ROYAL Mail has unveiled three ‘parcel post boxes’ in the Keighley area. The special, securely-designed boxes enable businesses to post pre-paid parcels. Across Yorkshire, 128 of the boxes have been installed – 18 are in Bradford district.
I REMEMBER when the film Priscilla Queen of the Desert hit our screens and what a breath of fun and fresh air it proved to be. Transferring a film to stage musical can be a somewhat risky endeavour, however with Priscilla it has worked wonderfully
PEOPLE can learn more about the work of a care trust at a meeting next week. The public will be told about the latest performance figures for Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust and its upcoming priorities. And a patient’s story will
CHILDREN are getting crafty in a Keighley shopping centre. Arts, crafts and building bricks will be on offer at the Airedale Centre on Saturday, September 28. As part of the event, staged by Discover Keighley, there will be a contest to construct
AN Oxenhope woman is tackling a gruelling trek in memory of her husband – and to raise money for the hospice which cared for him. Jane Barrett will join a group next month which is trekking along sections of the Great Wall of China, in aid of Manorlands
A MAJOR event aimed at reducing the risk of falls is being held in Keighley. Several organisations and services are coming together to offer help and guidance to the public. People will also be given advice about how they can ‘boost their bones
A BRACKEN Bank woman plans to climb Pen Y Fan mountain in the Brecon Beacons to raise money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Charlotte Cook will head for the Welsh wilderness on August 29 next year on a mission to show her daughter that having
AN Oakworth pub celebrated its 20th anniversary in style. The Snooty Fox staged a fundraising night and party, with proceeds going to Manorlands. And the event coined-in £2,207 for the Oxenhope Sue Ryder hospice. Attractions included a raffle
EXTRA help is available to South Craven smokers seeking to stub-out the habit. A new support service is being offered to people across North Yorkshire. Living Well Smokefree, funded by the county council, comprises a team of advisors. It can
By Rob Adamson, Restructuring, Recovery and Insolvency Partner, Armstrong Watson WHENEVER there is uncertainty, a lack of customer confidence is never far behind. Unfortunately, that can lead to increased cash flow pressures on businesses as
A CHARITY is staging a series of activities across the district which will spotlight the support available to older people and their families. Age UK Bradford District is holding nine days of events, including a community cafe in Keighley. The
DESPITE being battered and bruised on the track, driver Phoebe Wainman has targeted a top 12 finish next year after making her dream debut in the BriSCA F1 Stock Car World Championships. The third-generation driver from Silsden finished 13th in
A WORLD-famous street visited by hundreds of thousands of people every year is at the centre of a row over its disabled access. Haworth Main Street is an iconic tourist magnet in the Bronte village, drawing people from across the globe. But
CRAIG Lingard hopes his former side Keighley Cougars can enjoy a push for promotion next season after he made his coaching return to rugby league. The 42-year-old, who was sacked as head coach at Cougar Park in May despite a good start to the Betfred
THREE weeks removed from the club being saved, the season started away at Whitehaven with near 300 Cougars fans backing the boys on a cold afternoon in Cumbria. Tries from Matt Welham and Jack Miller put the Cougars into an early 10-0 lead, but
