£650 for good causes
A late summer family fun fundraiser hosted by staff and residents at Asquith Hall, Burnley Road, Todmorden, raised £650 for three good causes.They have pledged £300 to Lauren’s Place, a chairty trying...
View ArticleTop award for Rochdale canal project
A community project to bring the Rochdale Canal to life has taken the crown in a national award recognising the work carried out to transform the country’s historic canals and rivers.Towpath...
View ArticleHelp us to keep flying
Yorkshire Air Ambulance is appealing for more volunteers in the Todmorden area to help them raise more awareness and funds.Last year 14 people living in or visiting the Todmorden area were flown to...
View ArticleA relaxing cuppa - and the return of Winston’s bust
As well as raising a goodly sum towards Mayoral charities, the Mayor and Mayoress of Todmorden’s coffee morning also saw the return of a familiar face.Held at Todmorden Town Hall, it raised almost £300...
View ArticleOne on the nose...have a flutter on racing pigs!
It’s back, it’s here - it’s the best value fun packed event of the year! Who says that lions and pigs can’t mix? Following on from a packed-out fundraiser last autumn, Todmorden Lions are again...
View ArticleArea code needed for Shelf and Queensbury residents making local calls
From today, Shelf and Queensbury residents will need to use the 01274 area code when making local landline calls in the Bradford telephone area.The changes have been introduced by Ofcom to protect the...
View ArticlePregnant woman rescued after hole fall in Hebden
A pregnant woman had a lucky escape after falling down a six-feet deep hole in Hebden Bridge.The incident, which is believed to have been caused by a paving stone giving way, happened on a private...
View ArticlePeugeot 108 Allure - A chic city car cabrio
FRENCH motor manufacturers have a reputation for producing small cars that are chic and fun to drive and Peugeot has just produced another little beauty which also enabled me to soak up some of the...
View ArticleHundreds of fans sample range of beers and ciders at three-day event
Three days of more than 40 beers, ales and ciders saw hundreds of people socialise at the 15th Todmorden Beer Festival.Organised by Todmorden Cricket Club members at the Centre Vale, Burnley Road,...
View ArticleWalsden bring Falcon down to earth
Walsden C & FC got off the mark for the season in the Rochdale Online Alliance by upsetting the form book in spectacular style.Beaten 9-0 by Sacred Heart the previous weekend, they gave up home...
View ArticleBorough ‘steadying ship’
Chairman Kevin Brough believes Todmorden Borough are starting to get back on an even keel after the shock resignations of management pair Steve Hook and John Gilford.Borough were beaten 6-1 at Leyland...
View ArticleMore strings to Mayor’s bow than politics
Hebden Royd Mayor Jonathon Timbers tried his hand at the sport on a special day for White Rose Archers.The club held a Windsor Tournament alongside an opening ceremony for improvements at their Salem...
View ArticleDefensive changes for rematch with Heywood
Woodhouse United were set to face a test of character away to Heywood Rangers in the Rochdale Sunday League earlier today.They lost 4-0 at home to same opponents four days ago and boss Gavin James...
View ArticleGayle notches record time at anniversary race
Calder Valley’s Gayle Sugden was the star performer at the Good Shepherd Fell Race on Saturday, setting a new ladies course record as the race celebrated its 10th anniversary.Todmorden Harriers’ Nick...
View ArticleCelebrating a special day
Birthday Club members celebrating their special day this week include:Sunday: Ryan Stanley Hartley (9), 24 Gledhill Street, Todmorden; Alfie Bass Hudson (10), 133 Oak Avenue, Todmorden.Monday: Sophie...
View ArticleStory of the Pals, and those they left behind
The Little Theatre’s Autumn production is Peter Whelan’s powerful war time drama The Accrington Pals, an appropriate choice in this centenary of the outbreak of the first world war.The play starts as...
View ArticleRebel with a cause: hitmaker Harley still keeps his tight focus
Forty years on from his first success with Cockney Rebel, Steve Harley retains the focus that has given him, he says, a wonderful career and a great life.Whether it’s appearing with a 50-piece...
View ArticleGorpley turbines before planners
Planning chiefs are recommending proposals by Kelda Water Services to build four 125m turbines on moorland at Gorpley, Todmorden, be refused when Calderdale Council’s planning committee considers the...
View ArticleAiming to keep bowling on to the centenary
Calderdale Council, five local bowling clubs and the Friends of Centre Vale Park are working together to secure the future of the bowling pavilion in Centre Vale Park - but it won’t be without its...
View ArticleMorning travel and weather
Today will be cold, wet and windy, with strong southeasterly winds and persistent heavy rain during the morning. Winds will ease during the afternoon, mainly in the west, and rain will eventually...
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