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  • Appeal after death of 58-year-old Keighley man

    CORONERS' officers are appealing for help to trace relatives of a Keighley man who has died aged 58. Stewart Spence died on April 9. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bradford Coroners Office on 01274 373721.

  • Drug-driving arrests and charges soar across the region

    SHOCK figures have revealed a massive increase in the number of people being arrested and charged for drug-driving in the region. The data, released through a Freedom of Information request made to West Yorkshire Police, covers the period from 2010

  • Tiramisu: a classic Italian dessert

    By Keighley’s Mike Armstrong, an award-winning master baker with a big passion for baking. See facebook.com/bakermike001 TIRAMISU is a classic Italian dessert. But did you know it is a fairly recent invention, originating in the northern town

  • Northern makes changes to rail timetables

    NORTHERN – which operates rail services on the Airedale line – is introducing timetable changes. The company says the move, being implemented on May 16, aims to “give people returning to rail travel more flexibility”. Reduced timetables have

  • Store giant backs Legion ahead of VE Day

    MORRISONS – which has a store in Worth Way, Keighley – is supporting Royal British Legion Industries ahead of VE Day. The supermarket giant has brought back its popular Tommy Tea Afternoon Tea Box, to help customers celebrate VE Day on May 8. And

  • ‘Busiest day’ for travel agent with Keighley branch

    A TRAVEL agent with a branch in Keighley says it has experienced its busiest day since the start of the pandemic. Yesterday alone, Hays Travel – whose Keighley outlet is in the Airedale Shopping Centre – saw a massive 325 per cent surge in business

  • Free taster sessions at Denholme Sailing Club

    PEOPLE are being invited to try their hand at sailing. Free Sunday-morning taster sessions are being staged at Denholme Sailing Club. As part of the RYA Discover Sailing session, visitors get the chance to take to the water with an experienced

  • Work by Keighley and Haworth artists showcased on Big Screen

    WORK by two Keighley-district artists is being showcased on Bradford’s Big Screen. Haworth-based Judy Sale and Keighley’s Caleb Lewis are among the latest six professional artists from across the area to be part of the initiative. Their work

  • Looking back...coveted award for Keighley army cadet

    HERE we go back to 2014, when Keighley army cadet Aaron Jefford was presented with an award after going to the aid of a road accident victim. The youngster gave first aid to the man – who had been struck by a car in Highfield Lane, Keighley – and

  • Workers' Memorial Day is marked in Keighley

    WORKERS’ Memorial Day was marked with an event in Keighley. A small gathering of campaigners took part. The socially-distanced event – beside the memorial garden in Town Hall Square – was organised by Keighley Trades Union Council, in conjunction

  • World-famous steam loco is making tracks for Keighley

    FLYING Scotsman is on track for a return to this area. The world-famous locomotive will call at Keighley when it heads to the Settle & Carlisle Railway this summer. It’s due to haul The Waverley on July 11 and August 22. The train will