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Police have pledged to tackle drug dealing and anti-social behaviour after problems were reported in the Memorial Park, in Cleckheaton.

Dementia Friendly Keighley is launching a music and singing group on a pilot basis from Friday, May 16. The group will be led by an Alzheimer’s Society volunteer and a Round Table member. Contact Sue Gledhill on (01535) 618008 for further information

Staff at Bradford Council will be getting their first electric pool car. The authority is to trial the use of a Nissan Leaf for staff travelling on business across the district. It has also installed its first electric charging point, at the

A total of 21 beer and cider varieties will feature in a village beer festival. The Pool Cricket Club event run in association with Otley’s Old Cock pub and sponsored by Otley All Saints Parish Church, takes place at the Village Hall, Pool-in-Wharfedale

Best-selling author and comedian Charlie Higson paid a visit to a Calderdale school to give budding young writers an insight into his career. He appeared before an audience of 300 children at Hipperholme and Lightcliffe High School to promote his

One of the groups competing to turn Bradford’s former Odeon building into a live venue will hold a meeting on Monday, April 14, from 6pm at Forster’s Bistro in City Park. A spokesman for Bradford One said: “Come and hear the latest news and have

A hair stylist is to wed his partner of three years after becoming the first Ilkley resident to register for a marriage licence as a same-sex couple. Phillip Dawson (above, left), 36, will tie the knot with Joseph Stanger, 33, of Wakefield, in

Controversial rules which have caught out motorists who believed they were parking legally on High Street, Skipton, are set to be changed. County council highways and Skipton Town Council officers and district councillors have met to thrash out

A shop that has been empty for more than four years will be brought back into use. A former Haworth resident is back in the village to offer traditional-style grooming for gents in search of an old-school barber shop. Joe Slack, 24, from Thackley

A councillor has asked if Bradford Council will be cleaning up the road signs and milestones in his parish before the Grand Depart passes through the village. Coun Derrick Hopkinson, of Oxenhope Parish Council, said: “Many of these signs are looking

A business manager in the Cancer Research Department at the University of Bradford is running the Leeds half marathon. Stuart Nelson, 43, who last year completed the Hull, Leeds and York 10k runs, decided this year he would run his first Leeds

Yorkshire are many people’s favourites to win the LV= County Championship title this summer. Last season’s second-placed finish, which saw them play some exceptional cricket and only slip up twice against Sussex and champions Durham, has raised

A shoplifter has been spared an immediate prison sentence for threatening a security guard with a Stanley knife when he was caught stealing meat from Morrisons. Robert Collinson, 36, of Otley Road, Undercliffe, Bradford, committed the offence at

Pupils at a Bradford secondary school have been asked to help name a new housing estate being built on farmland in their village. Housebuilder Bellway has assigned the task of naming its new 124-home development at Harrowins Farm, Brighouse Road

The University of Bradford is hosting a lecture on Wednesday, looking at the development and risk factors for obesity. Psychology lecturer at the university, Dr Eleanor Bryant, will be joined by Professor Barbara Stewart-Knox, also from the University

No action will be taken against Sir Norman Bettison, the former chief constable of West Yorkshire Police, over the alleged theft and handling of a quantity of platinum, the Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed. Last July, an investigation by

Thirty reception class pupils got an insight into life as a pilot on a special tour of one of Jet2.com’s 737 aircraft at Leeds Bradford International Airport. The tour included being shown how the cockpit works and taking part in a safety demonstration

The smoking chimneys of old industrial Yorkshire have inspired Saltaire Brewery to team up with Leeds-based Northern Monk Brew Co and launch a new Smoked Porter. “Collaborations with other craft breweries such as Northern Monk are quite new to

A stolen vehicle has been recovered by police in Bradford. The car was found just behind a parade of shops on Cooper Lane, Buttershaw. The vehicle keys had been stolen during a burglary at an address on Buttershaw Lane during the afternoon

The following have been dealt with by Bradford Magistrates: Neil Barry Hargreaves, aged 46, of Loughrigg Street, West Bowling; assault, 12 months conditional discharge, £95 costs. Anthony Birkett, aged 50, of no fixed abode; failure to surrender to

Police are hoping to trace a Bradford man after two overnight guests stole a valuable computer and other goods from their host. Officers have released an e-fit of a man they want to speak to about the theft, whom they believe lives in the Buttershaw

Wicked wolves, forest homes and Russian culture have helped pupils at a Bingley School experience a week with a difference. Lady Lane Park School in Bingley took on a Peter and the Wolf theme for the last week of the school term, with both children

An annual dog show which attracts entrants from across the country is being held in Keighley next week. Keighley and District Canine Association is staging the event at Victoria Hall on Easter Monday. The show boasts 70 classes, for breeds

Pupils and their families responded with creative and imaginative entries for a school Easter egg decoration contest. Members of Ingrow Primary School’s council arranged the competition, in which they challenged their fellow pupils to send in their

Youngsters from six primary schools across Keighley and the Worth Valley took part in a cycling contest. They competed in time trials and team relays on a testing course in the grounds of Oakbank School, Keighley. The event – organised by Oakbank

A series of 20mph zones and traffic calming measures have been proposed for Pudsey. Councillors Mick Coulson, Richard Lewis and Josie Jarosz (Labour, Pudsey) have welcomed the news that the zones have now been put forward for public consultation

Two public meetings will outline planned layout changes within a village church. Vicar of St Andrew’s, Kildwick, the Rev Robin Figg, will explain the proposals and people will be invited to give their views. “The scheme is a minor re-ordering

People fled in panic and fear as a man hurled slates and masonry from the roof of Bradford’s former Odeon building, a court heard. Police were also targets as Daniel Michael Connolly spent an hour on top of the building flinging debris down to

A woman from the Bradford district celebrated her 100th birthday – with a party attended by 100 guests. Louie Umpleby, who was born in Keighley and now lives in Wilsden, enjoyed a get-together with family and friends at the Three Acres, in Cross

Plans to commemorate the First World War will be discussed in a meeting at Menston Methodist Church on Monday at 7.30pm. This builds upon the book by Judith Knaggs commemorating the 50 men from Menston who gave their lives and whose names are recorded

Phil Parkinson admitted his first City point against Rotherham has eased the pain of their previous New York “no-shows”. Parkinson had lost all six of his clashes with the Millers before last night, including two hefty defeats at their new home

Bradford’s Tories have given a cautious welcome to news that extra cash is being spent on repairing the district’s potholes. But they have urged the authority’s highways department to make sure repairs are done properly. Earlier this week,

A triathlon started by former Bradford Grammar School pupils Alistair and Jonny Brownlee will be held at Harewood this summer. The medal-winning brothers, from Bramhope, successfuly launched their Brownlee Tri series last year. Now they have teamed

Francis Cummins could not hide his frustration as the Bulls suffered a bitterly disappointing defeat at the hands of Salford last night. The Red Devils, playing under new coach Iestyn Harris for the first time, scored seven tries to claim a 38-

Knitters and crocheters from across the region descended on Bradford’s Centenary Square yesterday to stage a ‘knit-in’ in protest against spending on nuclear weapons. The Bradford demonstration was one of hundreds taking place across the globe

A man has been arrested in Bradford in connection with an incident in which benches were stolen from a station. Six benches were taken from Ingrow West Station, on the historic Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, on the evening of April 3.

Taking a tumble while training for a charity bike ride won’t stop Jan Greenwood. The plucky mum-of-three and grandmother of eight is determined to go ahead with a planned 85½-mile cycle journey – despite severe bruising and a chipped cheekbone.

A thirsty student with a 4am craving for Lucozade ran six sets of red lights in a police chase that reached almost 90mph, Bradford Crown Court heard. Muneeb Karim, who couldn’t drive, panicked and sped off after taking his brother’s car without

A sexual deviant has been sentenced at Bradford Crown Court for hoarding depraved images of child pornography and bestiality. James Middleton was told by the judge: “The public are rightly disgusted by this activity and victims must be protected

A Bradford City supporter is running 56 runs of 5.6 miles as part of a fundraising campaign in aid of the Bradford Burns Unit. Richard Dunbar aims to raise £5,600 in memory of the 56 people who died in the fire in 1985. He launched his fundraising

Bradford Bulls 24, Salford Red Devils 38 As the home faithful vented their frustration with referee Phil Bentham at the final whistle, Francis Cummins had some choice words of his own. Significantly, they were not aimed at the officials but

Pakistan International Airlines could be on the verge of pulling out of Leeds Bradford Airport – leaving the area without any direct flights to the sub- continent. The airline, which is reported to have suffered from financial problems and scandals

Pupils at two schools in the Bradford district are celebrating their film making success. Newby Primary School, in West Bowling, and Baildon C of E Primary School have been selected by the charity Sustrans to have their documentaries about the

A Bradford police officer has been spared prison after crashing his car while being almost three times over the legal alcohol limit – the second time he has been prosecuted for drink driving in nine years. PC Jatinder Dosanjh, 31, was given a prison

Six vibrant new acts have been added to the bill for June’s Bradford Festival, adding to the already colourful and multi-cultural line-up of international, British and local artists. The three-day programme, running from June 13 to 15, will now

The annual Sikh celebration of Vaisakhi is set to be bigger than ever this year, with Bradford’s streets being transformed through a vibrant colourful procession tomorrow. Drum rolls and a sea of orange will fill the city’s streets as the Sikh

A drunken paedophile who repeatedly abused a young girl after buying her silence with sweets and presents has been jailed for eight years. Alistair Belt, 60, physically and emotionally harmed the child when he sexually molested her on three occasions

Rotherham 0 City 0 Start spreading the news.... City left the New York Stadium with a point off Rotherham at last! After six defeats on the bounce at the hands of the Millers, Phil Parkinson’s side delivered a gritty performance. While

A development of student flats in the Goitside area of Bradford would help preserve a former mill building and help turn the area around, according to the councillor responsible for regeneration. Plans to turn a long-empty 19th century textile

A coroner is to make a report to the Government vehicle standards agency after hearing how a 90-year-old woman suffered fatal injuries when she was thrown from her seat on a bus. Age UK charity shop volunteer, Muriel Dawson, of Queens Road, Ilkley

The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Eccleshill: installation of four fascia signs, one projecting sign, one totem sign and three folded panel signs, 804 Harrogate Road. Eccleshill: variation of condition

Thackley have confirmed that caretaker manager Andy Patterson will stay in the hot seat until the end of the season. The former Bantams youth striker, who was on the fringes of the first team at Valley Parade towards the end of Bradford City’s

Bradford City reserves face double-chasing rivals Nottingham Forest at Rawdon Meadows in the Women’s Premier League (North) Reserve Cup semi-final tomorrow, while the first-team women host Newcastle United at Thackley. Following a surprise 3-1

There will be no animosity from Park Avenue boss John Deacey if neighbours Guiseley book their place in the Conference North play-offs. While the Horsfall side are in mid-table with only pride left to play for, their local rivals at Nethermoor

Division 3B Queens Hotel and Division 3A Eccleshill WMC are aiming to be the first side in the Bradford Sunday Alliance to win cup silverware this season when they clash in the Amateur Cup final at Manningham Mills tomorrow (2pm). While Queens