Driver flees after hitting 12-year-old boy in Bradford
A 12-year-old boy had to be taken to hospital after he was hit by a car in Bradford.Police are appealing for information about the incident that happened at about 8pm on Sunday March 29, when the boy...
View ArticleHow heritage was so very nearly lost...
Five years ago Hebden Bridge celebrated a remarkable milestone: the 500th anniversary of the ancient packhorse bridge, built in 1510 at the start of the reign of King Henry VIII.Now local film...
View Article‘Heroes’ presented in song
Hepton Singers of Hebden Bridge and the Leeds Guild of Singers perform a joint concert at St Matthew’s Church, Chapel Allerton, Leeds on Saturday, April 25.The programme from both choirs offers an...
View ArticleThe Old Grumpies column: We can ask ‘how’ - ‘why’ is more difficult...
At our recent meeting, the grumpiness started early when some members had to make a detour to get to the meeting because a road had been closed.Someone said: “How is it that the council think that a...
View ArticleIncredible Edible Todmorden column: Introducing guests to our local traders
IETs ethos is based on caring and kindness and supporting our community, education, and business.Taking visitors around our market and shops when they come to find out about us is a very important part...
View ArticleA warm and dry day expected in Calderdale
Today will start off chilly, especially in rural locations, but everywhere will have another warm and dry day with light winds. However, there is likely to be more cloud around compared to Tuesday....
View ArticleStruggle in sunshine at Alliance
Elland proved deceptively difficulty in the early summer sunshine at yesterday’s penultimate Halifax-Huddersfield Alliance meeting of the season.Only one pair out of 47 bettered 40 stableford points...
View ArticleWhite Ribbon’sDavey is racing for gold in mascot challenge
Davey Dog, the mascot for the Mytholmroyd-based national charity White Ribbon Campaign will be going for a world record when he turns out for the 2015 Mascot Gold Cup at Wetherby races on April 26,...
View ArticleIs Calderdale set for an wintry blast?
Calderdale has been enjoying plenty of sunshine this week – but national headlines state Winter is set to return.Reports reveal that an icy blast of air is heading across the UK to leave us all...
View ArticleI Am Kloot to play Hebden Bridge Arts Festival - tickets go on sale on...
Mercury Prize nominees I Am Kloot play a very rare club date at the Trades Club as part of the Hebden Bridge Arts Festival.Lead singer John Bramwell played a solo show at the Holme Street venue in the...
View ArticleLengthy absences for Finch and Sidebottom
Yorkshire CCC have been dealt a blow with the news that Australian overseas star Aaron Finch will be out of action for at least 12 weeks after tearing his hamstring.The 28-year-old, who sustained the...
View ArticleStrauss’s visit put back a few hours
Stones Under 11s will have to wait an extra few hours for their training session with former England captain Andrew Strauss tomorrow.The Ripponden club, which plays junior and senior cricket in the...
View ArticleStar line-up for first ever Women’s Tour de Yorkshire
Yorkshire will welcome a stellar cast of racing talent as the first ever Women’s Tour de Yorkshire sees over 100 of the UK’s most exciting riders take part. Olympian and Paralympian riders include Dame...
View ArticleWalsden switch their attention to trying to win two cup competitions
Walsden C & FC have targeted success in two cup competitions after seeing their Rochdale Online Alliance title hopes go up in smoke.They lost their crunch match against Fothergill and Whittle 3-2...
View ArticleGet ready to bag a bargain at WI Rag Market!
On Saturday, May 16 (11am), stall holders will fill the Waterfront Room in Hebden Bridge Town Hall with an amazing selection of textiles, haberdashery, and materials perfect for a diverse range of art...
View ArticleA manifesto for Calderdale
Calderdale Liberal Democrats have set out their ambitions to improve local services with the launch of their local election manifesto for Calderdale. Liberal Democrat councillors and supporters are...
View ArticleAchievements that have made a real difference
Launching his campaign to retain the Calder Valley seat, Conservative Craig Whittaker said Britain was moving in the right direction and the Party was looking to complete the job if it secured victory...
View ArticleStrauss hits right notes at Stones
It was worth the wait for young cricketers when former England captain Andrew Strauss rolled into Stones CC on Friday.The Ashes-winning skipper arrived at the Foster’s Halifax League club at around 5pm...
View ArticleOh brother! Barkers and Gales lead Walsden surge to victory
The Barker and Gale brothers stole the show as Walsden made a winning start to their Central Lancashire League campaign at home to Unsworth last Sunday.Last year’s runners-up looked in trouble against...
View ArticleWelsh win for Calder in spite of Ben’s route woes
Calder Valley’s men bagged another team prize in a barnstorming British championship fell race at Moelwyn in north Wales.Over a mountainous 10.5 mile course, with 2799 feet of ascent, Calder’s silver...
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