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  • Silsden slump to depressing defeat in atrocious conditions

    SILSDEN were playing their first home game since November 16, but failed to build on a spirited performance last time out at promotion hopefuls Hemsworth Miners Welfare, as they slumped to a 3-0 defeat against Barton Town. In atrocious weather conditions

  • Chaos at Keighley as Cougars snatch epic win over Dewsbury

    KEIGHLEY Cougars opened their account for 2020 with an enthralling last-gasp 26-24 victory over the Dewsbury Rams in a fiercely contested friendly. Two tries in the final three minutes from Mo Agoro and Jason Muranka saw Rhys Lovegrove’s side snatch

  • Keighley comeback falls short as Crocs bite early on

    A CRACKING game of rugby in difficult weather conditions saw Keighley lose 27-20 at fifth-placed Old Crossleyans in Yorkshire One, despite a valiant effort. The visitors were playing against a strong wind early on and spent extended periods of time

  • Bronte mother in the spotlight at Keighley talk

    THE AUTHOR of a new book about the Brontë sisters’ mother will speak at Keighley Library on Saturday. Former Keighley News reporter Sharon Wright will be in the Local Studies Library to talk about The Mother of the Brontës: When Maria Met Patrick

  • RFL amend format for Championship and League One play-offs

    THE RUGBY Football League has ruled out a neutral venue for the Betfred Championship Grand Final but says the league leaders will no longer be guaranteed home advantage. The governing body outlined an amended structure for both the Championship

  • Carleton win first league game of the season

    A FRED Midgley hat-trick saw Grassington United retain their lead at the top of the Craven League. Man-of-the-match Midgley helped his side to a 3-1 lead at half-time, as Skipton got a 20th minute goal from Ben Cox. Freddie Binns and Jack Schindler

  • Singalong to stave off winter blues for over-50s

    KEIGHLEY Big Local hopes to help older people combat "the most depressing day of the year" with a social afternoon on Saturday January 18. The regeneration group is funding the buffet, dance and sing along from 2pm to 4pm at the Shoulder of Mutton