Universities clamping down on freshers’ week hedonism
Students starting university this term could find hedonism is no longer on the curriculum for freshers’ week. The traditional drink-fuelled partying and outrageous behaviour often associated with...
View ArticleRat droppings found in Ripponden bistro’s filthy kitchen, court told
A pub restaurant in Ripponden will have to pay out more than £30,000 after admitting a string of food offences that showed “a complete disregard for cleanliness and hygiene”.Two inspections at The Fox...
View ArticleFlooding inquiry calls for a ‘public emergency’ telephone number
A SINGLE telephone number for the public to use during an emergency is among the ideas to be put forward by councillors following the floods which hit Calderdale last winter.An inquiry into the floods...
View ArticleThree in four want tougher drink-drive laws
Three-quarters of people think that the amount of alcohol drivers are allowed to drink should be reduced, an official new poll has found.The survey, commissioned by Public Health England, found that 77...
View ArticleHas your home got the Aldi effect?
Is your nearest supermarket an Aldi? It could be doing more than just saving you money on your groceries... New branches of the supermarket add an additional £5,000 to local property values within...
View ArticleMet Office storm names - is your name on the list?
The Met Office has announced the names of this year’s winter storms.The Name Our Storms pilot scheme began last autumn/winter when members of the public were asked to suggest names for wind storms with...
View ArticleToys “R” Us reveal must-have Christmas toys
Toy experts at Britain’s biggest toy store, have unveiled their very own list of 14 Superstars, which are expected to dominate kids’ Christmas lists this year - and it’s going to be a hard-fought...
View ArticleSick or premature babies’ parents ‘hit by lack of support services’
Thousands of parents of sick or premature babies are being prevented from having close involvement in their child’s hospital care because of a lack of support services, a new report has found. Charity...
View ArticleTrip to the optician saves life of girl, 13
A mum is urging more parents to get their children’s eyes checked after a trip to the optometrist revealed her daughter had a rare eye condition - which helped detect a golf ball-sized brain...
View ArticleCalderdale’s athletes back on home soil after Rio success
Their incredible efforts helped the nation achieve its most successful Paralympic Games in nearly three decades. And crowds of friends, family and supporters of ParalympicsGB’s golden squad gave them a...
View ArticleWorld’s deadliest spiders found in ASDA bananas
Dozens of the world’s deadliest spider were found crawling out of a bunch of ASDA bananas, it has been claimed.Brazilian wandering spiders - among the most venomous in the world - were discovered when...
View ArticleSmoking rates in England are the lowest on record
Smoking rates across England are the lowest on record, with 17 per cent of the population classified as smokers – the lowest level since records began. Experts say the decrease may be partly due to the...
View ArticleFeeding egg and peanuts to young infants “reduces allergy risk”
Feeding babies with egg and peanut at a young age – rather than waiting until they are older – may prevent them developing an allergy to the foodstuffs, according to a major new study. Reactions to...
View ArticleBacteria carrying cats could put young children at risk
Cuddling cats may be deadly, according to new research. They carry a rare bacteria in their mouths and claws which can be passed on to humans - with young children most at risk. The disease, called cat...
View ArticleCyclist rescued after plunging 30ft in Sowerby Bridge woods
A man was rescued after falling down a steep embankment in Sowerby Bridge today.The 40-year-old was riding on his mountain bicycle when he fell in the woods off Cemetery Lane at 1.30pm.A spokesperson...
View ArticleVIDEO: Put your feet up to help raise £10,000 for Yorkshire Air Ambulance...
Forget sponsored runs for charity...this weekend you can help raise £10,000 for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance by putting your feet up or getting a good night's sleep!Simply buying a new sofa or bed at...
View ArticleGoing, going, scone... Now Mary Berry quits Bake Off
Mary Berry has announced that she will not join The Great British Bake Off on Channel 4.Berry bid “farewell to soggy bottoms” and said her decision to stay with the BBC is out of loyalty to the...
View ArticleEvent to be held in Calderdale to celebrate our Paralympic heroes
An event will be held in Calderdale to celebrate the amazing achievements of the borough’s Paralympians.Hannah Cockroft, Steve Bate, Karen Darke and Harry Brown flew the flag for our part of the world...
View ArticleJailed: Man who beat up his partner because she didn’t want sex
A young mother was left with horrific facial injuries after being beaten by her partner, because she wouldn’t have sex.Stephanie Littlewood shared pictures of herself on social media, and her post has...
View ArticleCheers to that! Todmorden Beer Festival gets underway
The annual Todmorden Beer Festival gets underway today (Thursday).Now in its 17th year, the event, held at Todmorden Cricket Club, will feature live music every night, 30 cask ales, 10 ciders, gins,...
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