The sun has got his hat on and so has Calderdale
The start of the school summer holidays is heralded by a period of dry weather across Calderdale, with good spells of sunshine, patchy cloud and temperatures staying just above average for many.There...
View ArticleFraudster told to expect jail over £230,000 benefits scam
A fraudster who pocketed more than £230,000 by using false identities to claim a variety of benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions and councils across Yorkshire has been told he faces a...
View ArticleUmesh is staying in 2015
Central Lancashire League champions Walsden have moved quickly to sign Umesh Karunaratne for a second season.The Sri Lankan right-hand batsman and right-arm off spinner has been in excellent form in...
View ArticleStevie and Joe to the rescue as Walsden reach the last four
Walsden are through to the semi-finals of the Lancashire Cup after a tense three-wicket win away to Bolton League side Little Lever last Sunday.Stevie Barker and Joe Gale saw them through after the...
View ArticleCelebrating a special day...
Birthday Club members who are celebrating a special day this week include the following.Sunday: Alfie Jac Senior (6), 1 Lloyd Street, Todmorden.- You can enrol your child in the Birthday Club by...
View ArticleNo hosepipe ban on the horizon, says Yorkshire Water
Yorkshire Water say there will not be a hosepipe ban this summer, despite the recent scorching weather.They are keen to ensure water is still used responsibly but are not expecting a ban to be issued...
View ArticleVideo: Weather pawcast to help Calderdale dogs
As Calderdale enjoys more glorious sunshine, a unique weather report has been created just for dogs.Former boxing heavyweight champion of the world, David ‘The Hayemaker’ Haye has presented the world’s...
View ArticleNeser is offered terms for a second season at Centre Vale
Todmorden CC have revealed that they are keen to bring back their overseas man, Michael Neser, for 2015.The Australian showcased his talents with his second successive century and five wickets as the...
View ArticleSend us your photos of Calderdale at its best
We’ve been asking you to send in your photos of views showing why you are proud to live in Yorkshire ahead of Yorkshire Day next Friday.And Conny Orrell has sent in this wonderful picture from Hebden...
View ArticleJack on course again - with help from Scooby
Jack Cryer is getting his career back on track after a nightmare start to 2014, which included surgery and a dramatic rescue involving his family’s pet dog .The 15-year-old from Bottomley, Walsden, is...
View ArticleRecord knock from departing Neser
Todmorden host Bacup in the Lancashire League today and will hope for one final man of the match display from Michael Neser.The all-rounder will board a plane tomorrow, have been put on stand-by for...
View ArticleNeser signs off with a win
Michael Neser signed off with 57 as Todmorden completed a weekend double in the Lancashire League with a two-wicket home win over Bacup yesterday.Neser, heading home today to go on stand-by for an...
View ArticleHave your say on health services at consultation events
Members of Calderdale Council’s People’s Commission are visiting venues around Calderdale in a series of public consultation events.The People’s Commission is currently reviewing local health services...
View ArticleGames medal eludes Tiler
Rebekah Tiler remains convinced she will be world and Olympic champion one day in spite of disappointment at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.The 15-year-old from Denholme, coached by Eddie Halstead...
View ArticleLloyds Banking Group fined £218 million
State-backed Lloyds Banking Group was fined £218 million after it admitted “shocking” rate rigging practices, including ripping off the Bank of England over its financial life support scheme.The...
View ArticleReactiv Media respond to £50,000 nuisance calls fine
Reactiv Media has responded to the Information Commissioner’s Office decision to fine the company £50,000The Reactiv board issued a statement regarding the ICO’s investigation into making unsolicited...
View ArticleCalderdale Council leader ousted after vote of no confidence passed in...
A vote of no confidence has been passed at tonight’s full council meeting and has seen leader of Calderdale Council Councillor Tim Swift ousted.A motion was made by Conservative leader Councillor...
View ArticleStalwart of Scouting Jackie McGoldrick, 66
Usually when “Mr Gang Show” is referred to in the Calder Valley, it is founder Philip Suthers but if there is another deserving of the title it is surely Jackie McGoldrick.John McGoldrick - always...
View ArticleYorkshire Water warning to stay out of reservoirs
Yorkshire Water has issued another warning urging the public not to swim in its reservoirs.With the current heatwave forecast to stay for at least another week, the water company has joined forces with...
View ArticleHalifax crews helping tackle Ferrybridge power station blaze
Firefighters from Halifax are helping other crews from the county battle a huge blaze at Ferrybridge power station near Pontefract.Around 50 firefighters are currently tackling the inferno, which broke...
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