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Men of Worth - Robert never reached Front
Tragedy struck many Keighley families as their menfolk were killed during fighting in the First World War. At least they had the consolation of knowing their husbands and sons died bravely fighting for a cause. But for Haworth couple Benjamin
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Volunteers sought for Haworth 1940s weekend
The charity organising this month’s Haworth 1940s weekend has appealed for volunteers to come forward and help ensure another successful event. The Soldiers, Sailors & Airmen’s Families Association (SSAFA) would like people to contribute towards
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Study revealing cost of conflict to Keighley area villages
Research has provided a fascinating insight into neighbouring villages’ men who fought for their country in the First World War. And now those findings are to form part of an exhibition this summer commemorating the centenary of the outbreak of
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Taking a literary look at the First World War in Haworth
Haworth visitors took a literary look at the First World War. The Bronte Society hosted a study day showcasing the writings of men and women who were inspired by the conflict. The event, entitled War On Words, is part of the Bronte Parsonage
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Keighley film fans flock to festival
Keighley teenagers shared the honours with international film makers at the town’s second Ratma film festival. The youngsters also got to stand on the podium at the Picture House cinema to collect the festival’s top award. They were invited
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Town had a poet laureate
Self styled ‘The Yorkshire Burns’, William Wright (1836-1897) – better known colloquially as ill o’ th’Hoylus End – was Keighley’s unofficial poet laureate of the later Victorian era. By turns warp-dresser, sailor, soldier, showman and pamphleteer
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Author grateful for his education in Keighley
The bearded gentleman in the centre of this group was the Keighley-born poet and playwright Gordon Bottomley. He was being conferred with an honorary Doctor of Letters at the University of Leeds in 1944. Professor Dobree introduced him at the
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Old Boys in high society
Sir Bracewell Smith, former Keighley science teacher turned hotelier who became Lord Mayor of London in 1946-1947, stands in tail coat with Lady Smith towards the right, talking to Old Keighlians at Mansion House. In 1946, former pupils and staff
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Keighley area 'go local' event is huge hit
People have flocked to the attractions taking part in an initiative to encourage local residents to enjoy visitor destinations on their own doorstep. They took advantage of this year’s Go Local Sunday scheme, arranged by the Bronte Country Partnership
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Shedding the pounds for Manorlands
Slimming World members have been shedding pounds to raise pounds. Members from four groups lost more than 115 stones between them in the six weeks leading up to Easter. A spokesman said: “Our Oakworth and Haworth members have raised £250 in
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Bronte Tractor Run for Manorlands
Dozens of vehicles will take part in this weekend’s Bronte Tractor Run. The event, now in its 14th year and raising money for Manorlands, is due to set off from outside Cross Roads Fisheries at 10.30am on Sunday. Participants will follow a
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On your marks for Manorlands half-marathon spot
Sue Ryder hospice Manorlands is urging people to snap up the charity’s final 25 places in the Great North Run. Ballot entry for the popular half-marathon closed two months ago and Sue Ryder normally has places available until July. But unprecedented
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Manorlands-based Sue Ryder fundraiser, Andrew Wood, at 10 Downing Street for the special St George’s Day reception
Manorlands-based Sue Ryder fundraiser Andrew Wood met the Prime Minister at a reception in 10 Downing Street. Mr Wood was among people from across the country invited to the St George’s Day gathering in recognition of their community work.
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Business club is a firm favourite for Manorlands
Manorlands has launched a major new initiative that will see it forge a pioneering partnership with the district’s business community. The Oxenhope Sue Ryder hospice is inviting firms across the area to sign up to the new Manorlands Business Club
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Former champion to open exhibition
Mountain bike champion Chris Young will open the Cycling For Life exhibition in Keighley this summer. He has been invited to officially launch the Tour de France-related exhibition at Central Hall in Alice Street on June 28. Chris is a former
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Ideas sought for Tour montage artwork
People still have a chance to put forward their ideas for a giant piece of montage artwork planned for Haworth in time for the Tour de France. The team behind the Tour D’Art project will be installing the eight by 16 foot creation on the gable
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Cullingworth cycling couple in Emmerdale scene
Cullingworth couple Paul and Sandra Corcoran have been taking part in filming on the set of ITV soap Emmerdale. The couple, owners of Pennine Cycles in Bradford, were involved in scenes using bespoke special-edition Tour bikes for a storyline leading
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Fields of Vision artists announced
Names of the artists who will be creating giant, unmissable works of landscape artwork in and around the the Worth Valley have now been revealed. All the artists will be contributing to Fields of Vision, one of the main commissions for Yorkshire
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Freight Train on track to deliver safety message
A Keighley school will host an event to help cyclists safely share the roads with heavy goods vehicles. The practical road safety awareness day at University Academy Keighley (UAK) has been organised by a Bradford-based haulage training firm called
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Keighley area breweries toast Tour ‘spectacle’
Cycling’s greatest global spectacle will be toasted across Keighley district. And two breweries are doing their bit to help people raise their glasses to Le Tour. Timothy Taylor in Keighley and Oxenhope-based Bridgehouse Brewery are both producing
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Trapped child rescued from car by fire fighters
Firefighters rescued a tot locked in a hot car outside a primary school. The girl, thought to be around two years old, got trapped inside the black Audi A6 when her parents accidentally locked it with the keys still inside. The fire service
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Police investigate death of a person at Keighley house
Police officers were called to a home in North Dean Road early this morning, following reports that a person had died at the property. A West Yorkshire Police spokesman confirmed this afternoon that officers were looking into the death of a person