CUSTOMS and Excise officers have confirmed their deployment to Keighley following a police raid in Highfield. A spokesman for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs today said its officers were sent to recover suspected illicit cigarettes found by police
A JURY found two men guilty of affray after violence flared between rival football fans at a pub in the city centre. Milorad Duric, 47, of Fewston Avenue, Clayton Heights, Bradford, Joseph Brett, 26, of Howarth Avenue, Swain House, Bradford, and
TWO people had to be freed by firefighters following a crash in Keighley town centre shortly before rush hour yesterday. (Nov 23) The casualties, who included a 52-year-old woman and a man, were in a silver Toyota Corolla, which was involved in
WARNING signs cracking down on dog fouling have been erected at Braithwaite hotspots."We're watching you!" is the message as moves are stepped-up to stamp out the problem.And the public is being urged to 'shop' anyone seen failing
A CLUB at a Keighley school designed to instil in youngsters the good habit of saving cash was visited by the Bishop of Bradford.Right Reverend Dr Tony Howarth met pupils in the LifeSavers savings club at Keighley's Riddlesden St Mary's Primary
PREVENTING pressure ulcers was the focus of an information stand at Airedale Hospital.Members of the Steeton hospital's so-called tissue viability team issued advice to staff, patients and visitors.The initiative was held as part of the awareness-raising
BOOK reviewing has entered a new chapter at a Keighley school.Pupils at Beckfoot Oakbank assessed the merits of various science books as part of a national initiative.They were taking part in the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize, which aims
A MAJOR campaign has been launched to reduce suicide rates across the region.Several organisations, including Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, have joined forces to tackle the issue.The initiative comes as figures show that the number of suicides
A "guardian angel" who went to the aid of a couple involved in a road accident in Keighley town centre has been praised for his public spirited actions. Skipton-based husband and wife Les and Maxine Allen were driving in North Street, near its
KEIGHLEY Rotarians welcomed a civic visitor.Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Abid Hussain, was guest speaker at a club meeting.He said that for the first time, both Bradford’s mayor and deputy were from Keighley.At the same meeting, a new member – former
A KEIGHLEY plasterer cemented a top spot in a national contest.David Scott won a bronze medal in the SkillBuild final at Birmingham.Competing against seven other student plasterers, he had to complete a range of tasks over three days.Mr Scott, who last
AIREDALE Chemical has recruited a human resources advisor.Emma Plummer has nine years’ experience in HR, including in engineering and manufacturing.Previously the Cross Hills chemical manufacturer has relied on outsourced support.Emma is currently involved
Q: WHERE will you find a dancing welder, a tragic movie legend, several Strictly stars and Brian Blessed next year?A: On Bradford Theatres’ stages - where hit musicals, razor-sharp comics, world-class dance companies and much-loved singers are all packed
KEIGHLEY social housing group Incommunities has scooped a prestigious national accolade.It was named Apprentice Large Employer of the Year at the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Apprenticeship Awards.The award was presented at a glittering
A KIOSK containing a cash machine was blown apart in an early morning raid at a supermarket. It is thought gas cylinders were used to rip open the freestanding structure on the site of the Co-op food store in Steeton, a short distance from Airedale
WEST Yorkshire's Police and Crime Commissioner has paid a visit to officers leading the safety crackdown on the district's roads and pledged to support the project for the “foreseeable future”.Mark Burns-Williamson used National Road Safety Week
SILSDEN boss Danny Forrest believes his team's reaction to their cup exits shows there should be no cause for concern now their perfect league form has finally ended.The Cobbydalers' run of 17 straight victories in the Hallmark Security League
PLAYER of the year Matthew Bailey believes a top-three finish should be a minimum target for Cougars next year.Keighley just missed out on the top five last season, falling short by only two points after defeat at Barrow on the final day of the Super
KEIGHLEY is poised for two top-level meetings to thrash out regeneration plans for the town.MP John Grogan is organising a seminar on Keighley’s economic future on April 20, with key regional speakers.And the town will host the annual meeting of Bradford
AN Oxenhope man managed to take this beautiful image of the Northern Lights from just outside his home village.Although it is relatively rare for the stunning phenomenon to be seen this far south, Matthew Heaton was able to capture it on camera on November
TEENAGERS have been causing "horrendous" antisocial behaviour for months outside Keighley Bus Station, according to a councillor.Town councillor John Kirby, who welcomed news that this bus station is in line for improved CCTV coverage, said
TRADERS in Keighley town centre have given their verdict on Bradford Council's progress towards finishing congestion alleviation measures in North Street. New paving stones have now replaced the worn asphalt pavement along one stretch of the street
A WOMAN originally from Keighley who created a multi-million pound charity campaign in 2014 has announced her next major fundraising effort.Fiona Cook, 22, and her 17-year-old sister Faye Cunningham will embark upon a project they are calling Challenge
A DISABLED man from Oakworth has voiced his frustration at a Keighley supermarket's failure to sort out its malfunctioning mobility scooters. Chris Cooper, 60, said the town's branch of Asda is the only major supermarket in the town to offer this
A KEIGHLEY town centre shop has again pulled out all the stops to celebrate Christmas in eye-catching style.Joanne Smith-Travers, who owns Personal Ice cake shop in North Street, has been mounting painstakingly put together Christmas displays in the shop
