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Woolly mammoth needs a home

AWARD-winning Hebden Bridge artist Ellie Davies needs a home for her colourful coursework creation - a giant pompom!Ellie, 22, now completing a BA in Fine Art at Goldsmiths, University of London, has...

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Singer Dave was a roaring success at summer concert

SINGING entertainer - just known as Dave, of Diamond Nights Entertainment - wowed his audience at Todmorden Lions’ annual senior citizens’ concert at St Mary’s Church.Lions president Mr Michael...

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Award for life-saving pair of police officers

Two Neighbourhood Policing Team Officers who helped save a man’s life when he suffered a heart attack have landed a Royal Humane Society Commendation.PCs Lisa McDonald and Ash Hussain, from the Upper...

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Food Quarter has right ingredients

THE launch of the Saturday Food Quarter at Todmorden Outdoor Market has been hailed a resounding success, with calls for shoppers to nominate it for a prestigious award. At the launch last weekend,...

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Memorable 2012 blooms into life at flower festival

THE best of Britain was in bloom at a church’s flower festival. The annual event at St Michael and All Angel’s Church, Cornholme, featured 26 exhibits on an Olympics and Diamond Jubilee theme. Winifred...

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Businesses help each other to gain record achievements

A GROUP of local businesspeople are celebrating after triumphing over adversity.Members of the Two Valleys Chapter of Business Network International (BNI) have had record achievements in the first six...

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Some flood advice

RESIDENTS are being urged not to open up canal locks during flooding.Mytholmroyd, Todmorden and Illingworth Fire Stations Manager Robin Ward said that although people might be trying to help lower...

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£5m project at Weir to create 35 new jobs

A MANUFACTURING firm has started work on a £5 million expansion of its foundry on Halifax road, Todmorden. Weir Minerals, which manufactures pumps and equipment used by industrial businesses around the...

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Sun shines on festival

FORTUNATE festival-goers enjoyed sunshine after rain the previous day threatened to make parts of the event a wash-out.A fell race kicked off a day of family fun at the Heptonstall Festival, with the...

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‘Funky Town’ to receive double whammy of support

BUSINESSES sent reeling by two floods in 18 days are to be offered help at a meeting in Hebden Bridge Town Hall.The get-together, hosted by the town’s Business Association and involving Calderdale...

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Holly wins but Alex’s race takes a turn for the worse

Holly Page provided a popular local success at the second Heptonstall Festival fell race, which went ahead in spite of late fears that it would have to be cancelled due to poor weather.The Calder...

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Councillor’s advice surgery is still on

A COUNCILLOR’S monthly advice surgery will go ahead as planned this weekend.Coun Janet Battye, Liberal Democrat councillor for Calder Ward and deputy leader of Calderdale Council, will hold her latest...

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Concert is planned in aid of flood victims

A CHARITY concert is to be held to raise money for victims of the Calder Valley floods.Arrangements were already under way before this week’s deluge but the damage it caused has given the event fresh...

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Cancelled Chas vows to return

MUsician Chas Hodges still hopes to play in Hebden Bridge after his gig planned for Friday (July 13) was cancelled.The singer - one half of the popular “rockney” duo Chas and Dave - was due to play at...

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The Steals play Halifax Minster

HEBDEN Bridge band The Steals will play a candlelit gig at Halifax Minster on Friday, July 13 (7.30pm).The concert, by Halifax music promoters Doghouse, sees the band supporting US indie rockers Low as...

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Decision on housing proposal is deferred

A DECISION over controversial plans for 11 new homes in Todmorden has been deferred to try to find play space for children in the area.Pennine Housing 2000 wants to build the houses on land next to...

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Government cash for new classroom resources

CHILDREN are learning through play after their school secured £3,000 of Government match funding to purchase new resources. Shade Primary School, Todmorden, has bought books and other resources to help...

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Foundation helps to rebuild lives

THE Community Foundation for Calderdale (CCFC) has received more than 100 applications for grants from its flood relief fund, including 77 from Todmorden. After the first floods struck on June 22, CCFC...

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Forest school pilot is tree-mendous success

CHILDREN have been getting out of the classroom for a different type of learning experience. Youngsters at Ferney Lee School, Todmorden, have been making rope swings, building dens and climbing trees...

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Make 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 Tomdorden News and Hebden Bridge Times property section.Now, you can view it online in the form of an...

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