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Cillian Murphy says Helen McCrory ‘one of greatest actors’
4+ hour, 39+ min ago (226+ words) Irish actor Cillian Murphy has said he appreciates how Peaky Blinders writer Steven Knight has kept the late actress Helen McCrory's memory alive in the new spin-off film. McCrory played Shelby family matriarch Polly Gray in the hit BBC drama…...
Children take centre stage for Keighley performing arts extravaganza
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (389+ words) CHILDREN took centre stage as part of a free performing arts extravaganza in Keighley. The event " in the Airedale Shopping Centre " was organised by Keighley Business Improvement District (BID), in conjunction with BOLT Academy. Youngsters were able to take part…...
Keighley joins the race to become UK's first-ever Town of Culture
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (201+ words) KEIGHLEY is bidding to become the UK's first Town of Culture. It is among contenders across the country vying for the title, in 2028. The Government is currently inviting expressions of interest, and a shortlist is expected to be announced this…...
Ghostface to goats: What films are showing on the big screen in Keighley?
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (431+ words) KEIGHLEY Picture House has lined up a varied programme for Saturday, March 7, offering everything from adaptations of classic literature and hard'hitting horror to family animation and British comedy. Period romance fans can head to the Yorkshire moors with Wuthering Heights,…...
Tapestry inspired by historic Keighley mill to be displayed in town
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (194+ words) A TAPESTRY inspired by the heritage of a Keighley mill is going on display. The 6ft-tall Threads of Belonging artwork will be in the foyer of Keighley Market from next Saturday (March 14) until May 9. A collaboration between residents and Keighley…...
'Outrageously funny' political satire to be performed at Keighley Playhouse
1+ week, 2+ day ago (377+ words) A POLITICAL satire is the latest offering from Keighley Playhouse. The production is directed by Debbie Ellison, assisted by Ashley Judge. Written in 1970 and inspired by real events, the play tells of the investigation into the suspicious death of an…...
Another selection of terrific photos taken by Keighley News readers
1+ week, 5+ day ago (51+ words) Another selection of terrific photos taken by readers'Keighley News Allan Nelson, of Cross Roads, captured this view Simon Smith took this shot on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal A shot captured by Terry Hanson We welcome all shots. Those ads…...
BBC confirms award-winning hit TV show will be turned into a film
1+ week, 6+ day ago (337+ words) The BBC has announced that the popular and award-winning comedy Ghosts is returning in the form of a film. Filming for Ghosts: The Possession of Button House will begin in March, the broadcaster said today (February 27). The creators and writers…...
Century-old Keighley poltergeist mystery is solved
3+ week, 6+ day ago (253+ words) IN 1925 the case of a young woman haunted by a poltergeist in Keighley made international headlines. At the mill where she worked, machinery broke down, tables levitated, windows shook and objects flew through the air. One report described a "peculiar…...
‘Seasons of Culture’ to follow success of Bradford 2025
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (311+ words) A CELEBRATION of nature will be the first of several 'Seasons of Culture' " although there are still questions over how the initiative will be financed. Following the success of Bradford's year as 2025 UK City of Culture, it has been announced…...