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Training adds up in bid to boost region's numeracy skills
PEOPLE in Keighley and across West Yorkshire have boosted their maths and numeracy skills thanks to a free training programme. The Government-funded Multiply scheme was launched in the region last year, with the aim of banishing people's fears
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Keighley bank is closing for a refurbishment
A KEIGHLEY bank is closing temporarily for a refurbishment. The HSBC branch in North Street will shut tomorrow (March 28) and is due to reopen on April 22. Lisa J Moore, HSBC UK local director, says: "We continue to invest in our branch network
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Wildlife trust in plea to dog owners
YORKSHIRE Wildlife Trust is urging dog owners to keep their pets on leads during visits to woodlands and the wider countryside. The trust – whose nature reserves include Low Wood, Riddlesden – says unsupervised dogs can unintentionally cause harm
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Popular bus services between Keighley and the Dales are back
POPULAR 'summer Sunday' bus services from Keighley into the Yorkshire Dales are back. The Nidderdale DalesBus 821 runs to Pateley Bridge and Scar House Reservoir in Upper Nidderdale, leaving Keighley at 9.25am. It connects at Pateley Bridge
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Daredevils urged to take the plunge in support of Manorlands
DAREDEVILS are once again being urged to take the plunge in support of Manorlands. Sue Ryder, the charity which runs the Oxenhope hospice, is staging its annual Zip the Cow event. Participants walk to the top of the 'cow' at the Cow and Calf
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District NHS care trust offers tips to help deal with stress
A DISTRICT care trust is offering tips to help people deal with stress as it shines a spotlight on mental health. Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust has issued advice ahead of Stress Awareness Month, which runs throughout April. New
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Choir spreads Easter joy to children's causes across region
A CHOIR is spreading Easter joy across the region. All Together Now has distributed Easter eggs to ten children's charities and other good causes. Nearly 500 chocolate eggs were donated by choir members. Recipients are Airedale Hospital
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Keighley speedster Kildunne sparkles for England in Six Nations win over Italy
Keighley talent Ellie Kildunne was arguably the woman of the match as England kicked off their Women's Six Nations title defence at the weekend with an eight-try 48-0 trouncing of Italy in Parma. England were heavy favourites to beat their hosts
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Keighley amateur theatre stalwart speaks at forum luncheon
A STALWART of amateur theatre was guest speaker at the Keighley Men's Forum luncheon. Barbara Boothroyd spoke on A Principal Girl (and Boy) at the event, at the Grouse Inn, Oldfield. After giving a brief account of her education and employment