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Dan has become first to cross Bering Straits in road vehicle

8:44am Sunday 7th September 2008

Two men have become the first people to cross the Bering Straits between Russia and Alaska in a road vehicle.

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Blood service rewards pair’s commitment

1:40pm Sunday 7th September 2008

Two blood donors have been rewarded after reaching milestones.

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Shimla Spice is voted our restaurant of year

9:37am Saturday 6th September 2008

The winner of the Keighley News Restaurant of the Year award has put his success down to a constantly changing menu.

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Disabled actors offer a new Twist on classic tale

9:12am Saturday 6th September 2008

A new film version of Oliver Twist starring local disabled actors will be screened at Keighley Picture House.

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Fundraiser Claire leaps into action for brother

11:50am Saturday 6th September 2008

Claire Russell took a leap into thin air to raise cash for her disabled brother and his wheelchair user friend.

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Fun and games at toy shop

12:30pm Friday 5th September 2008

Conways, in Keighley, staged a fun and games day to celebrate receiving a coveted accolade.

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Fight is on again to stop industrial park

11:42am Friday 5th September 2008

Furious residents have vowed to fight plans for an industrial park next to their quiet residential street - for the fourth time.

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Hall plans to be shown in exhibition

10:28am Friday 5th September 2008

Plans to transform Keighley's Central Hall into a community centre are due to be revealed to the public this month.

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New plans drawn up for homes in village

10:17am Friday 5th September 2008

A controversial plan to build 181 houses in a village has been withdrawn - but a new application is to be submitted.

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Call for higher tax for super rich

Updated 5:22pm Sunday 7th September 2008

High earners on more than £100,000 a year should pay higher tax rates to help achieve greater equality between the rich and poor, the TUC has urged.

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Hunt on for sub-postmaster after office shuts

A neighbourhood will have to do without its post office and corner store until a new sub-postmaster and building can be found.

Children to rescue as theft hits charity

children spent their summer holidays running a stall to replace money lost when a charity collecting box was stolen.

14-year-old girl pulled into car

This is the face of a man believed to have subjected a 14-year-old girl to a terrifying assault last month. Keighley police have released this e-fit image of the man they would like to trace in connection with the attack, in Whin Knoll Avenue, on August 6. He is said to have attempted to drag a 14-year-old girl into a car at 6.30pm that day.