Alistair Shand

Keighley

Chief Reporter, Keighley News, West Yorkshire. Views expressed are my own opinions. Email [email protected] or phone 01535 606611, option 3.

Articles

Chemical company's winning formula for helping the environment

3 days ago | keighleynews.co.uk | Alistair Shand

Forty members of staff from the Airedale Group have together volunteered 220 hours of time to the Aire Rivers Trust. Across five sites in North and West Yorkshire, the team has taken part in a range of tasks – including maintaining 174 metres of footpaths, trimming 122 metres of hedgerow, cutting 1,000sqm of grassland, and collecting a tonne of rubbish. The effort is part of the Airedale Group's drive to become a net-zero company by 2045.
Police seek man following alleged theft from Keighley shop

3 days ago | keighleynews.co.uk | Alistair Shand

The man police want to speak to (Image: West Yorkshire Police) POLICE want to speak to this man following an alleged theft from a Keighley shop. West Yorkshire Police say the incident occurred on April 7. Anyone able to help is asked to contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting photo reference BD8506. Information can be passed on anonymously.
'Have your say' plea over plans for huge wind farm bordering Bronte country

3 days ago | keighleynews.co.uk | Alistair Shand

A non-statutory consultation is currently underway over Calder Wind Farm Ltd's proposals to erect dozens of turbines on Walshaw Moor, above Hebden Bridge. And as part of the consultation, an exhibition takes place at Oxenhope Community Centre this Saturday (May 17), between noon and 5pm. Initial proposals for 65 turbines, each as big as Blackpool Tower, have been scaled down to 41. But campaign group Stop Calderdale Windfarm says the battle goes on.
UK City of Culture: what's happening around Keighley & Ilkley

3 days ago | keighleynews.co.uk | Alistair Shand

UK City of Culture talk will focus on what's happening around Keighley & Ilkley (Image: submitted) GEMMA Hobbs – from the Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture team – will be guest speaker at the next meeting of Lees Methodist Church Meeting Point. Maurice Baren, for the church, says: "Gemma will concentrate her talk on what's happening in areas such as Keighley and Ilkley.
Next car boot sale at field in Keighley Road, Silsden

3 days ago | keighleynews.co.uk | Alistair Shand

THE latest car boot sale at the riverside field in Keighley Road, Silsden, takes place on Sunday (May 18) from 7am to 1pm. The cost is £10 for cars, and £15 for vans and cars with trailers. Entry for buyers is free, and car parking is available. There are toilets and onsite catering. For more details, search Silsden Car Boot on Facebook or call 01535 500170.
Keighley-district primary school receives glowing praise from Ofsted

4 days ago | keighleynews.co.uk | Alistair Shand

Riddlesden St Mary's Primary School headteacher Linda Wright and pupils celebrate the latest Ofsted report (Image: submitted) A PRIMARY school has received glowing praise from Government inspectors. Ofsted says Riddlesden St Mary's Primary, previously judged 'good' for overall effectiveness, had "taken effective action" to maintain standards. Inspectors visited the 450-pupil school over two days in March.
Free health screening day being staged at Airedale Opticians

4 days ago | keighleynews.co.uk | Alistair Shand

Mo Hafejee, of Airedale Opticians (Image: submitted) A KEIGHLEY opticians is staging a free health screening day. The event, at Airedale Opticians on Wednesday (May 14), will assess people's risk of developing age-related macular degeneration. Screening will be carried out using state-of-the-art device the Lifemeter. The technology measures carotenoid nutrient levels in less than three minutes, using a fingertip scan.
Giant inflatable lungs heading to Keighley as part of health campaign

4 days ago | keighleynews.co.uk | Alistair Shand

The giant inflatable lungs (Image: submitted) GIANT inflatable lungs are visiting Keighley on Thursday (May 15) as part of a health campaign. Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership is joining forces with the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation for the initiative. The aim is to raise awareness of lung cancer screening. Healthcare professionals – and the giant lungs – will be at the Airedale Shopping Centre, between 10am and 4pm.
Suspended prison sentence for Keighley man who assaulted a police officer

4 days ago | keighleynews.co.uk | Alistair Shand

Bradford & Keighley Magistrates Court (Image: Newsquest) A KEIGHLEY man who assaulted an emergency worker has been given a suspended jail term. Lewis Murgatroyd admitted assaulting by beating a police officer in Keighley on August 10 last year. Murgatroyd, 22, of Bronte Street, was given a 12-week prison sentence – suspended for 18 months – by Bradford & Keighley Magistrates Court. Also, he was ordered to pay £200 compensation.
Over 300 submissions made as ideas sought for Keighley Monopoly board

5 days ago | keighleynews.co.uk | Alistair Shand

Rob Owlett, of PoundFun, with town mayor Cllr Gulfraz Hussain (Image: submitted) OVER 300 submissions have been made regarding potential locations for inclusion in the new Keighley edition of Monopoly. A public consultation has been seeking views on what sites should be included, and ideas for Chance and Community Chest cards.