Two home games for Tod after Church setback
Todmorden have two chances to start climbing the Lancashire League table this weekend and put a disappointing display against Church behind them.Andrew Sutcliffe’s side have a rearranged home game...
View ArticleDiscs from dawn of disco - killer riffs from forgotten classics
On Saturday, August 24, Hebden Bridge Trades Club sees the return of the underground club night that recreates the start of dance music in the New York clubs of the 1970s.Building a reputation over the...
View ArticleTodmorden High’s GCSE pupils are record breakers
It’s a record-breaking year for Todmorden High as students achieved the best results in the school’s history. Fifty-four per cent of pupils achieved five A*-C grades including English and maths - an...
View ArticleLooking for something to do this Bank Holiday and beyond? Here’s our guide to...
Here are some things to do and see and places to go over the next few days.TodmordenThursdayExercise20 20 20 class. Bailey’s Gym, Walsden, 9.30am. Call 01706 839225. Modified pilates with chartered...
View ArticleJetting in from all over the world for high school reunion
Former students will be flying in from around the world to attend a high school reunion nearly 20 years after they graduated. Pupils who started at Todmorden High School in 1988 will be returning to...
View ArticleU3A group stages August exhibition
This month’s exhibition at Todmorden Information Centre is by Todmorden U3A’s photographic group. Members of the group meet on the first and third Thursdays of the month at the Todmorden Community...
View ArticlePromotion rounds off great year for Andy at Skip, Julia takes stableford at...
Mount Skip Rabbit Captain Andy Hutchinson has rounded round off a fine season for the section with promotion in Section C of the Halifax and Huddersfield Union League.It was achieved with a 5-0 win at...
View ArticleHelp us choose doll’s name
Todmorden Town Twinning Association was presented with a cobbled tile with the face of a doll on it when members visited a toy museum in German twin town Bramsche last year.Guests from Bramsche will...
View ArticleTaxi driver bit on nose in assault
A 31-year-old man assaulted a taxi driver by biting him on his nose, a court was told.Richard Holliday, of Joshua Street, Todmorden, pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and breach...
View ArticleTown council backs weir overflow plan
Councillors have recommended approval of plans for a canal weir overflow on land north of Golden Gardens, Rochdale Road, Todmorden. Members of Todmorden Town Council’s development committee voted in...
View ArticleBank is transformed as Tanz opens its doors
The Mayor of Todmorden cut the ribbon to officially open a beauty salon which has relocated to a former bank building. Coun Jayne Booth was the guest of honour for the ceremony at Tanz - Beauty at the...
View ArticleAgadoo you know Dene’s returning?
Todmorden Catholic Club will welcome international cabaret artist Dene Michael on Saturday, September 7. After a great reception on his previous visit, Dene will be back on stage at 8.30pm. Free...
View ArticleFeast of cricket at T20 festival
Todmorden Cricket Club will hold a T20 festival at its Centre Vale ground on Saturday, August 31. Todmorden will face Bacup in the first game at 10.30am, followed by Walsden against Littleborough at...
View ArticleAt loggerheads over trees’ future
An applicant and objectors are at loggerheads over proposals to fell 11 trees and prune two more.The application has been submitted to Calderdale Council by Mr Stuart Brady, of Robinwood Activity...
View ArticleIf you’ve taken a great picture, send it to us
One of our readers captured the scene in Pecket Well when a coach caught fire on Saturday, August 17. Passengers were evacuated and the road was closed while firefighters attended. Photo by Crux...
View ArticleA new season of music
Once again the hills around Todmorden are about to come alive to the sound of music.This is because the Todmorden Choral Society is due to begin its new season on Wednesday, August 28, writes John...
View ArticleCoach house set in wooded glade
A tumbling stream within a wooded glade provides a tranquil backdrop to this week’s stunning home - a Grade II listed coach house conversion.Lower Laith Cottage sits about a quarter of a mile from the...
View ArticleNorthern songs heart of folk roots festival
The line-up of this autumn’s fourth Hebden Bridge Folk Roots weekend has been unveiled.The weekend will include The Demon Barbers, Jez Lowe and the Bad Pennies, Kathryn Williams and Steve Tilston.To...
View ArticlePolice hand out crime prevention advice
Officers from the Upper Valley neighbourhood policing team have been handing out crime prevention advice.PCSO Judith Wood from the team spoke to residents at the Luddenden Civic drop-in. The next...
View ArticleTraffic light failure causing disruption
Motorists are being advised that they face disruption this morning (Tuesday) due to a traffic light failure in Todmorden. Metro is reporting that the lights have failed on Hallroyd Road, at the...
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