Good start, back-up strength is key
So, with pre-season now a fading summer memory, how did Burnley square up when it mattered?First of all, I was happy with the point gained against Bolton. This wasn’t a case of points dropped at...
View ArticlePub offer is down to last £11,000 worth of shares
It’s “time gentlemen (and women) please” as The Fox and Goose co-operative pub campaign enters its last weekend – with only a limited number of shares available before the offer closes at midnight on...
View ArticleSetback for Borough after six-goal win in opener
Todmorden Borough have taken three points from their opening two games - both at home - in Division Two of the West Lancashire League.John Gilford’s side avenged a defeat on the final day of last...
View ArticleYour guide to What’s Happening
Here are some things to do and see and places to go over the next few days - our guide to what’s happening.TodmordenThursdayExercise20 20 20 class. Bailey’s Gym, Walsden, 9.30am. Call 01706 839225....
View ArticleNew date set for Wilding hearing
Sentencing of Jeanne Wilding, who had an anti-social behaviour order imposed while she was living in Walsden and has been found guilty of breaching it in Leeds, will take place on August 23. The...
View ArticleMore frequent service between Tod and Halifax proposed as part of bus review
Bus users in Todmorden could soon see a more frequent service to and from Halifax as part of a review being carried out by Metro and First. First is proposing to amend the 591 and 593 services at the...
View ArticleNo aces but a superb 62 wins it for Sumpter
It was Captain’s Day at Hebden Bridge GC on Saturday and the chance to win a car with a hole in one on the par three eighth caused great interest. There were also cash prizes up for grabs with an ace...
View ArticleCowens to the fore as Royd take derby spoils
Mytholmroyd go to Sowerby Bridge in the Foster’s Halifax League on Saturday having climbed to fourth in the Premier Division.They are 16 points behind leaders Jer Lane with six games left, having been...
View ArticleSchool says fond farewell to staff
Ferney Lee School, Todmorden, said farewell to several members of staff at the end of term. Nosheen Khan, Anthony McCarthy, Caroline Fielden, Asia Bhatti and Matthew Pitt have all moved on, and Janet...
View ArticleFirst solo show marks artist’s 50th birthday
For many people, reaching the age of 50 is a milestone to be marked by doing something special - a big party, a holiday or a new car. But an upper Calder Valley artist decided to do something a bit...
View ArticleConverted barn is bloomin’ great
Life could be bloomin’ marvellous in this barn conversion with superb views in a highly sought after location. Bloomergate Barn, Midgley Road, Mytholmroyd, is a large family home offering extensive and...
View ArticlePCC to use logo designed by Zoe
A student has won a competition to design a logo for the West Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC). Zoe Glover, a sixth form student at Calder High School, sent in a design and it has been...
View ArticleJanet raises waste centre at cabinet
Calder ward councillor Janet Battye has asked Calderdale Council to consider alternative measures while Eastwood Waste Recycling Centre is closed for refurbishment. She raised the matter at cabinet.
View ArticleIn confidence by Inspector Dave Browning: Exploring new ways we can listen to...
After last month’s article on rubbish, litter and anti social behaviour, this month’s article is about how we gather people’s views and how our communities live harmoniously together.In previous...
View ArticleThe Iron Man Project by Shade School: How did it all begin? Here are our...
Like many other children in Todmorden, our Year 5 class have been enjoying a project on Ted Hughes and The Iron Man. We have thoroughly enjoyed all of our visitors: Terry Caffrey was hilarious and...
View ArticleSupport for community groups
Coun Janet Battye is urging residents to apply for a share of a £17 million Government fund to help plan community building projects, which is available for the next 18 months.For more details go to...
View ArticleSend us your pictures
Local poet Char March took this photo of a stranded little owl high up on the wall of Innovation in Hebden Bridge. The owl was later rescued by its owner thanks to the help of a man with a ladder.If...
View ArticleHistoric gold for Leyden
Todmorden rower Jess Leyden made history in Trakai, Lithuania, this week when she won Britain’s first ever gold medal in the women’s single sculls at the World Junior Championships.The 18-year-old...
View ArticleNew planting programme aims to reduce flood risk
The Forestry Commission and the Environment Agency have teamed up to launch a new campaign of woodland planting to prevent future flooding.The “Woodland for Water” programme is the first of its kind in...
View ArticleExtra arrangements in place for waste disposal
Some alternative arrangements have been made for upper Calder Valley residents to dispose of their waste when Eastwood Household Waste Recycling Centre closes for major refurbishment later this...
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