Todmorden is top of the house price league in Yorkshire
Todmorden has emerged as the top performer in a property price league table.The town registered the biggest house price rise in Yorkshire over the past six months, seeing values climb by 3.89 per...
View ArticleResidents step up road safety concern campaign
Villagers have stepped up their campaign for more road sfaety measures.Residents in Cornholme and Portsmouth have ongoing road safety concerns and have now raised these with Calder Valley Conservative...
View ArticleRaising a glass to the Tour
Any riders and spectators looking for a watering hole when the Tour De Yorkshire comes through the Calder Valley will find the perfect event laid on in Hebden Bridge!The Town Hall, Hebden Bridge, is...
View ArticleRe-framed collage remembers soldier Jack
Last week Richard Parkes from Calder Creative, Bespoke Picture Framers in Todmorden, presented a reframed photo collage to the landlady of the town’s Jack’s House pub, Sue Landale, and regulars.The...
View ArticleA cut in numbers
West Yorkshire have lost almost 1,000 police in David Cameron’s time as Prime Minister, says Labour candidate for the Calder Valley Parliamentary seat, Josh Fenton-Glynn.Mr Fenton-Glynn said lhe latest...
View ArticleGrab the Big Spring Show tickets, it’s likely to sell out
Tickets for Calder Valley Youth Theatre’s Big Spring Concert are now on sale.The Big Spring Concert is the theatre’s annual concert open to everyone between the ages of eight and 18 who wants to try...
View ArticleCentre should be a ‘one stop shop’ for people needing help
Liberal Democrat Councillor Janet Battye wants plans to be developed for Todmorden Health Centre to become a centre for health and social care in Todmorden.The issue was raised at a meeting of...
View ArticleFolk festival headliners are ‘group of the year’
Todmorden Folk Festival (April 17 and 18) received a huge boost this month when it was announced that the headline act of the festival, The Young’uns, have been nominated as group of the year at this...
View ArticleChange of candidate in Calder ward
Calderdale Green Party has announced Tessa Gordziejko as candidate for Calderdale Council in Calder ward.Her selection comes after Calderdale Green Party re-opened nominations following Elizabeth...
View ArticleNational scouting award for Anya
Anya Sayer, who has dedicated 12 years to Scouting in Todmorden has received a national award for her good work. Anya has volunteered with 20th Todmorden Scouts and at the annual Gang Show – an...
View ArticleTwo groups thriving, both under own steam
Among U3A Todmorden’s special interest groups, Science and Philosophy are perhaps the most ‘academic’ subjects we study.They both thrive without a ‘tutor’ and decide for themselves what they study: how...
View ArticleNow booking for Dock Pud day!
Bookings are now being taken for food and craft stalls which will form part of the World Dock Pudding Championships at Mytholmroyd Community Centre on Sunday, April 19.There will be a car boot sale...
View ArticleTeaching assistant rejects sex assault claims
A teaching assistant accused of sexual assault against a teenage pupil told police investigating the claims that they were ridiculous.Married father-of-two David Singh, 55, was questioned about the...
View ArticleProperty of the week: Your perfect haven
Sometimes there’s nothing better than getting away from the hurly-burly of life.And with this beautifully presented three-bedroom cottage at Bacup Road, Todmorden, you can own the perfect haven.It is...
View ArticlePicture of the week
This stunning image of the moon casting an atmospheric glow over Cornholme was captured by reader Margaret Horsfall.Whether it’s weather, our lovely landscapes or breaking news, we love to receive your...
View ArticleKiwi ace Williamson returns to Yorkshire
Yorkshire County Cricket Club have completed their overseas recruitment drive for 2015 with the re-signing of New Zealand international Kane Williamson for a third term.Williamson, who has spent the...
View ArticleTeaching assistant cleared of sexual assault charges
A teaching assistant has walked free from court after a jury took just over two hours to find him not guilty on three charges of sexual assault.Married father-of-two David Singh, 55, had denied claims...
View ArticleMore free Wi-Fi on the way
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 ArticleCelebrating a special day
Birthday Club members who will celebrate their special day this week include the following.Tuesday: Jack Richard Michael Naylor (2), Field Head Way, Illingworth.
View ArticleYears of service to community
A former Mayor of Todmorden, Myra Porteous Townley, who has died at the age of 85, served her community for decades.For 40 years she had devoted a lot of her time to Todmorden and Todmordians, service...
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