One of our aims was to create jobs for young
When IET first started we were all just trying to do something good for our incredible town.We were then, and in Incredible Edible Todmorden Unlimited still are, all unpaid volunteers who have pledged...
View ArticleIn confidence - policing with Insp David Shaw: Making sure that we are seen
After last month’s article on road safety, this one addresses visible patrols and how to contact my team.Visible patrol first, When I attend with my officers at ward forums and out on patrol sometimes...
View ArticleA tasty welcome back to school!
St Joseph’s RC Primary School, Todmorden, began the new term by celebrating both their fantastic academic results last year and their first crop from the new garden area. Foundation pupils at the...
View ArticleFirst Calder Valley political debate takes place this evening
The first of four political debates between the three main political parties in Calder Valley will take place this evening.The incumbent Conservative MP Craig Whittaker will take on Labour candidate...
View ArticlePartnership between brigade and supermarket giant
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) will be providing fire safety advice to the retailer Asda thanks to a new partnership scheme. The scheme, also available to other organisations, will see...
View ArticleHalifax MP votes against air strikes
RAF warplanes are poised to launch air strikes against Islamic State jihadists after Parliament gave the green light for military action.At the end of of a six-and-half hour Commons debate, MPs voted...
View ArticleHalifax goes purple for a fourth year running
For the fourth year running Halifax is the only town in West Yorkshire to hold a Purple Flag award.The award is the gold standard for being a safe and welcoming place for a night out.To celebrate being...
View ArticleMen in court over drugs smuggling operation
Four men have appeared in court accused of a plot to smuggle £100 million (125 million euro) in cocaine into the UK, the National Crime Agency (NCA) has said.Leeds man Stephen Powell, 47, was arrested...
View ArticleVideo: High flying students the toast of Calderdale
High-flying students and inspirational leaders were the toast of the district at Calderdale College’s Graduation Ceremony and Parade.Family and friends lined the streets of Halifax to see the students...
View ArticleWoman in critical condition after Bradford accident
Police are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision in Bradford today (Saturday) in which a 19-year-old woman was seriously injured.At 4.18am this morning the female pedestrian was...
View ArticleDancehall days led to 60 years of wedded bliss
Dancehall days led to 60 diamond years of marriage for one Hebden Bridge couple.Frank and Marion Turner were married on September 25, 1954, at Todmorden Parish Church.They have one daughter, Susan, as...
View Article£40,000 brand has grit, say council chiefs
Council chiefs have been defending the spending of £40,000 of taxpayers’ money on a branding exercise for the area.Calderdale’s new brand Pretty Gritty was developed by “place branding” consultants...
View ArticleTeenager in Huddersfield street robbery
Police in Huddersfield are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was robbed on Chapel Hill on Tuesday September 23.The incident happened at 8.05pm when the male was stood at a bus stop between the...
View ArticleHalifax ceramics industry manufacturer to host international event
One OF Calderdale’s best-known manufacturers is to host the next networking event in Leeds City Region’s We are International campaign next month.Export issues, including offshore sourcing will be...
View ArticleDrug farmer admits guilt
A 35-year-old man will be sentenced next month after pleading guilty to the production of Class B drugs. Bradford Crown Court heard how Neil Highley of Linhurst Mount, Todmorden, grew 27 cannabis...
View ArticleMasked gang in attempted Bradford shop robbery
Police are appealing for information following an attempted robbery in Bradford.At about 8.40pm on Wednesday, September 24, three men entered a convenience store on Manchester Road and made demands for...
View ArticleConcern for missing Siddal woman
Police are appealing for help to find a missing woman.Sixty nine year old Angela Rice has been missing from Siddal, Halifax since Saturday September 27, 2014.Angela is approximately 5ft 5 inches tall...
View ArticleFire service to help older people age safely
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is backing the first Ageing Safely Week, which runs from September 29 to October 5.Ageing Safely Week, which is being led by the Chief Fire Officers...
View ArticleHigh school hosts national fell running championships
Calder High School in Mythomroyd has been hosting the English Schools National Fell Running Championships. It is the first time the event has been held in Yorkshire and been hosted by a comprehensive...
View ArticleCalderdale schools get the Sex Factor
Calderdale Council is helping local secondary schools to educate pupils aged 13-15 years old about relationships, staying safe and safe sex.Ten out of 14 secondary schools have signed up for the new...
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