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Pervert who raped young girl is jailed for 11 years
A 38-year-old man has been jailed for 11 years for the “calculated and wicked” sexual exploitation of a vulnerable young girl. A judge told Michael Ackroyd he played sinister mind games with the child to make her feel isolated before abusing and raping
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Campaign is on to save pillbox
A campaign has been launched to save a rare Second World War pillbox near the former site of a munitions factory used in the film Yanks. The two-storey brick building, in Steeton, is thought to be one of only two of its kind in the country. It is among
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Roadside cafe is back after theft
A woman who had her roadside café building stolen has started trading again from the same site. Michelle Palmer’s business and livelihood was left in ruins when thieves are thought to have used a lorry and crane to take the converted cabin from a Keighley
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Bodies are needed to dress up as cat mascot
People prepared to don a giant cat costume for a good cause have been asked to volunteer their time. Haworth Cat Rescue is seeking those willing to serve as its “Haworth Cat” mascot for a few hours to boost fundraising during street collections before
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Carers are invited to pampering event
Keighley carers can enjoy pampering and get financial advice at an event next Friday. Organiser Bradford Council said many people who give up jobs to care full-time for a relative, spouse or friend do not claim the benefits they are entitled to. Next
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Dial-a-ride cash joy
A transport service which acts as a lifeline to the community has been awarded £21,450 to replace one of its ageing fleet of vehicles. Keighley’s Dial-a-Ride has been gifted the cash from the Gannett Foundation, the charitable arm of the company which
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Straw Race £10,000 is handed out
More than £10,000 — proceeds from this year’s Oxenhope Straw Race — has been distributed to local charitable causes. Twelve beneficiaries shared in the handout, made at an event on Monday. A large proportion of the cash went to the race charity, Manorlands
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Campaign aims to steer people away from A&E
Sore throats and months-old rashes are among the complaints people have turned up with at Airedale Hospital’s accident and emergency department. Now the Steeton hospital is taking part in a campaign aimed at stopping people clogging up A&E with non-emergency
