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Admissions policy to change at two schools
Changes are being made to the admissions policies of East Morton and Long Lee primary schools. Bradford Council plans to include new priority areas for the two over-subscribed schools. The additions are part of a package of measures across the district
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Thousands enter online art competition
Business is booming for an online children's art competition. The Mini Me Card Company, based in Keighley, was set up just over 18 months ago and has attracted 25,000 entries already. Over 1,000 competition entries a month are coming from in-dividuals
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GAME: Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Final Fantasy rules the role-playing world and Pokémon is the king of catch-and-battle monster games. Dragon Quest, better known in its native Japan, has blended both styles with great success for many years. There was an excellent Dragon Quest game
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Prog rock test for Headstone
HEADSTONE will be experimenting with progressive rock in a clutch of local gigs. The Keighley quartet will showcase at least three new songs at gigs including Keighley's Victoria Hotel on May 24. The band has changed direction since founder Nige Mason
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Killing to win the Battle of the Bands
Kill to Gain would kill to win this year's Battle of the Bands after reaching the finals last year. The quartet were beaten by fellow Keighley metal merchants Eyesore Angels at Victoria Hall. Now they're among more than 30 bands who've already signed
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BLUES: Nimmo Brothers
Nimmo Brothers -- Keighley Blues Club The Nimmo Bros came to the blues club, in St Anne's social club, but the first time last Friday. Stevie and Alan Nimmo from Glasgow played their unique blend of rock and blues. Not your traditional blues, but
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Vine time to see music
Coming up at the Vine, off South Street, Keighley, during May: John Driver (tonight); guitar vocal duo Re-Sized Five (Friday); Geoff Grayson (8); Stormin' Norman, 9; Monitor, 15; Andy Wiseman, 16; Eric Harrison and George Clapton, 22; Me and Mi Mates
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Rare chance for Elijah
A rare chance to hear Mendelssohn's Elijah is provided by Keighley Vocal Union and its guests on April 13. The choir will be joined by Skipton Camerata Orchestra and soloists at Keighley Shared Church from 7.15 pm. Soloists include Riddlesden-born opera
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Wizz bang gig from Tilston
Steve Tilston is a wizz at choosing the best performers for his monthly roots residency in Hebden Bridge. The Keighley singer-songwriter has invited "musician's musician" Wizz Jones to headline on Thursday April 10. Wizz learned his craft from the likes
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DVD: Grange Hill, Waterloo Road
Grange Hill The most famous school of modern times closes its gates for good this year -- but you can revisit its early years on DVD. The first few series are on release from the BBC, with the first two in a new boxset featuring Tucker Jenkins and his