Copley paired with Old Town in T20
Foster’s Halifax League Twenty/20 holders Copley start their 2015 campaign with a Tuesday evening trip to Old Town.Twenty six teams are taking part and the semi-finals and final will take place on...
View ArticleBookbinder whose work is in libraries across world
David Sellars, who has died suddenly at the age of 65, was a time-served outstanding bookbinder and inspiring lecturer who taught master classes in Europe, Canada and the Americas.There was no denying...
View ArticleWeather warning issued for snow and ice
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of icy and wintry conditions for today (Thursday) and into Friday morning for the Yorkshire and Humber region.A wintry mix of rain, sleet and snow showers are...
View ArticleFactory fined as Todmorden worker breaks leg in accident
A Lancashire factory, which makes carpet underlay, has been fined after a worker from Todmorden was badly injured when he was struck by a 300kg bale of foam.The 59-year-old, who has asked not to be...
View ArticleCelebrating a special day
Birthday Club members who celebrate their special day this week include the following.Thursday: Matthew Hanrahan (7), 51 Hullett Drive, Mytholmroyd.Sunday: Dominic Bridge (10), 17 Caldene Avenue,...
View ArticleRegion bucks trend as waits fall in A&E
Fewer patients in Yorkshire are facing excessive waits for A&E treatment but latest figures confirm an upsurge in deaths from flu.Nationally, fewer patients were dealt with within the four-hour...
View ArticleInternet windfall for Calderdale businesses as Superconnected scheme expanded
More than 7,000 small businesses in Calderdale have become eligible for a grant of up to £3,000 to help them boost their internet connectivity, after the extension of the government-funded...
View ArticleSchemes introduced to help people cope with the cold
Schemes to help raise awareness of the support available to help people to stay warm at home are being rolled out by Calderdale Council. The Council has a number of schemes in place to help residents...
View ArticleAppeal to help trace missing student Gloria Maina
Police are appealing for anyone who sees a missing Huddersfield student to get in contact.Gloria Maina, 19, of Tunnacliffe Road, Newsome, was last seen leaving Huddersfield University campus at 11.30am...
View ArticleRunaway car smashed into their home
An elderly couple have been left homeless after a runaway car smashed into their home.The car plunged down a steep hill into the back of the house, whilst a disabled pensioner slept upstairs. George...
View ArticleStar’s position of comfort
Hebden Royd Red Star player-boss Chris Garbutt is confident his side have achieved their main target for the season - survival in the top section of the Halifax AFL.Star made it 20 points from 14 games...
View ArticleGrunt and groan boys - and girls - come to town
Todmorden Town Hall will host a Megaslam Wrestling live show on Sunday, February 22.Organiser Brad Taylor has promised “two hours of non-stop family entertainment” and says the event will feature a...
View ArticleLibraries and centres get Wi-fi connection boost
Visitors to libraries and leisure centres in Calderdale will soon be able access web information on their smart phones and tablets, as free Wi-Fi is being introduced in a number of Council buildings...
View ArticleMan jailed for stabbing
A man has been jailed for over four years for a stabbing in Todmorden.Arry John Francis Allison was jailed for 54 months at Bradford Crown Court for the crime of wounding with intent to do grievous...
View ArticleResidents urged to have their say and register to vote
Calderdale Council is reminding residents to register to vote, to ensure their voice is heard.It’s now less than 100 days until the local and general elections in the UK and if residents aren’t...
View ArticleSuspicious van delivering stolen leaflets sparks police warning
Police officers are warning residents to keep their doors locked after a suspicious white van was seen delivering stolen Age UK leaflets/plastic clothes bags in the Heptonstall area.The van was seen...
View ArticleSewer project to reduce flooding in Hebden Bridge
Yorkshire Water are about to begin a project to reduce the risk of sewer flooding to homes in Hebden Bridge.Engineering specialists, Mott MacDonald Bentley, will start work on Monday February 9 to lay...
View ArticleNew inspector to add feminine touch to roll
“Let’s have more of the same”. That’s the message from the woman who has been appointed the new Inspector of the Calder Valley Neighbourhood Policing Teams.Inspector Rachel Bairstow has taken over the...
View ArticleMusic and dance for social centre
Calder Valley supporters of the St Augustine’s project in Halifax are hoping people will support an upcoming fundraising ceilidh.In particular, the charity is one of those chosen by the Mayor of Hebden...
View ArticleCharity facing another busy year of rescues as new man takes on leadership
A moorland rescue charity is likely to be more called upon than ever, according to the man who has just taken over the reins.Ben Carter has replaced Les Wilson as the leader of Calder Valley Search and...
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