Keighley news
Here are the latest stories about Keighley - if you have a local news story for us you can send it to news@rombaldsradio.com
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Inspectors highlight good maternity care at Airedale
Airedale Hospital has been highlighted as providing good maternity care and treatment, according to a survey published by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
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Keighley MP meets health minister over Airedale Hospital rebuild
Robbie Moore MP has held a trio of meetings with senior figures nationally and locally as part of his campaigning for a full rebuild of Airedale Hospital.
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Labour's Parliamentary Candidate makes Airedale Hospital visit
The former Keighley and Ilkley MP John Grogan - who standing again in the next general election - has backed plans for a complete rebuild of Airedale during a visit to the hospital.
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Local estate agents wins prestigious award again
Dacre, Son & Hartley has won Feefo’s prestigious Platinum Trusted Service Award for the second year running, in recognition of its exceptional customer service ratings and reviews from clients.
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NYCC health scrutiny committee backs Airedale Hospital rebuild proposal
The government has been urged by a North Yorkshire County Council committee to invest millions of pounds to replace the ageing Airedale Hospital buildings.
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Levelling up fund blame game as Council demands answers from Government
Controversy surrounding Bradford’s four failed Levelling Up bids continues, with politicians playing the blame game and Government urged to answer questions.
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Petition urging Council to scrap tip closure calls Keighley 'forgotten town'
Bradford Council has been urged to stop Keighley being the 'forgotten town' and to scrap plans to close its tip.
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Upgrade to The Twines in Keighley to start this year
Work to refurbish a cobbled road at Thwaites Brow in Keighley is likely to begin this year, Councillors have been told.
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Strikes halt train services for two days next week
Fresh strikes will mean no services on the Airedale or Wharfedale Lines for two days next week.
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Fight to save Keighley Tip from closure reaches Parliament
A petition calling for the planned closure of Keighley Household Waste and Recycling Centre to be scrapped has been presented to Parliament by the town's MP.
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Fare evaders warned as Government's new £100 penalty fare comes into force
Northern, which runs services on the Airedale and Wharfedale lines, has issued a warning to fare evaders across its network that the government’s new £100 penalty fare has now come into effect.
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New Children's Services boss for Bradford district appointed
The woman who has been in charge of Bradford’s Children’s Services since late 2021 has been given the role permanently.
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Worth Valley community projects invited to apply for Rotary grants
Community groups in the Worth Valley are being encouraged to apply for grants from the Rotary Club of Haworth.
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Airedale Charity funds sensory lights for hospital's Critical Care Unit
Patients receiving intensive care at Airedale Hospital are set to benefit from new sensory lights to help them maintain sleep patterns.
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Winning designs announced in Keighley anti speeding campaign
As part of its campaign against anti-social speeding across the Parish, Keighley Town Council has worked with local Primary Schools on a competition whereby school children were invited to design an “anti-speeding” banner.
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Row heightens between MP and council over Keighley Levelling Up bid
Keighley MP Robbie Moore has accused Bradford Council of putting in a sub-standard bid for money for the town from the government's Levelling Up fund - and says a lack of detail meant it was unsuccessful.
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Christmas Treecycling scheme raises a tree-mendous £87,000
Sue Ryder is thanking local people for supporting its Christmas Treecycle initiative, helping them to raise a total of more than £87,000 for families needing their care.
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Keighley schemes rejected as government awards latest Levelling Up money
A project to turn Keighley into a leading centre for advanced robotics and major improvements to the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway have been left in tatters after the government failed to award 'Levelling Up Fund' cash to any Bradford district schemes.
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MP seeks residents' views on local health services
Keighley and Ilkley MP Robbie Moore is running a survey on his website to hear residents' views on health services across the constituency.
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Over £8,000 raised to fly Silsden fundraiser home following her death
A crowdfunding appeal has raised more than £8,000 in just six hours to fly charity fancy dress runner Mary Taylor back to the UK following her death in Dubai.
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Litter lottery offers cash prizes but you need to bin it to win it!
Bradford Council has signed up to a scheme where residents can win spot prizes or a monthly jackpot by using public litter bins across the district.
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Councils urged to re-start Bonfire events
Councils have been encouraged to re-start organised Bonfire events to help reduce anti-social behaviour.
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Police officer charged with assaulting person under arrest in Keighley
A serving West Yorkshire Police officer has been charged with common assault over a reported incident while he was on duty in Keighley last summer.
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Local bus firm promotes rising stars to senior roles
The Keighley Bus Company's owner Transdev Yorkshire has promoted two of its staff to take on the roles of Commercial Manager and Network Manager.
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Council-run gyms and pools encourage New Year sign-ups
Keighley Leisure Centre and Ilkley Pool are among the venues where Bradford district residents can get fit and active with a monthly or annual ClubActive membership.
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Prime Minister visits Keighley manufacturing firm
Rishi Sunak paid a visit to Keighley on Monday as he was accompanied by the town's MP Robbie Moore at engineering firm Teconnex.
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Bradford Council chief executive announces retirement
Bradford Council chief executive Kersten England says she has decided to retire in June this year, after 8 years in the role.
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Lady in the Van comedy arrives at Keighley Playhouse
The comedy drama The Lady in the Van is the latest production from Keighley Playhouse.
Today's weather
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Skipton
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Ilkley
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Keighley
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