Indoor traders to open on Sunday at the Market
Todmorden Market Association are looking to the future of the market and are trying to formulate a way of working with both Calderdale and Todmorden Councils while taking over the running of our market...
View ArticleTribute to former Hebden Royd Mayor
Christopher O’Brien, past Mayor of Hebden Royd and long serving councillor died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, August 29, aged 90.Chris lived in Hebden Bridge for more than 50 years, married to his...
View ArticleAlcohol safety weekend of action launched in Calderdale
West Yorkshire Police are taking part in the national alcohol safety weekend of action. Drinking alcohol responsibly and enjoying a safe night out in West Yorkshire’s towns and cities are the aims of a...
View ArticleCome and join us for free harvest party on Sunday
The Incredible Aqua Garden open day on September 20 and advertised here last month is now cancelled, and the AG apologises for inconvenience caused.But the Incredible Harvest Festival on September 21...
View ArticleAffordable upper valley homes on agenda at two public meetings
Meetings to launch a new Calder Valley Community Land Trust with the aim of providing more affordable housing to the area have been announced.Full details will be revealed next week but the times,...
View ArticleDay of fun ahead at Heptonstall Festival
The weekend is off to a flying start with the annual Heptonstall Festival starting today.The family fun event will bring a unique combination of the Wizard of Oz procession and performance in the old...
View ArticleJoanna’s fundraising trim for children’s charity
A cafe owner benefitted two good causes on a busy day last Sunday.Joanna Cooper, who owns Laurel’s Cafe on Water Street, Todmorden, has so far raised around £875 for the Christie organisation and...
View ArticleAlcohol-related hospital admissions ‘higher in Yorkshire’
Hospitals in Yorkshire witnessed some of the highest rates of emergency admissions for alcohol-related liver disease in the country last year, official figures have revealed.West Yorkshire’s NHS area...
View ArticleUnlocking investment opportunities for Calderdale organisations
Calderdale Council is developing new opportunities for social enterprises, local businesses and voluntary organisations to grow and develop.The ‘Social Investment, Creating Big Potential in Calderdale’...
View ArticleValley’s jewels get the chance to shine
Some of the jewels in the upper Calder Valley’s crown were opened to the public on National Heritage Weekend last week.Among those opened were two of Todmorden’s Fielden heritage buildings, both built...
View ArticleExploring home of the the silver screen
Hebden Bridge Picture House gave people the chance to explore the 1920s auditorium and foyer and screened some family-friendly short films.Tours through the morning included a brief history of the...
View ArticleHebden Bridge bakery approaches 25th anniversary
One of the hallmarks of Saker’s change of direction as the bakery approached its 25th anniversary is getting the right team in place.It’s also allowing the shop managers and their teams to have some...
View ArticleRoad Trip set to roll into town
An auctioneers in Luddendenfoot is to appear on BBC television when filming takes place there later this month.The Antiques Road Trip series will be filming at Calder Valley Auctioneers on September...
View ArticleMorning travel and weather
Today will be a fine and dry day with some good sunny spells. After a chilly start it will feel quite pleasant in the sunshine and light winds by the afternoon. Maximum Temperature 18C.Tonight will be...
View ArticleMen trapped in Huddersfield house blaze
Brighouse firefighters helped rescue two men who were trapped in a house fire in Huddersfield.Along with two crews from Huddersfield, they attended the blaze on Peridot Fold, Fartown, this morning...
View ArticleLloyds chief to outline ambitious diversity goals at Women to Watch Reception
António Horta-Osório, Chief Executive of Lloyds Banking Group, will deliver a key-note speech at the 2014 Women to Watch Reception which is being held at the House of Commons. During the speech, Mr....
View ArticleA partnership for solicitor Emma
Wrigley Claydon have announced that Emma Piszkalo has been appointed a partner in the firm.Emma works full-time in Wrigley Claydon’s Todmorden office as a solicitor dealing with private client matters...
View ArticleMark in talks with council to work on reptile house
Centre Vale Park’s reptile house could soon be restored to its former glory thanks to the plans of one dedicated animal enthusiast.Todmorden’s very own reptile man, Mark Symonds, wants to take over the...
View ArticlePolice project aims to keep students safe and appy
Tech-savvy students from Huddersfield have joined forces with West Yorkshire Police and the county’s Police and Crime Commissioner to design a new app which aims to keep fellow students safe as they...
View ArticleTodmorden bookies crackdown on ID checks
A bookmaker’s drive to protect young people from the potential harmful effects of gambling has seen the business hit market leading levels of ID checking performance in Todmorden.The UK’s leading...
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