A FORMER soldier has spoken of how he fought to stop his prized car being taken from outside his Silsden home.Kenny Cockshott desperately clung on to the front passenger door of the BMW when the alleged assailant struck.The vehicle twice hit walls at
CHILDREN at Kildwick CE Primary School have been learning about Ramadan and the festival of Eid.As part of the project, they decorated cards and sent them to year-three pupils at Eastwood Primary School in Keighley.In return, the Eastwood youngsters sent
FOUR TV sets have been donated to the Airedale Hospital children's ward.They were presented by SKT Welfare, which supports charities across the area.The donation is the latest in a series given to the children's ward by the organisation, which
KEIGHLEY and District Volunteer Centre has received a £5,000 boost.The cash has been donated by the Screwfix Foundation, which supports projects that maintain and improve properties for people in need.Gary Hodgson, from the volunteer centre, thanked the
KEIGHLEY'S mayor addressed a packed council chamber in the town hall for this year's Keighley School Achiever Awards.Councillor Mohammed Nazam officiated at the event which is designed to celebrate outstanding effort, achievement, behaviour and
A FINAL plea has been issued ahead of a charity harness-racing event.People are being urged to support the extravaganza, on Sunday, July 30, in aid of Oxenhope Sue Ryder hospice Manorlands.There will be eight races — the first at 2pm — at the showfield
FANS of Haworth's hugely popular annual 1940s Weekend have reacted with shock and disappointment to news that the event's organising committee has resigned. The 2017 Haworth 1940s Weekend was successfully staged in May, but a detailed message posted
A FAMILY is taking part for the third time in an annual fundraising hike in aid of Manorlands.Becca Banks – a volunteer at the Oxenhope Sue Ryder hospice's day therapy unit – will be joined on the Starlight Hike by her mum Andrea, sister Rachel and
YOUNGSTERS, staff and parents have enjoyed a successful school sports day in Sutton Park.The Sutton Community Primary School event was staged earlier this month, (July) and involved more than 200 pupils. Attempts to hold the event in previous years were
OUTDOOR maths added up for pupils from the Ingrow and Long Lee Federation. Youngsters from years five and six used their mathematical skills to complete a series of challenges. The children selected appropriate items to pack for an outdoor
KEIGHLEY'S Chris Melling became an internet sensation after a wonder clearance in a World Pool Series event in New York. Melling, who has earned the nickname 'The Magician', took his on-table tricks to new heights during his Ryo Rack Classic Championship
OXENHOPE had a day to forget in the Spenser Wilson Halifax League Premier Division.Shorn of several regulars at home to Triangle, they were asked to bat on a damp, miserable day and were dismissed for 95, which was an improvement on 1-3.Only two players
SOUTH Craven School has announced it is applying for floodlit sports facilities which will also be available for the wider community. This school sought planning permission three years ago for a Sports Dome. However, it now says that after
HERITAGE railway bosses have apologised for almost doubling fares for local pensioners following a complaint from a regular traveller.The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway said rising costs had forced the long-delayed increase in the cut-price fare for
THE academic year ended on a high point for Keighley year nine pupils with a graduation ceremony held to mark the completion of an important part of their education.This was the second year that University Academy Keighley has held the ceremony, in which
COUGARS forward Brad Nicholson has been handed a one-match ban after being sent off in the 30-30 draw at Workington – but three of his team-mates have avoided suspension.At last night's disciplinary hearing, Nicholson, who was initially charged with
KEIGHLEY schoolchildren were put through their paces.Youngsters from seven primary schools took part in a triathlon, organised by the Keighley Locality Achievement Partnership.They were challenged to complete a 50-metre swim and one-mile bike ride and
A LAST-DITCH bid to force Bradford Council bosses to slash their housing targets failed this week, as the authority ratified a key part of its controversial Local Plan. There were passionate speeches from all sides of City Hall’s council chamber
KEIGHLEY Cougars will begin their Super Eights campaign with a trip to Doncaster on Sunday, July 30.The Cougars lost on their visit to South Yorkshire earlier this season and the fifth-placed Dons will provide Craig Lingard’s side with a tough opener
