Warley crash main incident during firefighters’ strike
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has experienced a fairly quiet period overnight during their four day strike.In total the WYFRS received 74 calls and attended 30 incidents (three relating to...
View ArticleWomen threatened in Huddersfield knife point robbery
Two women were threatened with a knife during a robbery at a bus stop in Huddesfield.Kirklees CID are appealing for witnesses following the incident in which a man and woman threatened the women...
View ArticleYour health with Physio & Therapies: Helping cope with our stressful lives
There are times in all our lives when we can feel anxious or sad.Stress and anxiety are feelings that everyone experiences at one time or another, usually due to a particular cause. If we are feeling...
View ArticleCuppas helped to raise £170.45
An Arthritis UK coffee morning at Central Methodist Church, Todmorden, raised £170.45.Including a raffle, a cake stall, craft stalls and a quiz, organisers thank all who came along to support it.
View ArticleCrowdfunding begins for co-working space
Hebden Bridge-based cooperative Made in the Valley has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise £10,000 for the Egg Factory, a new co-working space at Victoria Road, Hebden bridge, part of the Windsor...
View ArticleMorning travel and weather
One lane is blocked and there is queuing traffic on M62 westbound at Junction 24, A629 (Ainley Top), because of an accident involving three cars.There is also heavy traffic on A629 Calderdale Way...
View ArticleCrime commissioner opens latest community fund grant round
The fourth grant round of the Safer Communities Fund has officially opened with £130, 000 available for local groups and organisations.Applications for up to £7,500 can now be submitted and will be...
View ArticleMan dies in South Elmsall crash during firefighters’ strike
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) attended a serious road traffic collision during the Fire Brigades Union strike.The accident happened yesterday (Monday) at 10.09amw hen crews were called...
View ArticlePlanners approve plan for old pub
Plans to convert a former Todmorden pub into a dwelling have been given final approval.Ms Sue King and Ms Jill Morony have been given listed building consent to incorporate the remaining listed...
View ArticleJumble sale at church coming up
Members of St Michael’s Church, Burnley Road, Cornholme, are holding a jumble sale at the church.It will be held at the church’s social centre on Thursday, November 6, at 6.15pm, admission 30p.
View ArticlePharmacies in Calderdale providing free and confidential advice
The Calderdale Health Improvement team are supporting local pharmacies in Calderdale to promote a sexual health campaign, raising awareness of the importance of safe sex and the help available to local...
View ArticleSociety ready for four-day exhibition
Todmorden Photographic Society’s 2014 3annual exhibition will open at 6.30pm on Friday, November 7, with events running over four days.On the opening night, there will be a projection of digital images...
View ArticlePremier League ref Mark to star
Tickets for Walsden Cricket and Bowling Club’s “sports and social” event on Friday, November 14, are selling well, so anyione interested is advised to snap them up.The club, at Scott Street, Walsden,...
View ArticleA new school of straw bale building opens
A Todmorden based company, Straw Works, has launched the School of Natural Building (SNaB) following an increase in demand for their training courses.One of the aims of the School is to encourage 50...
View ArticleMorning travel and weather
Today will start off chilly, bright and breezy this morning and becoming largely dry later with the wind falling light and lengthy sunny periods developing. Clear and cold by evening. Maximum...
View ArticleGreen light for barn conversion
Calderdale Council has given the green light for a redundant barn to be converted into a house.The plan for the barn on North Midgelden Farm, Bacup Road, Todmorden, was submitted by Mr J P...
View ArticleEmployers to design top quality apprenticeships
Job opportunities in policing, boatbuilding, TV production and surveying are among 76 top quality new apprenticeships being designed by more than 700 employers as part of the third phase of the...
View ArticleMorning travel and weather
Motorists could experience some minor delays on the A58 Bolton Brow in Sowerby Bridge.Traffic is busy but moving around the A6026 Wakefield Road traffic lights junction.Today’s weather will be a clear,...
View ArticleWe’re hoping to reunite service belt with 8th Army soldier’s family
Todmorden Market Traders who are running a legacy stall for the son of Lee Rigby this weekend are also hoping to reunite one piece of memorabilia that has been donated with its owners family, is it is...
View ArticlePetition scheme details to be fixed
Councillors will meet on Monday to discuss plans which will allow the public to petition for a debate by the council. In August Coun James Baker (Lib Dem, Warley) put forward proposals that if a...
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