Gillespie ‘fully committed’ to Yorkshire
Yorkshire go into the new season with one of the hottest properties in coaching ready to steer them every step of the way, but it remains to be seen for how much longer the club can keep hold of Jason...
View ArticleBag pack to boost anti-bullying aim
Theo Hewson Betts, a member of the National Youth Board of the Diana Trust, an anti-bullying charity, is holding a bag packing event in Morrisons on Saturday, April 11.It will take place at the...
View ArticleYorkshire man behind Tour de Yorkshire Jerseys
A company founded by a Leeds-born businessman has designed the podium jerseys for the first ever Tour de Yorkshire and unveiled the official event jersey for general sale.Milltag, founded by Leeds-born...
View ArticleDriver seriously injured after crashing into tree in Leeds
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously injured in a road traffic collision in Leeds.At about 7pm on Friday, April 10, a red Alfa Romeo Mito was travelling along the A647...
View ArticleMan arrested following flats fire in Wakefield
Police have arrested a man following a fire at a block of flats in Hemsworth.Officers were called to the blaze in Highfield Road at about 11.47pm yesterday (Friday).A number of people were evacuated...
View ArticleThieves strike at Rastrick graveyard
Thieves have struck at a Rastrick cemetery stealing items from a grave.Police are appealing for information after thieves stole three solar powered lights from a graveside at Rastrick Cemetery, Carr...
View ArticleAppeal to find Huddersfield petrol station robbery suspect
Police have released details of a man they would like to trace in connection with a robbery in Huddersfield. Nathan Simms, aged 19, of Kirkheaton, is wanted in connection with a robbery which occurred...
View ArticleWeather warning issued by Met Office
The Met Office has issued a weather warning as winds of up to 60mph are expected to hit the Yorkshire region.A spokesperson said: “Southwesterly winds will increase this morning with gales developing...
View ArticleCar thief suspect flees into sewage plant
A suspect who tried to escape by running into a sewage plant was arrested on suspicion of theft and driving whilst unfit through drink/drugs.Officers arrested the 36-year-old man on suspicion of theft...
View ArticleNew Mazda 2 - it could be a game changer
Japanese car manufacturer Mazda has just launched its all new and very stylish Mazda 2 which will face some tough opposition from the Ford Fiesta and the latest Vauxhall Corsa in the very competitive...
View ArticleArson attack on van in Cleckheaton
Police are appealing for information following an arson attack on a van in Cleckheaton.The offence happened between 4.30am and 4.40am on April 10. The suspect/s smashed the window of a white Ford...
View ArticleExtra date for first folk festival in Todmorden
With only eight days to go before Todmorden hosts it’s inaugural folk festival, organisers have announced that due to the huge interest that the festival has generated it has now been expanded to...
View ArticleGoddard makes successful switch from the fells for Harriers in a huge field...
Skimpy shorts were the order of the day for the 16 Todmorden Harriers who ran at the Guiseley Gallop 10k in glorious sunshine on Sunday.Six hundred runners jostled for position in the challenging,...
View ArticleRemoving silt a bigger task than expected
Todmorden Angling Society’s next trophy match is this Sunday at Cudmore Fisheries in Staffordshire. Ring Chris to book.The task of sucking out silt from Grove Lodge is proving a bigger task than...
View ArticleStory of the ‘banished’ brothers
Todmorden U3A member Sue Hayter made no apologies for having convict ancestors when she spoke about My Convict Ancestors – A Genealogical Journey.The story, a detailed and fascinating one, revolved...
View ArticleArtist paints the depths with new explorations
Local artist Richard Wincer has a major solo exhibition of oil paintings - ‘Painting the Depths’ - at Water Street Gallery, Todmorden.It is an apt title for these 30 works, many of which were completed...
View ArticleTodmorden High School column: Liverpool and England legend John Barnes was...
On Friday, March 27, we were honoured to receive a visit from the footballing legend, former Liverpool and England Player, John Barnes.This visit was arranged by the Maths teacher Mr Griffiths who...
View ArticleWeek with piano music for everyone
Friday, April 17, sees the start of the 2015 Hebden Bridge Piano Festival heralding a weekend of fantastic music and something for just about everyone.As well as the top-notch concerts and...
View ArticleVIDEO: Flyover of the Tour route
With the Tour de Yorkshire now just a matter of weeks away it is time to familiarise yourself with the route.This video shows where the riders will be going over the three days.Below is a list of...
View ArticleMusic to greet Spring season
Local women got together to celebrate the coming of springtime at a communal celebration organised by Todmorden Frame Drum Group and the band Incidentals.The event took place in the Fielden Centre on...
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