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Commonsense has been left by the roadside
THIS week we report how councillors have hit back at critics - who include this newspaper - of a speed humps, traffic calming system introduced at Burley Woodhead. At the same time, we print a further selection of letters from readers objecting to the
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Bantams set off on European campaign
City's young brigade headed overseas today hoping for a slice of European glory in Germany. The Bantams are taking part in the 26th international youth tournament in Hamm, battling it out with seven other clubs in the city's twin town. The 16-man party
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Bumper festival plans to draw in crowds
Guiseley Festival is set to attract more than 5,000 people again this year with its spectacular line-up of events. This will be the third year of the festival and already the programme is bursting with exciting attractions and challenges. Highlights include
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Accidental death verdicts on teenage crash victims
VERDICTS of accidental death have been recorded on two Otley 18-year-olds who died after their car hit concrete railings. Driver Nigel Rhodes and front seat passenger Adrian Davison died shortly after their dangerously-corroded Vauxhall Nova went out
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Frank is still fighting the good fight after 90 years
AT NINETY years of age, Frank Newbould of Burley-in-Wharfedale is still in fine voice. And it's no surprise - he has been a member of St Mary's Parish Church male choir in the village since the age of seven - an astonishing 83 years. To celebrate his
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Airport is flying high as passenger numbers soar again
THE number of passengers using Leeds Bradford International Airport has broken records once again. Last month, 200,909 passengers used the airport - more than 37 per cent higher than May last year and more than 20 per cent higher than the last monthly
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Angry residents halt work on new footpath
RESIDENTS in Yeadon have forced Leeds City Council to halt plans to build a footpath in a wildlife area. Councillor Stuart Andrew (Con, Aireborough) was called by people living at Crofters Lea to stop contractors ripping out trees by the old railway line
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Residents' anger over hooligans
FURIOUS residents called for tougher police measures in a desperate bid to combat hooliganism in Yeadon. More than 100 turned out to a meeting this week to confront the police with evidence of intimidation and vandalism allegedly caused by youths in the
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It's May's day as she celebrates her 100th birthday
FAMILY and friends gathered to wish May Heron a happy 100th birthday. Mrs Heron, who lives at Ashcroft House, Bramhope, received a telegram and a birthday card from the Queen and was given a china brooch by outgoing Otley Mayor Gerard Francis on behalf
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Victim's husband spells out drug fear
The dangers of anti-depression drug Prozac were questioned by a top professor whose wife hanged herself while on the medication. Wendy Hays, a leading res-earcher and librarian, was found hanging in her garage in Arthington Lane, Arthington, after a four-year
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Police in call for a lorry ban
POLICE have called for heavy lorries to be banned from Otley town centre. After carrying out four checks on separate days, they have concluded that the majority of HGVs are using the route through the town because it is quicker. Last month angry residents
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Mayor Nigel says sorry and survives no confidence vote
OTLEY'S new mayor battled his way into office this week - after eating a large slice of humble pie. Councillor Nigel Francis, who was heavily criticised for being on holiday in Holland instead of attending his own mayor-making ceremony, survived a vote
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Walking towards better health
A group of walkers from Keighley have conquered their health problems by scaling new heights. Sixteen people from different parts of the WALK project met together for their most ambitious expedition yet - climbing Ingleborough. And not even rain and mist
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Stitch in time marathon plea
Tony Cavaliere hadn't a stitch of sportswear to pound the streets when he took the plunge to enter the New York City Marathon. And the 38-year-old father of two from Silsden still only has a pair of £90 running shoes - bought for £30 in the sale. He is
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Pupils celebrate life of their friend
Silsden youngsters held an emotional balloon race in memory of a former school friend. More than 600 pupils from Hothfield Junior School and Aire View Infants School gathered clutching pink balloons to celebrate the life of 14-year-old Stephanie McCartney
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Rendezvous with awareness
Horse riders took to the hills above Haworth on Sunday in a national event to raise awareness of bridleways. The ride - known as a rendezvous - is staged annually by the National Federation of Bridleway Associations. It was hosted this year by the Haworth
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Balloon goes up for soldiers return
soldier Michael Scott had a surprise waiting for him when he returned home from Iraq. For his family had decorated the outside of their Main Street, Cross Hills, home with red and white welcome home balloons. "We wanted to do something special so he could
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On This Day
In 1806, Louis Bonaparte was declared king of the Netherlands. In 1963, Secretary of State for War, John Profumo, resigned after admitting an affair with model Christine Keeler. In 1990, Iran demanded that Satanic Verses author Salman Rushdie be handed
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Hook - Korea's decisive moment
Iraq still dominates the news. It is worth comparing this involvement with events half a century ago, when British troops were sent to the Far East with the mandate of the UN Security Council. On June 25, 1950, the North Korean Peoples' Army invaded South
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Wedding: Smith - Shephard
Married at Keighley register office were Ian Stuart Smith and Rachel Ann Shephard. Rachel, of Woodhouse Avenue, Keighley, is a housewife and student. Ian, an HGV driver, is the elder son of David and Jean Smith, of Bradford Road, Riddlesden. The bride
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Date leads to 60 years of love
Ernest Towers and Gwen Wilkinson weren't too keen when they were asked to make up a foursome with his best friend and his friend's girlfriend. "She said she wouldn't walk the street with me!" he said. Luckily she changed her mind, and yesterday the Cross
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Finance firm to quit city
A financial services group that processes insurance claims is shutting a base in Bradford. Capita Insurance Services said its Claims Services Division, which handles personal and commercial claims, is relocating two staff within the group and a further
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Grandad's on song
A Keighley grandfather has been crowned the north's most talented silver entertainer. Michael Loftus, 63 (pictured), scooped top prize in the northern area final of the YOURS Silver Stars talent contest. He was among a dozen budding amateur superstars
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Antiques haul uncovered
Keighley police recovered these objects when they raided the home of suspected burglar on the Braithwaite estate. Anyone who thinks they know who the items might belong to is asked to contact Det Con Anthony Nutton, at Keighley CID, on 01535 617025.
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Memorial to Airmen
A Canadian couple in their eighties made the trek to Tewitt Hall Wood near Oakworth to visit a memorial to six of their fellow countrymen who died when their Wellington bomber crashed nearby in 1944. Len and Lou McGaughey -- who have visited this country
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Fifty years on for Queen Maureen
A Keighley woman who attended the Queen's coronation was also present at the Queen's jubilee celebration ceremony this week. Maureen Foy last visited the capital to attend the coronation on June 2, 1953. This week she was among 2,000 public guests to
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Review praises health services
Primary health care services in Airedale have been given a clean bill of health following a visit from independent reviewers. The glowing report to Airedale Primary Care Trust comes after detailed assessments by the Commission for Health Improvement (
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Donations put new bus on the road
Thousands of pounds of donations have helped a community transport charity to replace a vehicle damaged by fire. Last November, two minibuses, valued at £25,000, were torched outside Keighley Community Transport premises. But this week, with money from
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Criminals make hay while sun shines
Sun-loving householders are leaving the door open to criminals. Nearly half the 35 house burglaries in the Keighley police division in the past week have been sneak-ins. Thieves have entered houses while people have been sunbathing or working around the
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Bob's top St John man
A Keighley St John Ambulance stalwart is to receive a coveted award honouring his service with the movement. Bob Kelly, who has been a volunteer with the organisation for about 18 years, is to be invested as a member of the Order of St John. He will be
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Sandwich proves to be top of the snacks
It's official - the humble sandwich is Yorkshire's favourite snack! Amongst other local favourites are tea-cakes and toast, but the old-fashioned butty that rolls in at number one slicing the competition when people are feeling a bit peckish. To coincide
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Game Fair is a spectacular reflection of rural life
FERRETS, falconry, fishing and food; guns, gifts, game and gardens - just a handful of the 800 exhibits on offer at the world's largest countryside exhibition to be held at Harewood House this summer. The three-day event will run from August 1 until August
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Cautious welcome for call to open churches all day
CLERGYMEN in Wharfedale gave a cautious welcome this week to a call for church doors to remain open to the public during the day. The Churches Tourism Association says that churches are a visible opportunity in every place to engage with the local community
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Road safety critics are 'ratrunners'
Objectors to traffic calming measures at Burley Woodhead have been slammed by councillors who say the scheme is a vital for safety. The 20-mile an hour speed limit and eleven speed humps along the moor road have been described as "ridiculous" and "overkill
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It's far from the end of the line for the Lionel train enthusiasts
Once again, the Lionel train enthusiasts have descended on Ilkley for their annual exhibition, bringing with them the famous US model railway layouts. The event was held in the Kings Hall and pictured right enthralled by one layout is Richard Ness, seven
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Shooting of rabbits in cemetery upsets grieving Ilkley mother
A grieving mother who took comfort from the sight of rabbits playing near her baby daughter's grave was horrified to see them shot to death. Sarah Robinson was appalled to see a man killing the animals with an air rifle when she went to Ilkley Cemetery
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Letters to the Editor
Long efforts to preserve cinema SIR - Please allow me to respond to Mr Derek Mason's recent letter in which he accused me of 'losing interest' in the efforts to preserve the cinema on Beech Hill. I don't wish to bore your readers with a long history lesson
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Award has still got the blues
Devon-based singer-guitarist Jim Crawford's song Blues Boy was voted acoustic song of the year in 1999. The award, coupled with an appearance on a Blueprint Magazine CD, led to appearances at festivals in Britain, France and the USA. Jim built on his
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Singers bring choral class to Festival
THE Cobbydale Singers perform a concert at Keighley Shared Church on June 14 as part of Keighley Festival. The 16-member ladies' choir was formed in 1994 by six friends asked to sing at a Silsden disabled club. The choir now sings mainly in the Airedale
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Letters to the Editor
SIR - 'Rise and Shine' were the resounding words around the Basilica Square in Lourdes each day, as at least 130 students, plus adults, helped along the sick and handicapped on our annual pilgrimage last week. These wonderful youngsters give up their
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Warning of water disruption
Yorkshire Water warned of discolouration in Low Moor, Wyke, Scholes and Cleckheaton today. And the firm warned it could take several hours to clear. Yorkshire Water advises customers with discoloured water wanting some for drinking or cooking to run the
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Johnson hammers 126 not out for Colton
Johnny Johnson hammered 6 sixes and 15 fours in an unbeaten 126 which ensured Colton continue to set the pace in Division C. Colton knocked off the Ben Rhydding score of 186-7 with Johnson being well supported by opener N Thackray with 46. They put on
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Superb 8-45 haul by Hawksworth's Clayton
IN the Dales Council League a superb eight for 58 return by Hawskworth slow bowler Ken Clayton saw Old Modernians put out for 124. He bemused the Modernians batsmen as they fell seven runs short of the Hawksworth score of 131 for seven. Menston side Crompark
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Leaders consolidate with a win over second placed Burley
LEADERS Kirkstall Educational cemented their position with victory over second-placed Burley. This was in the main thanks to a fine century from Andy Siddall, his 110 not out coming as his side chased Burley's 206 for seven. For Burley Ian Normington
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Aire-Wharfe League Scoreboard
Division A BILTON V FOLLIFOOT Follifoot.-B Smart c and b S Phillips 21, P Miller b A Burton 0, T Griffiths c and b A Burton 0, N Walker c M Emmerson 9, C Newton b S Phillips 46, T Holgate lbw b S Phillips 4, P Angove b S Phillips 4, M Richards c Y Malik
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Ross century as Guiseley help re-write records
GUISELEY skipper Mark Ross hammered a blistering unbeaten 159 as his side helped re-write the Airedale and Wharfedale League record books at North Leeds on Saturday. A match aggregate 675 runs set a new record comfortably beating the previous best of
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Down Memory Lane
Here is a scene calculated to remind some older middle-aged Silsden men of their lost youth! The date was 1961, the occasion a charity football match between Tetley's Tigers, representing the King's Arms, and Ramsden's Rangers from the Robin Hood Inn.
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Good Stuff as band play Festival gig
An up-and-coming band are using a high-profile performance at Bradford International Festival to launch their debut album. FineApple was formed by cousins Thomas Almas and Haroon Rashid, along with three of Haroon's friends from Bradford Grammar School
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Daughter furious at treatment
A furious daughter has written to Health Secretary Alan Milburn after her pensioner dad had to endure a three-day wait for surgery to a deep cut on his arm. Retired millworker William Deforie suffered a severe gash to his left forearm, which left his
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A celebration for Hamiltons in city
Controversial couple Christine and Neil Hamilton decided to dine somewhere special to celebrate their wedding anniversary - in Bradford. Christine and her husband Neil, a former MP, were in the city to support The Girls Grammar School, Bradford's fundraising
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Snap-happy city beats LA to show
Bradford has trumped Los Angeles in the race to mount a major photographic exhibition. The city's National Museum of Photography, Film & Television will play host to a collection of renowned Victorian portraits before they are shipped to LA's J Paul
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Billy's back (Oh, yes, he is..!)
"It's great to be back in Bradford," chirped comedian Billy Pearce as he bounced on to the improvised stage, set up in the God's Bar at the Alhambra, to announce his return once more in pantomime. "Nothing's changed. There's still roadworks in Manchester
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Cricket: Craven League round-up
The weather finally made a blazing appearance and it was the bowlers who took full benefit from drying wickets. Haworth West End batted first in their meeting with Embsay and struggled to 57-9 in their 45 overs. Stephen Speak bowled 17 overs to finish
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Soccer: Charter standard for girls
KEIGHLEY LADIES Football Club has earned the FA Charter Standard award. The award recognises the club's organisation and commitment to coaching with members of the club going out to schools and other organisations to boost women's football. The club is
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Cricket: Reape hits hot form
STEVE REAPE has been on tremendous form with Keighley Cricket Club with an astonishing early-season wicket haul. Last weekend he took seven wickets for 19 runs in Saturday's game against Salts, who at the time were well up the table. He followed up with
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Cougars: Garry Moorby's diary
We took the players to Keighley Boxing Club this week to add a bit of variety to training and they were introduced to my old school pal, former pro boxer John 'The Sadist' Daly. Although now into his 40s John can still mix it with the best and put the
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Climbing: Heading for the top
TOM BOLGER has been crowned British Indoor Climbing Champion. Tom, a Year 10 student at Oakbank Sports College, has travelled the country taking part in top 'climbing wall' competitions. He clocked up two first places in the events - and was second inthe
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Pool: Chris is the World Champ
CHRIS MELLING has been crowned Embassy World Pool Champion for the second time -- becoming only the third person to hold the title twice. Melling clinched the 8-Ball title with some of the best performances ofhis career. "Even I couldn't believe the way
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Ilkley beaten by three runs in Chappell Cup
Rawdon gained a narrow three runs win over Ilkley after making 195 for nine. A Thackray batted well for 53 while W Milner (39no) and opener C Munday (37) made useful contributions. Opener B Greaves hit 73 as Ilkley challenged the total and Mike Hughes
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Leaders consolidate with a win over second placed Burley
LEADERS Kirkstall Educational cemented their position with victory over second-placed Burley. This was in the main thanks to a fine century from Andy Siddall, his 110 not out coming as his side chased Burley's 206 for seven. For Burley Ian Normington
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'Sue 'em' society to blame for charge
SOARING insurance costs have forced Otley Carnival organisers to make a discretionary charge for the first time in the event's history. Although it will be up to the individual, there will be a suggested charge of £1 for adults entering the carnival field
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Golf teachers wanted for class of 2003
Bradford Teachers' Golf Society are seeking to boost membership in their ranks and are appealing to local teachers - past and present - to join the historic society. The organisation was founded in 1916 and continues to flourish today, however secretary
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Hamilton plunders students attack
Gavin Hamilton marked his return to the Yorkshire side after a year's absence with a career-best 143 not out on the first day of the three-day match against Bradford-Leeds Univer-sities' Centre of Excellence at Bradford Park Avenue yesterday. There was
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Deacon's blues over
Paul Deacon has been cleared for duty at Hull - despite leaving the field on Sunday drenched in blood. The Bulls' scrum-half picked up the latest instalment in his season of head injuries in the defeat by London, but is expected to make the trip to the
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Guiseley FM is all set to unveil its new look
Look out Terry Wogan, Guiseley FM is back in business and bursting with sensational sounds and taking requests. For 21 days Guiseley FM will be entertaining every household in the area when it starts broadcasting on Monday. The phone lines are open and
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Little Eve prepares to meet US doctor
SCHOOLGIRL Eve McGuire is off to the United States - to meet the doctors who are set to transform her life. Eve, nine, from Yeadon, was born with the rare genetic condition Treacher Collins Syndrome which means not enough bone was formed in her face.
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Help celebrate the launch of an album that is golden
The Golden Times are finally here! For today sees the launch of the debut album from Nick Hall titled The Golden Times. Otley resident Nick is one half of The Hall Brothers, the acclaimed acoustic song-writing duo. Together, the brothers have toured in
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Game Fair is a spectacular reflection of rural life
FERRETS, falconry, fishing and food; guns, gifts, game and gardens - just a handful of the 800 exhibits on offer at the world's largest countryside exhibition to be held at Harewood House this summer. The three-day event will run from August 1 until August
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Final rung of the ladder for long-serving fireman
A FIREFIGHTER who was mistakenly declared missing after the Bradford City fire disaster has retired after almost 34 years. Simeon Sharp, leading fire fighter at Rawdon Fire Station, joined the service at just 16 years old and served at Bradford and Idle
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Car boot sales close as bosses make bitter blast
ORGANISERS of Otley's controversial car boot sale have claimed that high rent has forced them out of town. In a bitterly worded statement, the organisers allege that complaints from just two individuals living close to the Bridge End site has led them
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Cyclists hurt in hit and run accident
A 65-year-old cyclist was taken to hospital yesterday with serious head injuries after a hit and run accident. The injured man and a 34-year-old friend were hurt when a car ploughed into their bikes on a roundabout at Burley-in-Wharfe-dale. Police say
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This time let's get it right!
The 41-point action plan drawn up by education chiefs in Bradford in response to major criticisms from Ofsted shows a welcome willingness to tackle some issues which have previously been considered taboo. The claimed reluctance of schools to report racist
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Historic hall inspires students
A Keighley school is taking part in a three-year partnership programme with the National Trust and house builder Redrow. Oakbank School students -- together with pupils from Moorlands Preparatory School in Leeds -- are tackling a range of curriculum-based
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Schools celebrate arts accolade
FIVE schools in the district have been honoured in the latest round of national awards to recognise commitment to the arts. Long Lee, Nessfield, Steeton and Lees primary schools were all announced as winners of Artsmark Awards last week, as well as Parkside
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Pupils cash in on their baskets
A team of children from Lees Primary School planted a good impression when they made a presentation to teachers from across West Yorkshire. The group of year five pupils were invited to present a workshop on their Plantmania project at Syngenta, Huddersfield
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Heroes of forgotten battle
It is a toss up in the mind of sports mad Eric Wakefield as to which was the most memorable event in 1953. Was it Gordon Richards winning the Derby at his 28th attempt? Or, "wizard of dribble" Stanley Matthews picking up the FA Cup after Blackpool's dramatic
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Trust helps Everest dream
An avid climber is set to be one of this year's many visitors to Mount Everest after becoming the latest recipient of money from the Simon Turner-Bottomley Trust. Matthew Jagger, 21, was presented with £200 by the trust as part of his fundraising towards
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Volunteers get extra space
The national office of a worldwide charity marked National Volunteers Week by opening its newly extended property. The number of volunteers using the Silsden office of L'Arche has increased to 20, forcing the charity to expand into the neighbouring premises
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Twin towers tribute
Two New York firefighters have returned home with 6,000 dollars for the Twin Towers disaster appeal - thanks to the sale of ties made in Keighley. Mike Sofia and Chris Broughton, of the Engine 26, Manhattan Fire Department, were in the area to join sporting
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Silver Cross prams are in big demand
Posh people's store Harrods has opened a waiting list to the stars -- for Silver Cross prams hand-made in Crossflatts. The new range of "Bentleys for babies" is now rolling off the production line at Sliver Cross's Crossflatts factory -- destined for
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Residents anger at 7ft fence
Don't fence us in is the message from residents who are up in arms about a wooden barrier erected next to their homes. Residents backing on to the new Ingrow House complex for the elderly, in Keighley, are furious about an ugly new wooden fence erected
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Steal-to-order theives strike
A gang of thieves who steal items to order have struck at a pine furniture shop for the second time. In the latest raid the burglars smashed their way into the showroom at Cross Roads and stole a carved oak fire surround and cast iron inset, along with
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Church marks founding of its spiritual home
The home of British spiritualism is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year with a fortnight of festivities. Keighley's Heber Street Spiritualists' Society, the mother church of British spiritualism, starts two weeks of special events on Saturday.
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Gearing up for gala
Keighley Gala is set to be a day of fun for all the family -- and that includes your furry friends! Come down and see your favourite Supreme characters Russell Rabbit, Harry Hamster, Gerty Guinea Pig and Frankie Ferret, who will be appearing on Keighley
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Rail firm faces London train protest
Demands for a rail giant to backtrack over controversial timetable changes are gathering steam. Outraged passengers fear that Keighley's only direct train service to London could be shunted off the rails following a half-hour hike in the journey time.
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Gala will be animal Magic!
Animal magnetism is set to help draw the crowds to tomorrow's 127th Keighley Gala. These cute creatures will form part of a float from the 43-stall Keighley Market Hall in the procession. Gala organisers are appealing to the public to turn out in force
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Sewer vandals kill fish
Vandals who shoved three huge chunks of wood down a manhole are being blamed for a major pollution incident in Keighley. Scores of fish died when raw sewage poured into the River Worth. This week water company bosses said a sewer blockage, due to the
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Frank is still fighting the good fight after 90 years
AT NINETY years of age, Frank Newbould of Burley-in-Wharfedale is still in fine voice. And it's no surprise - he has been a member of St Mary's Parish Church male choir in the village since the age of seven - an astonishing 83 years. To celebrate his
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Students help village church to stage three-day flower festival
STUDENTS are helping a Silsden church to stage a three-day flower festival. Called 'Reflections', the event will be at the village Methodist Church from tomorrow until Sunday. The colourful occasion will have two themes. The main displays by the Keighley
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Ilkley's tourism industry boosted
ILKLEY has benefited from an influx of tourists in the wake of Bradford's vain bid to win the European Capital of Culture title. Forecasts that just by making a bid would have spin-off benefits for the district, thanks to the profile being raised, seem
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Cyclists injured in hit and run
A 65-year-old cyclist was taken to hospital yesterday with serious head injuries after a hit and run accident. The injured man and a 34-year-old friend were hurt when a car ploughed into their bikes on a roundabout at Burley-in-Wharfedale. Police say
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Pub objections flood in as council rejects plans
PARISH councillors this week recommended refusal of a planning application to turn an Ilkley pub into a housing development. At the same time the town's planning office has been swamped with a record number of objections from people hoping to keep the
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Theatre reviews
Wuthering Heights -- Leeds Grand It's a brave step to take one of the nation's best-loved books and adapt it as Northern Ballet Theatre have done with the timeless Wuthering Heights. But in many ways, the NBT's conversion of the story is a success. This
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Letters to the Editor
Reader incensed by moor road 'humps' SIR, - Hooray for the comments made by you and Karl Zanft last week regarding the speed bumps which have rapidly appeared on the Burley Woodhead road without any visible consultation with anyone other than the local
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Irwin hammers 129 in Ian Chappell Cup
A MAGNIFICENT innings of 129 from Kirkstall opener P Irwin set his side on the victory trail in the Airedale and Wharfedale League's Ian Chappell Cup. This showpiece for third teams saw Kirkstall produce a score of 260 for two. Irwin and J Lugg, who made
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Yeadon show battling spirit in defeat at Spen
YEADON showed some battling spirit when they met Spen Victoria on Saturday showing some pride in their play after a disastrous performance against Pudsey Congs. Yeadon made a good start at Spen with young opener James Todd making a useful 23 before being
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New category added to town centre cycle race
INCLUSION in British Cycling's new national circuit race series will give this year's Otley Town Centre Cycle Race a higher profile. At the same time the lesser lights will not be ignored as new to the event - to be held on Wednesday, July 2 - will be
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Protest against homes plans
A housing development overlooking Bradford's World Heritage Site would be a blot on the landscape, a public inquiry has heard. Protester Annie Barker is fighting Bradford Council's proposed Unitary Develop-ment Plan (UDP) to allocate a disused reservoir
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Scheme boost for ethnic JPs
A scheme to encourage more people from ethnic minorities to become involved in the legal process has been re-launched in Bradford. The Magistrates Shadowing Scheme will see up to eight members of the city's ethnic minority community groups team up with
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Extra help to give up smoking
The world's first ever day dedicated to stopping smoking in the home will be launched in Bradford tomorrow. The Smoke-Free Home Day aims to protect children from inhaling the toxic cocktail of chemicals breathed out by their parents or other smokers.
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£2,000 horn recovered by musical hero
A musician was reunited with his stolen £2,000 baritone horn after a fellow band member turned sleuth to catch the thieves. The horn player, from the famous Yorkshire Building Society brass band, left the instrument in his car. When he awoke the next
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Prozac fears after hanging
A consultant psychiatrist told an inquest it was probable that the anti-depression drug Prozac contributed to a 52-year-old librarian's death. Dr David Healey, director of the North Wales Department of Psychological Medicine in Bangor, was giving evidence
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Schools 'must get roll figures correct'
Teaching unions today welcomed measures to improve forecasts of school rolls by Bradford education chiefs and said it was vitally important to every school that the predictions should be realistic. Officials said inaccuracies had created serious difficulties
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Schools face another shake-up
Serious flaws in the forecasting of pupil numbers are to be tackled in another major overhaul of education in Bradford. The errors have left some schools in dire financial straits and teachers' uncertain about their jobs. A 41-point action plan has been
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Cricket: Wynn Cup round-up
Second Division Pendle Forest knocked over First Division Haworth at Fence in the Wynn Cup. The home side were dismissed for a modest 97 with Jason Bracewell top scoring on 25 as Derek Bright took 3-19 and Jamie Rowell 3-28. The Red Rose side snapped
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Bowls: Ready for a hectic weekend
BOTH inter-district teams are in action today to launch another hectic weekend for local bowlers. The Veterans will be hoping to build on their improved result against Leeds when they take on Wakefield this afternoon (Friday). The home leg is at Keighley
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Cougars: Still top after tough battle
Cougars 28 Barrow Raiders 15 - COUGARS kept their 100 per cent record after toughing it out with Barrow in a game which was never pretty - and at times got down right ugly. The Raiders were determined to stop the Cougars from playing their open running
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Trials: Japanese blow for Lampkin
Dougie Lampkin took third place on both days of the Japanese round of the World Trials Championship after bad weather plagued the event with heavy rain falling asLampkin struggled to find his rhythm. Despite some flashes of brilliance on the second day
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Athletics: Stewart is a man of steel
POSTMAN Stewart McDonald clocked up a superb performance to take second place in the Sheffield Marathon last weekend. Stewart, a member of Bingley Harriers, was back on the road after setting a personal-best time in the London Marathon only seven weeks
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Cricket: Hannah leads from the front
THIRTEEN-YEAR-OLD Hannah Ellis, became the star of Bradford Ladies cricket team - in her first game for the club. Hannah, who opens the batting for Oakworth's Under-13 team took her place in the Ladies team against a Leeds XI at Idle. Her bowling stood
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Ben Rhydding put to the sword by Johnson
Johnny Johnson hammered 6 sixes and 15 fours in an unbeaten 126 which ensured Colton continue to set the pace in Division C. Colton knocked off the Ben Rhydding score of 186-7 with Johnson being well supported by opener N Thackray with 46. They put on
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Tales rides to victory at Wensley in Blue Bar
Ilkley decorator Graham Tales won the Blue Bar Trophy two-day trial staged by the Richmond club at Wensley riding an old but immaculate Bultaco machine. He beat younger brother Andy who finished eighth overall. Over 125 riders contest the annual event
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Ross century as Guiseley help re-write records
GUISELEY skipper Mark Ross hammered a blistering unbeaten 159 as his side helped re-write the Airedale and Wharfedale League record books at North Leeds on Saturday. A match aggregate 675 runs set a new record comfortably beating the previous best of
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GB calls a tonic for top orienteers
After recent successes at the British Orienteering championships, local runners from Airienteers have been chosen for Great Britain tours this summer. Rose Burden from Shipley is to join the U19 Tour to Uppsala in Switzerland in August and Joe Mercer
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Six of the best for karate students
Successful students from the Ilkley Karate Club based at the Ben Rhydding Methodist Church won numerous trophies at the SKU National Kumite Championships 2003 held at Stalybridge. The Ilkley Club run by instructors Mark Outterside (4th Dan) and Simon
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Letters to the Editor
SIR - Brian Holman's assertion that all road traffic accidents are caused by speeding vehicles is patently silly (Letters, May 29). Out of approximately 3,500 deaths each year on Britain's roads 1,000 are due to inappropriate speed, ie going too fast
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Test your childrens' eyes
A further case for the need of parents to take full responsibility for the health and welfare of their children will be highlighted next week. The Royal National Institution of the Blind will report that one in five children in the region could be struggling
