Promoted Bridgeholme look to roll over Stones
Bridgeholme have high hopes that their yo-yo existence of recent years will be ended this season.The Eastwood club’s first and second teams were promoted last September and while some clubs are...
View ArticleSunday is Dock Pud day!
A reminder, if you are looking for something to do this weekend, that Sunday, April 19, sees Mytholmroyd Community Centre host the World Dock Pudding Championships.The event runs from 1.30pm, but there...
View ArticleWarning over discarded cigarettes after two grass fires
Todmorden Fire Service is warning the public to take extra care when discarding cigarettes after they were called to two grass fires yesterday (Saturday).The first occurred at just before 5pm on the...
View ArticleBirthday greetings for former Mayor Harry, 90
A former Mayor of Todmorden who has played a full part in the town’s social life has celebrated his 90th birthday.Family accompanied Harry Tottell and his wife Joy to a special dinner at Wyke, and they...
View ArticleWalsden skipper James is keen to keep the optimism in check
After two titles and a runners-up berth in the last three seasons, Walsden have every right to go into the 2015 Central Lancashire League season with huge optimism.However, skipper James Rawlinson is...
View ArticleHalifax going up in the world
Halifax RUFC clinched promotion to Yorkshire Three in style yesterday with a 48-0 win over relegation fighters Sheffield Oaks at Ovenden Park.Only a bonus point was needed to clinch second place behind...
View ArticleDouble bill on stage
Hebden Bridge Little Theatre present their double bill of plays writtenand directed by Alan Stockdill on Monday, April 20, through to Saturday, April 25.‘Godfrey’s Last Stand’ is about a local league...
View ArticleThere’s a chill in the air..!
There’s definitely something spooky going on at the Hippodrome Theatre, Todmorden...Although the weather has taken a turn for the better this week, there’s something of a chill in the air at the...
View ArticleSir John’s family meet for civic reception
Family and friends came from far and wide last week to attend a reception and plaque unveiling marking the achievements of one of Todmorden’s Nobel prizewinners, Sir John Cockcroft.Mayor of Todmorden,...
View ArticleDavid’s Fantasy specially written for Band
Todmorden Community Brass invites all friends and the local community to join in our annual celebrations. On April 25, at 7.15pm at Central Methodist Church, Bramsche Square, Todmorden, Todmorden...
View ArticleAppeal for Wayne’s fund
Goods are being collected to raise money for a fund being established in memory of a much-loved Todmorden man who died tragically in March.Butcher Wayne Stansfield was killed when he was hit by a car...
View ArticleRiders announced for Tour de Yorkshire
A fortnight ahead of the inaugural Tour de Yorkshire, an all-star cast has assembled for what promises to be much more than a ceremonial send-off for Bradley Wiggins.Fifteen years ago, when a callow...
View ArticleGenerous shoppers help Theo and friends fund anti-bullying training
Saturday afternoon in Morrisons saw huge success for Theo Hewson Betts and his band of helpers following the article in last week’s Todmorden News and Hebden Bridge Times. Theo was hoping to raise £600...
View ArticleFour golfers, three rounds and 24 hours equals £2k
Remember last year when four golfers played a golf challenge for Todmorden Cancer Research UK funraising committee?Well, they’ve finally got every last penny of fundriaising in and last month presented...
View ArticleDrivers to strike over Bradford and Halifax depot row
Bradford bus users will be hit by a 48-hour strike next week as drivers walk out in a row over “service cuts”.The dispute centres on the transfer to the Halifax depot of part of the 576 bus service...
View ArticleIn confidence, with Police Inspector Rachel Bairstow: Spring brings increased...
Over the last month the clocks have gone forward and spring seems to have finally arrived, along with the sunshine. From a policing point of view this has been a very busy period for us, especially...
View ArticleProperty of the week: This home’s gardens are fantastic
A superb detached family home with fantastic garden space - and still within just minutes of local amenities including shops and transport links.Sounds just right for you? Then number 16, Lee Clough...
View ArticleASDA apply for demolition
Supermarket gaint ASDA had this week applied to Calderdale Council planners for permission to demolish existing buildings at the sites of the Abraham Ormerod Centre and the former Olympia Cinema sites...
View ArticleAccident causes delays on roads and M62
Motorists face delays on the M62 due to one lane being blocked eastbound between Junction 24, A629 (Ainley Top) and Junction 25, A644 (Brighouse) because of an accident.Heavy traffic is building up on...
View Article£135,000 grants launched to promote cycling in West Yorkshire
go:cycling is launching a Community Grants Fund to help local voluntary and not-for-profit groups and organisations promote, encourage and support adult cycling across West Yorkshire.Set up to...
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