A Keighley woman who was well-known for her work as a teacher and for advising couples who were getting married has died. Margaret Devlin taught English and RE at Holy Family Catholic School in the town before she retired in 2003. She had also been
Jason Demetriou is demanding more of the same from his players this weekend as Cougars seek to enhance their play-off credentials at home to York City Knights. Demetriou’s men are back on home soil for the first time since they lost to Batley on June
The mother of a Keighley teacher left in a coma after an attack in Thailand has made an emotional plea for his alleged attacker to be “kept off the streets” as her son showed more positive signs of recovery. Briton Sean Henry Tinsley, 43, was arrested
A district councillor says Keighley Town Council’s attempt to run more public services is ignoring the complex bureaucracy involved in transferring powers from Bradford. Councillor Khadim Hussain also described new laws to devolve powers to
Keighley’s Danish Muhammad is eyeing the European Schoolboys’ Boxing Championship in Russia in October after winning both his bouts in the Three Nations event last weekend in Port Talbot, Wales. Competing in the Class Two 42-44kg category, he stopped
A fierce blaze which wrecked a commercial garage in central Keighley may have been started deliberately, according to police. Fire ripped through the premises in Beck Street on Friday night, July 6. A spokesman for Airedale and North Bradford CID said
The later stages of Keighley Gala on Saturday were pitted against the elements after a precious few hours of dry weather gave way to thunder, heavy rain and mud. The team in charge of arranging the festivities at Victoria Park said a small group of people
No new traffic management schemes are to be added to the improvement list until at least next April in Denholme, Cullingworth and Harden. Shipley Area Committee's budget for 2012/13 will instead be spent on improvement schemes approved in previous years
Organisers of this year’s East Morton Gala said good weather and an excellent turnout resulted in a memorable and highly successful afternoon of family fun. The event on the village recreation ground featured new attractions, including a climbing
Oxenhope will play the first match on their new centenary pitch this Saturday when they welcome their illustrious local rivals Silsden, from the North West Counties League, for a pre-season friendly (2pm). For the last four seasons, Oxenhope’s first
Pride of place this week goes to the Skipton Inter-District Ladies’ bowls team, who finally won the Yorkshire ABA’s Inter-District title in the one-day event in and around Harrogate. It was in 1955 that the last team from this area won the event – what
Forget salmon fishing in the Yemen, many anglers are turning their attention to trout fishing in Keighley following reports of large numbers of fish being caught within casting distance of the town. Sections of the River Aire run by Keighley Angling
Pupils from a Keighley school are again preparing to tackle a 176-mile relay run to raise money for charity. The team from Oakbank School aims to complete the route, from Kirkcudbright in Scotland to the Oakworth Road school, in under 24 hours. And
Keighley’s MP has called for Health Secretary Andrew Lansley to intervene in a renewed battle to keep children’s heart services in Yorkshire. Kris Hopkins has described as “simply wrong” a decision to axe children’s heart surgery at Leeds General Infirmary
A 47-year-old man has been warned to expect a jail sentence after pleading guilty to two offences of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. Darren Lorriman, of Exley Mount, Exley Head, was told to return to Bradford Crown Court for sentence on
Cononley’s Jacob Rowan has become the youngest ever captain of Leeds Carnegie at the age of 22. The England under-20 international, who has played extensively for Otley on loan, will take the armband from former England and British Lion Andy
People’s views are being sought on swimming sessions at Bradford Council leisure centres, including Keighley. A questionnaire asks users about their preferred swimming times, which sessions they currently attend, management of the facilities and if they
Barrowford entertained Ingrow in the Mewies Solicitors Craven League's Wynn Cup quarter-final and rattled up an impressive 225-4, with Ajmal Choudrhy making a splendid 79-ball 95no, including ten fours. He was assisted by Nabeel Ahmed, who hit four
Richard Wear dominated proceedings as Harden picked up five Aire-Wharfe League points at Rawdon and made the pack at the top of Division Two almost claustrophobic. It was one of only three games finished this week in a league that so far lost
The draws for the early rounds of the FA Cup with Budweiser have been made, and Silsden are involved in a big local derby. The Cobbydalers will host Brighouse Town, from the Baris Northern Counties East League Premier Division, in the extra-preliminary
Keighley Angling Club have expressed concern after learning that raw bird seed is being deposited into the water at Roberts Pond, Utley. While the seed is fine for birds, the grains can be lethal to the fish because, once ingested, the food swells in
Choosing the man of the match isn’t always easy at cup finals but there was little doubt as to the verdict in the Upper Airedale Junior Association's William Spencer Memorial Cup final for under-17s. Oakworth skipper Jack Davison scored 52 before retiring
Police are appealing for witnesses to a street fight on a Keighley housing estate. Detective Inspector Mark Long, of Airedale and North Bradford CID, said officers received a report of a fight in Coronation Way, Braithwaite, shortly before midnight on
Children are putting their lives at risk by diving from a bridge into the river below. Youngsters have been seen plunging into the River Aire at Kildwick Bridge. Now an angling club that monitors the stretch of water has launched a campaign warning
A judge yesterday warned a jury not to communicate about a Keighley murder trial on social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter. Mr Justice Maddison also told them: “You will be amazed at what has gone on in the past.” He also told them not
A mum has hit out in a wrangle over her flooded home. Julie Hastings said she had been left struggling to get help since she and her 13-year-old son were forced out of the semi-detached house in Heritage Way, Oakworth, last week. She said no official
Standing back and taking a detached, cold analytical, view of the decision to axe to children’s heart surgery unit at Leeds General Infirmary shows only one thing – it is wrong. It was without doubt a difficult decision to reach and whatever the outcome
Mental health project appeal for volunteers We wish to appeal through these pages for volunteers willing to participate in our project. Mindworks has been in existence since 2010 to provide information and support to employers surrounding
Performing arts school Stage 84 has produced its own Olympics-themed musical entitled Sporting 2012. The school, which has many students in the Keighley area, sent 60 members to Birmingham Bobby Music For Youth National Festival. Sporting 2012 features
The Agatha Christie Theatre Company next week returns to Bradford Alhambra with its seventh annual production. Murder on the Nile stars Kate O'Mara, Denis Lill, Susie Amy, Chloe Newsome, Ben Nealon and 60s pop idol Mark Wynter. The whodunnit, which
Oakworth Methodist Church: KYDZ Keighley Youth Theatre in comedy with music Drama Queens (tomorrow/Saturday 7.30pm, phone 01535 219705); Airedale Male Voice Choir (July 21). Phone 01535 653110. Henry Wood Institute, Leeds: Ordinary Things, exhibition
Oasis, U2 and Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute bands will play at a music festival in Skipton this summer. Meanwhile a musician from the real-life Coral will play Keighley and Mott the Hoople veteran will play Bingley. The Fake Festivals Tour returns to
Oxenhope Social Club: soul disco (tomorrow); rock night with Suicide Blonde (Saturday); retro disco (July 27); rock 'n' roll with The Elderberries (28). Black Bull, Horsforth: covers band Night Patrol (Saturday). Exchange Arts Centre, Russell Street
Post punk indie rock band Indianic, which has members from Keighley and Wilsden, have released four live songs. The band was formed after Keighley 90s outfit The Undecided went into retirement apart from the occasional charity gig. A spokesman said
