YOUNG children across the district are being helped to brush-up on their oral health skills. More than 30 nurseries have signed-up to a scheme supporting children and families to look after their teeth. Behind the initiative is the oral health
STANDARDS of private rented accommodation in this region are the poorest in the country. A new report shows that across Yorkshire and the Humber, 37.6 per cent of private rented homes are classed as 'non-decent' against the Government's quality
REGIONAL health chiefs are encouraging young people from the district to consider a career in the NHS. The variety of roles available – from hospital-based posts in medical, nursing and allied professions, to the 15-plus career paths within general
OXENHOPE are continuing their seemingly inexorable march to the First Division title in the Halifax League. They thrashed bottom club Queensbury by 198 runs, scoring 279-8 from their 45 overs - a total that was boosted by a ninth-wicket stand of
A KEIGHLEY charity has hailed an open day as "a triumph". Action Point Community Support Services welcomed the public to its Temple Row Centre base. Attractions included a bouncy castle, singer, bake sale, tombola, jumble sale and children's
AN action-packed encounter last night saw Silsden complete a thrilling comeback to run out 3-2 winners against Frickley thanks to a late Luke Brooksbank double. Although The Cobbydalers found themselves behind early in the first half, Harry Thompson
PEOPLE in the district with diabetes are being urged to take-up the offer of annual eye screening. The plea has been issued after it was revealed that a large number of patients with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes do not currently attend appointments
Keighley & Ilkley MP, Robbie Moore, writes: THIS month, Keighley had the proud honour of hosting this year’s Yorkshire Day celebrations – a privilege awarded to just one host town or city within the whole of Yorkshire each year. This was a fantastic
A DRUG dealer caught peddling heroin and crack cocaine in Keighley town centre almost two years ago has been spared an immediate custodial sentence. Sohail Hussain, 21, had drugs hidden in his boxer shorts when he was caught by the police selling
CHRIS Melling is into November's Finals Weekend of the Ultimate Pool Players Championship after producing an imperious performance in Group 2. After performing well on the Saturday, the Keighley potter made it into the knockouts on Sunday.
THE BATTLE for promotion from Division Two of the Craven League could come down to the finest of margins. Accepting that Riddlesden, who are 76 points ahead with five matches left, will be champions, who will finish as runners-up is open to question
