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  • 'Buses praised but let's not be complacent'

    Bus stops and electronic information boards in Keighley and the rest of the region are just the ticket with passengers. A survey has revealed high levels of satisfaction with the provision by West Yorkshire's public transport body, Metro. “Respondents

  • Behind-the-scenes trip for actors

    Actors from Silsden’s amateur dramatic group have been travelling by stream train and gathering in costume at Oakworth Station in preparation for their production of The Railway Children next week. Key members of the Silsden Community Productions cast

  • Hospital pair scoop award for efficiency

    Two Airedale Hospital staff members have won awards for their work to streamline procedures to ensure patients are treated more quickly and effectively. Sue Speak, head of service improvement at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, and Richard Wylde, service

  • Carers delighted by company help

    A project that helps elderly people living alone to return home after a spell in Airedale Hospital has been safeguarded. The Home from Hospital scheme, run by the Carers’ Resource charity, has won sponsorship from Skipton-based Comply Direct after a

  • Everybody needs good neighbours

    Oxenhope is being used to pilot a neighbourhood help scheme to foster better links between local people and provide basic help to those who need it. Noreen Akhtar, of Bradford Council’s Keighley area co-ordinator’s office, outlined the initiative

  • 'No hospital car parking rise'

    Airedale NHS Trust has revealed it has no plans to increase fees for car parking. The news was revealed as hospital car parking charges came under fire after new data revealed widespread increases. Hospitals in England collect millions of pounds every

  • Pupils step up to market challenge

    Young Keighley pupils confronted a Dragons’ Den-style panel of judges as part of a contest to promote business and marketing expertise. The youngsters showcased goods ranging from herbal butter and games made from recycled materials to football products