Kathryn Halford
Kathryn Halford is your community correspondent for Thornton. She can be contacted on 07986 778010

Thornton news

6:50am Friday 17th May 2013

BOOK: There is a book sale at St James’s tomorrow from 10am to noon in the church hall with books, CDs, refreshments and white elephant stall.

Thornton news

8:00am Friday 8th February 2013

BLACK DYKE CONCERT: On Thursday, March 14, at 7.30pm, St James’ Church will host the world-famous Black Dyke Band in church. Tickets cost £11 including refreshments and are available from the church office on (01274) 830133.

Thornton addict is jailed for his latest burglary

11:00am Wednesday 28th November 2012

A “three-strikes” burglar, who was confronted by a householder, has been jailed for three and a half years.

Remembrance services across the Bradford district this weekend

The annual Act of Remembrance at the cenotaph in Bradford

11:59am Friday 9th November 2012

Brave servicemen and women who lost their lives in conflict will be remembered in the Bradford district as Remembrance Day services take place on Sunday.

Criticism for Royal Mail as closure dates of collection offices are revealed

7:00am Thursday 25th October 2012

The closure dates for Royal Mail collection offices in Shipley, Bingley and Thornton in Bradford, have been revealed, amid criticism that an alternative collection point for Bingley is highly unsuitable.

Ashley Jackson plates to raise funds for Thornton church

Ashley Jackson painting at the Old Bell Chapel

11:00am Friday 5th October 2012

Limited edition plates that are the product of a well-known artist’s visit to a Bradford village are on sale.

West and East Bowling news

10:00am Friday 5th October 2012

DAY CENTRE: New Hey Road Methodist Church Day Centre meets on Fridays from 10.30am to 3pm. There is a chat, followed by chair exercises and a hot lunch for £4.50.

Thornton news

2:23pm Thursday 4th October 2012

ST JAMES CHURCH: The next Fellowship meeting will be held on Monday at 2pm in the church hall, with speaker, afternoon tea, raffle and quiz. Admission will be £1. There will be a Hoot and Havoc Harvest supper on Saturday, October 20, at 7pm in the church hall with entertainment and raffle. Tickets cost £4 with children up to 15 admitted free. Tickets are available from Janice Brook or social committee.

Thornton Primary wins British Council International School Award

Thornton Primary School

9:00am Tuesday 2nd October 2012

Thornton Primary School has been awarded the British Council’s International School Award in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom.

Judge spares Thornton pictures pervert a jail sentence

5:00am Tuesday 24th July 2012

A man who took intimate photos of a semi-naked teenager in bed, has been sentenced to a three-year community order to confront his sexual offending problems.

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