Cubs don’t just dig in - they know where food’s from
Cubs from the 20th Todmorden scout group have earned a badge designed and developed by leader Jon Sayer and the team at Incredible Edible Todmorden.The Grow It, Cook It, Eat It badge is awarded locally...
View ArticleBid to revive Hucknall residents’ group
A BID is being made to revive a tenants and residents group to cover the Hucknall Central area.Melanie Clay, of Ashfield Homes, is the interim tenant participation officer for the initiative.She says:...
View ArticleCrackdown call on speeders
Speeding motorists are still concerning Todmorden safety campaigners.PCSO Helliwell informed members of Todmorden Accident Prevention Council speed enforcement was being carried out in various...
View ArticleSladdin will fill pro slot
Walsden have tempted former county spinner Richard Sladdin out of retirement to fill their professional spot for the 2013 campaign.The 44-year-old ex-Derbyshire and Somerset player steps into the slot...
View ArticleRotary Club hosts annual swimathon
TEAMS from various community groups all dived in to the Hucknall Rotary Club’s annual swimathon event on Saturday.A whopping 42 swimmers representing nine different groups from across the district took...
View ArticleMinister site visit to meet campaigners
PLANNING minister Nick Boles visited Top Wighay Farm last week to look at development plans and hear campaigners’ views.The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Planning visited the Sherwood...
View ArticleBreaking news: Power failure in Burnley Road area should be resolved this...
More than 150 residents who have been without power for 18 hours should have their electricity supply restored this afternoon (Thursday) People living in the Burnley Road area of Todmorden have been...
View ArticlePower back on for 1,000 homes
Power has been restored to more than 1,000 homes in Todmorden after almost 24 hours.A damaged undergroud cable near Pudsey Road, Cornholme, caused power to be lost to 1,166 homes in the area from...
View ArticleMake your move - dozens of homes for sale in our property emag
We’ve got dozens of homes for sale in the latest edition of the Todmorden News property section.Now, you can view it online in the form of an...
View ArticleVolunteers give park a makeover
A park in the upper Calder Valley is receiving a woodland makeover thanks to the help of local volunteers. Calderdale Council is currently working with Blackbark Workers Co-operative - a local group of...
View ArticleSecond plant has suspension lifted
Another processing plant raided by officials as part of investigations into the mislabelling of meat products has had its suspension lifted by the Food Standards Agency. Farmbox Meats Ltd, Llandre,...
View ArticlePolice will keep a base in Selston but is likely to move location
SELSTON Parish Council has moved to reassure residents this week that the police will continue to be based in the village.It is anticipated that the police contact point will move to a new location and...
View ArticleAnother chance to sign up for cheaper energy supply
Calderdale residents will have another chance to sign up for cheaper energy. Building on the success of the borough’s first ever collective energy switch in January, Calderdale Council is teaming up...
View ArticleSafety group will raise issues over buses and speeders
Road safety campaigners will raise a number of concerns they have about reversing buses when a bus company operations manager can be present in person.Mr Kadim Hussain, operations manager of First Bus...
View ArticleBorough fingers crossed for a return to action
Todmorden Borough are hoping that the weather will not be as bad as forecast, enabling them to resume their West Lancashire League campaign on Saturday.Borough are due to host third-in-the-table Askam...
View ArticleHucknall Rainbows visit Specsavers for an eye-full of fun
YOUNG Rainbows were excited to visit Hucknall’s Specsavers store on Monday to see for themselves what an optician does and to learn how to look after their eyes.Over 20 members from the 1st Hucknall...
View ArticleGreat Rock, great choice of produce
Great Rock Co-op Shop at Staups Lea Farm near Blackshaw Head opens on Saturday (10am to 2pm).Farm fresh meats, local cheeses, hand-made bread and cakes, jams and preserves are among the fantastic local...
View ArticleCommunity brass band hits right note
HUCKNALL and Linby Mining Community Brass Band are celebrating their latest success after taking the top title as Midlands Champions in the Third Section in their latest competition.The band were...
View ArticleGetting ready for walk of witness
Parishioners are getting ready for their traditional walk of witness through Todmorden. The annual parade will take place on Good Friday, setting off from St Joseph’s Church, Wellington Road, at 11am,...
View ArticleExploring the Easter mystery
Children and adults will be able to explore a labyrinth as part of the Good Friday activities organised by Todmorden Churches Togethers. The labyrinth will be open at Central Methodist Church, Bramsche...
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