MORRISONS – which has a store in Worth Way, Keighley – is to set aside a further £5 million worth of supplies this year to support food banks. David Potts, for the company, said: "As food banks continue to face extremely challenging times, it is
VOLUNTEERS from the district are being invited to take part in a joint outreach project with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Shakespeare Nation gives people the chance to participate in workshops with professionals from the company – including actors
A HOUSEBUILDER with a scheme in Keighley has boosted the work of a pets charity. Persimmon Homes West Yorkshire, whose developments include Branshaw Park, has donated £1,000 to the Leeds PDSA pet hospital. The cash was awarded as part of the
KILDWICK New Bridge is set to undergo essential repairs over four consecutive nights, says North Yorkshire County Council. The southbound carriageway of the A629 heading towards Kildwick roundabout will be closed over four nights from Monday February
A NEW scheme means mobility scooter users can now access trains at 140 stations on the Northern network – including Crossflatts and Bingley. Passengers who apply for a permit can have their machine assessed to ensure it is safe to be carried.
REGIONAL leaders have insisted that work is still taking place to make sure the West Yorkshire mayoral vote will be held in the spring. Their pledge comes after recent speculation about the effects of the Covid-19 lockdown on this year’s local elections
SOUTH Craven people are being urged to ‘buy local’ to support businesses during lockdown. North Yorkshire County Council says many traders are offering Covid-safe delivery of shopping and services to homes. At the start of the first lockdown
WINNERS have been revealed in a hugely-successful young musician competition. Keighley Rotary Club has staged the contest for years, as the local round of a national event. But this time, due to the restrictions surrounding Covid-19, the competition
IN pre-Covid times pupils from Addingham Primary School built up strong links with a local care home. The youngsters enjoyed visiting The Raikes Care Home in Silsden to read to the residents. Now that bond is being further strengthened after
ANNE Brewer should have been so excited about marrying her fiancé, Sam. But her dream wedding dress turned out to be a nightmare. “I hated what I saw when I saw my reflection in the mirror,” says Anne. “My size 20 figure was spilling out, but I
A CAMPAIGN aimed at preventing suicides among health and care workers across the region is launched next week. The initiative, spearheaded by West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, is seeking to encourage people to talk about
POLICE have issued an urgent warning about a 'particularly worrying' email scam inviting people to have a coronavirus vaccination. The email is designed to appear as if it is from the NHS and asks the recipient to follow a link to book their vaccination
SOUTH Craven residents who need support during lockdown have been assured that help will continue to be offered – even after the current national restrictions are eased. North Yorkshire County Council, which put a support system in place when the
