Jon Wordsworth but
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Otley fall foul of Argentinian referee as they slide to defeat
Manchester 18 Otley 9 OTLEY have never won a league game at Manchester but the recent form of the two sides prompted the opinion that this year was the one to set the record straight. After losing a close game to Exeter the previous week, hopes were high
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'Rail services will get better'
A rail boss has told Bradford passengers to expect cleaner, safer and more reliable trains over the next 12 months. Ray Price, managing director of Arriva Trains Northern, set out his improvement plan at a presentation to passenger groups yesterday. But
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£40,000 for job switch distress
Bradford Council will pay tens of thousands of pounds out to its biggest trade union to recompense staff said to have been distressed over a jobs transfer. The £40,000 will go to public services union Unison "in the interests of good industrial relations
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Hunt for schools firebomber
Detectives were today hunting firebombers who attacked a primary school. A mobile classroom was destroyed at Windhill C of E Primary School, Shipley, in what fire investigators said was a deliberate attempt to cause maximum damage. It was the second arson
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Cycling: Keighley cyclo-cross treble
Keighley riders made it a local treble at the Yorkshire Points Cyclo-Cross Awards dinner. Chris Young won the senior title and Kali Taylor from Cononley was the ladies Champion. Philip Hellewell won the Vets Over-50 section.
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Table Tennis: Keighley & District League
Embassy 'B' proved too strong for Nelson Nomads in this week's Keighley & District Table Tennis League Division One clash. The home team had Kevin Rowe in fine form with three straight wins that included a 21-11, 21-18 defeat of Dave Ayrton. Ian McLean
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Soccer: Ladies Football
Sisters were on top form as Keighley Ladies grabbed a 4-0 victory in their friendly with Farsley Celtic last weekend. The club recently signed England Ladies cricketer Laura Spragg who played alongside her sister, Anna Spragg, and they formed a formidable
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Soccer: Keighley & Aire Alliance League
THE surprise team of the season, BCA United, continued their superb form with a 2-0 victory over high-flying Keighley United. They scored a goal in each half and stopped United's goal-machine from clicking into gear. BCA were even able to afford the luxury
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Soccer: Craven League round-up
LEAGUE leaders Oxenhope took on second placed Skipton LMS in Saturday's match of the day -- and it was a real thriller. Oxenhope put LMS under pressure with several chances which went begging in the early stages before Steve Murray put the Worth Valley
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Diviing: Keighley squad hit top form
YOUNG Keighley-based divers led Bradford to victory in a major tournament at Plymouth last weekend. The five members of the Bradford Esprit Diving Club brought back a clutch of medals from the Armarda Cup competition which saw over 200 divers taking part
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Hoyle is spot on as Ilkley snatch draw to maintain challenge
Tockwith 1, lkley 1 A hard-earned draw for Ilkley against opponents who harbour their own ambitions of a championship challenge, keeps their Harrogate League title hopes very much alive. This was, however, a limp performance by Ilkley after the two previous
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Relegation fears grow as lack of goal kicker proves so costly
THE threat of relegation from Yorkshire Division Two is looming larger after Ilkley slid to another defeat. The result puts added pressure on them for Saturday's home game with fellow strugglers Pocklington at Stacks Field (3pm). Ilkley imply cannot afford
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Dilemma
IT seems the dilemma over the possible electoral dissection of Ben Rhydding is still no nearer a solution. Some people don't seem to be very upset by the proposal, while others are vehemently opposed to the move. It does seem rather absurd on behalf of
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New life needed for civic badge
Councillors are appealing for suggestions on uses for a valuable civic badge which has been hidden away for nearly 30 years. Bramhope and Carlton Parish Council has protected the precious badge and chain which belonged to the former Wharfedale Rural District
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Sir Jimmy puts his best foot forward for charity walk
Thousands of fundraisers turned up as Sir Jimmy Savile fixed it for people to take a last walk around High Royds Hospital for charity. The sponsored walk was organised by Otley Chevin Rotary Club and raised more than £2,000 for the Global Polio Eradication
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High Royds homes plan is a concern for residents
Hundreds of Guiseley residents attended a public meeting to hear the future of High Royds hospital. Guiseley School hosted the second public meeting to give Aireborough residents the chance to comment on proposals to build 560 homes on the site. Developer
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Lorry crash creates two-hour delays
A 79-year-old woman was taken to Leeds General Infirmary after the car she was travelling in was in collision with a heavy goods vehicle in Pool-in-Wharfedale. The accident happened at around 9.30am on Friday, February 28 when the cars collided near the
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Vicar moves on to pastures new, just around the corner
St Mary's Parish Church in Burley-in-Wharfedale has paid a fond farewell to its vicar of the last nine years. The Reverend Peter Sutcliffe gave his final service to the village on Sunday ahead of his move only a few miles south to Yeadon, where he will
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Ambitious rugby centre plans proposed for village
EXCITING steps have been taken to make Bramhope a centre of excellence for rugby union in West Yorkshire. The Leeds Tykes and Bramhope West Park RUFC have merged in a deal which will hopefully see The Sycamores ground given a major facelift. The Leeds
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Vandalism threatens Guiseley FC
Guiseley Football Club could face relegation unless vandals and arsonists stop causing damage to its grounds, its chairman claimed this week. Phil Rogerson fears that if the attacks continue the club may not be able to meet new Football Association ground
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Be clear about e-mails, says law firm
Businesses in the district are being urged to set down rules on staff internet use - or risk a flood of unfair dismissal cases. The warning comes from Bradford law firm Lee & Priestley which says there could be a huge increase in legal action because
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TV artist to baldly go
A top television art celebrity is seeking victims who are willing to provide their bald heads as live canvasses for his latest off-the-wall challenge. Keigh-ley-born Granville Danny Clarke will be performing at one of the centrepieces of Haworth's Fairtrade
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On This Day
In 1806, poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning was born. In 1853, Verdi's La Traviata was premiered in Venice. In 1901, an anarchist attempted to assassinate Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany. From the Telegraph & Argus of March 6th, 1978... Thousands of Bradford
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Taylor-made project will boost beer capacity
Work has started on a £2 million redevelopment project at Timothy Taylor's Keighley brewery which will see an increase in the firm's capacity levels. The firm has demolished an old loading bay and store in preparation for a building to house four fermenting
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Putting the squeeze on musical rivals
Local musicians took on the cream of the country's accordion players last weekend in Glusburn. The event -- the North Central Area Accordion Festival -- was again hosted by Cross Hills music teacher Harry Hinchcliffe and his pupils. Mr Hinchcliffe oversees
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Poetry in motion
Budding young scribes at Stanbury Primary School took a literary tour around the world to celebrate World Book Week. The pupils took part in a workshop run by Keighley-based children's poet and author Akulah Agbami, who has worked with youngsters across
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Top prize for young designers
Teenage design wizards from schools and colleges in the Keighley area could win a career-building prize from an international car firm. The Audi Design Foundation is offering cash, technical backing and a job opportunity to the winner of its National
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Tailor-made success
Bradford textile company Clissold has designed a special Yorkshire cloth, thought to be the first of its kind. The cloth will be unveiled at reception being held in Bradford City Hall on Sunday to mark the start of The World Wool Conference which takes
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Ladykillers go on the rampage
Keighley writer Lesley Horton is teaming up with three other women for a bloody rampage around the country. The quartet have been responsible for around 60 murders, but now want to confess to their crimes. The "LadyKillers" will give people an insight
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Hall gardens in shape for early opening
East Riddlesden Hall, the National Trust's 17th century mansion, is a hive of activity. Gardener Jill Saunders and her helpers have been digging away to get the grounds ready for the new season. The Jacobean mansion is preparing to join in the Keighley
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Town Crier to ring out
Keighley's town crier will have a new bell to peal at the Keighley Day celebrations, thanks to a donation from a town councillor. Cllr Laurence Brocklesby handed over the Janet Bell, named after his late wife, to town crier Mike Walton at last night's
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Rare species in former school gardens
The gardens of a disused former school have won national recognition. The site at Whinburn School, in Hollins Lane, Utley, has been registered with English Heritage. Its Grade Two listing - on a national register of parks and gardens - has boosted a campaign
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Brownies brush up on skills
Brownies from across Keighley went back to school at the weekend to learn interesting new skills. Around 220 youngsters from across Keighley district converged on Oakbank School for the annual Brownies Interest Day. During the day the Brownies had the
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Licensee stabbed after pub row
A licensee was stabbed in the stomach following an argument in a Keighley town centre pub on Sunday. Kevin Maddox, 46, was attacked in the Cavendish Hotel, Cavendish Street, at around 6.30pm as he tried to eject members of the public from the bar. Det
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Noddy helps celebrate Book Week
Schools, playgroups and nurseries this week joined in the celebrations for World Book Day. One school which entered into the spirit was Oxenhope Primary School. Pictured are learning support assistant Sara Watts as Noddy, with Sorcha McCaffrey as Where's
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Call for council tax revot
Frustrated business leaders in Silsden are calling on residents to take a tenner off their council tax and put it towards a new £10,000 CCTV system instead. Silsden Business Watch chairman John Lohan and member David Thornton claim that Bradford councillors
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Ambitious village youth project gets the go-ahead
The young people of Burley-in-Wharfedale can finally look forward to some new facilities after a £277,000 project was given the go ahead. Bradford Council approved funding for ambitious plans to convert the Queen's Hall into a youth and community centre
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White Wells may change ownership
A long mooted change of ownership could become a reality for one of Ilkley's most famous landmarks. The transferring of White Wells spa cottage from Bradford Council management to that of a new Ilkley-based Trust was discussed at last week's meeting of
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Appeal starts to pay off for Pipedream
Money has started pouring in for Ilkley's skateboard park project after the gauntlet was thrown down to the town's millionaires to put their hands in their pockets. Ilkley floor tiler Mark Whittington challenged the wealthiest local residents a fortnight
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CCTV plan for Ilkley's streets
POLICE are backing plans to have security cameras watching over the streets of Ilkley town centre. Ilkley Police hopes to arrange meetings with a number of agencies and organisations over the possibility of bringing CCTV cameras to Ilkley streets, and
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Local authority denies plan to sell off public buildings
CASH-strapped Bradford Council has denied a plan to sell off Ilkley public buildings to raise funds to keep them running. However, property companies are lining up to take public buildings off the council's hands in return for cash. The private manager
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Wine firm forced to close sister companies
One of Ilkley's most prestigious companies has had to close two of its sister businesses. Martinez Fine Wine has confirmed that the liquidators have been called in to wind up the Vibona Olive Oils franchise and purchasing firm JW Martinez-Perez Ltd. Notices
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Council puts skids under civilian speed guns plan
PIONEERING plans to arm Ilkley people with laser speed guns in the battle against dangerous driving have been rejected by town leaders. Ilkley parish councillors this week told police it was 'not interested' in the ambitious Community Speedwatch scheme
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Letters to the Editor
Housing plan would destroy environment SIR, - As a resident of 27 years on the Cambridge Estate I agree with the views of David Blake regarding the latest proposals to build large numbers of houses, industrial units and the continuation of the Otley bypass
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Out - On Screen
Maid in Manhattan Jennifer Lopez plays a modern-day Cinderella and Ralph Fiennes is her Prince Charming in this rags-to-riches romance. Lopez is a maid in a posh New York hotel who one day tries on the clothes of a wealthy woman. Ralph is a star politician
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Time to Leave - Judy
Judy Collins -- Shameless I don't know much about Judy Collins but presume she was of the Joan Baez, June Tabor singer -songwriter club. This album is loosely hung around a book she has written (partly autobiographical) which is the story of "one woman's
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Backstage crew come to the fore
The butcher of Bar Lane meets the belles of Broadway next week on the stage of the Grand Theatre, in Leeds. Riddlesden man Ian Hewitt will be among the cast of the spectacular dance musical 42nd Street. Leeds Amateur Operatic Society (LAOS) is presenting
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Letters to the Editor
'Let's get on with road calming plan' SIR, - I write as a professional accident investigator, chairman of Ilkley Community Against Speeding, member of Ilkley Road Safety Committee and resident. As the volumes of traffic have increased in the last 20 years
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Table topping Ben Rhydding Ladies thrash a strong Whitley Bay side
Ben Rhydding 5, Whitley Bay 2 Despite the resounding scoreline, this was by no means an easy victory for Ben Rhydding against a strong side who may feel they deserved more out of this game. Ben Rhydding always have respect for Whitley Bay, who boast some
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Local runners help Leeds City to secure national team title
FIVE Aireborough athletes played key roles as Leeds City Athletics Club were crowned Saucony English National Cross-Country Champions at Parliament Hill, London. Leeds packed all six counters were ed home by Horsforth's Martin Hilton (19th). He was followed
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Trojans open four point lead at top
Burley Trojans 3, Northallerton Town 0 TROJANS turned in a competent performance to brush aside a youthful Northallerton side and keep their title challenge on course. With Ilkley failing to win at Tockwith, the Burley side have now opened up a four point
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Cable tramway back on track
Hopes are high for the future of the Shipley Glen Tramway after hard work and a cash injection have put the attraction's fortunes back on track. A report by Dave Rogers, chairman of Glen Tramway Preservation Company Ltd, for Shipley Area Committee's meeting
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Down Memory Lane
From the 'Down Memory Lane' mystery file - ie photographs awaiting further information or inspiration for a suitable caption - comes this group of unidentified young ladies belonging to Lund Park Methodist Chapel in the earlier 1900s. They appear to be
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Backlash over axe on centre
More than 2,000 people have signed a petition pleading for Bradford Council to save a community training centre from closure. Campaigners fighting to save the Beacon Enterprise Centre in Buttershaw have delivered the petition in an effort to force the
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Speeders snapped
Drivers beware! Eight speed cameras on a one-mile stretch of road have been switched on. The cameras in Leeds Road, Shipley, are now working, although they were put on a stretch of the road between Briggate and Cote Farm Lane last October. No crashes
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Clampdown on flagstone theft
A heritage chief today urged residents to challenge people they saw digging up Yorkshire stone paving and report them to Bradford Council. The Council's heritage manager, Steve Bateman, spoke out today after a retired university computer lecturer spent
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'We can't stay on site we own'
A gipsy couple are fighting for the right to live on their own land. Diabetes sufferer John Moulden, 73, lives in three caravans with his wife Phyllis off Westgate Hill, Bradford. The family paid £10,000 for the parcel of land off Westgate Hill Street
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£20,000 puts school bid right in top gear
A go-getting Bradford school has been given a £20,000 donation to help train youngsters for the motor trade. Laisterdyke High School is bidding to become a specialist college for business and enterprise. If successful, classes will be enhanced with new
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Readers chat to top authors on the net
Library-users in Bradford were today celebrating a virtual World Book Day, as part of an ambitious new project aimed at developing reading among children and adults. This year saw World Book Day's first online festival, featuring a diverse range of events
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Theatre saved at 11th hour
A last-minute rescue plan has saved Bradford's Priestley Centre from closure. Members of Bradford's historic theatre sensationally voted against the board's proposal to go into liquidation at an emotion-charged meeting last night. They voted 34 against
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Parents' joy as brave girl beats the odds
Watching Katy Martin play happily with her colouring book, it is impossible to tell her apart from any other chirpy little girl looking forward to her fourth birthday. But the courageous youngster has more reasons to smile than most of her new friends
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Nurse Shirley retires after a lifetime of dedication
A nurse whose career in Bradford hospitals spans five decades is to retire. Shirley Hannah, pictured, was so keen to be a nurse that she started work in her chosen vocation on her 16th birthday, back in 1960. And until her retirement, she was the longest-serving
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Martial Arts: British Championship medal haul
MEMBERS of Keighley Tae Kwon Do club enjoyed success at the sport's British Championships with seven members taking part -- and all picking up medals. The event attracts thousands of competitors from around the UK and the Keighley medal haul included
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Rugby League: Albion's promotion charge
Rotherham 2 Keighley Albion 48 - Albion travelled down to Rotherham as they took up the promotion trail once more. With their cup disappointments behind them they started the brighter of the two sides with Dean Brookes Ian Spencer Russ Meakin Stevie Cullen
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Rugby Union: Thirds in points rampage
Keighley 3rd XV 27 North Ribblesdale 5 - Keighley notched up their fifteenth win of the season against a spirited North Ribblesdale. It took the home side 20 minutes to break the deadlock, Cotterill finishing a good move involving both forwards and backs
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Rugby Union: Title bid gets a lift
West Park Bramhope 9 Keighley 24 Keighley took a giant step towards promotion in overcoming second placed West Park Bramhope as they strengthened their position at the top of Yorkshire League Two. They now have a four-point lead over their rivals, with
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Soccer: Junior round-up
Oakworth Under-13s bowed out of the Leeds United Millennium Cup with an agonising extra-time defeat by Harrogate Railway. Twice Oakworth came from behind in the quarter-final clash, with goals from Adam Spencer and a superb strike from Paul Owens, but
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Cougars: Wharfedale Sunday League
Boltmakers Arms won a scrappy affair against Old House At Home as they led 2-0 at the break. By the final whistle it was 5-0 with Paul O'Neil and John Kilby scoring two each and Cameron Ali adding the other to take the points. Sandy Lane put a big dent
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Soccer: County Amateurs
SILSDEN and Brighouse Town are fighting it out neck-and-neck in the race for the Premier Division title. Both teams played out 1-1 draws last weekend with Town remaining three points clear, but they both kept their unbeaten records intact. Silsden were
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Multi-Sport: Get ready for Red Nose Day
PUPILS from Oakbank School are planning a 240-hour sporting marathon to raise money for Red Nose Day. The event is being organised by twins Laura and Bethany Cawood, Nichole Ward and Tobias Neale with about 20 other pupils taking part in a variety of
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Motorsport: Russian shoot-out takes its toll
Dougie Lampkin introduced trials riding to Russia when the ninth round of the Indoor World Championship was held in St Petersburg last weekend. It was the first time World trials of any description had visited Russia, and it proved to be an outstanding
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Cougars: Gary Moorby's diary
WHEN I arrived at training on Tuesday evening Phil Stephenson was waiting. "Can we have a word," asked the Big Fella. I wondered what the problem was and took him quietly into the office. "It's about your comments on my bowling ... I was up with Rammy
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Motorsport: Robin's back on the title trail
Eleven times British Sidecar Trials Champion Robin Luscombe and partner Les Ashby got off to a flying start when they won the first round of this year's Championship, last weekend. Robin, is one of the country's most experienced and sidecar trials performers
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Cougars: Matty Foster returns to Cougar Park
MATTY FOSTER is back in full training with the Cougars -- and could make it into the squad for Sunday's game against London Skolars. Foster, who played with Keighley throughout the glory years of the early 90's, was also an important member of the club's
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Dynamo have enough power to take points
Ilkley Dynamo 2 , Otley Wharfeside 1 The quarter finals of the suplementary cup was not an ideal comeback game for Otley who hadn't played in five weeks. With the new management team in place changes were made mainly Jackson moving to left wing and Gary
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Trojans open four point lead at top
Burley Trojans 3, Northallerton Town 0 TROJANS turned in a competent performance to brush aside a youthful Northallerton side and keep their title challenge on course. With Ilkley failing to win at Tockwith, the Burley side have now opened up a four point
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Letters to the Editor
SIR - On Sunday, March 2, my wife and I were in our car waiting in the queue at 10.20am on the A650 (going towards Keighley) at the bottom of Cemetery Road, Bingley. An ambulance, followed by a paramedic car, was attempting to come through the traffic
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Stop old school from falling into ruin
SINCE Thomas Chippendale School in Otley closed at the end of the summer term last year, it been left largely unused - apart from as a storing ground for other schools. The owner, the city council, plans to sell it off eventually - but can't say exactly
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Ringing out the message for a brilliant future
The ringing of a new bell as part of the Keighley Day celebrations should be seen as the starting signal for the beginning of the next leg towards this area's brave and bright new future. The peal by Town Crier Mike Walton will send out a clear message
