‘We want the town to be kind and welcoming’ - Todmorden takes a stand against...
‘Todmorden - a town for all’That’s the defiant message from residents as the town unites in response to a reported rise in racist incidents and hate crimes across the country.In a poignant mark of...
View ArticleTackling Snowdon for a great cause
Walkers from Hebden Bridge joined hundreds of others from around the UK to conquer Mount Snowdon to raise funds for Khalsa Aid.Khalsa Aid is an international relief organisation which provides...
View ArticleFree mentoring for businesses affected by flooding
Businesses affected by flooding in Todmorden can now get free help to make themselves stronger and more successful.The Upper Calder Valley Renaissance (UCVR) team, with funding from Todmorden and...
View ArticleGrant is huge boost to repair work at church
The future of a Hebden Bridge church looks bright after it received a huge cash boost from the Heritage Lottery Fund.Further repair and restoration work is now in the pipeline for Hope Baptist Church,...
View ArticleWiddop Point to cope with increased demand for water
Widdop Point Reservoir’s water levels are high enough to supply Halifax and Todmorden during this week’s heatwave.Yorkshire Water have confirmed that the reservoir is currently at 81 per cent capacity...
View ArticleProtest against Trident weapons system held in Hebden Bridge
A protest was held in Hebden Bridge last night (Monday) against the renewal of the UK’s Trident nuclear weapons system.Organised by Calder Valley CND, protestors stood in the centre of town with a...
View ArticleYorkshire commuters reveal their pet peeves
Yorkshire commuters have revealed their top five pet peeves about their fellow public transport passengers. It seems travellers who make a quick call on the train are the most hated, with more than a...
View ArticleDelays after incident on M62
Motorists face major delays this morning after an incident on the M62.The hard shoulder is closed and there is very slow traffic on the eastbound carriageway between junction 26 (Chain Bar) and...
View ArticleBusinessman to give talk at prestigious London conference
A Mytholmroyd business has been awarded a lectureship accolade.Mid-Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce member Russell King Consulting has been awarded the accolade of lecturing on business continuity and...
View ArticleBand ravaged by floods is given £2,000 donation
Money raised from a special concert in Germany has been donated to Hebden Bridge Junior Band to help them recover from the damage caused by last year’s floods.Earlier this year, the Band of the Royal...
View ArticleWeekend weather: Summer showers and fresh breezes as heatwave blows over
COOLER temperatures are on the way after a wave of thunderstorms and torrential downpours swept parts of Britain.Intense storms, including hail and strong winds, brought flash floods across large areas...
View ArticleTop dogs! Pooches put their best paw forward
Thousands of pounds were raised for animals in need as proud dog owners paraded their pampered pooches at a dog show and fun day.The event was in aid of the Todmorden-based Pennine Animal Welfare...
View ArticleM&S recalls posh crisps due to allergy risk
Packs of posh M&S Teriyaki Crackers have been removed from the shelves because they may contain prawn. The snacks could pose a risk to anyone who is allergic to fish because the label has failed to...
View ArticleBroadcasting live from the grave...
A former drug addict and charity worker will be buried alive in Halifax for several days and broadcast a ‘message of hope’ from his coffin.John Edwards expects that live-streaming his time underground...
View ArticleFirst bus workers in Calderdale accept pay offer from company
Bus drivers in Halifax and Todmorden have accepted a pay offer put forward by the company on Wednesday.The offer was accepted by a majority of more than three to one of the 200 plus drivers at First...
View ArticleTodmorden welcomes walkers
Todmorden is celebrating its new status as a Walkers are Welcome town with an afternoon of tea, cakes, talk and, of course, walking.TodWalkers are inviting walkers to pop in to the Unitarian Church in...
View Article‘It’s my way of saying thank you’
A dedicated dad will embark on a mammoth cycle challenge to raise money for the hospital which saved his son’s life. When Little Edward Grimley, or ‘Ted’ as he is known, was born in 2013 his parents...
View ArticleBusinesses celebrate their success
Three Calderdale businesses have been recognised for their contributions to the district at a traders group monthly meetingBusinesses for Calderdale handed out its awards for the first three months of...
View ArticleSchools and nurseries are ‘outstanding’
Several nurseries and a primary school in Calderdale have been given top marks by the education watchdog for providing exceptional care and education to pupils.Northowram Primary School on Baxter Lane...
View ArticleStone Hair Art: The science behind good hair
During hair emergencies we need talented problem solvers.In the world of technology, hair consultations based on opinion, can now be based on science. Technology can help solve problems never solved...
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