Historic pub takeover could be only a week away
The historic community takeover of an upper Calder Valley pub is expected to take place next week after months of negotiations.Last year a community share offer raised £130,000 to save the Fox and...
View ArticleDeep breaths as club goes up against giant 02
The Trades Club is taking on the world famous 02 Arena in the race for Music Week’s live venue of the year award.Music Week is the industry’s bible and Hebden Bridge Trades Club won the nomination to...
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An undoubted hoodoo laid to rest, and eyes straight on the next game.While Clarets fans could spend a couple of days basking in the East Lancashire bragging rights, Sean Dyche won’t have wasted any...
View ArticleRail misery for commuters . . .
Rail users were left with travel woes as westbound trains were cancelled from Halifax Train Station.Engineering works meant that there were replacement bus services in place across the Caldervale...
View ArticleFlood event is the business
Businesses in the upper Calder Valley are set to receive some valuable flood prevention advice at a special event next week.The “Yorkshire Tourism Flood Support Workshop” will take place in Hebden...
View ArticleSpecials help throw police ‘ring of steel’ around Calder Valley
More than 140 motorists were stopped by officers in a special show of force in Calderdale, focused on the Todmorden area.The final evening of February saw Special Constables - who volunteer their time...
View ArticleRoad closures on big race day announced
Residents are being urged to plan ahead after Calder Council announced the roads that will be closed during the Grand Depart weekend.The historic Tour De France race passes through the Calder Valley on...
View ArticleExpect blockades...
The Government plans to introduce parking charges at our local railway stations. This includes: Sowerby Bridge, Hebden Bridge, Todmorden, and Brighouse. They are seeking to do this through the new...
View ArticleClosing A&E will cost lives
There are not any accident and emergency units in Burnley, Rochdale or Padiham, each a distance of around ten miles from Todmorden so any emergency ambulances wanting to go that way would be out of the...
View ArticleApply for a place at Mayor’s Day
Todmorden Town Council is inviting members of the community to take part in this year’s Mayor’s Day celebrations. To apply for a place at the sherry reception and buffet lunch at the town hall on May...
View ArticleStrauss oboe concerto is spring centrepiece
Following the example of major British Orchestras, broadcasters and music establishments, Todmorden Orchestra is joining in the 150th birthday celebration of Richard Strauss at their first concert of...
View ArticleHope you will understand
In last week’s letters, Richard Burridge complained of feeling discriminated against as a man after being refused admission to the International Women’s Day event at Tod Town Hall. He draws the...
View ArticleHebden Bridge our ‘second city’? It makes for a great debate
Should Hebden Bridge be the UK’s second city? This week the BBC’s Evan Davies wrote a piece suggesting just this - something which has caught many people’s attention locally.Although such a proposal -...
View ArticleCare provider appeals staff consultation ruling
The owner of a Todmorden care home is appealing against a Care Quality Commission judgement requiring an improvement in seeking staff’s views when assessing the quality of service people receive.Mr...
View ArticleCouncil working with site owner
Calderdale Council is continuing to work with the owners of the Halifax Road gateway site regarding future development of the land. A council spokesperson said: “We are continuing to work with the site...
View ArticleFire powered charity challenge
A team of firefighters from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service are using their pedal power by cycling from Todmorden station to their twin town of Bramsche in Germany for charity.Ten firefighters...
View ArticleTodmorden In Bloom: The colours of spring are here
Todmorden in Bloom and flower-lovers will be happy to see our primroses, crocus and early daffodils blooming now.Primroses are part of the large primula family and often flower from February through to...
View ArticleA&E proposals: It’s a massive blow
I am writing to you in response of your piece on the proposed closure of Halifax A&E services and moving everything to Huddersfield (February 27).This I feel is absolutely disgusting and a massive...
View ArticleCanalside family home
Our featured property of the week is a beautifully presented, three bedroom, semi-detached home situated on the canalside in a highly desirable area of Walsden.Glen Dene, Deanroyd Road, Walsden, is...
View ArticleLandscape and people were a powerhouse
The story of the Industrial Revolution might be a forgotten part of the history we learn at school, but Dr Stephen Caunce of the University of Central Lancashire reminded the Hebden Bridge Local...
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