Cathy Killick

4 weeks ago | bbc.com | Steve Jones |Cathy Killick

'I've enjoyed every minute of 50 years in the fire service'Steve Jones and Cathy KillickCathy Killick/BBCPeter Whitely has worked for West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service for 50 yearsWhen Peter Whitely joined West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) in January 1975, mill fires and moorland blazes were a common occurrence. Industrial developments mean mill fires are far less common these days, although moorland blazes still occur regularly.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Cathy Killick

Dairy bosses urged to rethink closure planCathy KillickDavid SpereallCathy Killick/BBCArla announced its intention to close its base in Settle last monthStaff, unions and politicians have urged a dairy manufacturer to think again over its plans to shut its North Yorkshire site. Arla announced proposals to close its base in Settle last month, with 128 jobs under threat as a result.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Cathy Killick |David Spereall

Staff, unions and politicians have urged a dairy manufacturer to think again over its plans to shut its North Yorkshire site. Arla announced proposals to close its base in Settle last month, with 128 jobs under threat as a result. A consultation meeting between union representatives, staff and politicians unanimously supported efforts to try and save the factory, with the area's Conservative MP Julian Smith describing the news as a "massive blow" to the town.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Grace Shaw |Cathy Killick

Grace Shaw & Cathy KillickBBC News, YorkshireA plaque honouring the world's first black international footballer has been unveiled at his former school in Halifax. Andrew Watson captained Scotland to a 6-1 win over England on his debut in 1881. He had attended Crossley Heath School, on Skircoat Moor, before moving to Glasgow aged 18. Unveiling the plaque on Wednesday, England's first black international Viv Anderson said he had nothing but "admiration" for Watson.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Rachel Russell |Cathy Killick

Protest over plans for 9.99% council tax hikeRachel Russell & Cathy KillickBBCPeople gathered in Bradford on Saturday in protest against plans by the council to raise tax by nearly 10%About a hundred people have staged a protest against plans to increase council tax by nearly 10%. Members of Bradford United Against Austerity and some of the authority's independent councillors held up banners reading "No to council tax increase" when they demonstrated in Bradford's Centenary Square on Saturday.