ALMOST 200 children in Eastern Europe will have a better Christmas as a result of work by pupils and parents at Keighley-district schools.They have filled 194 shoeboxes with gifts, which will go to children who are less fortunate.Harden, Keelham and Wilsden
CHRISTMAS cards sent by South Craven MP Julian Smith feature a design by a 10-year-old competition winner.Matthew Garth's entry, depicting a sleigh being pulled by sheep, was chosen from hundreds to feature on the front of the card.Designs by three runners-up
AIREDALE Hospital bosses are urging people planning to visit patients this Christmas to stay away if they are feeling unwell.The plea has been issued as part of the fight against the common winter bug norovirus, which can cause diarrhoea and vomiting.People
SPECTATORS gathered in Main Street to enjoy the first of this year's Haworth nativity processions. The first of the annual events, organised by members of Haworth Churches Together, took place in the village's Main Street last Sunday. (Dec 21)
AN inquest heard how a 37-year-old man from Braithwaite died at his home after taking a drug overdose. Last Friday's (Dec 19) hearing into the death of Robert Keith McLarnon, of Bankfield Mount, was told that he was found dead in his flat on July
A RIDDLESDEN woman with a long history of mental illness hanged herself at her home in Bradford Road, an inquest concluded. Sarah Jane Pickles, 40, was found dead on June 16 this year after her care co-ordinator became concerned about text messages
CHRIS Melling was beaten 5-3 in his last competitive match before the Christmas and New year break.The 35-year-old was beaten 5-3 by the experienced Martin Gould in the first round of the German Masters qualifiers at the Robin Park Arena and Sports Centre
SILSDEN under-19s boss Steve Narey felt the margin of his side’s defeat at Pickering Town was harsh, the Pikes ending 5-1 winners.After going behind early, the youngsters had a goal disallowed for offside before half-time but levelled through a Jack Wrigglesworth
AVIARIES at Cliffe Castle Park have been transformed into a Christmas grotto. The aviaries provide a home for birds or other animals during the summer but are usually kept empty through the winter. This year the Cliffe Castle Park Conservation
PUPILS at Steeton Primary School have remembered the 1914 Christmas Truce in a unique project linking 10 schools around Europe. The highlight of the project was an event when the schools involved sang Silent Night together via international video
‘SONGS FROM the shows’ compilations invariably have the same tracks from the same musicals by the same singers. I’ve lost count how many times I’ve heard Barbara Dickson, Elaine Paige or Michael ball chirping out the same classics from the
