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Keighley asylum bid family still facing uncertain future
A mother who converted from Islam to Christianity still faces a frustratingly uncertain future following her appeal for asylum. Ayesha Ali, who lives with five-year-old Dua in Ingrow, fears they could both be persecuted if they return to their
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Firefighters deal is needed by us all
The prospect of strike action by firefighters will cause grave concern amongst many people across Keighley district. It would, of course, not be the first time fire crews have resorted to such measures in a bid to resolve an industrial dispute.
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Christian Viewpoint by Tim Garthwaite, of the Holy Family School: Success – with goodness
Today, August 15, is the scheduled day for the publication of A-level results. All over the country young adults will be finding out whether they will be allowed to take the next step of their chosen careers. In secondary schools it is always a bittersweet
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Oh deer – I must get off this track!
I thought you might like the attached photographs showing what appears to be a white red deer preceding the steam train as it pulled into Oakworth Railway Station last Wednesday. It certainly thrilled the crowd of passengers on the platform, and I
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Horse and cart was used to move food – and children
In relation to this weekend’s Keighley Gala, once when the horse and cart was used to convey foods and other articles to Haworth Co-op shops, it then transported the children of local members to the annual Co-op gala in the Bronte Rovers football field
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The lady on ‘Memory Lane’ picture is my grandmother
Just wanted to let you know the photo in the July 4 edition of the Keighley News – Admiring fruits of their labour – the lady at the green grocery stall is my grandmother, Selina Moate. My father (her son) is now nearly 93 years old and was very
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Right team could make go of hotel
I personally think the premises should either stay as a pub and hotel/bed and breakfast or be reopened as a hotel as there’s no hotels located in the town centre locality – Concerns about future of hotel (Keighley News, August 8). I definitely
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Why can the government inconvenience the public?
I have read in the papers the government is complaining about the threat of strike action by the unions. It claims the strike will cause inconvenience to the public. Of course it will, for it is working class people that keep things moving.
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Please tell me the secret of your town’s pronunciation!
When I was maybe about 12 years of age, I visited a bus station at Victoria, in London, from which coaches left from many parts of the land. I remember hearing a coach was about to leave for Keighley, or was it Keethley? I couldn’t see a stand
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Work together in a common cause for good of society
Having read the letters page last week, two letters stand out. Firstly, Barry Thorne has to be applauded on his letter – Councillors should bury hatchet and work together (Keighley News, August 8) – asking for councillors to work together for the
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CCTV images released of two purse snatch suspects in Keighley supermarket
Police investigating the theft of a purse from an 80-year-old woman have released CCTV images of two suspects they want to speak to. The purse contained about £400 in cash, as well as photographs, including one of the pensioner’s late husband.
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Car of Utley man is seized for anti-social driving
A 23-year-old Utley man had his vehicle seized after he was caught driving in an anti-social manner. The incident happened at Keighley Retail Park in Hard Ings Road last Thursday. Keighley Neighbourhood Policing Team said the man had previously
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Rail travellers faced delays of up to 90 minutes on routes through Keighley
Rail travellers faced delays of up to 90 minutes on routes through Keighley. A broken-down train near Skipton caused journeys to and from the town to be delayed or cancelled, while a signalling fault affected routes passing through Shipley by up
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Keighley Magistrates’ Court judgements file
Jordan Lonsdale, of 8 Percy Street, Keighley, was given a community order – with a six-week curfew – and ordered to pay £80 costs for offences of theft and attempted theft, for which a community order had previously been imposed Stuart David Bennett
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A charity is urging Keighley people to get their cat or dog neutered – for a £10 donation
A charity is urging Keighley people to get their cat or dog neutered – for a £10 donation. The RSPCA’s Craven & Upper Wharfedale branch is staging the offer in conjunction with Keighley Vets inside Pets at Home, on the Keighley Retail Park
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Members of Long Lee Methodist Chapel’s Slimming World group raise money for Cancer Research UK
Members of Long Lee Methodist Chapel’s Slimming World group put their best foot forward to raise money for Cancer Research UK. They took part in a ‘Race at Your Place’ event on Sunday at Myrtle Park in Bingley, with about £200 collected through
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Silsden lose unbeaten record
Silsden lost their unbeaten record at home to rivals Colne last night in what was their fourth North West Counties League Premier Division fixture this term. Silsden had won their first two and drawn at the weekend but they slumped to a 3-1 defeat
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Keighley burglar jailed by judge
A man who burgled £10,000 of computers from a Keighley company and drove dangerously for the third time while on bail has been jailed for 23 months. Dean Ryan, 26, of Tyne Street in Parkwood, believed the law did not apply to him, Judge Jonathan
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Possible Keighley links in alleged assaults case plea
Police have released CCTV images of two men they want to speak to in connection with alleged assaults. The incidents happened in Halifax town centre, but it is believed the men may have links to Haworth, Keighley and Wilsden. A 41-year-old
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Keighley Cougars have to settle for losing bonus point
Workington Town 25, Keighley Cougars 18 Keighley Cougars’ Kingstone Press Championship play-off hopes were dealt a blow and their relegation fears increased but they went home with a hard-earned losing bonus point at Workington last night.
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Parkside School
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Parkside School
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Plans to restore Haworth to its former glory
Efforts to restore Haworth to its former glory could soon see it regain its rightful place as the “window to Yorkshire”. A new tourist map of Haworth has been released to highlight every aspect of the historic village – not just the buildings and
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Artistic plans to line route of le tour in Keighley area
A newly-formed group will help decorate the route of next year’s Tour de France with unique artwork showing off what is special about some of the smaller, less well-known areas. Tour d’Art is a pilot project devised by Worth Valley councillor Russell
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Silsden motorist caught speeding at Kex Gill
A Silsden motorist caught speeding in his Mini Cooper on the A59 at Kex Gill was ordered to pay £470 in fines and costs by Skipton magistrates. Andrew Gardner, 47, was stopped by a police officer, who recorded him doing 86mph on the 60mph road
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Famous pianist arrested interviewed after new abuse allegations
Renowned concert pianist John Briggs, who is accused of historic sex abuse against boys, has been re-arrested after new allegations were made against him. Briggs, 65, has been interviewed by detectives after another man contacted West Yorkshire
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Control of high-profile Keighley district allotments changes to start improvements
Some of the district’s most high-profile allotments have been handed over from Bradford Council to parish councillors, who want to make sure they show off their village rather than detract from it. Haworth Parish Council has taken control of the
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Roaring success as Keighley Gala makes a grand return
Keighley Gala organisers say the event has “turned the corner” following a successful procession. Hundreds of people lined the streets of the town centre to enjoy the welcome return of the gala procession, which wasn’t held last year. A new route
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Police are investigating the attempted abduction of a boy in Cross Hills.
Police are investigating the attempted abduction of a boy in Cross Hills. Officers say the 11-year-old was walking with a friend along Holme Lane, near South Craven School, when the incident occurred on July 24, between 6pm and 6.30pm. They
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Workshop for people involved in preparations for next year’s Tour de France.
About 50 people attended a workshop staged to get people involved in preparations for next year’s Tour de France. The gathering discussed ways in which people could plan for the event – which comes through Keighley district on July 6 – and maximise
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Keighley’s Victoria Park and Scott Street car park have been recommended as possible venues for public entertainment when next year’s Tour de France passes through
Keighley’s Victoria Park and Scott Street car park have been recommended as possible venues for public entertainment when next year’s Tour de France passes through. The ideas were broached at a meeting hosted by Keighley’s Wetherspoons pub on Tuesday
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Keighley Cougars ground to open for camping for Tour stages
People wanting to enjoy the 2014 Tour de France’s progress through Keighley district while enjoying a camping holiday can take advantage of an offer from Keighley Cougars. The club says it plans to turn its stadium into a camping site for the Grand
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Cyclists saddle up to ride Tour de France route in Keighley area for Manorlands
More than 70 cyclists saddled up on Sunday to Ride le Route. And their effort raised about £1,500 for Oxenhope Sue Ryder hospice Manorlands. About half of the 43-mile route followed the Bradford-district section to be covered by the Tour de
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An outline plan to build a detached house next to a Cononley poultry farm has been dismissed
An outline plan to build a detached house next to a Cononley poultry farm has been dismissed. Dennis Smith’s appeal against the refusal of permission to build a dwelling next to Highgate Poultry Farm in Windle Lane was dismissed by planning inspector
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Oakbank School
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Thieves broke into a shed in Glusburn and stole a silver mountain bike
Thieves broke into a shed in Glusburn and stole a silver aluminium and steel Jamis Durango mountain bike. Police say the offenders gained entry by cutting a bracket on the shed door between 7pm on Sunday and 3pm on Monday. Anyone with information
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A moorland tea party planned by Manorlands has been cancelled due to insufficient interest
A moorland tea party planned by Manorlands has been cancelled due to insufficient interest. Tea at the Top was due to be held on Sunday at Whetstone Gate, above Riddlesden. Andrew Wood, fundraiser at the Oxenhope Sue Ryder hospice, said: “It
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Teenagers charged with damage to Haworth and Oxenhope train stations
Two teenagers have been charged with offences following alleged break-ins and vandalism at two of the area’s biggest tourist attractions. The boys, aged 13 and 14 and from the Riddlesden and Keighley areas, will appear in youth court in the near
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Police have thanked members of the public who helped in the search for missing Keighley woman
Police have thanked members of the public who helped in the search for missing Keighley woman Alex Horswood during the weekend. An appeal to trace her was launched on Saturday, and by early Sunday morning she had been found. Police said: “Thanks to
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Vegetable patch pops up in Keighley town centre
An array of vegetables have been grown in a somewhat unlikely Keighley location – right next to the busy North Street/Cavendish Street junction. They have been planted by gardener Steve Thorpe for the Keighley in Bloom Partnership to promote the
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Keighley district A Level results 2013 are announced
Results are in for South Craven School. http://www.keighleynews.co.uk/news/education/alevels2013/10614738.South_Craven_School/ Results are in for University Academy Keighley. http://www.keighleynews.co.uk/news/education/alevels2013/10614725
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Keighley Gala organisers caught in crossfire of bitter dispute between Keighley Town Council and its critics
Keighley Gala organisers have been caught in the crossfire of a bitter dispute between Keighley Town Council and its critics. Members of the Cavetown group, which is unhappy with the council’s leadership, say they were prevented from having a stand
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South Craven School
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University Academy Keighley
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Holy Family School
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Keighley bowler Hargreaves is Skipton Merit maestro
Keighley BC’s Richard Hargreaves clinched the JACS Skipton League Merit crown at Whinfield, defeating Cross Hills star Phillip Dowgill 21-15 in a final that will live long in the memory. It was Hargreaves’ second triumph in this event, continuing
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Steeton Hall Hotel is threatened with closure
A Steeton hotel is threatened with closure, it has been revealed this week. Owners of Steeton Hall Hotel in Station Road have announced its future is “under review”. The premises have a temporary person in charge following the departure of
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Children's cut-price swimming at Keighley Leisure Centre
Children are being offered cut-price swimming at Keighley Leisure Centre this month. Youngsters can swim for £1 during off-peak sessions until August 31. Visit bradford.gov.uk/swimming for details.
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Keighley is blooming lovely as businesses help town to look its best
Keighley is blooming lovely! That’s the verdict of the Keighley in Bloom Partner-ship, which has praised businesses and others who have helped make the town look its best. About 40 companies took up the offer of subsidised hanging baskets.
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Sutton neighbour stole £4,100 from pensioner
A 63-year-old woman who stole £4,100 from her elderly and vulnerable neighbour has been jailed. Margaret Stead abused the trust and friendship of 87-year-old Betty Brazier to settle debts, including from an online bingo gambling site, Skipton magistrates
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Man is jailed for dog and knife attack in Keighley park
A convicted robber who set his dog on two men playing football in a Keighley park before stabbing and slashing at them with a bladed weapon has been jailed for six-and-a-half years. Alan Ibbs, 38, unleashed the unprovoked, drink-fuelled attack
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Union anger at fire strike 'emergency cover' plea in Keighley
Members of the public are being recruited to provide emergency cover should a threatened firefighters strike go ahead, the Keighley News can reveal. Successful candidates would be trained in basic techniques before being expected to attend potentially
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‘Deceitful’ Keighley teenager given nine months
A teenager who burgled a vulnerable woman living at a supported hostel for the homeless has been locked up for nine months. Alexander Walmsley, who was also a resident at the Keyhouse Project accommodation in Richmond Street, Keighley, burgled
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Moses storms to Festival victory
Oakworth’s Tom Moses broke away from a 12-strong group to come home alone in the two-hour Shugborough Kermesse, which brought the inaugural Staffordshire Cycling Festival to a successful conclusion. The 21-year-old Yorkshire region road champion
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Hellawell's Arncliffe win puts her in driving seat
Keighley & Craven’s Rosie Hellawell has nailed her first British Open Fell Running Association (BOFRA) title. As well as being the first woman to finish in the Arncliffe Gala, she was halfway out of all the senior runners as she became a firm
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Steeton bid to continue climb
Steeton boss Roy Mason is hoping that he can take the club forward this campaign after their best ever season. The Chevrons finished third in the West Riding County Amateur Premier Division and won the Keighley Cup. Their first game of the
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Oxenhope boss Brearey: We can be in title mix again
Oxenhope manager Paul Brearey believes his side can challenge for the West Yorkshire League Premier Division title again this season. The Worth Valley team were in with a shout of winning the crown going into the final game of the last campaign
