New table sized event kicks off
Dementia Friendly Todmorden will be hosting their first ever Subbuteo event at Daisy’s Café on Saturday, April 6, at Todmorden Health Centre.The event was the idea of Geoff Matthews, a supporter of...
View ArticleFlood defence scheme show
over a hundred people turned out to learn about progress on the Mytholmroyd flood alleviation scheme.The construction information event was held at the village Community Centre for anyone interested to...
View ArticleCommunity order for stealing a bum bag containing £200 cash and other court...
These Calderdale cases were heard at Bradford Magistrate’s Court.Joseph Easton (36) of Cumberland Close, Halifax, ordered to pay £64 compensation, £85 costs for stealing two bottles of gin to the value...
View ArticleTECH TALK: Moobox ProXT Wire-Free HD Camera
IN this day and age home security devices are becoming more and more popular and often necessary.External cameras to be able to see who or what may be coming down your path are a great addition to any...
View ArticleMCard ticket scheme goes paperless
Travelling on any bus or train in West Yorkshire just got a whole lot easier.The West Yorkshire Ticketing Company (WYTCL), responsible for MCard, the local, multi-operator ticketing scheme, has...
View ArticleHere's how you can register to vote ahead of local elections next month
Calderdale residents are being urged to register to vote, to ensure they can have their say in the local and parish elections on Thursday 2 May.The deadline to register is midnight on Friday 12 April...
View ArticleMore than 1,000 pupils missing from Calderdale schools every day last year
More than 1,000 pupils were missing from Calderdale’s schools every day last year, new figures show.And the number of fines handed to parents for their children’s poor school attendance doubled...
View ArticleThese salons have been nominated for our Salon of the Year competition -...
This is your chance to vote for your favourite salon in your area as we launch our Salon of the Year competition. Are they a a cut above the rest? If so they need your vote!The entries have been...
View ArticleCalderdale is one of the most affordable parts of the country, ONS data reveals
New figures reveal Calderdale to be one of the most affordable parts of the country, despite houses costing five times the average annual salary.Each year, the Office for National Statistics calculates...
View ArticleCalderdale Council joins urgent meeting discussing future of Welcome to...
Calderdale Council is joining other council leaders at an urgent meeting with Welcome to Yorkshire bosses over the future of taxpayer funding for the tourism agency in the wake of Sir Gary Verity’s...
View ArticleJoin bird walk at Centre Vale Park
volunteers from the Friends of Centre Vale Park in Todmorden are leading three guided walks at the venue – all with different themes.Now that the weather is getting better, the group has decided to...
View ArticleWho is the most likely to become the next Prime Minister?
As the Brexit behemoth stumbles to a halt once again, who are the likely candidates for the top job?Theresa May has held her position as prime minister since July 2016, but has promised her party's...
View ArticleWho do you want to be the next Prime Minister? Take part in our poll
The future of Theresa May as leader of the Conservative Party and as Prime Minister is looking less secure by the day.As Brexit shudders to a halt with parliament failing to back Mrs May's withdrawal...
View ArticleYoung people across Calderdale cast their votes for Youth Parliament
Over 3000 young people across Calderdale cast their votes in this year’s elections for the UK Youth Parliament.Ballot boxes were placed in secondary schools and youth provision around the borough and...
View ArticleCalderdale pool that was shut down over safety fears is now reopen following...
The spa pool at Todmorden Sports Centre has now reopened following extensive repairs.The full Premier Suite, including sauna and steam room, has been out of action whilst major repair work has been...
View ArticleThe criminals put behind bars in March for their Calderdale crimes
These are the faces of Calderdale criminals who have been jailed in March.The full court cases can be read in our crime section or on our dedicated Facebook group. Offences that the criminals have been...
View ArticleTen of the most affordable houses currently for sale in Calderdale, according...
Calderdale is a diverse place for property with everything from town centre apartments to countryside estates on offer.The average property in the area sold for £143,532 last year, but how many...
View ArticleAutomation threatens nearly half the jobs in Calderdale
Nearly half the jobs in Calderdale could be lost to automation in the future, new ONS data reveals.The Confederation of British Industry says technology will replace some occupations but, also, will...
View ArticleBoots stores under threat after announcement of possible closures
The owner of pharmacy chain Boots has warned that there could be store closures in the UK as it tries to cut costs.Walgreens Boots Alliance, based in the US, has announced "decisive steps" to reduce...
View ArticleThese are the best airlines in Europe, according to TripAdvisor
Choosing an airline to travel abroad is typically swayed by price, but paying less money doesn't always guarantee the best service.If you are unsure which airline is the best of the bunch, TripAdviser...
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