‘It’s in my daughter’s name (she’s 2)’
From ghastly ghouls to animal antics, the most far-fetched excuses from the region’s residents for not having a TV licence have been revealed – with two of the most ridiculous excuses coming from...
View ArticleBig Spring Concert tickets on sale
Tickets for Calder Valley Youth Theatre’s Big Spring Concert are now on sale.Spokesman Adrian Horton said: “Our Big Spring Concert is our annual concert open to everyone between the ages of 8-18 who...
View ArticleThe flipside of modern gadgets - but resulting pains can be eased
Computers, tablets, smart phones and other devices have made life easier for most of us, but with the average user being on their device between two and four hours a day, at Physio & Therapies we...
View ArticleTea-towels to end violence
An independent retailer has raised £250 for a national charity which hopes to end violence against women. Valley Organics, of Market Street, has generated the money by selling specially designed...
View ArticleProperty of the week: A beautiful bungalow
Prepare to be wowed by this outstanding, individually designed bungalow.Greenfields is an immaculately presented, detached property located within landscaped grounds and boasts 1.9 acres of...
View ArticleBird to fund players’ balcony
After recently announcing the installation of permanent floodlights at Headingley, further development of the stadium will continue with a players’ balcony to be built in front of the dressing rooms in...
View ArticleNew season of poetry in store at Book Case
A new season of poetry readings is being lined up at Hebden Bridge’s The Book Case, and the season will begin with a special launch event.A spokesman for the Book Case team said: “After a winter break...
View ArticleSim is next gardeners’ guest
Calder Valley Organic Gardeners’ monthly meeting takes place at the Good Shepherd Centre, Royal Fold, Mytholmroyd, on Thursday, March 5, at 7.30pm when a there will be a talk on Vegetative Propagation...
View ArticleAlterations planned at Hall
Listed building consent is being sought from Calderdale Council by Mr David Friday to make alterations at Todmorden Hall South, Hall Street, Todmorden.The application includes making internal...
View ArticleYorkshire CCC ‘stronger financially’
Chairman Colin Graves believes Yorkshire CCC are capable of emulating their all-conquering side of the 1960s, as the club prepare to announce their healthiest set of financial results for some...
View Article300,000 call Live Chat
It’s now six months since Calderdale Council launched its Live Chat facility in the contact centre - an instant messaging service providing customers with support with online services. The launch of...
View ArticleFather-to-be’s wrangle after home repairs
A father-to-be has spoken of his frustration after routine work to his family home turned into a “stressful and emotional experience”. Jamie Begany, of Oak Avenue, Todmorden, criticised Pennine Housing...
View ArticleNX is set to be a Lexus top car
JAPANESE luxury car maker Lexus is set for a sales boom following the launch of their NX hybrid compact crossover SUV for the car has been much acclaimed and the company which is the luxury vehicle...
View ArticleVIDEO: Hundreds of students compete in regional sports competition in Halifax
Hundreds of sporty pupils from across West Yorkshire are taking part in an annual athletics regional competition in Halifax today (Wednesday).The 2015 West Yorkshire Sainsbury’s School Games, which is...
View ArticleCan you bake a cake - or eat one! - for MS fundraiser
The MS Society Halifax and Calder Valley Branch are hosting a Cake Bake at Todmorden Health Centre, Lower George Street, off Halifax Road, Todmorden, this spring.It will be held on Thursday, April 30,...
View ArticleCatbeast sighting in West Yorkshire
An animal thought to be a big cat has been spotted prowling the countryside close to Wakefield.Raven Horsechief, 55, of Freestone Drive, saw the creature on farmland, near to Kirkthorpe, on Sunday.She...
View ArticleCelebrating a special day
Birthday Club members who are celebrating their special day this week include the following.Saturday: Cameron-Drew Hudson-Whippey (10), 6 Maitland Street, Walsden.Sunday: Sophie-Jane Savage (11), 37...
View ArticleLowe puts Todmorden Borough on a high
Jubilant Todmorden Borough beat the moles and West Lancashire League visitors Furness Cavaliers at Bellholme on Saturday.It turned out to be a long but satisfying day for boss Craig Milnes, who was at...
View ArticlePeter was a real star for the reds in a 64-year stint with the club
Peter Kennedy, who died last week aged 78, has been described as the “ultimate club man.”The accolade has come from Simon Kendall, who succeeded Kennedy as President of Hebden Royd Red Star AFC last...
View ArticleMayor lines up picture special
A fundraising event organised by Mayor of Todmorden Coun Michael Gill will be photographs of old Todmorden - and as well as coming along to see it he hopes people will also contribute to it!It will be...
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