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A traditional Irish bread to celebrate saint
By Keighley’s Mike Armstrong, an award-winning master baker with a big passion for baking... IT'S that time of the year again folks when Irish eyes are smiling and St Patrick's Day is just around the corner. As the holiday often involves parades
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Village councillors' ward walk scheme could be expanded
TWO councillors have staged a 'ward walk' – and hope to expand the initiative. Mark Curtis and Luke Maunsell, who represent Oakworth on Keighley Town Council, walked around the village identifying issues including potholes and blocked gullies.
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Prime minister praises Keighley manufacturer during visit
A KEIGHLEY manufacturing firm was praised by the prime minister following a visit to its factory. Rishi Sunak said Byworth Boilers was helping to drive local growth. He was given a tour of the Parkwood Street plant last Friday morning, accompanied
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Fire service precept to rise for Keighley-district council tax payers
PEOPLE across the Keighley district will pay more for their fire service in the coming year. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority has agreed a council tax precept rise of 2.99 per cent. The increase will equate to an extra £2.31 a year
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'Delight' as controversial homes plan is withdrawn by developer
A LOCAL Councillor has said she is “delighted” that plans to build housing on a former mill site in Haworth have been withdrawn. The application to build 12 homes on the former Ebor Mills site, part of which is in the Green Belt, were submitted
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Keighley school students given taste of potential careers
STUDENTS at a Keighley school have been given a taste of potential careers. Several employers visited Beechcliffe School and provided tasks showcasing roles within their sectors. Amongst those present were representatives of Balfour Beatty,
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Thieves twice try to steal motorbike from Keighley address
THIEVES caused "significant damage" to a motorcycle in a bid to steal it from an address in Keighley. West Yorkshire Police say someone attempted to take the 125cc Yamaha twice, from Redcliffe Street, between 10pm on Wednesday (March 6) and 10.50pm
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Keighley school's growth a reflection of 'rapid improvements'
A KEIGHLEY school has hailed an expansion as a reflection of improvements made in recent years. From 2025, Carlton Keighley will increase the number of places that are available for students in each year group from 150 to 180. Also, the school
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in Keighley
PRIME Minister Rishi Sunak is in Keighley today - where he has toured the headquarters of a successful manufacturing company. The PM visited Byworth Boilers, at Parkwood Boiler works, this morning. He spoke to staff at the premises and congratulated
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Keighley brewery's community support can't be questioned!
A KEIGHLEY brewery's community involvement can't be questioned. Timothy Taylor's is sponsoring the Airedale Quiz League, which counts amongst its members stars of TV shows Eggheads and Mastermind. The brewery came on board after learning that
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Tip closures confirmed as Bradford Council budget is approved
COUNCILLORS voted last night to approve a budget which will see council tax rise by 4.99 per cent, three tips – including Sugden End at Cross Roads – close and costs for services like parking rise. And it is just the start of a year-long programme