Have faith in Pitman for bold Glasgow showing
Todmorden-born Faith Pitman will compete for Team England in the Commonwealth Games at Glasgow, which starts on July 23.Faith, 29, now lives in Harlow and is a member of the West Essex Judo Club.She is...
View Articlelast-ball heroics from duo
Todmorden and Walsden both served up Sunday specials with thrilling last-ball victories in front of their home fans.Tod needed three off the final delivery of their 50th over to beat Nelson in the...
View Articleboxing clever at new home
Hebden Bridge Boxing Club is hoping for a membership boom after showing off the facilities in its new home last Saturday.The club recently moved to Mount Pleasant Mills, Mytholmroyd after spending the...
View ArticleCelebrating a special day
Birthday Club members who are celebrating their special day this week include.Friday: Kira Lacey Chapman (4), The Brook, Littleborough.Enrol your child in the Birthday Club by emailing their name,...
View ArticleEastwood men have a handy lead at the top
There is a blank weekend in the Foster’s Halifax League this weekend, due to the Tour de France, and Bridgeholme can reflect on an excellent opening nine games.The Eastwood side are seven points clear...
View ArticleClasses of all types keep judges busy
The dog section was kept busy with a range of classes throughout the day, including many local entrants.Section secretary Sue Mccafferty said: “A big thank you to our sponsors Pero Pet Foods who...
View ArticleCalderdale in party mood to celebrate Grand Depart
Grand Depart celebrations will be in full swing this weekend in all corners of Calderdale as the world’s greatest cycle race wheels through our region.Thousands of visitors will come to Calderdale...
View ArticleBring out the bunting - we’re world record breakers
Cragg Vale’s Tour de France bunting makers have measured up perfectly in their bid to produce the world’s longest single stretch of bunting, now hung the entire length of Cragg Road.Volunteers with the...
View ArticleKatie is a cut above for Le Tour
Hairdresser Katie Worrall has let Le Tour go to her head – literally.The 19-year-old, from Pellon, Halifax, has had the ultimate cycle-inspired haircut in honour of the world’s greatest cycle...
View ArticleGrand Depart art project unveiled in Calderdale
Visible by helicopter and here for visitors to enjoy all summer, two major new artworks by international artist Imran Qureshi were officially launched in Calderdale ahead of this weekend’s Grand...
View ArticleCalder High unveils giant bike for Grand Depart
Calder High School has been getting into Le Tour spirit after unveiling a giant bike ahead of the Grand Depart’s arrival in Calderdale on Sunday.The bike is in the middle of the athletics track in the...
View ArticleDavid’s Porsche was the best tractor in a gleaming selection
The vintage tractor’s section drew plenty of attention with some classic vehicles on show.There were 32 tractors present - and gleaming - on the day, from 34 which had been signed up to enter.Section...
View ArticleSkate park destroyed by fire
Vandals have destroyed a Brighouse skate park by setting the framework on fire in the early hours of Sunday morning.Firefighters from Brighouse were called to the skate park in Wellholme Park at...
View ArticleRawlinson and Walsden on a roll
Walsden won two games for the second weekend in a row, helped by a couple of good knocks from skipper James Rawlinson.The Central Lancashire League champions and leaders avenged their most recent...
View ArticleFire chief’s delight as no major incident impacts the Tour de France
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is delighted that the Tour de France weekend has passed without any major emergency impacting on the spectacular event. The two day event has been enjoyed...
View ArticleStrong police partnerships help deliver successful Tour de France
Police in West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and North Yorkshire have again demonstrated the strength of regional collaboration and strong partnership working to deliver a safe and secure Tour de France...
View ArticleWoman suffers serious injuries after motorway smash with HGV tanker
Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious injury collision on the M62 eastbound on Friday and to an earlier, reportedly linked incident involving another car.The Western Area Roads Policing Unit...
View Article“Fantastic Mr Burton” coming to Brighouse
Educating Yorkshire’s “Fantastic Mr Burton” Matthew Burton will be among the speakers at the annual conference of Yorkshire literacy charity Reading Matters at the Holiday Inn in Brighouse on July...
View ArticleVeterans at wicket again
Following the recent Walsden veterans’ versus Ex-Clarets footballers cricket match at Walsden Cricket Club’s Scott Street ground, another clash between warriors of old is planned for Friday, July...
View ArticleUpdate: Schools being closed due to strike action.
Calderdale schools are informing parents about their imminent closures due to strike action on July 10. Brighouse High School will be closed to most pupils in Years 8, 9, 10, and 12. Year 7 should...
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