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Keighley and Shipley MPs trade insults on Twitter regarding UK overseas aid
Keighley and Shipley’s MPs traded insults in a Twitter spat over how much aid Britain gives to poorer countries. An article by Shipley’s Philip Davies – attacking David Cameron’s flagship pledge to boost overseas aid as “foolish” – drew scorn from
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Keighley MP 'deeply worried' about Syria vote
Keighley MP Kris Hopkins says he feels “deeply uncomfortable” at the prospect of the UK standing idly by while people suffer in Syria. He spoke of his regret at the result of last Thursday night’s Commons vote in which MPs rejected a motion that
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Cross Hills soldier was 'unlawfully killed', inquest rules
A former South Craven soldier and a Yorkshire Regiment colleague who were gunned down by a rogue Afghan policeman inside their checkpoint were unlawfully killed, a coroner has ruled today. An inquest heard that Sergeant Gareth Thursby, a former pupil
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Two taken to hospital after Cullingworth crash
Two people were taken to hospital this afternoon after the car they were travelling in crashed into a wall and overturned. The accident happened shortly after 1pm in Keighley Road, Cullingworth, near the Guide Inn. The driver and her passenger were
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Blood donor bosses are urging Keighley-residents to remember to give
Blood donor bosses are urging Keighley-residents to remember to give this month. NHS Blood and Transplant is staging donor sessions across the region. “We are grateful to everyone who gave blood during the summer, but we appreciate not everybody
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Keighley Cougars help toughen-up Nicola for major challenge for hospital appeal
An Airedale Hospital worker will this weekend prove she’s a ‘Tough Mudder’ on a 12-mile assault course. Nicola Riley will raise money for the hospital’s £60,500 Endoscopy Appeal by taking part in the endurance challenge in Skipton. She trained
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School pupils and staff can enjoy life in all its fullness
This week marks the beginning of the school year. As chair of governors of Keighley St Andrew’s Primary School and Nursery, I am well aware of all the hard work put in by the children and staff to master the ‘3 Rs’, and through them the rest of
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Thanks to centre volunteers for summer of entertainment
Come the fifth week of the school summer holidays I am usually a frazzled wreck. The children and I have exhausted all local places of interest, and the thought of yet another picnic is anathema to me. Thanks to Sonia Evers and her indomitable
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Keighley Show 2013 Events Programme
Times are approximate l 8.30am to 12.30pm Hunter classes, main ring l 9am to 12.30pm Condition in hand and ridden pony classes, ring two l 9am to 5pm BSJA show jumping classes, show jumping ring l 10.30am Onwards ferrets, ferret marquee area l
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Keighley & District Agricultural Show is back with a bang
Keighley & District Agricultural Show bosses have issued an eleventh-hour plea for the public to support Saturday’s event. Chairman, William Mitchell, is hoping for a bumper turnout at the annual extravaganza, which was cancelled last year
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Charlotte Bronte letter due to be sold at auction
A letter written by Charlotte Bronte to a fan of her classic novel Jane Eyre was due to be sold at an auction yesterday. The novelist thanks pharmacist David Waldie for his praise in the note dated January 19, 1853, which was expected to fetch
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Pumps are primed for the inaugural three-day Airedale Beer Festival
The pumps are primed for the inaugural three-day Airedale Beer Festival beginning tomorrow It is being staged in the grounds of the Airedale Heifer pub in Bradford Road, Sandbeds. The pub is now managed by Bridgehouse Brewery in Oxenhope, which
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Tremendous work of Intouch group
I am writing to highlight the tremendous work the Intouch Group is doing in Keighley every Wednesday evening. Last week, I had the opportunity to meet with the group behind the project. They prepare and give food to our district’s residents who
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Joe’s photograph win was deserved
Great work with the Keighley News photographic competition. I have just caught up with the edition with the winners. I loved the detail and atmosphere in the signpost – a deserved winner. Colin Child New Zealand
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Trust Mr Cameron to place limits on entry to the UK
I am responding to the letter by Anthony Smith, of the UKIP party, last week – Speculate on what effect ‘free movement’ will have (Keighley News, August 29). While unemployment has been falling and the economy returning to strength, for many people
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Russia and China have got it right – wait for evidence
Has anybody thought terrorist movements like Al-Qaeda or Hezbollah might be to blame for the gas attacks in Syria? It is just like them to create this kind of hysteria so everyone will blame the Assad regime. I think Russia and China have got
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There is still plenty left that Britain can do about Syria
I can well appreciate Kris Hopkins’ sentiments about PM David Cameron losing the House of Commons vote about Britain taking military action against Syria, alongside the USA, both as the Keighley & Ilkley constituency MP and as an ex-soldier himself
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New fitness craze being pioneered in Airedale
A new fitness craze has hit the UK and is being pioneered in Airedale. And coaching CobraFit is Sutton woman Anneli Howes. “The technique is proven to build fitness, stamina, core strength and lean muscle and burn 500 calories of fat in just 40 minutes
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A councillor has hit back at claims Silsden is a “disgusting little town”
A councillor has hit back at claims Silsden is a “disgusting little town” due to the alleged amount of dog dirt and discarded condoms. Town and district member Adrian Naylor said there was no evidence for the claims in an anonymous e-mail.
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Constituents feel differently about Tory austerity cuts
In last week’s Keighley News, Kris Hopkins MP commented on the most recent economic growth figures and took a congratulatory tone – MP welcomes new optimism (August 29). However, those of his constituents hit by the Tory austerity cuts feel very
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Boost from the Tour De France
Drug dealing is the scourge of many towns and cities and Keighley, unfortunately, is not immune. News that the number of arrests of suspected Class A dealers has soared in our police division has to be welcomed. The more drugs – and those predators
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Together to battle the drug dealers
Drug dealing is the scourge of many towns and cities and Keighley, unfortunately, is not immune. News that the number of arrests of suspected Class A dealers has soared in our police division has to be welcomed. The more drugs – and those predators
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Scarborough seals Oakworth title win
Oakworth secured the Division One title on the ground of last year’s champions Haworth. The Bronte side were restricted to 125 by a fine piece of bowling by Michael Scarborough, who finished with 8-43 as Dan Trowers made 42 and Richard Ellis 31
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Hawksworth hits the heights
Heading into the Grand Prix of Baltimore, Jack Hawksworth had acknowledged that he needed to win to keep his Firestone Indy Lights title challenge alive – and the talented young Cullingworth ace did just that to move within 11 points of the championship
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Keighley's Bettham is big hit
Keighley won both their games in last weekend’s Division Two double header and claimed the biggest total of Sunday’s fixture programme. They made 383-4 before dismissing rock-bottom Great Horton for 95 to secure a massive 288-run victory. Jack
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Steeton enjoy a run spree
Steeton scored a season’s best 318-6 in a 102-run win at home to Collingham in Aire-Wharfe Division One. Opener Andrew Foulds (29) was unable to score his third successive century but he did register a 100-run second-wicket partnership with John
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Beeston bogey strikes again
Oxehpope Rec 1 Beeston St Anthony’s 3 This match was a case of ‘after the Lord Mayor’s show’ for Oxenhope following their superb midweek performance in putting eight goals past Otley. In stark contrast to that win, the Worth Valley side produced
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Steeton's Lee is Reilly sharp
Steeton 4 Hall Green 1 Striker Lee Reilly marked his first start of the season with a hat-trick to help Steeton to an emphatic win. Michael Rhodes also returned at right back, after missing the 3-1 defeat at Campion in midweek, but the Chevrons
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Magnificent seven for Keighley & Craven
Keighley & Craven Athletics Club celebrated one of their best-ever successes with seven medals in the County Road Racing Championships last weekend. It was a real team effort as athletes aged from 11 to 48 made the podium. The iconic Don
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Keighley look for fast start
Keighley coach Keith Dixon is pleased with his team’s preparation ahead of their debut campaign in the Premier Division of the Pennine League. The Rose Cottage amateur outfit won the Champ-ionship last season, pipping West Bowling courtesy of a
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Haworth's Carthy wins gold
Haworth’s Jack Carthy has won a gold medal in the UCI Mountain Bike & Trials World Championships in South Africa. After claiming silver last year in Austria, the 17-year-old went one better by winning the junior 26 inch-wheel trials crown.
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Sheffield eyes quick return
Graeme Sheffield believes Keighley can bounce straight back to North One East – after admitting their one-season stint at the higher level was “a massive missed opportunity”. The Rose Cottagers begin life back in Yorkshire One on Saturday at home
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Cougars told to raise their game
Paul March has set his sights on a top-half finish next year after expressing disappointment at Cougars’ 11th-placed finish. March’s first year as player-coach at Cougar Park proved a tough baptism of fire as his side were haunted by relegation
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Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was allegedly seen with an air rifle in Keighley
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was allegedly seen with an air rifle in Keighley. Airedale and North Bradford CID would like to speak to anyone who has details about the incident, which occurred last Thursday in the Queen’s Road,
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Keighley Council meeting filming is planned
Keighley Town Council could allow its meetings to be ‘professionally’ filmed for the first time if its members accept a recommendation this evening. They will decide on a resolution proposed by the council’s policies and governance committee, which
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Police officers have arrested six people in the Worth Valley on suspicion of committing house burglaries in the area
Police officers have arrested six people in the Worth Valley on suspicion of committing house burglaries in the area. PC Adam Beecroft, of Bingley and Worth Valley Neighbourhood Policing Team, told members of Haworth, Cross Roads and Stanbury Parish
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Inquest into the death of former South Craven soldier Gareth Thursby
An inquest into the death of former South Craven soldier Gareth Thursby is due to take place at Oxford Coroner’s Court today. Sgt Thursby, 29, was shot dead by a rogue Afghan policeman at Checkpoint Tora, in Nahr-e Saraj, Afghanistan, on September
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Improved training credited for police car accidents cut in Keighley area
Police have credited improved training for a dramatic fall in the number of their vehicles involved in crashes. Figures show in the Airedale and North Bradford division, which includes Keighley, accidents involving police cars have dropped by more
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Epic charity trek town store visit
Cyclists taking part in an epic charity ride of more than 2,000 miles will stop off in Keighley tomorrow. David Furness, a regional manager for Sainsbury’s, and ten colleagues are cycling more than 2,000 miles on ten routes to raise money for various
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Haworth filming for promotional Tour de France video
The organisation behind a new promotional video for the Tour de France’s passage through Yorkshire enjoyed a “brilliant” session of filming in Haworth. Welcome to Yorkshire filmed along Main Street on August 27, showing off the surroundings while
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Oxenhope VAT fraudster is put behind bars
An Oxenhope businesswoman who holidayed in Greece and The Canary Islands on the proceeds of a £144,000 VAT fraud has been jailed for 15 months. Katherine Devlin put her hands to her face as she was led to the cells at Bradford Crown Court on Friday
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More than 300 people have come forward to provide emergency cover should a threatened firefighters strike go ahead
More than 300 people have come forward to provide emergency cover should a threatened firefighters strike go ahead, the Keighley News can reveal. Brigade bosses are recruiting members of the public to man and drive fire engines. The temporary
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Law chief to decide whether murder charges should be brought following death of pensioner
The Attorney General – the leading lawyer in the land – is likely to decide whether murder charges should be brought following the death of pensioner Keith Alder. An inquest in Bradford on Tuesday heard 68-year-old Mr Alder – who had to have his
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Keighley Town Council has been subjected to some “blatantly unfair and extremely personal” criticism
Keighley Town Council has been subjected to some “blatantly unfair and extremely personal” criticism, according to a delegation from a national body. The comments were made by Councillor Kevin Wilson, chairman of the larger councils committee of
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A waiting room at Keighley railway station has been closed after thieves stole lead from the roof
A waiting room at Keighley railway station has been closed after thieves stole lead from the roof. Extensive damage has been caused to the stone-built structure on the Leeds-bound platform. The problem was discovered when heavy rain led to
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People looking for a fun way to build up their confidence as cyclists can take part in a guided ride setting off from Cullingworth on Sunday
People looking for a fun way to build up their confidence as cyclists can take part in a guided ride setting off from Cullingworth on Sunday. The free, two-hour event will be run by Sky Ride Local, and will take participants along a scenic 2.5-
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£195K cycle path works for Keighley are announced
A new £195,000 cycle path in Keighley is expected to be ready by the end of the year, the Keighley News can reveal. The route will link Stockbridge with Utley and help cyclists avoid the town’s three traffic-choked roundabouts. Bradford Council
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Firefighters tackled a blaze in the garage of a house in Keighley
Firefighters tackled a blaze in the garage of a house at Westview Way in Keighley. Damage to the garage was slight but smoke filled the attached home, and fire crews used a special ventilation fan to help clear the fumes. The three occupants
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Heritage Day celebrations in Keighley
Heritage Day celebrations in Keighley later this month will give people an opportunity to learn more about some of the local history that surrounds them. Keighley Town Council will be opening up parts of the town hall to visitors from 10am to 3pm
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Cross Hills man in court in connection with fraud case
A man appeared in court on Friday in connection with a fraud case that allegedly left estate agents £159,000 out of pocket. Jeffrey Hoslett, of Beech Street in Cross Hills, is accused of trading for a fraudulent purpose by carrying on a business
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Braithwaite community in clean-up ‘blitz’
The Braithwaite Blitz ended with 250 bags of rubbish collected from across the neighbourhood. Residents and staff from local agencies spent a day last week picking up litter from several ‘grot spots’. They completed a clean-up that had begun
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Virus forces Haworth cat rescue centre lockdown
A cat rescue centre will have to close its doors for more than a month after tests revealed it has been hit by an outbreak of a virus that has already claimed the lives of several kittens. Yorkshire Cat Rescue, based in Haworth, will now be unable
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Injury fears after knives are dumped at Keighley beauty spot
Knives have been found dumped at a Keighley beauty spot where young children play. The potentially deadly kitchen blades were discovered among other rubbish discarded at the site. Residents and councillors have condemned the incident, which
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Big jump in Keighley drug arrests
Arrests by Keighley police of suspected Class A drugs dealers have more than trebled in just four months, the Keighley News can exclusively reveal. Between April and July this year, 41 people were held for the supply of illegal top-category narcotics
