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Bid to lift rail visitor numbers
Sherlock Holmes, Brontë and Railway Children weekends could be organised on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway. The themed events are among suggestions made by railway member David Smith to improve passenger figures. He puts forward several marketing
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Pot luck as new club for disabled given pool table
A new pool, snooker and table tennis club for disabled people will open in Keighley next week. The venture, which is being set up by the Bradford Disability Sport and Leisure Association (BDSL), will be launched on Monday. Its venue will be the Temple
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Families can grow together in gardens
Parents and children in Keighley will soon be able to grow closer together by planting fruit and vegetables. The Children's University in Bradford is spending more than £5,000 across five Keighley community areas on gardens and allotments to encourage
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Gales damage blind centre
Keighley Social Centre for the Blind has been shut after high winds severely damaged a wall. The top of the gable-end wall of the Scott Street building fell off during last night's gales. Activities in the centre have been cancelled until the building
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Litter louts in council’s sights
An Environmental Task Force is due to get tough on Keighley litter louts. The Bradford Council-run group, nominated for a 2020 Vision award this year, is set to launch a three-pronged campaign to encourage the town's residents to clean up their act.
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Guides show an interest in day of activities
Product design, digital music editing and Tai Chi helped keep Guides intrigued and entertained on Saturday. A total of 74 Guides from the Keighley division took part in this year's Interest Day, at Greenhead School. Division commissioner Carol Vaughan
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Homeless man gets life back on track
A man who less than two years ago was homeless and sleeping on the streets is launching a pioneering business venture. Ian Dennis is introducing a "green" boat, which will be available for hire, on the area's canals. The 21-year-old, who now lives at
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Appeal for groups to join
Voluntary and community groups in Keighley have been urged to join their support agency in the town. The long-established Keighley Voluntary Services has outlined the benefits of free membership to local groups. Groups large and small can receive a
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Ten-week deep clean begins in hospital
Airedale Hospital is taking part in a deep clean, which began this week as part of a national programme to keep hospitals safe and hygienic. The ten-week programme of intensive cleaning - which will see each ward and patient bay receive expert attention