‘Discretionary’ services may be hit
Local Liberal Democrats have expressed dismay at the Conservative Cabinet’s proposals that “discretionary services” should take the biggest cut if large savings have to be made in three years’ time...
View ArticleIn confidence - policing with Inspector David Shaw: Extra watch scheme will...
A new organisation will be helping your police officers keep a n extra beady eye on things with the aim of keeping the Calder Valley safe.OWL (Online Watch Link) keeps communities safe, helps reduce...
View ArticleInviting applications
Planning is already underway for the popular Hebden Bridge Open Studios event.This year the event will take place on July 3, 4 and 5.Last year more than 80 artists welcomed visitors into their studios...
View ArticleTour de France brings in extra £12.5m for area
A staggering £12.5m was brought into Clalderdale Council thanks to last year’s Tour de France, a new report has revealed.The figures, released by Calderdale Council, show that £2.8 million was spent on...
View ArticleBefriending scheme for older lesbians is launched
A befriending scheme for isolated and lonely older lesbians living in Calderdale and Bradford has been launched by The Labrys Trust.The Labrys Trust is a registered charity (No. 1100363) run by older...
View ArticleRelax and review our busy year ‘on parade’
There’s little doubt that 2014 was a year to remember in terms of big scale local events, and the new plain slipcased DVD on sale at Todmorden Information Centre proves the point.Filmed and produced by...
View ArticleAussie pair to play for Yorkshire
Yorkshire have announced that Australian batsmen Aaron Finch and Glenn Maxwell will be their overseas signings for the coming season.Finch returns for a second season at Headingley and will be...
View ArticleStaging Emily Bronte classic
Todmorden Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society’s first production of 2015 is a stage version of Emily Bronte’s classic novel Wuthering Heights.The society are proud to present a new adaptation of the...
View ArticleCelebrating a special day
Birthday Club members celebrating their special day this week include the following.Friday: Bethany Alice Richardson (8), 10 Barcroft Street, Colne.Saturday: Toni Pedersen (7), 1A Midgley Road,...
View ArticleYoung poet scoops national award and prime-time TV date
A Hebden Bridge young poet will appear on national television this weekend as part of a programme based on West Yorkshire.Poppy Turner, 21, will appear on the BBC One show Countryfile this Sunday at...
View ArticleWanderers jubilant after late goal ends fine fightback from Saints
Todmorden Wanderers under sevens returned to action with a hard-fought 6-4 win over Hebden Bridge Saints at Luddenden Dene.Wanderers struck first when a superb corner by Lennie Halstead found its way...
View ArticleClarets Corner with John Greenwood: This time around, it’s different as...
Having had time for a breather, Burnley are set to face what was once the Roker Roar on Saturday afternoon when they visit Sunderland at the Black Cats’ Stadium Of Light.If Burnley looked jaded against...
View ArticleBorough blitzed on return after two-month lay-off
Todmorden Borough suffered a painful 8-0 defeat at Croston Sports last Saturday in their first game for almost two months.Boss Craig Milnes had just 11 players plus himself on the bench for the West...
View ArticleEnjoy a glass of wine and help good cause
A wine-tasting evening for Epilepsy Action takes place tomorrow night (Fri, Jan 30).The evening, to help raise funds for Epilepsy Action and also promoting Artsmill takes place at Artsmill, in Linden...
View ArticleMax and James take up 1,000 burpee challenge
Max Swindells, who runs Hebden Bridge personal training business, To The Max Fitness, has thrown down the gauntlet in the hope of raising funds for the Meningitis Research Foundation.Together with his...
View ArticleStart-up specialist eyes a hat-trick
A Todmorden-based start up specialist has been named as one of the top 10 businesses advisers in the UK, his second such award this year.Adrian Ashton was shortlisted from hundreds of applicants in the...
View ArticleTeam called to help man hurt in snow fall
Search and rescue team placed on ‘stand-by’ alert status as winter weather caused hazardous conditions for emergency services.Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team (CVSRT), of Thrush Hill Road,...
View ArticleCup game against White Lion next as Walsden look to get the show back on road
Walsden C & FC host White Lion in a Rochdale Online Alliance cup group match at Kingsway on Saturday.The sides lie fourth and second respectively in the Premier Division table.Walsden had been due...
View ArticleThree-rosette chef plans next venture
A cafe is changing hands but a catering business will be continuing while the owner plans a new venture.After three years three-rosette award-winning chef Richard Carlton is leaving the Market Hall...
View ArticleMel and Dwane show way for Tod at Meltham
Twenty six Todmorden Harriers turned out in the first of this year’s club road championship races - the Meltham Tough 10K. The route around the Huddersfield village was exposed and hilly and the chilly...
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