Delivery driver robbed in Halifax
A delivery driver was robbed by two men after dropping off a parcel in Shelf.The incident took place on Coley Road on Saturday October 8 at about 3.05pm. When the victim opened the side door of his...
View ArticleBurglars steal cash and jewellery from elderly Halifax couple’s home
Detectives in Halifax are appealing for information after an elderly couple’s home was burgled in Skircoat Green. The incident occurred between 3.50pm and 4.30pm on Thursday October 6 when a number of...
View ArticleJoin in the celebrations tomorrow with Calderdale’s paralympic heroes
Calderdale’s Rio heroes will be celebrated at a free homecoming event at the Shay Stadium in Halifax tomorrow. Halifax’s own Hannah Cockcroft and Mytholmroyd-based Steve Bate will be attending, along...
View ArticleSpecialist police vehicle out of action after vandals paint it silver
Police in Hebden Bridge are appealing for information after a police Land Rover was painted silver.It’s thought the incident occurred at some point between 9.30pm last night and 4.45am this morning in...
View ArticleTodmorden woman charged after Accrington man found dead in flat
A Todmorden woman has been charged with conspiring to commit murder after a man was found dead at a flat in Accrington.Rukshana Bibi, 37, of Wood Street, Todmorden, appeared at Blackburn Magistrates’...
View ArticleCalderdale’s Paralympic heroes honoured at event
They pushed their bodies to the limit in Rio to represent Great Britain in the Paralympic Games on the world’s biggest sporting stage.And tonight, Calderdale’s heroes were given a rousing reception in...
View ArticleGovernment policy to blame for Todmorden sixth form closure, say Labour...
Labour councillors in Calderdale have said the decision to close Todmorden sixth form is a “direct result” of government policy.Councillor Megan Swift, Labour’s spokesperson for Children and Young...
View ArticleTesco to ‘fine’ shoppers who wrongly park in disabled and parent and child bays
Tesco is to introduce fines for people who wrongly park in disabled or parent and child bays at its stores.The supermarket giant is to use a mobile app to allow staff to report the misuse of parking...
View ArticleDoctors warn of explosive E-Cigs
Doctors are calling for tougher regulation on imports and more guidance for smokers as the number of e-cigarettes exploding increases.The fresh warning comes after an increase in the number of smokers...
View ArticleMajor delays on M62 after multi-vehicle smash
Motorists face severe delays on the M62 this afternoon following a collision.There are three lanes closed on the eastbound carriageway between junction 21 (Milnrow) and junction 22 (Rishworth...
View ArticleCost of living - fuel prices set to rise sharply
There’s bad news on the horizon for motorists - the cost of fuel is on the rise, with unleaded petrol now at 112.3 pence per litre. This is 0.7 pence per litre more than the previous week.However, the...
View ArticleVIDEO: Parents slam Middletons’ sick kids’ Hallowe’en costumes
Worried parents have slammed retailers including the Duchess of Cambridge’s parents for selling sickening Halloween costumes for young children. High street shops and websites are marketing outfits at...
View ArticleLottery millions for Yorkshire cycling showcase 'will enhance UK as world...
Millions of pounds of National Lottery funding for the 2019 UCI Road World Cycle Championships will help Yorkshire enhance the UK's reputation as a world leading host, says the head of UK Sport.The...
View ArticleInjured mountain biker rescued by search team
An injured mountain biker was rescued by the Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team (CVSRT) last night (Wednesday).The man had fallen from his bike in remote woodland at Lumb Bank, Heptonstall, and...
View ArticleCash boost for new primary school building
Nearly £4 million will be invested by the council to provide a new building for pupils at a Todmorden primary school.The current Ferney Lee Primary School site, Ferney Lee Road, is no longer fit for...
View ArticleIncident response to be tested
A huge live training exercise will be held across Calderdale tomorrow. Operation Calderdale16 will test the emergency response of Calderdale Council, the emergency services and partners to a major...
View ArticleTesco supplies low in dispute with supplier Unilever
Supermarket giant Tesco has stopped selling major household-name brands online after a price war erupted between Tesco and British-Dutch supplier Unilever.It is reported that Unilever has instigated a...
View ArticleBattle goes on to help victims of the floods
Many residents are still out of their homes, nearly 10 months on from the devastating floods of last winter.Calderdale Council has said it is “actively targeting” around 200 homes which are still...
View ArticlePoundland recall Halloween wigs
Poundland is recalling Halloween wigs having found them to fall below its standards. Customers are advised to return them to their nearest store for a full refund. The wigs affected have been on sale...
View Article‘Killer clowns’ warned by police over scary craze
West Yorkshire Police have said they will arrest and prosecute against frightening others as part of the current killer clown craze.West Yorkshire Police Assistant Chief Constable Mark Milsom said: “We...
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