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Burglars strike at charity shop
Burglars have struck at a charity shop that raises money for young orphans in Zambia. Raiders broke into the Mpika premises, in Lawkholme Lane, Keighley, last night and stole £25 after smashing open a safe. “They made a terrible mess,” said June Martin
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A Murder on London Bridge -- Susanna Gregory
Religious discontent, royal excess, labyrinthine espionage and a terrorist atrocity make this a cut above the average historical crime novel. It's almost like an episode of Spooks with clandestine meetings, undercover missions, codes, threats, betrayals
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Riotious rock 'n' roll from Howlin' Johnny
Howlin' Johnny and The Full Moon Blues Band perform the Saturday at St Anne's Catholic Club. Joining Johnny will be guitarist Wayne 'Boxcar' Marshall, drummer 'Blind' Tom Madden, pianist Mick 'Cockney Dave' Owens and bass guitarist 'The Daddy'. Singer
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Media Museum hosts Christmas films
The National Media Museum in Bradford this month hosts festive movies and Christmas-themed family activities. Films include Home Alone and The Snowman for £1 each, with art activities, plus Disney's new movie A Christmas Carol and Santa vs the Snowman
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Falcon solves problems with pigeons at railway station
A winged avenger has solved a long-running pigeon problem at Keighley railway station. The flying pests are being slaughtered by a peregrine falcon that has taken up residence nearby. The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway has been plagued by pigeons
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Jam on Top of your Christmas cake?
This Friday sees the second Big Christmas Bash organised by Keighley rehearsal studio Jam on Top. The 7.15pm-2am concert at Victoria Hall is set to feature 13 bands from the Keighley area. Proceeds will again go to the Manorlands Hospice
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Winterval with Tony Levy
Keighley singer-songwriter Tony Levy is on his third pre-Christmas tour of local pubs, entitled Winterval Spectacular. The folk-club regular promises "humour, banter and choruses" on his distinctive twin-necked guitar. Tony will perform as Rocksalt
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Santa's Magical Toyshop keeps you elfy!
Santa's Magical Toyshop is the main attraction this month at Halifax children's museum Eureka!. Children can visit Santa's workshop to help with the elves' preparations before meeting Santa in his grotto. The attraction -- which costs £1 per child
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MUSIC from December 17
Vine Tavern, off South Street, Keighley: The Beerhouse Boys (tomorrow). Laycock Village Hall: Love Songs Live concert (Sunday 2-5pm). Victoria Hall: Jam on Top Big Christmas Bash with 12 local bands (tomorrow). Leeds Cockpit: Operator Six (tomorrow