A RECRUITMENT campaign has been launched for police community support officers (PCSOs). West Yorkshire Police say the force has employed PCSOs since 2003 and they have proved to be “a valuable asset”. Duties can include detaining suspected offenders
A CROSS Roads author has edited a second anthology of stories inspired by Yorkshire’s only king Richard III. Carol Fellingham Webb writes children’s history books focusing on the life and times of the notorious monarch. She last year put together
AN initiative showcasing independent businesses in Keighley town centre has its first winner. Oxenhope woman Ruth Nielsen has received £150 in shopping vouchers. As part of the bi-annual Independents Campaign – run by Discover Keighley – shoppers
THE ANCIENT Greeks, famously, had a word for everything. Not quite so true in the 21st century — they’d struggle with ‘flux capacitor’ and ‘high-speed fibre broadband’. But they were closely attentive to the world around them and good at describing
GLOWING tribute has been paid to a long-serving volunteer who has raised tens of thousands of pounds for Manorlands. Sally Dyer began fundraising after her husband Stanley was cared for by the team at the Oxenhope Sue Ryder hospice in 2007. She
A YOUNG Keighley brother and sister’s charity Christmas single has gone viral with almost 300,000 views online. Sam and Roseanne Clegg wrote, recorded and produced the track Christmas Has Changed in Sam’s home studio. They created an accompanying
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after an alleged hate crime incident on a bus between Cross Hills and Cowling. North Yorkshire Police are investigating after a man reportedly verbally abused another passenger on the M4 Burnley/Colne/Nelson bus
KEIGHLEY people are being given extra motivation to get on their bikes next month (Dec). A Winter Wheelers challenge is being run through the West Yorkshire Combined Authority CityConnect programme, in conjunction with the Love to Ride campaign.
A KEIGHLEY man has for the third year running given a winter coat of varnish to a bench outside Oakworth crematorium. Ian Tighe first spruced up the bench, on Slack Lane, while paying his respects to his late mother and father at the crematorium.
AN awards scheme has been launched in the region recognising the courage of children and young people diagnosed with cancer. The Cancer Research UK for Children & Young People Star Awards are open to under-18s diagnosed with – and treated for
A STEEP street in Steeton has been put back on the winter gritting route following pressure from villagers and politicians. Bradford Council reinstated High Street on the Priority 1 route after an officer made a site visit at the request of ward
A CHRISTMAS Evening with Merrill Osmond brightens up the festive season at t George’s Hall in Bradford this month. The lead singer of the world famous Osmond family will perform in December 12 at 7.30pm. He will perform hits from the family group
FOLK comedy group the Houghton Weavers are returning to Glusburn Arts Centre on Saturday December 7 as part of their Christmas tour. It has been a very difficult year for the group following the death of lead singer Tony Berry. Member Steve Millington
HOWLIN’ Johnny and the Devil’s Rejects are back in action with a host of local gigs on the run up to Christmas. The Keighley favourites venture out to the Goats Head in Steeton for a 9pm gig on Saturday November 30. There will be afternoon gigs at Colne
A MUG is typically used for drinking tea, coffee and sometimes soup out of. It can also be used to collect loose change in, or as a pot for pens and pencils or maybe homemade candles, but it’s also very handy for baking delicious cakes in . Winter
PEOPLE living in areas of the district at risk of flooding could be automatically registered for free flood warnings. Anyone on the Vodafone mobile network in an at-risk area will receive an automated text message from the Environment Agency informing
WITH THE festive period upon us and in full swing we have plenty for great films and events to keep you’ll entertain in the run-up to Christmas. After the success of the 2017 remake Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle we see the fantastic cast including
STEETON are back in action again tomorrow as they face Chadderton at Cougar Park, with a win giving them the chance to move off the bottom of the North West Counties League Division One North. The Chevrons should go into the game with confidence
CASH strapped residents in Keighley are being urged to 'Buy Nowt' in today's Black Friday sales. A charity that helps people on low incomes made the appeal after research found just one in 20 discounts are genuine. Bradford District Credit Union
A POPULAR charity stalwart died from a head injury after she was struck by a vehicle while crossing a busy road. An inquest into the death of June Martin, 62, from Denholme, was opened at Bradford Coroners’ Court yesterday. During the brief hearing
