KEIGHLEY’S Ahmadiyya Muslim Association has given a £523 boost to Manorlands. The money was raised through members’ donations for Ramadan. President, Mujeeb Rahman, said the association tried to support the work of the Oxenhope Sue Ryder hospice
SOUTH Craven people preparing for their driving test can now practice their theory skills at home – or in the library! North Yorkshire Libraries has launched a new digital service to coincide with the resumption of driving tests, following the recent
KEIGHLEY people who have still to complete their census form can do so online until May 17. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) says that across England and Wales, 97 per cent of households have responded to the survey. “This is an amazing
NEW legislation introducing tougher sentencing for animal abusers has been welcomed as a “huge step forward”. Under the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill, offenders could be jailed for up to five years. Currently, anyone convicted under the Animal
A PUBLIC health expert says there is “no quick fix” to tackle the rising problem of childhood obesity in the district – and the Covid-19 crisis has made it worse. Latest figures show children are more likely to be obese when they leave Bradford-district
A MAJOR fundraiser for Manorlands – which like many events couldn’t go ahead last year due to the pandemic – is making a return. The Bronte Sportive cycling initiative, which two years ago attracted more than 350 entrants and raised over £19,000
A FASCINATING insight has been provided into the ancestry of Keighley-born charity fundraising hero Captain Sir Tom Moore. Research carried out by Finders International has revealed the extent to which his home town was part of Captain Sir Tom’s
LINE of Duty star Adrian Dunbar is appearing in a new TV drama about Emily Bronte. The actor will be in Haworth, which was home to the legendary literary siblings, this month to film for the programme. He played Superintendent Ted Hastings in
LOCKDOWN has seen people in the region brush-up on their dental hygiene. Research has shown that 16 per cent of people in Yorkshire and the Humber have brushed their teeth more since March last year. And a similar percentage have reduced their
DENHOLME, relegated in 2019, are making a good fist of getting back into the First Division at the first attempt in the Craven League. Having won the toss at home to winless Bradford & Bingley Thirds, the home side rattled up 235-8, with Toby Priestley
