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The festive season has not stopped keen photographers getting out and about with their cameras. Philip Dawtrey took this photo of a sunny winter’s day at Hollingworth Lake, Littleborough. We love to...
View ArticleOur town has a super market - and school that goes extra mile
Todmorden’s local food producers and traders are truly incredible, we are so lucky as a town to have a real super market and not a checkout in sight...Not only do they sell great food, they also rise...
View ArticleHot stuff as Jed fires up sauce!
The idea of Incredible Farm was an ambitious one: fill the skills gap in farming by training young people how to grow, and increase sustainable food production by giving them the skills to start their...
View ArticleProperty of the week: Style - and substance!
There’s a lot to be said for living on the edge of a picturesque village.You’ll probably be on first-name terms with many of your near neighbours, instead of the impersonal feel of developments in many...
View ArticleYour health with Physio & Therapies’ Dawn James: When you set your goal for...
Very few people have perfect lives - in fact it is probably fair to say that no-one has a perfect life.Even if you are happy and contented with your lot, there are likely to be some dreams you have or...
View ArticleCricket club runs tree recycling
Todmorden Cricket Club is running a Christmas tree recycling service to help dispose of your festive foliage.Club members will pick up your tree from your home for a £5 fee. Proceeds will go the club’s...
View ArticleBurnley sign new striker
Burnley Football Club have signed Brighton and Hove Albion striker Ashley Barnes on a three-and-a-half year deal.The 24-year-old becomes Sean Dyche’s first signing of the January transfer window after...
View ArticleSpace thriller launches cinema’s 2014 season
The Electric Palace, Todmorden’s community cinema, will be screening ‘Gravity’ - starring George Clooney and Sandra Bullock - on Saturday, January 11, at 7.30pm. Doors open at 7pm. Free admission but...
View ArticleJosh to hold Cost of Cameron Day
Labour’s Parliamentary candidate for the Calder Valley Josh Fenton-Glynn is holding a Cost of Cameron Day on Saturday with Shadow Minister for Culture Dan Jarvis MP. They will be door-knocking in...
View ArticleBig Bash ace heads for Centre Vale
Todmorden CC have turned to Australia for a new professional with 23-year-old Michael Neser their choice for the 2014 season.The all-rounder, who is primarily a pace bowler, was born in South Africa...
View ArticleAcrobatic Lee helps Borough to penalties success
Goalkeeper Lee McGrath was the hero as Todmorden Borough beat visitors Kendal County on penalties in the West Lancashire League’s Division Two Challenge Cup.Borough went into the game as underdogs....
View ArticlePub holds its own version of the January sales
Pub-goers can enjoy a January sale with a difference at The White Hart, Todmorden. The Wetherspoon pub, on Station Approach, has reduced the prices of a range of drinks and meals until January 23....
View ArticleTrue stalwart who raised £7,000 for cancer charities
Richard Crossland, who died in December, was born in Sheffield and grew up in Hathersage, Derbyshire - but for the best part of four decades was a true stalwart at Todmorden Cricket Club.His dedication...
View ArticleMill site plan for houses and apartments
Planls to convert a mill into ten apartments and 13 new-build homes in Todmorden have been recommended for approval by town councillors.The proposals, to create the new homes using the Portsmouth Mill,...
View ArticleDeadline for school places is next week
Parents are being reminded to finalise plans for their child’s education as the deadline for Calderdale’s primary school admission applications approaches.The final deadline for primary school...
View ArticlePolice warning after insecure homes and vehicles targeted
Police in Calderdale are again warning residents to keep their homes and vehicles secure to help cut burglary dwelling and vehicle crime offences.Criminals have recently been targeting insecure houses...
View ArticleCouncil gives its backing to ‘stop smoking’ campaign
Calderdale Council is backing a national campaign which is rasing awareness of the harm smoking does to your body. Paul Butcher, Calderdale Council’s director of public health, said; “Smoking...
View ArticleSportsTalk: How Yorkshire clubs are tackling the transfer window
With Nahki Wells moving from Bradford to Huddersfield, we look at what business is being conducted by Yorkshire’s clubs. Download this Yorkshire Post podcast here or via iTunes.•...
View ArticleMajor upgrades for path as part of Fielden themed trail
Walkers could soon be using improved footpaths in the upper Calder Valley after plans were announced for a makeover of several routes.CROWS (Community Rights of Way Services) is about to start on a...
View ArticlePublic meeting to discuss results of markets report
A public meeting will be held to discuss the results of a report into the future of Todmorden indoor and outdoor markets.The study, completed by the Todmorden Market Futures Steering Group, includes...
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