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THIS month – March 8 – saw International Womens Day take place, which celebrates the achievements of women around the world.

RIVER levels across Bradford are remaining at normal levels despite a weekend deluge of heavy rain.

“IF it wasn’t for this mill, Keighley would not be the town it is now.”

"IF it wasnt for this mill, Keighley would not be the town it is now."

Toll bars were once a familiar sight on the route between Keighley and Halifax, as Robin Longbottom explains

TRIBUTE has been paid to the public for the part its playing in a battle to rid the areas rivers of a dangerous plant.

AN investigation has begun after an important part of a historically significant mill site was destroyed. Low Mill on Gresley Road in Keighley, dates back to 1779, was the first cotton mill to be built in Yorkshire and is one of just two Grade II* listed buildings in the town. The mill was powered by water diverted from the River Worth through a series of sluices a goit. But the building has been derelict for decades, and last year it was added to Save Britain’s Heritage’s “At Ris...

AN investigation has begun after an important part of a historically significant mill site was destroyed.

NEW business units, refurbished heritage attractions and a new cultural centre are among the numerous projects in Keighley that could get a share of £25 million funding. In December 2019 it was announced that Keighley would be one of dozens of towns in the UK to benefit from the Government’s Towns Fund. The programme would help regenerate towns and areas that have experienced decline in recent decades, and many getting funding are industrial towns like Keighley. A Towns Board has bee...

1/1 THE River Aire has burst its banks in Saltaires Roberts Park as Storm Christophs downpours continue to cause flooding. The river has risen up and over paths in the park following the deluge of rain since yesterday morning across the district. There are flood alerts along the River Aire, warning of possible flooding to peoples properties and roads, as well as on the River Worth and River Spen. The Flood information service has said: "River levels are forecast to conti...