AFTER a Covid absence, it was fantastic to see incredible businesses and community organisations come together and be celebrated at the Keighley & Airedale Business Awards.

Our local enterprises make a huge difference in this amazing town, providing innovative employment and investment.

Despite Covid and its impact, our local economy and the businesses, individuals and others praised at the awards ceremony continue to leave their mark and make Keighley the special place it is.

Congratulations to all the winners, nominees, sponsors and organisers for making the awards night so brilliant.

Special mention must also go to our Keighley weatherman Paul Hudson for doing a cracking job at hosting, as well as Airedale Hospital – which rightly received recognition for its amazing work.

Councillor Luke Maunsell, Keighley town mayor