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Firefighters free trapped deer
Firefighters rescued a distressed deer after it got stuck in railings today in Cullingworth. A dog walker raised the alarm after spotting the animal wedged at the side of Ellar Carr Road in Cullingworth just after 7am. Bingley watch manager David
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Three face fraud charges
Two men and a woman appeared before Bingley magistrates on Thursday facing charges relating to fraud and perverting the course of justice. Mohammed Rashid, 38, of Bradford Road, Keighley, has been charged with conspiracy to defraud, conspiracy to obstruct
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Radio soap boost for pro-pew fighters
Villagers are waiting to see whether the battle over the future of the pews in their historic church will mirror that of their fictional cousins. Opponents of the plan to remove the pews at St Andrew's Church, Kildwick, are preparing to submit their
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One-way loop system mooted
Proposals for a one-way traffic loop around Keighley town centre have been unveiled by Liberal Democrats. But a senior Tory politician warns that similar plans have already been studied and rejected by traffic engineers. The plans were put forward last
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Eastern relief road is ‘a hugely expensive option’
An eastern relief road - long-touted as a possible solution to Keighley's traffic turmoil - would be hugely expensive and destroy prized woodland, a public meeting heard. The well-attended meeting - at Long Lee Village Hall - was the second organised
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Egg-static activities at East Riddlesden Hall
EGGS-TRAORDINARY things are happening at East Riddlesden Hall this Easter. Cadbury is teaming up with the National Trust to stage Easter egg trails at trust properties across the region. The trails at 17th century East Riddlesden Hall are from Good
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Cash-appeal groups ‘need to get their act together’
Town Mayor Cllr Brian Hudson said some of the groups applying to Keighley Town Council for financial help "need to get their act together". He said certain organisations whose grant applications had been turned down protested that other community groups
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Fears over Park Wood bypass ‘are unfounded’
A councillor has sought to allay fears that an eastern bypass - which would threaten the town's historic Park Wood - has been proposed. Watch and transport committee chairman Cllr Graham Mitchell said he understood people had been genuinely worried about
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Cats -- Leeds Grand
The Grand plays host to the famous production of Cats directed by Trevor Nunn. This was without a doubt one of the most enjoyable productions I have seen in a while. Although the first half did not have a great deal of flair, the second half made up
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Fury over plan for school site
A Keighley ward councillor has said he is "furious" about alleged misinformation given to residents at a neighbourhood forum meeting. Cllr Khadim Hussain, who represents Keighley Central, said residents at last Thursday's meeting in Utley, were told
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Bands can climb at K2
Local bands are wanted to perform live at Keighley's K2 festival. The K2 team is gearing up for an event at Easter and the search is on for bands from around the region to perform live every Thursday night. K2's Live Lounge will host live music
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Benny Hill's a dead funny 'un
The death of comedian Benny Hill provides the starting point for the next production from Bingley Little Theatre. Dead Funny is a comedy about impotence, sex therapy and the English sense of humour. Eleanor wants what Richard will not give her, Richard
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Farmer’s fury as trial bikers leave him with £6,000 bill
A sheep farmer has criticised "selfish" off-road bike riders who he claims are wrecking his livelihood. Simon Tidswell, who owns Sand Beds and Whinny Hill farms, near Denholme, said trials bikers had caused thousands of pounds of damage to his property
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Tractor cash presentation
Money raised by the latest Brontë Tactor Run has been handed over to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. The princely sum of £2,935.20 was presented to the group at Leeds Bradford Airport. The cash was collected at a rally on December 30, when 90 historic