Appeal to find blind dog who may have been stolen
Owners of a blind dog are appealing for help to find their pet which may have been stolen.Dolly, a Boston Terrier, was last seen at an address in Albert Road in Sowerby Bridge on Wednesday December...
View ArticleBrass and choir for concert
A Christmas Concert featuring Todmorden Community Brass Band and the beautiful Barka choir is being held at St Joseph’s Church, Todmorden, on Sunday (December 6 , 5pm), with live music, mulled wine,...
View ArticleCharity auction in Ben’s memory
A charity auction for Diabetes UK is being held in memory of Todmorden man Ben McKeever, who died recently, by some of Ben’s work colleagues at Lloyds Banking Group.Items include a book signed by chef...
View ArticleInterest high in new Copley Valley space
The Sowerby Bridge Copley Valley development has taken another significant step forward having been granted detailed planning permission for approximately 80,000 sq ft - 7,432 sq m - of new business...
View ArticleEmergency lane closures on M62 due to pothole
Two lanes of the M62 have been closed as emergency repairs are carried out on a pothole.Highways England has confirmed that lanes three and four westbound between junction 29 at Lofthouse and junction...
View ArticleSOS call from firefighters to help with Christmas Fair
A festive SOS message has been sent out to bands and choirs to help Halifax Fire Station with their Christmas fair.The station on Skircoat Moor Road, Halifax, needs performers for the event this Sunday...
View ArticleRed Hot Chilli Peppers to headline Leeds Festival 2016
US rock superstars Red Hot Chili Peppers are the first headline act to be unveiled for next year’s Leeds Festival.Festival boss Melvin Benn made the announcement today, saying he was “thrilled” to...
View ArticleRemark was music to Joss
Picture this. An 11-year-old boy finishes a week long course at the Bobby Charlton Soccer School in Manchester and the parting shot is “you’re a good footballer lad, but you’ll never be as good as your...
View ArticleFlights of fantasy soar above stormy weather
Communities joined together to create a spectacular light and fire extravaganza in the Calder Valley. Hundreds of revellers braved the elements and took to the streets of Todmorden to watch the...
View ArticleSpare a little time to puzzle it out...
Spent parts of this autumn looking at the usually beautiful Calder Valley through clouds of rain?Well, now you can brighten up winter this Christmas, and use your visual and tactile skills thanks to...
View ArticleReducing the flood risk
A £400,000 scheme to reduce the risk of flooding at Nutclough has been completed and has already proved its worth.Environment Agency contractors have spent the last seven months constructing a new...
View ArticleLater learning is buzzing at Beehive
Beehive Mills Resource Centre in Hebden Bridge has secured funding for further free courses for the local community.The centre, opposite the Co-op in Hebden Bridge town centre, which is a...
View ArticleBusy weekend for Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team
It has been a busy weekend for the Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team. As Storm Desmond wreaked havoc across northern England and Scotland, swiftwater rescue technicians from the team were mobilised...
View ArticleMore heavy rain expected to hit northern England as work continues to repair...
More heavy rain is expected to hit parts of northern England and Scotland this week as work continues to repair flood damage caused by record rainfall levels in the area.The Government has faced...
View ArticleWest Yorkshire firefighters remain in Cumbria to help with flood relief effort
Around 15 firefighters from West Yorkshire remain in Cumbria today to assist with the flood relief effort.West Yorkshire Fire Service sent officers to help with a national response to serious flooding...
View ArticleChristmas tree festival on way
Seventeen richly decorated trees will be displayed at St Michael’s Church Christmas Tree Festival, Burnley Road, Cornholme, on Saturday and Sunday, December 12 and 13. Entry is £2 adults, children...
View ArticleRevealed: ‘Eye-watering’ council profits from car parking in Yorkshire
Local Councils have accumulated record profits from parking fees and fines, with motorists in Yorkshire footing a £33.2million pounds bill in the last year.A new report published today by motoring firm...
View ArticleLocal fare for festive feasts!
How about trying to make your Christmas dinner as local as possible?The local food and drink producers at Great Rock Co-op, at Blackshaw Head’s Todmorden’s border, aim to make that goal easier with...
View ArticleFriends get monthly choice
The Friends of the Picture House in Hebden Bridge are to get their own monthly film slot showing classic and much-loved movies.The first ‘The Friends of the Picture House presents...’ will be on...
View ArticleRevealed: New operators of Leeds train services announced
PASSENGERS were promised a transformation in their journeys today as the winning companies in the competitions to run rail services in and out of Leeds were announced.Arriva Rail was awarded the...
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