Masked trio armed with crowbar and sledgehammers try to rob Halifax bank in...
Masked men threatened staff during an attempted bank robbery in Elland yesterday afternoon.The trio, who wore fluorescent jackets and face coverings, entered Halifax Bank in Southgate at 4.30pm.It is...
View ArticlePeople are set to walk and run at 11th The Hebden
The hebden is back for the eleventh year and is set to be just as popular as ever.The 22 mile walking and running event, which is organised by the Calderdale Group of the Long Distance Walking...
View ArticleVIDEO: Looks like the snow could be heading for Calderdale
It looks as though the snow could be making its way to Calderdale.West Yorkshire Police posted this video on their Twitter page earlier this afternoon from Scammonden urging people to stay safe on the...
View ArticleCanal charity launches appeal for new volunteer lock keepers
The Canal and River Trust charity is seeking to recruit new volunteer lock keepers on the Rochdale Canal at Hebden Bridge.Lock keepers have been part of canal life for hundreds of years and volunteer...
View ArticleBritain’s most expensive train fare revealed
A train journey spanning barely half the country has been revealed as the country’s most expensive standard class ticket available to passengers. The anytime return between the Isle of Wight and...
View ArticleBrave souls all set to plunge into icy dam
Those brave (or mad) enough to compete in the icy New Year Swim held at Lee Dam, high in the south Pennines , will plunge into the freezing depths; for a chilly version of fun, with the aim to recover...
View ArticleVolunteers get to work on flood-hit ground floor of the Trades Club
Community spirit was alive and well in Hebden Bridge last week as volunteers began work to renovate the ground floor of the flood-hit Trades Club.Open since 1924, the first floor is occupied by the...
View ArticleTravel alert: How is the snow affecting public transport in Leeds and West...
Disruption to the buses in West Yorkshire is being reported due to snow and icy conditions.Here are some of the services currently being disrupted: BradfordFirst Bus reporting that its Bradford...
View ArticleDisruption on roads and a high school closed as snow hits Calderdale
There’s disruption on the roads this morning after snow hit Calderdale this morning. Here’s how buses are affected:20 not serving Rye Lane.21 is terminating at the top of Hanson Lane and diverting back...
View ArticleSNOW: How are council services affected?
Here is your guide to which council services may be disrupted today:Bereavement - As normal. Driveways are clear and gritted, but extra caution is advised on pathways. Libraries- No disruptions...
View ArticleAsda beats Morrisons and Tesco to cheapest supermarket crown
Asda has been named the cheapest supermarket of 2016 among the major UK grocers, ahead of Morrisons and Tesco.The consumer group Which? research found that a basket of 80 popular items at Asda cost on...
View ArticleJail for burglars who raided family homes and stole expensive cars
A judge has jailed two burglars who travelled over the Pennines to carry out a spate of day-time break-ins at family homes in Calderdale.Otis Kirkland, 30, and his accomplice 24-year-old Nicholas...
View ArticleAppeal for land to help flood management
CALDER VALLEY group Treesponsibility is seeking landowners who are willing to offer sites for tree-planting and small scale natural flood management (NFM).Founded in 1998, the group aims to plant at...
View ArticleWarning over animal charity scam
Fraud and cybercrime experts are warning the public to be on their guard, following reports of social media platforms are being used to attract members of the public to donate money to animal welfare...
View ArticleAre superheroes making kids more aggressive?
Hollywood superheroes, such as Hulk, Wolverine and the X-Men, may be making children more aggressive, according to a new study. Parents are happy to encourage kids, buying them Batman and Superman...
View ArticlePlanning applications: Repairing the clock at Square Church in Halifax
Here are the latest planning applications to appear before Calderdale Council.VALIDATEDAlterations to side extension to create extended living accommodation: 190 Towngate, Clifton, Brighouse.Change of...
View ArticlePlea to help young woman battling cancer raise funds for vital treatment
A fundraising campaign has been launched to help a young Todmorden woman get the cancer treatment she desperately needs.Aisha Coggan was diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin’s lymphoma in November...
View ArticleTop marks for primary school
Staff and students at a Todmorden school are celebrating following a recent Ofsted inspection.The education watchdog rated Todmorden C of E Junior and Infant and Nursery School, Burnley Road, as good...
View ArticleCelebrating 700 years of Elland
This year is a big year for Elland. It marks 700 years since the town received a Royal Charter to hold a weekly market and be classed officially as a market town.To celebrate this momentous anniversary...
View ArticleA review of the year by The Old Grumpies
At our recent meeting the Chairman (not for the first time) failed to achieve a balance between those members who wish to have a serious discussion on important issues and those who like a laugh and...
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