Hebden Bridge bakery approaches 25th anniversary
One of the hallmarks of Saker’s change of direction as the bakery approached its 25th anniversary is getting the right team in place.It’s also allowing the shop managers and their teams to have some...
View ArticleRoad Trip set to roll into town
An auctioneers in Luddendenfoot is to appear on BBC television when filming takes place there later this month.The Antiques Road Trip series will be filming at Calder Valley Auctioneers on September...
View ArticleTodmorden-based write to hold creative writing classes
Todmorden based writer and performer Emma Decent is starting an autumn creative “life writing” class.The ten week course began this week and will run on Wednesdays until December 3 at Kava Kafe,...
View ArticleProperty of the week: Family home with great views across the valley
Boasting superb views across the valley thanks to its elevated position, Middle Hollies, Walsden, makes an ideal family home.Middle Hollies forms part of a larger Victorian property which retains many...
View ArticleIn confidence - policing with Insp David Shaw: Making sure that we are seen
After last month’s article on road safety, this one addresses visible patrols and how to contact my team.Visible patrol first, When I attend with my officers at ward forums and out on patrol sometimes...
View ArticleSend us your pictures
Suzanne Oulton took this pic right at the start of summer - a hang glider (looking as though he’s up, up and away in a sleeping bag, she says) while out with the Upper Valley Walking Group at Stoodley...
View ArticleThanks Gig, you’re a star
Regulars at a Calder Valley bar haven’t waited for their favourite licensee to be recognised with an award - they’ve presented her with one of their own!Customer Derek Elton presented a certificate of...
View ArticleJoyce stars in Myra’s story
Actor Rachel Creamer and 24:7 Theatre Festival Manager Annika Edge have teamed up with award-winning director Alyx Tole to launch What A Little Bird Told Me (WALBTM), an exciting new theatre company...
View ArticleThe director’s cut...
James Claxton talks about directing Night Must Fall, staged by Todmorden Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society in October.Why did I choose this play?Todmorden Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society have...
View ArticleA tasty welcome back to school!
St Joseph’s RC Primary School, Todmorden, began the new term by celebrating both their fantastic academic results last year and their first crop from the new garden area. Foundation pupils at the...
View ArticleNitty gritty...
Pretty Gritty - the new Calderdale Council slogan? I’ll believe it when Calderdale Council restored the grit-bins at places such as the steep curving junction of Longfield Road and Longfield Way near...
View ArticleA sombre mood for Hebden Bridge First World War production in Hebden
Chris Berry’s poster of the trenches captures the sombre mood at the heart of Peter Whelan’s play “The Accrington Pals” which the Little Theatre have chosen as their production to commemorate the 100th...
View ArticleEarly ticket buyers go into a new prize draw
With rehearsals for Hairspray at the Todmorden Hippodrome well under way, this “Feel Good Musical” is selling out fast and it is great to see local businesses supporting the Hippodrome, writes Cara...
View ArticleFirst Calder Valley political debate takes place this evening
The first of four political debates between the three main political parties in Calder Valley will take place this evening.The incumbent Conservative MP Craig Whittaker will take on Labour candidate...
View ArticlePartnership between brigade and supermarket giant
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) will be providing fire safety advice to the retailer Asda thanks to a new partnership scheme. The scheme, also available to other organisations, will see...
View ArticleHalifax MP votes against air strikes
RAF warplanes are poised to launch air strikes against Islamic State jihadists after Parliament gave the green light for military action.At the end of of a six-and-half hour Commons debate, MPs voted...
View ArticleHalifax goes purple for a fourth year running
For the fourth year running Halifax is the only town in West Yorkshire to hold a Purple Flag award.The award is the gold standard for being a safe and welcoming place for a night out.To celebrate being...
View ArticleMen in court over drugs smuggling operation
Four men have appeared in court accused of a plot to smuggle £100 million (125 million euro) in cocaine into the UK, the National Crime Agency (NCA) has said.Leeds man Stephen Powell, 47, was arrested...
View ArticleVideo: High flying students the toast of Calderdale
High-flying students and inspirational leaders were the toast of the district at Calderdale College’s Graduation Ceremony and Parade.Family and friends lined the streets of Halifax to see the students...
View ArticleWoodhouse rsume
Woodhouse United resume their Rochdale Sunday League First Division season this weekend without two key players.Gavin James’s side face tough opposition in fourth-placed Heywood Rangers minus their...
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