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Tiny Brooke is the fifth generation
A 94-year-old woman from Oxenhope who was orphaned at an early age has met the tiny fifth generation of her family. Susan Doris Feather, from Shaw Lane, said, “It’s a long time since I have held one of these” as 12-week-old Brooke Cossins — her great-great-granddaughter
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Search on to find land for extra allotments
Cllr Jeremy Mackrell said it was “ridiculous” that 16 people remained on the waiting list for a parish council allotment plot when land was potentially available. Last month, the parish council agreed to explore the possibility of using property off
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Hooded youths alleged to have been abusive to pupils in school
A pair of hooded youths shouted obscenities at primary school pupils in Oxenhope, according to a parish council member. Councillor Jeremy Mackrell said he was told about the incident outside Oxenhope Primary School by a parent earlier in the week. He
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Wishing well supports riding group’s funds
A festive wishing well is helping raise money for Haworth Riding for Disabled. The wooden well is being placed in various Haworth shops on the weeks running up to Christmas. The aim is to capitalise on the influx of visitors for several special events
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Colourful idea is heading up Children in Need fundraising
Children in Need has gone to the heads of five workers at a Keighley cushion company. The quintet — at Fibreline, in Hard Ings Road — have dyed their hair to raise cash for the annual charity appeal. Between them Brett Fortune, David Coleman, Gavin
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Festive gloom ends as town is to get its lights this year
Scrooge has been banished from Silsden this Christmas as the town prepares to welcome back its festive lights and a new market. Residents were in uproar last year when a complication with electricity supplies on Kirkgate lamp-posts meant the town was
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Eastburn show is big hit
Eastburn Boxing Club made an impressive start to the season by securing six wins at its annual dinner show at Valley Parade, including three stoppages. The club’s national champion Ambreen Sadiq set the standard by out-boxing her opponent Bobbie Clarke
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Woman on crutches attacked
A woman on crutches was attacked as she walked through a snicket. The 44-year-old was grabbed and punched in the face by a man demanding her mobile phone. Police are appealing for information about the incident, which happened at Arncliffe Road – in
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Former BBC Radio 2 presenter dies, aged 71
Former BBC Radio 2 presenter Malcolm Laycock, who was born in Keighley, died on Sunday, aged 71. During 40 years in broadcasting he presented popular shows, including Sunday Night at 10. He was born in 1938 and educated at Bradford Grammar School.
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Melling works magic to clock fastest UK time
Keighley’s two-time English 8-Ball world champion Chris Melling is the early leader in the Rileys All Star Pool Challenge – a competition to find the fastest pool player in the country. Players face a race against the clock to clear an English
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Academy plan will go on display in town centre
A plan to turn Greenhead High School into an academy will be showcased tomorrow in Keighley town centre. The plan will be on display in the Airedale Shopping Centre as part of consultation over the academy proposal. The team leading the project will
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Kittens saved in skip horror
A cat and her new-born kittens — who were tied up in a knotted curtain, tossed in a council skip and left to die — have been rescued and are now being cared for by a fosterer. Haworth Cat Rescue re-homing charity is seeking more volunteer fosterers
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Brown is hero in nail-biter
Selby 13, Keighley 15 If the previous week’s game was nail-biting, there were no fingernails left after this one. Playing against a powerful wind, Keighley dominated territory and possession, only for determined defence to frustrate them. When Selby
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Robertson defies pain to lead Oakbank charge
Carly Robertson overcame injury to take top billing as Oakbank School starred in the annual Army Cross Country Championships at Beverley Racecourse. Robertson was leading the 4.5km girls race with over 150 students trailing in her wake when she fell
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Wray to the fore in Jamaican bow
Keighley Cougars hooker Jamaine Wray had the honour of captaining his country last weekend in what was no ordinary game. The Cougar Park rake was part of the Jamaican team’s first competitive international, which saw them lose 37-22 to the United States
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Eaton targets Aussie signing
Cougars are looking Down Under in a bid to further strengthen their squad ahead of the new Co-operative Championship campaign. Head coach Barry Eaton returned from holiday this week and has already made significant headway in the continued
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Three men suspected of drug offences
Three young men found by police in a car in Knowle Park, Keighley, have been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences. The men, in a Ford Focus, were stopped in Grafton Road by officers from the Bradford District Drugs Team. They were arrested on suspicion
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Need for Speed Nitro
As consoles have grown more powerful the Need for Speed games have pushed the envelope for graphics, complexity and realistic handling. So this latest Wii version seems like a step backwards with simpler vehicles and visuals that could have been achieved
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The Gondoliers -- Haworth West Lane Baptist Amateurs
Michael Lofthouse has delivered a hugely enjoyable and inventive production for this year's Gilbert and Sullivan. The superbly designed and mounted set was filled with a cast of nearly 40 having the time of their lives, led by a clutch of outstanding
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GAME: Imagine Teacher School Trip
It's off to summer camp in this sequel to Teacher, which was the best of the Imagine series. In the forest there are lots of activities for your six kids -- running, climbing, shell seeking, quizzes and fishing to name but some. You've also got to
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Jam on Top bashes with 12 bands
Keighley rehearsal studio Jam on Top presents 12 local bands at this year's Big Christmas Bash. The December 18 concert at Victoria Hall will again raise money for the Manorlands Hospice. Each band has to play a Christmas song as part of its set.
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Classique plays classic rock
Classique is a new Keighley "supergroup" dedicated to classic rock covers. The band, playing the Cross Roads Inn on December 19, covers bands such as Rainbow and AC/DC. Members are Steve Blades from Excalibur, Tony Riley from Smart Arse, Rick Packham
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MUSIC from November 19
Vine Tavern, off South Street, Keighley: Eric Harrison & George Clapton (tomorrow); Welsh T Blues Band (November 26); singer John Driver (27). Cricketers Arms, Coney Lane, Keighley: Mike Bowden and Charlie White (tonight); New Born Kings (tomorrow)
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Soul double in Keighley
There's a double dose of soul this month at St Anne's Social Club in Keighley. Keighley Modern Soul Club hosts two events at the venue of North Street. The club's monthly night at November 21 features music from the 1970s the present day. Guest DJs
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Three held after restaurant raid
Kitchen workers at a popular Cantonese restaurant who are suspected of working there illegally were arrested after a swoop by officials. Immigration officers and police, wearing body armour, arrested three people as they prepared evening meals at Tam
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat -- Bradford Alhambra
I've seen Joseph many times over the past two decades and this week's version is one of the very best. The Old Testament-inspired family musical has never been more electrifying entertaining. The wit and tunefulness is still there but never has the
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Spike Island and Mockingbirds support Oasis musician
Keighley bands Spike Island and Mockingbirds are supporting a band with a former Oasis member. They will play Josephs Well, Leeds, on Sunday (November 22) as part of a weekend of rock and indie acts. Headliners The Vortex feature Bonehead from Oasis
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Blues club hosts Little Stevie
Headliners from Colne's prestigious British R&B Festival will perform at Keighley Blues Club. Little Stevie and The Business over greater showmanship and an up beat tempo on November 27. Musicians include guitarist Dave Dryden who has played for many
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Concert of West End and folk
Two contrasting styles of music are brought together by local singers next month. West End Folk unites Lothersdale folk and country artist Ellie Gill and Sutton songs-from-the-shows singer Nikki Barrett. The December 5 concert is already almost sold
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Knife man given six years in jail
A bank worker has been jailed for six years for savagely stabbing a frail elderly man he believed was a paedophile. John Bennett, 28, sobbed as the court heard he repeatedly knifed the 61-year-old man, inflicting life-threatening injuries during the
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Sutton welcomes Mother Hubbard to panto
Mother Hubbard is this year's family pantomime from Sutton Amateurs in the Village Hall. The show, performed on December 2-5 including a Saturday matinee, features adult principals and a children's chorus. The song-packs panto follows the wicked Sir
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Goldilocks puppet sits on the chair
The tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears will be portrayed by puppets at Glusburn Institute. Who's Been Sitting on My Chair? will be presented by Freehand Theatre on December 2. The Yorkshire-based company promises music, visual effects and a story
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Seasonal fare at St George's Hall
Glam Rock, swing and songs from the shows are given a seasonal twist at St George's Hall. There's also clairvoyance, easy listening, folk, comedy and carols this December at the Bradford venue. Stars include Paul Weller, Steeleye Span, Ken Dodd, Slade
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Top writer Sarah Waters speaks in Haworth
Sarah Waters headlines a day of creative writing events organised by women's writing magazine Mslexia. She will talk about her work from 6pm at the nearby West Lane Baptist Centre. Sarah was shortlisted for the 2009 Man Booker Prize for
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WHAT'S ON from November 19
Sutton Village Hall: Sutton Amateurs in pantomime Mother Hubbard (December 2-5). Tickets from Londis Stores, Sutton, or phone 01535 632289. Bingley Arts Centre: City of Bradford Brass Band play light, traditional brass and film music (Saturday). Phone
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Planting starts charity challenge
Charity fundraising is set to blossom at a Cullingworth school. Parkside post-16 students planted daffodil bulbs near the school gates earlier this month to launch a series of activities in aid of the Marie Curie Cancer Care Field of Hope appeal. Post
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New plea to trace wanted man for Sharon’s murder
Police have renewed pleas for help to trace a man wanted in connection with the murder of Keighley policewoman Sharon Beshenivsky. The appeal was made this week on the fourth anniversary of the shooting of PC Beshenivsky outside a Bradford
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Tea dance has live music
An old-time and popular sequence tea dance in Keighley will feature live music. Alan's Band will perform at Victoria Hall on December 4 at 1.30-4.30pm. The MCs will be Deryck and Joyce. Evening dress is optional. Phone 01535 662121.
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Catch the beach with Silsden dance school
Pupils of a Silsden dance school will be walking in the air during their annual show. The Snowman is one of the themes of this year's production from the Elizabeth Phillips School of Dance. The show, performed on November 27 and 28 at Glusburn Institute
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Staff volunteer to have health checks
The next training day for Oakbank School staff will involve taking teachers’ blood pressure and measuring their body mass index. Steve Bell, healthy schools manager at Oakbank, said he thought the Oakworth Road school was the first in the country to
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Appeal for witnesses after man attacked outside club
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was attacked outside a Keighley nightclub. The 49-year-old was assaulted close to Blush, in North Street, between 1-1.15am, on Sunday. He sustained a fractured cheekbone and needed treatment at Airedale
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Dummy guest will help turn on Christmas lights
Don’t be a dummy! Go along to tonight’s switching on of Keighley’s Christmas lights. One of the guests is ventriloquist Gareth Oliver, who performed in this year’s Britain’s Got Talent. Gareth will provide entertainment along with radio station
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Special school making lunchtimes a lovely experience, says head
A Keighley special school has showcased its trailblazing approach to school dinners for disabled youngsters. Branshaw School held an open day to promote changes it has made. It has worked for three years to devise a system tailored to the individual
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Number of students suspended for attacks on teachers or pupils is fallling
Twenty-nine pupils every week on average were suspended from schools across the district for assaulting a teacher or another student, latest figures reveal. In 2007/8 a total of 1,120 pupils were given a fixed-term exclusion suspension for assault, of
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Dig deep to help needy children at Christmas
Keighley News readers are being asked to dig deep to help needy families this Christmas. They are being urged to donate toys and games for hundreds of disadvantaged youngsters in the town. We have again teamed up with the Salvation Army and Airedale
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Handheld devices are used to communicate
The way pupils interact with their teachers has taken a leap forward at Holy Family Catholic School, in Keighley, thanks to advances in technology. Students have begun using “Activexpression” handsets to wirelessly transmit their work directly to their
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Parent shops delivery man
A massive supermarket chain has “rebriefed” its home shopping delivery drivers after a concerned dad snapped a candid picture on his mobile phone. Andy Tierney captured the incident as he challenged the driver of an Asda delivery van, who had parked
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Children get a taste of the restaurant business
Shimla Spice, in Keighley, has opened up its kitchen to primary school children to inspire them to join the restaurant trade. Pupils from St Andrew’s CE Primary School, in Keighley, toured the dining area before taking a lesson in spices and the machinery
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Inspirational children to invasion of privacy - your views
Youth club has not turned anyone outI would like to point out some serious inaccuracies in your article under the heading Steeton-with-Eastburn Parish Council. In the article vice-chairman of the parish council, Councillor Su Thompson is quoted as saying
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Need for presents is greater due to ongoing recession
Christmas lights are being switched on, the shops full of festive foodstuff and gifts, and children’s eyes are sparkling at the thought of a visit from Santa. Nothing wrong with that at all. But more people than ever will be dreading the request for
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Grumpy But Helpful! - that's GBH in short
Kathleen Miller Long Lee Methodist Chapel writesThis concerns a father who was asked one day by his son: “Why are you so grumpy nowadays, dad?” Unfortunately, his wife was sitting there listening intently, as usual. She would have many theories to
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Music licence rejection led to return of tranquility
Older readers may remember at least the latter years of the kind of simple pleasures epitomised by this old postcard titled “Judson’s, Newsholme Dene.” This cottage, with its garden overlooking a level field in a curve of the North Beck, provided several
