ORGANISERS are gearing-up for this year's Keighley & District Agricultural Show. Planning is now well under way for the event, which will feature about 500 competition classes. An array of prizes, trophies and rosettes will be up for grabs.
PAST and present collide in the latest novel from former Keighley town clerk Debbie Spink. Keighley woman Debbie – who writes under her maiden name Chase – has written her first novel set in a distant century. Debbie, who devotes more of her
COMMUNITIES across the region are coming together in an initiative inspired by the murdered MP Jo Cox. A wide range of activities is taking place. And there is backing from a campaign spearheaded by the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and
NEW governors have been elected at Airedale Hospital. The nine recruits will help act as a link between the public and board. And they will provide input into improving services at the Steeton site. Christine Highley, who has represented Keighley
HAWORTH Scouts of all ages made tracks for the railway – by royal appointment. They were headhunted by the Duke of Kent to join him at Oxenhope station after he arrived from Ingrow by steam train. The Duke, cousin of the Queen, visited the Keighley
STEETON have announced their pre-season friendly schedule which includes clashes with Thackley and Liversedge. The Chevrons start their pre-season campaign on July 4 with a trip to West Yorkshire side Field AFC, before a home game with Thackley,
MACAULAY Thompson has been appointed lettings manager by estate agent Dacre, Son & Hartley. His role, covering the Keighley and Skipton areas, is part of an ongoing expansion of the firm's residential lettings division. "I started my career in
IT'S a case of sofa, so good for one Keighley company which is benefitting from a Business Improvement District (BID) initiative. Sofa Saints, at the Aire Valley Business Centre, has seen a huge boost in online activity since it became part of
KEIGHLEY-based Keybury Fire and Security has further cemented its commitment to community initiatives. The firm has equipped the recently-opened East Morton Community Shop with CCTV and intruder alarm systems. Company bosses said they were delighted
THERE was success for Keighley karate kids at Shukokai Karate Union's (SKU) Dan garding held in Sheffield. Akeel Carles, who trains with Bismillah Karate Club, attended and was successful in gaining his black belt 1st Dan. Sensei Mo Ilyas said
A BOY from the Craven area was crowned as a British champion after taking gold in the British Karate Federation Four Nations Championships. The British Sport Karate Federation, which consists of two clubs in the Craven area (Quest Karate in Skipton
HARD-WORKING volunteer and former Keighley mayor George Metcalf has had VIP tours of Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament. Thanks to his work with young boxers George and his wife Nanette were invited to a garden party at Buckingham Palace
Northowram Fields 143 all out Keighley 135 all out KEIGHLEY’S second string entertained Northowram Fields at Lawkholme Lane in the second round of the Priestley Shield as the game managed to beat the wet weather. Keighley captain Alex Towler
A SUTTON-in-Craven man claimed three titles at the Yorkshire Swimming Association’s annual Open Masters Championships held at Ponds Forge Sheffield. Chris Brown looked impressive when he claimed no less than three county championship titles in the
THE forecasted rain held off over Upper Nidderdale on Sunday where 41 Yeadon-Guiseley Motor Club members battled for club championship points in the fifth event on the series calendar at the splendid West House Farm venue between the villages of Lofthouse
A STUDENT who seriously injured his friend when he drove straight over a crossroads into the path of another car has been spared an immediate prison sentence. Raihan Hossain was in his father’s BMW 3-Series when he failed to see the Give Way sign
THERE was a tense finish up at Hainworth in the second round of the Cowling Cup. Ingrow batted first and reached 136-6 in their allotted 20 overs with Ben Weatherill (48 not out) and Ben Pursey (43no) leading the way as Steve Broughton claimed 2
