How they brought down the Halifax: HBOS bosses face lifetime ban
UP TO 10 former HBOS executives could be banned from ever working in financial services again following a damning report into the failure and collapse of the former Halifax Bank owner.The most high...
View ArticleDefences activiated as Calder Valley fought battle against flooding
Flood defences largely held despite being pushed to their limit as torrential rain plunged parts of the upper Calder Valley under water this week.Dozens of volunteer flood wardens, council staff and...
View ArticleLast chance to build lamps
If you’d like to help light up Todmorden for the Lamplighter Festival it’s your last chance to get down to the open workshops.The third Lamplighter Festival, produced by Hebden Bridge based Handmade...
View ArticleMorning traffic and weather update
Here is your morning traffic and weather update for Friday.Starting mainly dry with some sunshine, but scattered showers on the Pennines developing elsewhere during the day. Showers increasingly wintry...
View ArticleFestive lights switch-on fun
The festive season will soon be upon us, and, as usual, Calderdale is celebrating in style.Festive lights are valued by local communities, encourage people to shop in the borough’s towns, boost visitor...
View ArticleBusiness meeting takes to the stage
Halifax Playhouse opened its doors to Business for Calderdale members for their November meeting.Members were given a short presentation on the history of the listed building and the Halifax thespians,...
View ArticleList of roadworks affecting region
The following roadworks take place across the region from Monday 23 to Sunday 29:M1 Junction 39 Denby Dale to Junction 42 (M62 interchange) - The hard shoulder is currently closed in both directions as...
View Article‘Unwrapping Christmas’
On Saturday, November 28, Todmorden’s Overgate Shop on Halifax Road is holding an “unwrapping Christmas” event. In the two days leading up to the event volunteers are covering the windows with...
View ArticleCould you help at Christmas meal?
Dementia Friendly Todmorden is appealing for help during the festive period.The group is organising a Christmas Day meal for those with dementia and their carers, plus older people who may be on their...
View ArticleYour Health with Lucy Wilson of Physio & Therapies: How reflexology can...
Reflexology is a form of complementary medicine that involves massage to the feet or hands but most commonly the feet. There are areas on both hands and feet that correspond to different parts of the...
View ArticleMorning traffic and weather update
Here is your morning traffic and weather update for Friday.Mild but cloudy and breezy to start, with extensive hill fog and perhaps the odd spot of rain. Becoming increasingly windy into the afternoon,...
View ArticleLight parade tops off town’s big festive day
Todmorden will be treated to a fire and light extravaganza when the Lamplighter Festival returns to its streets on Saturday, November 28.The festival, produced by Hebden Bridge based Handmade Parade,...
View ArticleRoadworks in place on Yorkshire’s motorways
Highways England is carrying out planned works on the region’s motorway next week.The following list is a summary of roadworks that will be in operation between Monday, November 30 and Sunday, December...
View ArticleGetting in the festive spirit
Calderdale is being decorated with festive sparkle with more Christmas lights switch-ons scheduled for this weekend.Halifax’s Christmas lights switch-on will take place tomorrow in Russell Street in...
View ArticleWind weather warning issued for West Yorkshire
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for wind for West Yorkshire.The yellow ‘be aware’ warning is valid from 9am this morning (Saturday) until 6pm on Sunday.A spokesperson said: “A blustery...
View ArticleA weekend packed with festive fun for all the family
Calderdale is being decorated with festive sparkle with more Christmas lights switch-ons scheduled for this weekend.Halifax’s Christmas lights switch-on will take place today in Russell Street in the...
View ArticleLamplighter Festival route changed ahead of poor weather forecast
The Lamplighter Festival will go ahead in Todmorden despite poor weather forecasts. The planned parade has been changed into a new Lamplighter Lantern Gallery to ensure the fantastic spectacle...
View ArticleEvery picture tells a story in a new book of Roger’s work
For 40 years the people and places of Todmorden’s past were brought to life again by images carefully selected and annotated by Todmorden photographer and historian Roger Birch.First with A Way Of...
View ArticleMixed feelings on Government spending plans
Calderdale MPs have spoken out following the Government’s spending review this week. George Osborne promised to end Britain’s addiction to borrowing and put money in the bank to prepare for future...
View ArticleWeather warnings for wind and rain issued for West Yorkshire
The Met Office has issued weather warnings for today (Sunday) as strong winds reaching up to 60mph and heavy rain are forecast for the region. The yellow ‘be aware’ warning for rain is valid from this...
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