FIREFIGHTERS tackled a grass blaze this afternoon which sent plumes of smoke across part of Keighley. Crews were called out to the incident, off North Dean Road, just after 3pm. The firefighters used beaters and two hose reel jets to extinguish
A NEW 24-bed hotel could be built close to the birthplace of the Bronte sisters. An application to extend Headley Golf Club to create the new tourist accommodation has been submitted to Bradford Council. It says that as well as providing a
CHILDREN’S services in the district are showing signs of improvement, according to inspectors. But Ofsted, in its latest report, adds that progress in social work practice has been “too slow for children and families”. The inspection team was
KEIGHLEY MP Robbie Moore is clocking-up the miles to raise money for charity. He used the Captain Tom 100 challenge at the end of April to launch a running initiative in aid of three causes. And he is now more than halfway through his energy-sapping
A PASSENGER door was stolen from a vehicle parked in the driveway of a house. Thieves unscrewed the door – outside a property at Long Lee Lane, Keighley – and made off with it. The incident happened yesterday (June 8). For vehicle crime
JUST eight per cent of businesses in the region plan to move premises due to the Covid pandemic – and the vast majority are happy with their current location. But a new report into post-pandemic plans by local businesses does show that one in five
ENJOY the Euros – but responsibly. That's the message from police ahead of the football tournament beginning later this week. Chief Inspector Charlotte Bloxham, of North Yorkshire Police, said: "We know this tournament has been eagerly anticipated
A KEIGHLEY engineering company has launched an apprenticeship initiative. Teconnex, which manufactures clamps, will work with Keighley College to recruit ten apprentices initially. As part of the Join, Learn & Grow programme – beginning in
A WOMAN is running a half marathon to help a charity which is being forced to close its doors because of the pandemic. Eleanor Thomson, from Guiseley, received counselling and support from Breast Cancer Haven after she was diagnosed with the disease
ENJOY the Euros – but responsibly. That's the message from police ahead of the football tournament beginning later this week. Chief Inspector Charlotte Bloxham, of North Yorkshire Police, said: "We know this tournament has been eagerly anticipated
A HAIR stylist business has successfully diversified to combat the challenges of the pandemic. Melvin & Co hair salons, in Keighley and Skipton, like many businesses have been hit hard by periods of lockdown during the past 14-or-so months.
KEIGHLEY Cougars have agreed to release Dan Hawksworth from the remainder of his contract with the club. The club are doing this in order to allow Hawksworth take up an offer made to him by a club within the Championship. The prop joined Cougars
