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Since it was announced the Tour De France would be making its way through the Calder Valley on July 6, we have seen many visiting cyclists in the area to try out the route over Cockhill Moor, through...
View ArticlePet show entries sought
Entries are now being taken for the children’s pet show section at Todmorden Agricultural Show on June 21.Whatever your pet - except dogs - you can enter them and there is even an award for most...
View ArticleMorning travel and weather
This morning will be predominantly cloudy, with occasional rain. Sunny intervals will develop this afternoon so the rain, however there is the chance of some sharp showers. Maximum Temperature...
View ArticleFire chief’s warning on the danger of flammable fuels
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is reminding people of the dangers faced when handling flammable fuels.Following a recent incident where a man was badly injured, area manager for fire...
View ArticleGolf challenge tees off busy fundraising season for group
A golf challenge in June will be the latest fundraiser for Cancer Research UK’s Todmorden fundraising committee.Rick Lupton, Clive Cook, Phill Ellis and John Hume will undertake the massive challenge...
View ArticleReport reveals positive impact of volunteering
A new survey by Citizens Advice Bureau has revealed that six in ten people say volunteering reduces stress.Volunteering boosts employability, self-esteem and health, according to a new report published...
View ArticleHundreds cheered by beer as festival nearly sells out
The Fox and Goose Spring Bank beer festival – the first major community event since the pub went into public ownership - has been hailed as a great success.The event – from Friday to Monday inclusive...
View ArticleThe funeral of Mr James Walsh, aged 73
The funeral of Mr James Walsh, of Todmorden, who died at the age of 73 on May 28, 2014, will be held next week.Mr Walsh’s funeral will be held at St Mary’s Church, Todmorden, on Tuesday, June 10, at...
View ArticleThe busy years have just flown by, says Jean
It was the end of an era when Jean Gotts said goodbye to colleagues and residents and hello to retirement after 37 years working at Ferney Lee Old People’s Home, Todmorden, last Friday.Jean, who is 60,...
View ArticleMarket stall for completed forms
Budding entrants to the arts and crafts section of this year’s Todmorden Agricultural Show are reminded that a special stall is being held on Todmorden Market this Saturday, June 7, where members of...
View ArticleOpen session to support the Food Drop-in
Hebden Bridge Trades Club is hosting a open session on Sunday for members and local people to show their support for Todmorden Food Drop In.It’s an opportunity to drop off non-perishable food stuffs...
View ArticleSupport after theft from a rescue team member
The community has rallied around the Calder Valley Search and Rescue team after vital equipment was stolen from a team member’s car.Items including a red and black Macpac rucksack with equipment inside...
View ArticleWarning of hazardous driving conditions
Motorists are being warned of hazardous driving conditions today.On the M62 between junction 19 and Heywood and junction 22 at Rishworth Moor there is a lot of surface water and drivers are being...
View ArticleWest Yorkshire fire crews set for strike action
West Yorkshire Fire Crews will go ahead with strike action after the The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) announced plans for a 24-hour strike starting at 9am on June 12. Although next Thursday will be the...
View ArticleRecord number enjoy its beauty
This year’s Wadsworth Boundary Walk was blessed with some fabulous weather, so many of the ramblers took their time to appreciate the scenic beauty it offers.Organisers, the Rotary Club of Hebden...
View ArticleA journey into history as train traverses ‘Todmorden Curve’
Taken from Stansfield Hall footbridge this picture taken by photographer and rail enthusiast David Evans is of the first train to traverse the recently completed Stansfield Hall Curve (Todmorden Curve)...
View ArticleFormer Mayoress and teacher, Mildred Watson
Mrs Mildred Watson, a former Mayoress of Todmorden and teacher at Todmorden C of E (National) School for many years, died recently at the age of 98.Her long life spanned two world wars in which both...
View ArticleMan dead after being hit by a train in Halifax
A man has died after being struck by a train at Beacon Hill on Saturday night.Police officers were called to the scene close to Shibden Hall at 11.10pm. The train involved was the 22.32 Huddersfield to...
View ArticleFourteen gems for you to visit
Cornholme gardeners have come up trumps following an appeal for more gardens for the second Cornholme Open Gardens event in just over a week’s time.Visitors will now be able to take a peak at 14 lovely...
View ArticleHelp needed to protect moorland ahead of Tour de France
As the Tour de France Grand Départ approaches, the police and Natural England are urging residents to take care of the moorland around in Calderdale and Kirklees. Much of the moorland in Calderdale and...
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