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VW supersize the Golf
It seems strange that the Golf, a car that seems to get bigger every year, is now available in a big economy size. The Golf Plus, as they call it, aims to marry all the benefits of the conventional Golf with the bulk of a mini-people carrier. It's
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Country is a paedophile paradise
Colleen Stephenson, a 24-year-old mum of two from Bradford, is not happy at the revelations that sex offenders are working in British schools. So, Education Secretary Ruth Kelly, you think it is acceptable to allow a man, who has been cautioned for
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Scaled down plans are worth discussion
PUT 10 Skiptonians into a darkened room and ask them to come up with a single plan for the town for the next century or so and they'll be there for weeks. At the end you'll have at best three radically opposed views - the pessimist might argue that you
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Jones urges: We must keep faith
Skipper Dean Jones has appealed to his players to keep believing in themselves after last week's disappointing defeat at Gateshead stretched Avenue's run without a UniBond Premier Division victoryn to nine games. It's a worrying siutation because the
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Tribunal plan to support industry
A mock employment tribunal is being held to give businesses in the region the chance to gain experience and familiarity with the procedure. The mock tribunal is being organised by the Engineering and Manufact-uring Industry organisation (EEF) in response
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Michael's career is carved in stone
A new course starts next month at Keighley College but it is already set in stone! Students will learn basic stone carving techniques and explore the design of gothic symbolism and figures. The NCFE (Northern Council for Further Education) course will
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Barry takes on civic role
A new ceremonial post has been established to add a historic flavour to important public occasions in Keighley. Barry Taylor, landlord of the Brown Cow pub, in West Lane, Keighley, has been appointed mayor's steward. The solemn duty obliges him to carry
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Chairman fears gala may be a flop
Keighley's gala procession is under threat this summer due to lack of involvement by local groups. Gala chairman Brian Hudson fears many groups will not take part due to difficulties finding lorries. He believes less people are turning out to watch the
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Saima nominated for top award
Woman rugby players are a rare breed, but Saima Hussain is unique. Saima, a star centre for Keighley Cats rugby league squad, is the only Asian female rugby league player in the country. To her coach, Sarah Walsh, the 26-year-old sports development officer
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Village set to rise from earthquake rubble
A NEW village could rise from the rubble and ruin left by the Kashmir earthquake if a Keighley project can raise enough funds to make the dream a reality. People in the town are being urged to come together and raise the cash to adopt and re-build a village
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Pupils chase dreams of space
A rocket rose above the trees of Oakworth on Tuesday as the Nova/Starchaser 4 visited the village primary school. Children were able to examine the 15-metre rocket and see footage of its test launch in 2001 at Morecambe Bay. They chatted with scientists
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Court told of BNP leader's nightmare vision
British National Party leader Nick Griffin told supporters at a meeting in Keighley that Asian Muslims were regularly drugging and raping white girls in the town, a court heard. Leeds Crown Court was told how Griffin, who faces four race hate charges,
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Boy, 13, accused of rape
A 13-year-old local boy has been charged with serious sexual offences against three young boys. The accused, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, has been remanded on conditional police bail to appear before Bingley Youth Court later this month
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Bus service in doubt as county tries to cut costs
VILLAGERS in North Craven fear an important bus service relied upon by a wide age range of people could be withdrawn. Parish councils have been notified of a consultation over the future of the 581 bus operated by Kirkby Lonsdale Coach Hire and subsidised
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Rescue groups struggle to pay for equipment
MOUNTAIN and cave rescue teams in Craven are struggling to pay for basic equipment because of a funding shortage. The rescue services, made up of highly skilled volunteers, are struggling to compete for donations which they need to operate. Members, who
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Business help needed to save medieval festival
A LAST ditch attempt is being made to get Skipton's businesses to support the town's Medieval Festival. Traders have been invited to a meeting at the Devonshire pub on Newmarket Street at 7pm on Monday. Festival organisers intend to spell it out to them
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Starting gun fired on Race for Life
FEMALE walkers, joggers and runners are being urged to apply for a place in Skipton's Race for Life. Cancer Research UK opened its phone lines and website for the 2006 race this week. Skipton's fourth race will be held on Sunday May 14 in the grounds
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Friends pay tribute to retiring chairman
A FORMER headteacher who has been at the helm of the Friends of the Settle to Carlisle Railway Line for six years has retired. Philip Johnston - pictured on the right - is a regular user of trains and was able to use his knowledge of the strengths and
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Next step taken in £80m plan to transform town
COUNCILLORS have paved a way forward for Skipton Developments by deciding between two options for the town. Following almost three years of planning and consultation, members of a Craven District Council committee this week agreed a package of proposals
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Theatre Review
Visiting Mr Green -- Bingley Little Theatre This new play by Jeff Baron is set in 1990s New York and such is the attention to detail by the props team that not only was there an American style fridge but carrier bags provided by a New York shop. Phil
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Letters to the Editor
SIR - Just before Christmas my wife's car had to go to the garage for a repair. This was not really seen as an inconvenience as the car was only required to pick up our daughter from Steeton, (after school). Living on a major bus route, in theory should
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Down Memory Lane
On May 22, 1936, the German Zeppelin the "Hindenburg" altered the course of her regular flight from the United States to Frankfurt and crossed Lancashire and Yorkshire via Barrow-in-Furness, Skipton, Keighley, Leeds and Thorne. She appeared over Keighley
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1,000 people sign churchyard petition
Bereaved families involved in a row over the care of their loved ones' graves have given a petition of more than 1,000 names to church bosses. The disagreement started after families whose relatives are buried in St Paul's Churchyard, Whitehall Road,
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Our children's lives are being put at risk
Children's lives are being put at risk at a school which has not had a lollipop lady since July last year, parents claim. Helen Grosvenor, who has two children at Russell Hall Primary School in Queensbury, says pupils are in danger when travelling to
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Hospitals to rethink carer transport ban
Patient power has forced health bosses to reconsider a controversial ban on carers travelling in ambulances to and from hospital appointments. Elderly and vulnerable pat-ients have had to travel alone in ambulances to appointments at Bradford Royal Infirmary
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Lorry driver's jail term cut
A lorry driver who caused a mother-of-two's death when he attempted a "dangerous" overtaking manoeuvre won a cut in his "manifestly excessive" jail term. Wayne Frank Eccleston, of Halstead Terrace, Settle, pleaded guilty at Bradford Crown Court in September
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Fulbirg dressed up for alleged killer
A dad-of-twelve went happy and smartly dressed to meet the woman accused of murdering him, a jury heard. Family members told a court that Leonard Fulbirg washed and shaved before setting off to walk in pouring rain to meet Tracey Cameron at a Bradford
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Dentist facing charge over research
A dentist and top children's dental health professor is to face accusations of serious professional misconduct. Mandeep Duggal, of Woodhall Park Mount, Pudsey, faces the General Dental Council charge along with fellow dentist Mar-tin Curzon, of Ripon,
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Soccer: Junior round-up
Long Lee Under-11s A played their first game of the new year at home to Sandy Lane and secured a 3-1 victory. In the first half Long Lee were in the opposition half almost all the time, and got a deserved breakthrough when Ellis Atha latched onto a good
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Soccer: County Amateur League
Salts 4 Steeton 2 - Steeton's promotion hopes were delivered a massive blow when they were defeated by a spirited young Salts side, who are rooted to the bottom of the table having previously only won one game all season! The other worrying aspect to
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Soccer: Silsden back after lay-off
Silsden return to action tomorrow with a trip to The Potteries to take on bottom club Stone Dynamoes - and are determined to come back with a win. They had been due to Atherton LR at home last weekend, but had to postpone the fixture because the Cougar
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Rugby Union: League title beckons
Old Brods Under-17s 8 Keighley Under-17s 10 - Keighley faced a true test of their efforts to win the Division 1 title. A large following travelled to witness the visitors snatch a last minute victory and the result makes them clear favourites to take
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Rugby Union: Keighley show style in traditional contest
Keighley 13 Rochdale 22 - In a rare week off from league rugby, Keighley played host to old adversaries Rochdale, extending a run of fixtures with the Lancashire club dating back over 60 years. In spite of the visitor's superior league status the Keighley
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Cycling: Young captures Vet's title
CHRIS YOUNG swept to victory in the national inter-area cyclo-cross championships - winning the veterans race. Young led the Yorkshire vets team to victory with Dave Stevens in third place and Mick Rowson in seventh as the team finished ahead of the East
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Cougars: Marathon operation repairs broken leg
ADAM MITCHELL limped out of hospital on crutches yesterday (Thursday) - determined to fight his way back to fitness. Less than 20 minutes into the first of the Cougars' pre-season games Mitchell was left in agony after his left leg was shattered. The
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Gallagher ends Gargrave's hopes
CRAVEN LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION Gargrave 1 Oxenhope 2 Gargrave's hopes of mounting a serious title challenge were dealt a severe blow as rivals Oxenhope claimed the points with a late winner. The home defence coped well with Oxenhope's pace in the first
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Vicky switches codes for county call
ONE OF the most promising young rugby players that Skipton has produced for many years has been forced to make a decision that only a decade ago, would have been unthinkable: the controversial switch of codes from union to league. The player involved
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Halsall beefs up Wharfedale challenge
MARTIN Halsall will make his full debut at Halifax tomorrow as the Greens aim for their sixth win in eight games. The on-loan prop from Sale impressed with both his strength and technique when he came on as a replacement in Wharfedale's 31-20 win at home
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Letters to the Editor
An opportunity not to be missed SIR - I can no longer remain silent about education in Bradford. I retired from teaching nine years ago, after 38 years in Bradford schools. Despite the very hard work of teachers, pupils and parents, progress has been
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Craven through the years
100 Years Ago FIRST results were declared from the General Election (constituencies went to the polls not on the same day but over a four week period with Skipton's voting day not due for another week). It was clear that the Conservatives were heading
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Message of hope from rape victim
The words of the courageous wife and mother who was haunted by 16 years of anguish after being raped should be etched in the minds of all those attackers who think they have escaped the law. She issued a message of hope to all women who had suffered similar
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Lung injury puts Kelly on sideline
Bradford & Bingley prop Ronnie Kelly is suffering from a partially collapsed lung. The former Otley player, who has made a comeback recently after retiring at the end of last season, was only diagnosed with the problem this week. Kelly watched last
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Mayweather still top Witter target
Junior Witter wants to win a world title the hard way. Witter's confirmation as mandatory challenger for the WBC light-welterweight belt last week means that his next fight will be for the big one. But will it be against champion Floyd Mayweather? The
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Tonks gone but not forgotten
Brian Noble today urged departing Anthony Tonks to make the most of his new chance. The young Bulls prop has joined Doncaster Lakers on a season-long loan, with Noble believing the experience will help decide whether he has what it takes to make the cut
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Todd bidding to emulate Terriers
Colin Todd is calling on City to "do a Huddersfield" and come from nowhere. The Bantams visit Yeovil for the first time in their history tomorrow, chasing a much-needed win to chip away at the eight-point gap from the play-offs. Todd does not accept that
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Ordeal that cannot be repeated...
People who are entrusted with taking children to and from school have a strong responsibility to do the job carefully and conscientiously. That is true for all children, but is particularly important if the youngster has special needs - like Asma Shah
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Businesses are urged to look at costs
Bradford businesses looking to cut costs and help the environment are being encouraged to join a new organisation being administered by Bradford Chamber of Commerce. The Better Business Environment Forum (BBEF), will be run in partnership with the government-funded
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Dubrovnik is praised for helping disabled
A Government campaign launched this week aims to help businesses in Bradford better understand their responsibilities under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). Adjusting for Better Business wants more disabled people to access high street services
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From Tower to Castle
A couple have swapped the bright lights of Blackpool to run the long-established Cliffe Castle caf. Geoff and Kath Maker ran a hotel in Blackpool for five years but did not like the way the resort was going. They expect to find a better class of customer
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Pregnant girl released during Aimee killing appeal
A 15-year-old girl convicted of killing schoolgirl Aimee Wellock has been released from custody because she is heavily pregnant. The girl was released at London's Appeal Court at the end of last Thursday's bid to quash Aimee's killers' convictions. Alan
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Artistic revorlution for church green
Movable trees, an amphitheatre and an open-air market are among ideas for a revitalised Church Green, pictured above. Hi-tech lights embedded in the ground could change colour and mood according to the season. Keighley Shared Church could be floodlit
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Ex-teacher may face sex charges
A former head of maths at South Craven School in Cross Hills has been told he may stand trial on sex charges in June. David Knight, 61, of Ladycroft, Townhead, Kettlewell, faces a series of allegations of sexual assault relating to two girls more than
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Head celebrates school's progress
Two Keighley schools which saw marked improvements in GCSE results last year have had their achievement recognised in national league tables. The good news for Parkside and Greenhead schools appears in the tables for school performances in 2005. The tables
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Manorlands faces £1 milion black hole
Manorlands -- the Sue Ryder Care hospice at Oxenhope -- this year will need a staggering £1.9 million to provide its services. Rising costs have added around £250,000 to the home's annual bill. About 45 per cent of the total costs should be met by local
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Store says sorry for mum's twin trouble
IT'S double trouble for one Barnoldswick mum whenever she goes shopping. That's because Tracey Raynor has to take one-year-old twins Caitlin and Adam along for the ride - and the town's Co-op store refused to provide her with a two-seater trolley. Mrs
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Residents demand action to clean up town's streets
BARNOLDSWICK residents, shopkeepers and business owners are claiming that waste collection in the town is rubbish, but Pendle Borough Council says it has invested £250,000 in improvements. Following a saving of more than £900,000, the authority has bought
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School wins bid to gain more independence
SOUTH Craven School has become the first in North Yorkshire to take on Foundation status under the Government's new "fast track" system. From April 3, the Cross Hills school - the largest comprehensive under North Yorkshire Local Education Authority (
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Work starts on multi-million pound project
THE developer behind a multi million pound project to turn Skipton's derelict Burnside House into luxury accommodation said he felt "moved" to see the first steps taken to restore the building to its former glory. Work started just before Christmas to
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Domestic violence service wins lottery funding
AN organisation which helps the victims of domestic violence is celebrating a £72,160 windfall. Craven Domestic Violence Service has been successful in securing a grant from the Big Lottery Fund. It will be used to fund a volunteer co-ordinator to support
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'Park and float' idea to be investigated
A "PARK and float" idea where coaches drop off people who then sail into Skipton is being investigated as part of the town's car parking strategy. The idea was put forward at a meeting of Craven District Council's overview and scrutiny committee on Wednesday
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School thrown into chaos by power problems
SKIPTON Girls' High School is demanding answers and compensation for the disturbance it has suffered due to a power blow-out. Staff and pupils - some of whom were sitting mocks and AS and A level module exams - found their Gargrave Road school in chaos
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Craven schools score highly in league tables
SKIPTON Girls' High had one of the highest points scores per pupil for GCSE results in the country - with the town's Ermysted's Grammar School not far behind. The average total points score by a Girls' High pupil in last summer's GCSE exams was 535.3.
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Good Samaritan chases after bag snatcher
POLICE are trying to trace a good Samaritan who chased a thief after he snatched an elderly woman's handbag in Skipton. The 65-year-old victim was targeted as she walked along Carleton Road at 4.40pm on Tuesday. She was near the railway bridge, 20 yards
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Bogus bio-chemist jailed for catalogue of swindles
A FORMER Settle man swindled businesses and local authorities out of £60,000 by posing as a pioneering bio-chemist with a new method of making soap. Carl Obern, 51, pocketed the cash in grants and loans - and tried to pull off another £147,000 swindle
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A new take on the blues
Top guitar player Terry Allen is no stranger to Keighley after playing for Mojo Buford at the town's Spectrum Blues Club. He returns to the popular club on February 10 with his own band, Trafficker, to play his own "not strictly blues" material. Terry
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What's On this week
Local: Keighley Playhouse: play The Garden Party (Monday-Saturday 7.30pm). Phone 0845 126 7859/01535 604764. Keighley Arts Factory, Keighley College: exhibitions Warp'd Pins & Needles and Chrysalis Threads That Bind (Friday-February 16, weekdays 10am-noon
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Cinders panto promises fun for all
Four-legged friends share the stage with human performers when Keighley Amateurs present the pantomime Cinderella. The family show will feature a real pony pulling an illuminated coach as Cinders sets off for the ball. There'll also be Freddie the donkey
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The new generation of teachers
THE start of the school year always sees the launch of the careers of a clutch of newly qualified teachers (NQTs). They are essential ingredients in the reinvigoration of the profession bringing enthusiasm, an eagerness to learn and a host of fresh and
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Action not words required on speed
SIR - Your article in last week's edition about speeding problems on the A6068 through Cowling, reflects the concerns of many similar villages across the district plagued by speeding motorists. Despite what can only be described as a horrendous road safety
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Police missing target for mix of workforce
West Yorkshire Police are failing to hit a Government target for employing black and minority ethnic people. A report found limited resources to target candidates and inadequate promotion of benefits of working for the force. The "best value review of
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Opinion divided on supermarket plans
Residents are split down the middle over plans for a new Tesco store in Queensbury. Bradford's planning department has received dozens of letters for the superstore proposals at Brighouse Road, and an equal number against. The supermarket giant wants
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Band records song in a bid to save Odeon
A Bradford band has released a song to rally support for a campaign to save the former Odeon cinema. The city centre site is to be redeveloped and Bradford Odeon Rescue Group (BORG) has failed four times to have it listed by English Heritage. Now the
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Treats are in store for troublemakers
Youngsters are being given free trips bowling and rock climbing in a bid to stop anti-social behaviour. A Shipley supermarket has teamed up with police to prevent young troublemakers ending up with criminal records. Asda, which opens for 24 hours in the
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Grab your trainers on road to health
Support from next door rather than advice from on high - that is the aim of a new wave of NHS workers hitting the streets of Bradford. Twenty-one health trainers have been recruited to take people on a journey to better health. They will work from venues
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Bells of St Mary's ring for a victory
Parents and teachers battling to save a Bradford primary school were celebrating today. St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Jermyn Street will not be closed, it has been decided. It has become federated with St Peter's Catholic Primary in Upper Nidd
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Disabled girl left on bus for 7 hours
A father is furious after his severely-disabled daughter was left on a school mini-bus for nearly seven hours. Eighteen-year-old Asma Shah has the mental age of a three-year-old and cannot speak or do most things for herself. But her daily journey to
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Soccer: Sunday ruound-up
Long Lee Druids 3 Oakworth Juniors 9 - Joe Brady smashed in a hat-trick as Oakworth Juniors pulled off an impressive victory over the Druids. Brady's triple strike was backed up by two goals from Adam Dykes and further goals from Michael Parr, Mick Whitney
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Soccer: Craven League
Gargrave 1 Oxenhope 2 - With five members of the previous week's cup-tie winning side against local rivals Bronte Wanderers unavailable, Oxenhope manager Paul Brearey had the advantage of being able to call upon players from Oxenhope's strong reserve
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Rugby League: Cubs round-up
Keighley Cougar Cubs 18 West Bowling under 15s 8 The Cougars put themselves under intense pressure for most of the first half. Attempting to play open rugby, when they should have been playing it safe they lost possession at regular intervals, often early
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Table tennis: Keighley & District League
Nelson Nomands - the cup holders - have been knocked out of this year's competition. The Second Round of the Keighley & District Table Tennis League's Jeff Naylor Handicap Cup produced several surprises, but Wilsden's (180) victory over last season
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Rugby League: Amateur round-up
Halifax Cup: Keighley Town 22 Ovenden A 26 - Town booked their place in the semi-final of the Halifax Cup with a thrilling extra-time winner that left rivals Oveden speechless. They now face a tough test against Elland as they bid to move a stage further
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Athletics: Rosie's top run
ROSIE HELLIWELL has earned a place on the Yorkshire Under-13s reserve list following a superb run in the County Cross Country Championships last weekend. The 12-year-old Keighley & Craven Athlete (above) finished 10th in the Under-13 race after a
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Motorsport: Lampkin aims for world title record
Dougie Lampkin has brought his cousin, James Lampkin, back into his team for the 2006 team World Trials Championship. Together Dougie won seven world titles with James as his 'minder' during events. The Silsden rider will soon be starting the search for
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Cougars: Youngsters shine in pre-season battle
COUGARS opened their pre-season campaign with real promise - and heartbreak. Adam Mitchell looked determined to make a real impact on the 2006 season, but 20 minutes after kick off he was left in agony after breaking his left leg in an innocent-looking
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Points can help Skipton breathe easily
Skipton have the perfect opportunity to put more daylight between themselves and the relegation zone at Sandylands on Saturday. The visitors are Baildon, four points behind them, and while Skipton at this stage are not in serious danger, they could be
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Athletics: Rosie's top run
ROSIE HELLIWELL has earned a place on the Yorkshire Under-13s reserve list following a superb run in the County Cross Country Championships last weekend. The 12-year-old Keighley & Craven Athlete (above) finished 10th in the Under-13 race after a strong
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Motorsport: Lampkin aims for world title record
Dougie Lampkin has brought his cousin, James Lampkin, back into his team for the 2006 team World Trials Championship. Together Dougie won seven world titles with James as his 'minder' during events. The Silsden rider will soon be starting the search
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Cougars: Youngsters shine in pre-season battle
COUGARS opened their pre-season campaign with real promise - and heartbreak. Adam Mitchell looked determined to make a real impact on the 2006 season, but 20 minutes after kick off he was left in agony after breaking his left leg in an innocent-looking
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Cougars: Marathon operation repairs broken leg
ADAM MITCHELL limped out of hospital on crutches yesterday (Thursday) - determined to fight his way back to fitness. Less than 20 minutes into the first of the Cougars' pre-season games Mitchell was left in agony after his left leg was shattered.
