From Telegraph & Argus, August 1st, 2018
Written by Jim Seton
RAW sewage is being pumped into the Wharfe at Ilkley after just a few minutes of rain, it is being claimed. Now people are being warned not to swim in the river near the outfall - and calls are being made for a tightening of controls. Yorkshire Water insists waste is only released into rivers during storm conditions to prevent flooding to homes and gardens. But campaigners say just 15 minutes of rain during the hot dry summer led to raw sewage, including solids and sanitary towels, being pumped into the river.
From Keighley News, July 31st, 2018
Written by Alistair Shand
FOUR people have been killed on the Airedale railway line through Keighley in the past year, it has been revealed. The deaths – twice as many as in 2016-17 – were among 38 recorded incidents of trespass on the Airedale route. There were also two instances of people receiving non-fatal injuries. Now British Transport Police (BTP) and Network Rail have joined forces to warn of the deadly dangers of trespassing on the tracks. And their message is backed-up by community leaders in the town.
From Keighley News, July 30th, 2018
Written by Miran Rahman
From Keighley News, July 26th, 2018
Written by Miran Rahman
MPs opposing a waste to energy burner for Keighley highlighted findings which warn harmful emissions from incinerators are going unreported. UKWIN (UK Without Incineration Network) says waste incinerators are not reporting such emissions and claim the Government has not adequately regulated these facilities. The research, “Waste Incineration and Particulate Pollution: A failure of Governance”, has support from MPs John Grogan (Labour), Philip Davies (Conservative) and Liberal Democrat Peer, Lord Tyler. Mr Grogan and Mr Davies have objected to the planned waste to energy burner for land next to Keighley’s Aire Valley Bypass.
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