THE Crown Hotel in Church Green was bought by Keighley Corporation in 1884 and demolished when the road was widened five years later.The tall drinking fountain on the extreme left was intended as a means of innocently quenching the thirst of some who
THIS imaginative view of Church Green in about 1850 formed one in a series of six Keighley postcards issued a century or so ago, reproduced from watercolours by Edwin Riby.A member of Keighley Art Club, Edwin Riby ran a picture-framing business in Lawkholme
KEIGHLEY Parish Church rises above the shops of Church Green some 60 years ago, when the name doubled as Church Street and before there was an actual green.Ophthalmic optician Henry Saunders adjoins the entrance to Airways Taxis in the King’s Arms Yard.Beyond
I WAS interested to read the Labour Keighley Parliamentary candidate’s claim he turned down the chance to stand in two “safe” seats and instead chose to stay where he lost last time around. In the interests of openness, I think he would do us all
THE Tory candidate for Keighley, Kris Hopkins, had his photo in your paper with Secretary of State for Transport Mr Chris Grayling – Re-open ‘missing link’ rail line, minister told (Keighley News, May 11). Do readers know that Grayling signed a
AS a senior citizen I may be naive, but I honestly thought one of the clarion calls of the 38 per cent of the UK population which voted ‘Leave’ – and, yes, it was only 38 per cent – was to return sovereignty to the Westminster Parliament. I have
With regard to your coverage of the hugely successful Tour de Yorkshire and also your reproduction of Jane O’ Neill’s representation of Haworth’s world-famous main street, with several cyclists riding up it – Workshops to create lasting Tour legacy (Keighley
VERY nice to see a report on the Fellsman after such a long time – Fellsman challengers race 62 miles across the moors (Keighley News, May 11). It used to be covered comprehensively in the past but has been missing for a number of years. DAVID
I HOPE the ‘white elephant’ civic centre doesn’t go the way of other Keighley premises that are unused for purpose – 'White elephant' building could be sold off by council (Keighley News, May 4). I’m beginning to think if a building is empty too
by the Rev John Ineson, St Mark’s Church, UtleyA FEW weeks ago, I listened to a sermon on Christ’s journey from his birth to the cross, the great celebration of Easter Sunday and his resurrection.Then, leaving church during the Tour de Yorkshire, I couldn
THE death of the elderly motorist who collapsed at the wheel of his car in Keighley was a real tragedy and our thoughts go out to his family and friends.Details of the driver and the precise circumstances of the incident have not been released by the
MANY congratulations go to Keighley councillor Abid Hussain after he was formally installed this week as Lord Mayor of Bradford.Clearly it is a very proud moment for him personally and his family, but also for the town.We wish him well during his tenure
A SERIES of forums is planned to give carers across the district a voice.Carers' Resource hopes to hold up to four events a year.The forums will debate issues affecting carers locally and nationally and consider how the charity's service could
A NEW strategy focussing on the health and wellbeing of carers is being drawn-up.North Yorkshire County Council will publish its blueprint this summer, in partnership with the NHS.Now input is being sought from the public in South Craven ahead of the
A KEIGHLEY town centre estate and lettings agents has won its third national award since it first opened in 2015.Holroyds, in North Street, gained this recognition at the The Estate Agent of the Year Awards, (ESTAS) a prestigious estate & letting agent
A SPECIAL tactile map has been unveiled at Keighley's sight centre.The map provides a guide to the many services and facilities housed in the two-storey building, at Scott Street.Sight airedale, formerly Keighley and District Association for the Blind
LISA Winteridge led from the front as she claimed double gold for Keighley-based Strike Taekwondo at the Spring England Open Championships.In a successful first day, with Poomsae (technical) the focus, she came first in the black belt senior category,
WEST Yorkshire traffic police have this afternoon (May 18) Tweeted this image of an incident in Keighley where a car ended up rolling backwards and crashing into bushes. The accident happened in Scott Lane, Riddlesden. A spokesman for the Road
Silsden Storm u-11s 16 Crigglestone All Blacks u-11s 24SILSDEN were left baffled by some refereeing decisions as they suffered a narrow defeat to Crigglestone.Storm scored first with a great passing move finished in the corner by Fergus Ramage but then
CHRIS Brown has won two backstroke titles at the Yorkshire Swimming Association Masters Championships at the John Charles Centre for Sport in Leeds last Saturday.The Sutton-in-Craven man won the 50 metres in 33.19sec and the 100m in 1min 12.24sec.Brown
POLICE are examining footage of a reckless overtaking manoeuvre captured on a dashboard camera by a Wilsden man.The man – who asked not to be named – was driving home from Bradford when a green Audi overtook him and then continued around the 'wrong
EFFORTS are planned to make Keighley Railway Station more dementia friendly.Staff will receive training to heighten their awareness of the condition.Northern Rail is working on the initiative with support from Dementia Friendly Keighley, railway users
TWO WORTH Valley competitions were completed at a sunny Highfield last Sunday as the league tries to encourage more entries for their events – a new idea this season.The main tournament was the Foster Cup Handicap, which was narrowly won by home player
SOUTH Craven people are being urged to have their say on a draft dementia strategy for North Yorkshire.The blueprint, Bring Me Sunshine, outlines proposed improvements to dementia support services – by the county council and partner organisations – over
West Bowling A u-13s 16 Keighley Albion u-13s 4ALBION lost for the third game in succession against an improved West Bowling team who were far too consistent for the erratic visitors. After allowing Bowling to break, Keighley conceded a penalty and an
A CARE trust is seeking volunteers from across the district to work alongside staff at its state-of-the-art dementia unit.Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the Centre for Mental Health at Airedale Hospital, issued the plea to coincide
INGROW Primary School has received a glowing Ofsted report.The Broomhill Avenue school has been rated 'good' by inspectors for the second time in five years.Following a visit to the premises in late March, Ofsted has praised the leadership team
A GROUP of travellers has left a recreation ground in Crossflatts.The travellers had moved on to the football pitch adjacent to Crossflatts Cricket Club in Keighley Road earlier this month.They brought at least six caravans, along with vans, trucks and
SEVEN people including four children had to flee their home in the early hours of today after a suspected arson attack. Three fire crews were called to the house fire, in Scott Street, Keighley, at 1.45am. Police have said the blaze could easily
A NURSE and doctor duo from Wilsden has just returned from trekking the Great Wall of China to help support people with dementia.Consultant physician Eliz Brierley, who specialises in care of the elderly, joined Bradford Royal Infirmary’s lead nurse for
DAVE Duxbury says that his rugby career has come full circle now that he has been appointed as Keighley Rugby Union Club's new head coach.The 52-year-old, who will be assisted by player-coach James Cunliffe, said: "I used to live at Sandbeds
TIGHTENING up defence has been a top priority for Cougars head coach Craig Lingard as he prepares his side for the visit to Doncaster on Sunday. Keighley may have been involved in League One’s most entertaining fixture last week, when Cougar
COUGARS chief Craig Lingard admitted he was surprised to see his old boss Gary Thornton lose his job at Sunday's opponents Doncaster.Keighley go into the League One clash at the Keepmoat Stadium one point behind their fourth-placed hosts, who parted
A CAMPAIGN for more lifesaving defibrillators is being launched after the death of a man who collapsed at the wheel of his car.The 84-year-old motorist suffered a suspected heart attack moments before his vehicle collided with a wall in Fell Lane, Keighley.Now
