Steeton were unable to win the West Riding County FA Challenge Cup for the first time in their history tonight as they lost 5-2 to Bradford side Field in the final at Elland Road. The West Yorkshire League outfit completed a treble as they stormed
Pupils’ enthusiasm for gardening at Crossflatts Primary School has been fuelled by British Gas. A team of volunteers from the energy giant visited the school to help the children carry out various tasks around the grounds. The visitors spent
South Craven School students are the talk of the town! They took part in a public speaking event organised by Skipton Rotary Club. Their English teacher entered two teams in the contest, both of which performed well. A spokesman for the Cross
Glusburn Primary School pupils went to the movies – and helped raise money for people in disaster zones. The school held a fundraising cinema evening, attended by more than 170 children and parents. It was the brainchild of parent Vonni Hockey
Keighley children hit the target with outdoor lessons aimed at helping their classroom studies. Parkwood Primary School pupils have spent several weeks undertaking special activities in the playground and woodland. Sessions led by Wild Way
A survey by a Keighley e-learning company has revealed nearly two-thirds of primary school teachers don’t know how to stop children using social networking sites. And 30 per cent of respondents felt they had received inadequate training in how
Parkside School students took to the track as a reward for their academic achievements. Youngsters from the Cullingworth school took on each other at go karting, with Oliver Schofield taking pole position on the podium. The trip was one of
Haworth children are creating a ‘scratch orchestra’ to perform during Keighley Festival. Pupils from the village primary school are learning to play a piece by ear rather than using sheet music. Those who do not have an instrument of their
Appeal organisers are urging people to Gift Aid any donations. This enables the fundraising team to claim an additional 25p for every £1 given. “This means – for example – if you make a donation of £10 and sign a form to allow us to claim Gift
Politicians have reacted with dismay to a Court of Appeal decision to grant sadistic child killer Anwar Rosser a full hearing in his bid to overturn his whole-life prison sentence. The 33-year-old former soldier was ordered to spend the rest of
Airedale Hospital’s dedicated fundraiser Bronagh Daly has bucket-loads of ideas to help people get their own ideas off the ground to help swell coffers. An Emergency Department Appeal pack contains a list of 60 fun-filled fundraising suggestions
People could pay tribute to a late loved one and help the appeal at the same time. Appeal organisers welcome suggestions, such as naming part of the new department after a departed family member or friend, or planting a tree in their memory.
Keighley News readers have resp-onded magnificently with fund-raising ideas and pledges for the Emergency Department Appeal. And hospital staff are also doing their bit. “We are really touched at how many donations are being made,” said A&
On The Air – West Lane Lane Baptist Amateurs The Haworth group’s production was a superb recollection of the ghastly horrors of what the world endured 100 years ago. It was a great gribute to the society, whose brainchild captivated audiences with
Special light installations will feature in Airedale Hospital’s new Emergency Department to help ease the anxieties of patients. The installations will comprise about 30 individual sections. One – to be provided in the Butterfly Room – depicts
Sports fans could net some cash for the appeal. Members and supporters of clubs, covering everything from cycling and rugby to football and tennis, are being urged to help the campaign reach its goal. An appeal spokesman said: “With the Grand
A&E housekeeper Bob Tallon has become an even more familiar face in the department following his ‘star’ appearance at the opening of a village store. Mr Tallon was invited to officiate at the launch ceremony of Steeton’s new Morrisons Local
Two pensioners were treated in hospital following an alleged robbery yesterday in Lawkholme. Police were called to Bingley Street, near the Asda superstore, at about 6.15pm, following reports of a robbery. Officers detained a 44-year-old man at the
A pensioner with first-hand experience of Airedale Hospital’s A&E unit is urging people to support the Emergency Department Appeal. Jack Robson, 78, visited A&E because of concerns about his swollen right leg. He feared he may have deep
The Keighley Business Awards went from strength to strength for their second year. Hundreds of people filled Victoria Hall for a glitzy black-tie evening of food, prize-giving and networking. Keighley Town Centre Association received much praise for
Cakes and buns are helping to serve-up cash for the appeal. Sales of the goodies are bringing in much-needed funds. Appeal bosses express a special ‘thank you’ to Lena Robinson, of Silsden, who organised a cake sale and coffee morning, which
Support for the appeal is also coming from the Friends of Airedale. The independent charity – governed by a board of volunteer trustees, chaired by Eileen Proud – has about 300 members. It generates about £120,000 a year for the hospital, with
Cowling Parish Council approved a request for more funding to provide commemorative First World War plaques for the village. Councillor Joan Tindale said £200 had been allocated to purchase plaques and associated materials to commemorate 100 years
Robert Fossey was wounded just five weeks after arriving on the front-line in 1916. His condition was so serious his parents were given permission to travel from Keighley to France to see him. Joseph and Abigail Fossey, of New Eng-land Road
A concert in Silsden will recall a couple who took part in an historic tribute to First World War soldiers. Steeton Male Voice Choir will sing in memory of Silsden couple John and Agnes Bancroft. The men will perform a musical selection – From
A moving story of how a tragic Keighley sailor’s wedding ring was found on the seabed nearly 90 years after he drowned has been told as part of a First World War commemoration. Stanley Cubiss was among more than 180 men who perished when the destroyer
