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Headteacher gave ungrudging service
The gentleman standing on the right of the back row of this sedate turn of the 20th century walking group was Silsden headmaster David Longbottom. Cathy Liddle, of Elm Grove in Silsden, who has supplied the photograph, admirably sums up his contribution
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The people of Oxenhope and Haworth could have more say over what happens in their villages
The people of Oxenhope and Haworth could have more say over what happens in their villages by the end of the year. The villages are in the process of drawing up neighbourhood plans, which would allow locals to decide where houses and other major
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Cross Hills Tennis Club raises over £413 for Manorlands in memory of Lyn
Cross Hills Tennis Club has raised over £413 for Manorlands with a tournament in memory of a former member. The fifth annual “Lyn’s Day” also featured a barbecue lunch followed by cakes, musical entertainment and a raffle, with prizes donated by
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A successful annual open day staged by a Worth Valley football club has raised £1,300 for Manorlands hospice
A successful annual open day staged by a Worth Valley football club has raised £1,300 for Manorlands hospice. The event was held at the Bronte playing fields by Oakworth Juniors Football Club. It featured friendly matches for all age groups, and
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A Keighley allotment project could reap a £500 grant
A Keighley allotment project could reap a £500 grant. Branching Out, an eco-gardening initiative for people with dementia and disabilities, is bidding for a donation from the Skipton Building Society Grassroots Giving campaign. The cash would
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Silsden Amnesty Group has “adopted” a prisoner of conscience
Silsden Amnesty Group has “adopted” a prisoner of conscience held in an Indonesian jail since 2005. Former civil servant Filep Karma, sentenced to 15 years for his part in a peaceful demonstration, will be the focus of the group’s annual coffee
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Minister backs HMRC adviser's exit
An HMRC tax adviser who resigned after being secretly filmed offering tips on keeping money "out of the Chancellor's grubby mitts" was "directly at odds" with the Government's position, a Treasury minister said. David Heaton spoke at a London conference
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Haworth Parish Council’s no to new houses
Haworth Parish Council has objected to plans to build houses on land behind a social club, because it believes the site is allocated for allotments. Morley-based Broadstone Properties wants to build five terrace houses on a patch of field behind
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Fewer people than hoped for attended a public meeting in Cowling to discuss plans to refurbish the village recreation ground.
Fewer people than hoped for attended a public meeting in Cowling to discuss plans to refurbish the village recreation ground. But organisers say the feedback provided by those who did turn up was positive. “Considering the amount of advertising
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Planning refusal for South Craven School’s sports air dome
South Craven School’s plans to widen sporting activities for its pupils and feeder schools have suffered a setback. An application from the school to build a European-style multi-purpose air dome occupying the space of four tennis courts has been
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Organisers of the Keighley Big Lunch have served up a £600 donation to Manorlands
Organisers of the Keighley Big Lunch have served up a £600 donation to Manorlands. The event, held at the Airedale Shopping Centre in June, was a massive success. “We had a fantastic day – we brought the community together to share lunch while
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Anger over how Denholme homes bid passed
Bradford Council has come under fire for letting an officer give the go-ahead to a controversial housing estate in Denholme “behind closed doors”. Plans for 35 houses on a field at the junction of New Road and Long Causeway were approved earlier
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A father has criticised Airedale Hospital after an ambulance mix-up caused distress for him and his family
A father has criticised Airedale Hospital after an ambulance mix-up caused distress for him and his family. Mark Newbould, 54, called an ambulance after suffering severe back pains at home. As he was transported to the Steeton hospital, his
