Nicky Summerbee is not everyone's cup of tea. The City midfielder has endured a love-hate relationship with sections of the crowd since his arrival at the start of the season. Some ill feeling dates back to Summerbee rejecting the club earlier in his
Dean Windass flatly refuses to concede First Division survival as a lost cause. But the striker has admitted that relegation would not be the end of the world for City. Having secured a stay of execution off the field for the rest of the season, City
In 1921, the IRA obtained a quantity of Tommy guns from gunsmiths in the USA.In 1982, the Falklands Islands fell to Argentinian forces.In 1991, British businessman Roger Cooper was released from prison in Iran after five years for alleged spying.From
Scottish sweethearts Tom and Doreen McNulty celebrate their golden wedding anniversary tomorrow thanks to puppy love. The retired couple, of Redcliffe Street, met when Tom went to enquire about buying a canine companion in 1952. Hearing of a house where
Bikers from across the UK will converge on Keighley on Sunday for the annual Colin Appleyard Motorcycles Goldwing Day. The event is now recognised as the start of the Goldwing season and regularly attracts more than 300 owners and their machines. Various
Two disabled brothers -- who have a life threatening condition -- are being forced to sleep in a cramped living room with their parents. Twelve-year-old Mohammed Ditta sleeps in a hospital bed with his father Mohammed Saleem next to him on a settee. Six-year-old
A charity facing an uncertain future is appealing to members of the public to help boost its coffers. The Keighley and District Association for the Blind, in Albert Street, could close if donations continue to fall. Chief executive Kevin Baldwin said:
people are being warned to be on their guard against a Spanish lottery scam. The warning -- from West Yorkshire Trading Standards Service -- comes after some people received letters stating they had won a substantial amount of money, which had been deposited
Keighley lawyer John Broughton has been accused of money laundering, following a National Crime Squad investigation. Broughton, in his 50s, who works from an office in Devonshire Street, is one of three men who have been charged with money laundering
COUNCILLORS in South Craven are leading a protest in the latest battle against their West Yorkshire postcode. Coun Ian Fulton, of Farnhill Parish Council, wrote to Royal Mail last month asking for BD20 to be changed to a new North Yorkshire postcode.
COUNCIL representatives held their hands up at a public meeting and said that mistakes had been made in the renaissance process. The issue was brought up at this week's Skipton and West Craven Area Forum when the public demanded answers over the dismantling
SKIPTON'S Fire and Rescue Service is doing its bit to recruit the firefighters of the future. Later this month it will launch its fire cadet scheme, where youngsters can learn to work as part of a team and develop leadership skills as well as having fun
RESIDENTS' parking will be implemented in Skipton next year. Surveys have been carried out into the possibility of drafting in measures to deal with high numbers of non-homeowners parking on the streets around the town. The scheme will initially be introduced
Little Shop of Horrors This musical is great for schools to perform because of its zippy songs, larger-than-life characters and even larger talking plant. Oakbank School certainly pulled off a crowd-pleasing production thanks to exuberant performances
A Keighley trio's first album is being championed by a member of legendary US rap group Public Enemy. Ill Bass Method sent its music over the internet to Public Enemy member Chuck D's record label. Writer and producer Pete Shepherd, alias Pete Perfect
Blues Night -- St Anne's Catholic Club The first of what will hopefully be a regular night started with a real flourish last Friday evening. A standing room only crowd welcomed two contrasting bands, both ably led by Michael Ford. First up in a topsy-turvy
A leading local accordion player will go head to head with an internationally-renowned teenage musician in this year's British accordion championships. Local people can compare Robert Thorn and Larysa Bodell's playing styles during a concert tomorrow
THE plot thickens. Or, as the Goons used to say (back in the days when comics made you laugh) a hatch is being plotted. For the spring mysteries of Beggarsdale grow more impenetrable by the day. For the past two weeks, we have been seeking out, without
Bradford Council will not pump any money into Bradford City Football Club as it looks to stave off the threat of liquidation, it was confirmed today.The Council issued a statement to the Telegraph & Argus saying it was "not in a position to provide
Bradford Council will not pump any money into Bradford City Football Club as it looks to stave off the threat of liquidation, it was confirmed today. The Council issued a statement to the Telegraph & Argus saying it was "not in a position to provide
Mystery surrounds the identity of a man who tried to catch a bus to Bradford... but ended up 450 miles away on the Isle of Skye, sparking a major operation to get him home. The Asian pensioner had turned up at Glasgow coach station, asked for a bus home
A mother today vowed not to return her bullied daughter to a Bradford secondary school which has been condemned by school inspectors for failing to control unruly pupils. Immanuel CE Community College, in Thackley, which was declared a flagship school
THE bowling season starts to swing into action this weekend with the preliminary rounds of the Hebden Royd Sunday Morning knockout event. There is also a full Hebden League programme on Monday night when Cross Roads A will set out on their quest for another
Keighley Town beat Cigglestone All Blacks 28-10 last weekend as they reached fifth place in Division One of the Pennine League. Keighley albion have struggled int he Preemier Division, but look to have done enough to stave off the risk of relegation despite
OAKBANK runners shone in the 65th Northern Schools Cross County Championships. The event at Wodbank park, Stockport saw school teams from throughout the north of England taking part with over 150 runners in most events. In the Under-12 Year 7 race Kyle
The Shamrocks Under-8s visited Westwood for and came away with a 0-0 draw. Excellent overall performance from both teams prevented any scoring. Man of the match Aaron Moorby. They also played at Nab Wood, which resulted in a 5-0 well deserved win for
Silsden Under-15s showed determination throughout their game against Baildon Trinity with Andrew North opening the scoring in the second round of the Supplementary Cup. Clark Greenwood added the second goal with a long range effort and Lee McGowan made
Three Horses 4 Cavendish 0 - Three Horses cruised past Cavendish without getting out of first gear. Wilkinson opened the scoring, chipping the Cavendish keeper after a good pass from Rowell. The second came from the penalty spot when Rowell made no mistake
Dale Hoyle and Jimmy Hedges maintained their recent scoring form as Silsden extended their lead at the top of the County Amateur League to eleven points. Now follows a significant week in the ninety-nine year history of Silsden A.F.C. A final ground inspection
Table Tennis players from Worth Valley Primary School took top honours at the Bradford Schools tournament. Laura Mitchell swept the board in the individual championships taking the Under-11, Under-13 and Under-15 titles despite being up to four years
DOUGIE LAMPKIN begins the defence of his World Trials title in Northern Ireland this weekend. After failing to regain the indoor title, he is determined to keep his grip on the main championship. The 10-round competition gets underway on the sea front
ONLY if you're lucky - very lucky - will sport provide you with an occasion like the one granted to the people of Settle and the members of North Ribblesdale RFC on Saturday. The 13-10 victory in the semi-final of the Powergen Junior Vase, courtesy of
HAVING savoured the sheer delight of watching the side qualify for their place in the final of the Powergen Junior Vase at Twickenham on April 17, North Ribblesdale now confront another big challenge in trying to ensure that the biggest day in the club's
Road closure plan an utter disgraceSIR - Re the closing of Netherlands Avenue, what is going on? Why do I have to pay my road tax, council tax and use more petrol and sit in a traffic jam trying to get on to Odsal roundabout in order to travel on Halifax
RESIDENTS only parking zones are a bit like income tax rebates. They may be promised but take ages to materialise. For the hard-pressed residents in some of Skipton's terraced housing, next year cannot come soon enough. For these householders a simple
Bulls prop Joe Vagana says the Bulls can hardly contain their delight at getting out on the pitch tonight after playing only two matches during the last month. That the Bulls owe their period of inactivity to an early exit for from the Powergen Challenge
When Immanuel College was born it was hoped that the new-look establishment would mean a new lease of life and finally give the pupils a better education. It was also hoped that a new start would help the children become more responsible and better members
A retired weaver celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends. Alice Clapham, of Woodville Care Home, Spring Gardens Lane, received a special congratulation card from the Queen last Thursday. Her two sons, Jack and Herbert, attended the celebration
Married at Diamond Creek in Melbourne, Australia, were Christopher Ford and Joanne Rushworth. Christopher -- a respiratory physiotherapist -- is the elder son of Ross and Lois Smith, of Melbourne, and Joanne -- a community nurse -- is the younger daughter
Infants at Worth Valley Primary School have taken to the streets to be given practical lessons in road safety. The year one pupils are taking part in Kerbcraft, a nationwide pilot project sponsored by the Department of Transport. Twice a week, a team
A new book featuring tales of murder and mayhem in Keighley in the late 1800s has landed at a book store. "Yorkshire -- the Sinister Side", which is being sold at Reids Bookshop in Cavendish Street, includes hundreds of true stories from the violent Victorian
A Silsden mum says she was given a job at a school without any checks on her background. She started work as a kitchen assistant at the primary school within three days of being interviewed. Neither of the referees she named on the application form --
A CHange in the town's binge boozing culture has been called for by a Keighley police inspector. Insp Nigel Cawthorne said he would welcome restrictions to limit all-inclusive and two for one drink offers in the town's pubs and clubs. The call has been
Young entrepreneurs in Keighley had the chance to show off their business skills at a manufacturing challenge last week. The annual Manufacturing Challenge Awards, run by Keighley and District Training Association Ltd (KADTAL), was held in Keighley College's
The first phase of a £1 million project to transform a defunct railway track into a leisure trail is under way. Work has begun to waterproof Cullingworth viaduct at the start of the Great Northern Trail, along the old Cullingworth to Queensbury line.
A controversial film accused of being anti-Semitic, sensational and gory has been condemned in the Keighley district. Mel Gibson's latest Hollywood blockbuster "The Passion of the Christ" will be showcased at Keighley Picture House, North Street, from
FUNDRAISING efforts in Keighley will bring a smile to the children of an impoverished Ukranian nursery next month. A toy box collection, a disco and a supper to raise funds for the project have all been staged to raise badly needed funds. The proceeds
699 YEARS of market charter history have not stopped Bradford Council scuppering plans for a market on Keighley's streets. After Bradford Council's decision to charge the market traders for a French market £2,000 on Low Street, the market will now be
A powerful exhibition condemning suicide bombers has been staged by Muslims in Keighley. Members of Keighley Ahmadiyya Muslim Association organised the three-week display, at the town's library. Association president Aziz Rahman said the venture aimed
A mother-of-two is hoping to become the first Asian woman to be elected on to Bradford Council. Kaneez Akthar is one of three Liberal Democrat candidates standing for Keighley Central Ward at this year's local elections on June 10. The 36-year-old is
A permanent garden of remembrance is to be set up alongside Keighley's war memorial. Last year a remembrance garden was made on the lawns around Town Hall Square for mourners and other people to lay down poppies. Now Keighley Town Council has joined forces
Six girls were arrested following an incident at a Keighley secondary school. Police were called to Oakbank, in Oakworth Road, at lunch time on Tuesday, after reports of a disturbance. Those arrested were later released on police bail pending further
Drinkers in Keighley will have to wait an extra two months for the opening of the new JD Wetherspoon pub. Architects for the project at the old Temperance Hall, in North Street, have announced that the pub will now open at the end of June rather than
The case of Moira Greenslade has offered a deeply disturbing insight into today's Internet trade in babies -- which no-one apparently has powers to stop. The callous conwoman's bid to fleece three desperate couples has exposed two urgent issues which
Surrogate mother Moira Greenslade had previously "sold" a baby over the Internet, it was revealed this week. The Keighley News understands Greenslade, 33, gave birth after being artificially inseminated in a deal struck with a desperate couple contacted
AN expert's report on whether a new housing estate in Cononley will suffer flooding problems is to remain top secret. The public - and the press - will not be allowed to hear the specialist's views about flooding on the former Yorkshire Dales Ice Cream
A MUCH-loved Barnoldswick teenager has died suddenly. Jimmy Gibson, 16, of Gisburn Road, collapsed on Tuesday as he set out for a check-up at the hospital. Jimmy, who was born with serious heart problems, had complained to his mum, Teresa, that he could
IT'S the biggest thing to hit the Settle area since thousands flocked to the town to witness the total eclipse in 1927. But this time the mass exodus will be heading out of the area as hundreds journey south to see the local rugby team, North Ribblesdale
Starsky and Hutch (15) Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson, team up for this film version of the popular 70s TV show about two mismatched cops. Also stars Vince Vaughn and Snoopy Dogg. Every evening at 9pm. Cat in the Hat (PG) is a live action version of the
SIR - I was surprised to read the report about the army of litter pickers on the Bolton Abbey estate (Craven Herald March 19) and I would like to congratulate them on their efforts. They have done a great job. It's a pity Marcia Turner hasn't put more
Men in masks and white suits campaigning for better rights for dads threw buckets of water at an office block in Bradford city centre.They were from the Fathers4-Justice group which claims men do not get a fair chance in custody hearings for their children.Leader
More than 3,000 people have signed a petition asking for all or part of the city centre Odeon Cinema to be listed as a building of special historical or architectural importance.And campaigners have written to the Department of Culture, Media and Sport
Ilkley 2nd XV 21 Keighley 2nd XV 16 - Holders Ilkley overcame a spirited second half revival by Keighley to progress to the second round of the Skipton Properties Aire-Wharfe Cup. Keighley's much changed pack contested well thoughout. The ageless John
Keighley 2nd XV 20 Wharfedale Development XV 0 - Keighley had too much experience for the Wharfedale team which as usual battled to the very end. The guile of Johnny Harrison at stand off and the ellusive running of Warren Knowles from full back kept
KEIGHLEY Ladies beat Republica 3-2 in a thrilling league encounter. After losing inthe cup to Sheffield and being beaten in the league by Knaresborough the team was desperate for a good result and Lauren Speight returned to the squad after a long lay
Oxenhope went top of the Craven Premier division after beating Cononley 7-2 last weekend. Oxenhope started well and soon took the lead through Dan Moriarty, it was not long before James Ley added a second. Cononley pulled one back through Wayne Fisher
Workington town 12, Cougars 33 - AFTER a shaky start to the season Cougars have rediscovered the form that saw them to promotion last season. Despite losing a string of influential players coach Gary Moorby had moulded a rich blend of talent into a 'sporting
BIKE racer Matthew Horne started the season on a high -- with eight wins from eight races. Riding his Suzuki GSXR1000 machine at the Snetterton track he encountered a few problems in Friday's test sessions, but they were overcome by the start of a weekend
MAN MOUNTAIN Jamie Fielden is set to sign for Cougars and add tremendous size, weight and Super League experience to the pack. Jamie, is the big brother of Great Britain and Bradford Bulls forward Stuart Fielden. They joined the Bradford Bulls Academy
WHARFEDALE travel to Nuneaton tomorrow knowing that they could be in for an embarrassing clattering if they do not apply themselves and find some sort of away form in a season which has brought precious little joy on the road, (writes Tony Simpson). Pride
A CLAMPDOWN on foul language is being considered by Devonshire Carpets Craven Football League officials after a growing number of complaints from members of the public, (writes Tony Simpson). The general standard of verbal activity in the average local
100 Years Ago FOR some reason the parishioners of Dent were sorely upset at the police. The Dent annual parish meeting passed the following resolution: "The township of Dent offers a respectful protest to the Chief Constable of the West Riding against
SIR - Last week, over the course of two days, we had the pleasure of welcoming ten Year 7 classes from Greenhead High School to St Mark's Church. The visits are part of the RE curriculum, exploring places of worship. The behaviour of all the pupils was
