Close-to-the-edge climb ‘mindblowing’, says Jason
The achievement of two climbers feted in the world’s media this week has been echoed by one of their peers, Todmorden-born climber Jason Pickles.Kevin Jorgeson and Tommy Caldwell have become the first...
View Article‘Discretionary’ services may be hit
Local Liberal Democrats have expressed dismay at the Conservative Cabinet’s proposals that “discretionary services” should take the biggest cut if large savings have to be made in three years’ time...
View ArticleIn confidence - policing with Inspector David Shaw: Extra watch scheme will...
A new organisation will be helping your police officers keep a n extra beady eye on things with the aim of keeping the Calder Valley safe.OWL (Online Watch Link) keeps communities safe, helps reduce...
View ArticleTour de France brings in extra £12.5m for area
A staggering £12.5m was brought into Clalderdale Council thanks to last year’s Tour de France, a new report has revealed.The figures, released by Calderdale Council, show that £2.8 million was spent on...
View ArticleBefriending scheme for older lesbians is launched
A befriending scheme for isolated and lonely older lesbians living in Calderdale and Bradford has been launched by The Labrys Trust.The Labrys Trust is a registered charity (No. 1100363) run by older...
View ArticleYoung poet scoops national award and prime-time TV date
A Hebden Bridge young poet will appear on national television this weekend as part of a programme based on West Yorkshire.Poppy Turner, 21, will appear on the BBC One show Countryfile this Sunday at...
View ArticleEnjoy a glass of wine and help good cause
A wine-tasting evening for Epilepsy Action takes place tomorrow night (Fri, Jan 30).The evening, to help raise funds for Epilepsy Action and also promoting Artsmill takes place at Artsmill, in Linden...
View ArticleMax and James take up 1,000 burpee challenge
Max Swindells, who runs Hebden Bridge personal training business, To The Max Fitness, has thrown down the gauntlet in the hope of raising funds for the Meningitis Research Foundation.Together with his...
View ArticleStart-up specialist eyes a hat-trick
A Todmorden-based start up specialist has been named as one of the top 10 businesses advisers in the UK, his second such award this year.Adrian Ashton was shortlisted from hundreds of applicants in the...
View ArticleTeam called to help man hurt in snow fall
Search and rescue team placed on ‘stand-by’ alert status as winter weather caused hazardous conditions for emergency services.Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team (CVSRT), of Thrush Hill Road,...
View ArticleThree-rosette chef plans next venture
A cafe is changing hands but a catering business will be continuing while the owner plans a new venture.After three years three-rosette award-winning chef Richard Carlton is leaving the Market Hall...
View ArticleCrowdfunding bid to cover election costs
The Green Party has launched a ‘crowdfunding’ campaign in a bid to stand candidates in 100 per cent of Parliamentary seats across Yorkshire and the Humber in the General Election, including Calder...
View ArticleTodmorden High School awards night: This cohort was the best yet
This month saw Todmorden High School hold its annual presentation evening to celebrate the achievements of those students who completed their GCSE and A Level examinations in Summer 2014.This cohort...
View ArticleProjects will tackle child poverty
Calderdale Council is about to award more than £100,000 to local voluntary organisations so they can launch new projects to help tackle family poverty.A variety of organisations bid for money from the...
View ArticleOlder folk invited for a ‘cuppa’
Older residents of Todmorden and beyond are invited to Age UK’s Afternoon Tea on Sunday February 1 at Roomfield House - town centre. Tea, coffee and cakes will be served from 2-4pm.The event aims to...
View ArticleVisitors can stay again at historic inn
When one of Todmorden’s historic pubs re-opens at the beginning of March, it will be aiming to offer accommodation for perhaps the first time in living memory.The Golden Lion, Fielden Square, Rochdale...
View Article‘Access for all’ rail station plea
A disabled woman has started a petition to make Todmorden Railway Station accessible to all.Julie Forshaw, of Todmorden, has gathered more than 600 signatures so far from members of the public asking...
View ArticleCandidate says ‘fracking could have been halted’
Liberal Democrat candidate Alisdair Calder McGregor has criticised Labour’s refusing to back his party’s amendment to the Infrastructure Bill which he claims would prevent fracking.He said: “On...
View ArticlePolice commissioner lends his support to campaign
A charity’s anti-domestic violence message is being spread far and wide with the support of West Yorkshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner.Over the last two years Mark Burns-Williamson - via his Safer...
View ArticlePamela marks 20 years with undertakers
Local funeral directors, Robertshaw Greenwood are celebrating the long service and dedication of funeral service arranger, Mrs Pamela Irving. Pamela joined the Hebden Bridge company in 1995 and went on...
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