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Pensioner activists in Keighley call for “dementia-friendly communities”
Pensioner activists in Keighley have called for “dementia-friendly communities” so that people with the condition feel confident enough to go out. Keighley and Bradford Pensioner Association this week highlighted the problem of people with dementia
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Keighley carers are being encouraged to put themselves first through a series of workshops
Keighley carers are being encouraged to put themselves first through a series of workshops. The five “caring confidently” sessions will focus on issues such as health, feelings, rights and communication. The Monday morning sessions will be
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South Craven MP calls for action over water firm’s tax bill
South Craven MP Julian Smith has blasted Yorkshire Water for its failure to pay corporation tax in the past year - despite making millions of pounds profit and raising customers’ bills. He called the company’s chiefs to Westminster to discuss the
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Firms hoping to open in Steeton building if plans passed
Two businesses could open up in an under-used building in Steeton if new plans are approved by Bradford Council Marc Taylor has submitted an application to open a beauty salon and architects’ office on the floors above an existing hair salon at 29
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Illness hits world record radio broadcast bid by Glusburn and Sutton DJs
A charitable attempt to break a world record for the longest live radio broadcast was called off due to illness. Presenters Jason Smith, of Glusburn, and Mick Peacock, of Sutton, had intended to broadcast 100 hours non-stop on Cowling-based Drystone
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A56 near South Craven transport study to be completed
A study into improving transport links along the A56 between Colne and Earby and beyond is due to be completed within the next few weeks by Lancashire County Council. And the conclusions could have an impact on traffic movement through South Craven
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The Yorkshire leg of the Tour de France will cost Bradford Council £731,000
The Yorkshire leg of the Tour de France will cost Bradford Council £731,000 but is expected to bring millions of pounds into the district. For the first time since January’s announcement that the Tour would pass through the area – including Silsden
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Trial of man accused of murdering Keighley boy, 4, delayed for second time
The trial of the man accused of murdering a four-year-old Keighley boy has been delayed for a second time, to a date to be fixed in the New Year. Anwar Rosser, 33, of Harewood Road, Bracken Bank, is accused of killing Riley Turner at the youngster's
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The exact route for the Tour through Silsden, Keighley and the Worth Valley is likely to be revealed late next month
The exact route for the Tour through Silsden, Keighley and the Worth Valley is likely to be revealed late next month. Routes in individual areas of the UK are expected to be released soon after the 2014 Tour is officially launched in Paris on October
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Hebden Bridge singer-songwriter Rebecca Roberts at Cricketers Arms in Keighley
Hebden Bridge singer-songwriter Rebecca Roberts will play the Cricketers Arms in Keighley next month. The October 6 gig follows Rebecca's successful show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival during the summer. A spokesman said: “Now she's back
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British acoustic music scene star Paul Downes in Keighley
One of the most respected artists of the British acoustic music scene will be performing in Keighley on October 4. Paul Downes is said to perform with effortless brilliance in a dazzling array of styles. He has recorded eight albums with bands
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Regular stars return for York Theatre Royal pantomime
Regular performers will return this autumn for Berwick Kaler’s famous York Theatre Royal pantomime. The cast of Aladdin And The Twankeys will include Martin Barrass, Suzy Cooper, Sian Howard and AJ Powell, along with last year's villain Jonathan
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Keighley area groups ‘must get heads together’ about Tour De France, says Oxenhope councillor
Organisations arranging activities for the Tour de France need to improve how they co-ordinate with each other, according to a parish councillor. Coun David Ashcroft, of Oxenhope Parish Council, said he did not want to knock the enthusiasm being
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Airedale Hospital hosts high-level delegation from the Middle East
Airedale Hospital hosted a high-level delegation from the Middle East, which was in the UK to learn how technology is revolutionising healthcare provision. The eight delegates included ministers and senior government officials in the fields of
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Teacher-turned-soup-supremo Simon Cave at Keighley Show for local launch of his new business
Teacher-turned-soup-supremo Simon Cave used Keighley Show for the local launch of his new business. The 32-year-old taught history for a decade, latterly at a British school in Dubai. But after a Facebook “vote” earlier this year he decided
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A Keighley town centre optician is again backing a national campaign to encourage people to safeguard their eyesight
A Keighley town centre optician’s is again backing a national campaign to encourage people to safeguard their eyesight. National Eye Health Week began on Monday and Rayner, in the Airedale Shopping Centre, is giving out free recipes which researchers
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A Glusburn man has hit out at North Yorkshire County Council after a broken stairlift left his disabled wife stranded upstairs for three hours
A Glusburn man has hit out at North Yorkshire County Council after a broken stairlift left his disabled wife stranded upstairs for three hours. Nigel and Karen Goodwin, of Old Hall Road, were upset after Mrs Goodwin, who has multiple sclerosis
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Keighley family firm keen to keep expanding
An expanding family-run engineering business will use new funding to help it produce a new health and safety product. Keighley-based C and C Hydraulics, run by husband and wife Ian and Lorraine Couch, who launched the business in 1994, moved into
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Keighley firm's growth plans underpinned by bank funding
A family-owned construction and civil engineering business which has ridden out the downturn in the sector is set for further expansion. Keighley-based RN Wooler & Co is on track to achieve a £30 million turnover this year and says the funding
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Keighley residents and businesses are being offered the opportunity to learn more about the Tour de France Grand Depart
Keighley residents and businesses are being offered the opportunity to learn more about the Tour de France Grand Depart. In the first of a series of events to keep people informed, there will be three sessions at Victoria Hall next Saturday, September
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Cat charity thrilled with appeal response
A cat charity is purring with delight after an overwhelming response to an appeal. Over 500 tins and sachets of pet food, along with toys and other supplies, have been handed in at a collection point in Keighley’s Airedale Shopping Centre.
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Several 90 per cent-funded workshops for businesses are being staged at Airedale Enterprise Services (AES) in Keighley
Several 90 per cent-funded workshops for businesses are being staged at Airedale Enterprise Services (AES) in Keighley. Sessions are planned for topics including social media, e-marketing, employment law and people management. The workshops
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Renewed interest in implementing a Keighley-Oxenhope cycle route after the Tour de France has sceptical response from a council chairman
Renewed interest in implementing a Keighley-Oxenhope cycle route after the Tour de France has had a sceptical response from a council chairman. The scheme, first put forward 11 years ago, but never taken further, will now be re-examined by district
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Turf sculptures idea of celebrating the arrival of next summer’s Tour de France in Keighley
“Turf sculptures” featuring some of the Worth Valley’s distinctive local themes were recommended as another way of celebrating the arrival of next summer’s Tour de France. The idea, put forward by Andrew Wood of Yorkshire Young Farmers, was aired
