Tributes have flooded in following the death of a popular historian from Keighley.
Ian Dewhirst, know by some as ‘Mr Keighley’, died at the age of 82. He had compiled the Keighley News Memory Lane column for more than a quarter of a century and gave countless talks to organisations across the district and beyond.
Ian, who received the MBE 20 years ago in honour of his services to local history, also wrote several books.
Nominations open for Blackburn with Darwen Community Volunteer Awards
Residents are being encouraged to nominate local volunteers for this year’s Community Volunteer Awards in Blackburn with Darwen.
Woman arrested after attempted robbery in Cheetham Hill
A woman has been arrested after a suspected attempted robbery involving a knife left a woman in her 60s injured in north Manchester.
Bradford Council seeks inclusion in grooming gangs inquiry
Bradford Council has renewed its call for Bradford and Keighley to be included in the National Inquiry into Grooming Gangs.
Former care home worker jailed for 25 years over child abuse offences
A former assistant at a Halifax children's home has been jailed for 25 years for her role in the sexual abuse of children in her care.
Bradford man jailed for sexual assault on teenager
A Bradford man has been jailed after admitting a sexual offence against a teenage girl in Kirklees.
Culture at the Heart of Stockport’s Transformation
Stockport Council says culture will play a central role in the town’s regeneration as major transformation projects continue across the borough.
South Asian Art Exhibition Opens at Cartwright Hall
A new exhibition showcasing contemporary South Asian artists is opening at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery in Bradford.
Men’s Mental Fitness Programme Launches in Blackburn
A new programme aimed at improving men’s mental health and wellbeing has been launched in Blackburn with Darwen.
Former Teacher Charged with 1990s Child Sex Offences
A former teacher has been charged with a number of alleged child sexual offences dating back to the 1990s in the Wakefield district.
Council Calls for Tougher Fly-Tipping Sentences
Blackburn with Darwen Council is calling for tougher penalties for fly-tipping after court fines were found to be lower than the council’s own enforcement penalties.
Man Jailed for Raping and Exploiting Vulnerable Teen in Stockport
A man who sexually exploited a vulnerable teenage girl in Stockport has been jailed after being convicted of rape and sexual assault.
Free Midsummer Festival to Return to Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes’ popular free Midsummer Festival will return this summer, bringing live music, entertainment and family activities to Campbell Park.
Bhangra Nights
Get over the Weekday blues - Every Tuesday night is party night with the best Bhangra and Urban Asian Beats. The Bhangra Show every Tuesday between 8pm-11pm
Alim OnAir
Have you a question about the religious, cultural or tradition aspect of Islam? Then join Hazrat Maulana Fazal Dad in the weekly show every Friday between 8-9pm.
The Golden Era
The golden era of Bollywood celebrated in this weekly show full of classics taking you back in time. Every Sunday between 5pm - 7pm
Legal Show
Once a fortnight we dedicate a show to discussing legal issues and family / matrimonial law in particular. Alternate Friday mornings between 9am-11pm.
