Graham all set for mountain a month
HE’S jumped out of a plane, endured a 50 mile non-stop walk and completed a survival event.Now Hucknall’s answer to Superman is about to embark on a challenge to end all challenges.Graham Dearden of...
View ArticleParishioners look to help many people with Lent project
Parishioners have chosen an online charity to support as its Lent project and hope to help make a big difference to many people.Over the next few weeks, St Mary’s Church in Todmorden will be supporting...
View ArticleCharity shop’s winter stock sale
A charity shop is holding a winter stock sale today (Thursday). The Age UK Todmorden shop, on Halifax Road, will be running the event throughout the day. Manager Holly Whitlock said it is not too late...
View ArticleWeightlifting sensation Rebecca’s TV date
Teenager weighlifting sensation Rebecca Tyler is expected to appear on the Alan Titchmarch Show on ITV at 3pm tomorrow (Friday).Rebecca, 14, lives at Denholme and trains at Mytholmroyd Community...
View ArticleGo ahead for overhaul of waste centre
Councillors have granted planning permission to an overhaul of a Calderdale household waste centre.The Todmorden waste and recycling centre, on Halifax Road, will be completely revamped with the...
View ArticleText mum a special message for Mother’s Day
If you are looking to wish your mum all the best for Mother’s Day this year, then why not text a special message for here and we will print it in the paper.To have your message featured in the Hebden...
View ArticleHave you taken up our 40 per cent off subscription offer?
As part of our new-look Todmorden News and Hebden Bridge Times newspapers we are making a great new subscription offer available - 40 per cent off your weekly purchase price - and there is still time...
View ArticleJayne chosen to be next Mayor
Todmorden town councillors have appointed their Mayor Elect for the civic year 2013/14.Members voted unanimously in favour of Coun Jayne Booth to become the next Mayor of Todmorden. She will take the...
View ArticleGetting ready to celebrate
A school is inviting former pupils to come and celebrate its centenary next month. Castle Hill Primary School, Todmorden, marks its 100th birthday this year and is preparing to launch a series of...
View ArticlePlaque for ‘honest John’ aims to attract tourists
A plaque has been unveiled to commemorate the former home of one of Todmorden’s famous sons and hopefully boost tourism to the town. John Fielden MP lived at Dawson Weir House, on Rochdale Road,...
View ArticleGirl tells court of shock at witnessing Danny Parekh killing
A TEENAGE girl has told a jury how she was left in shock after witnessing the stabbing of Bulwell man Danny Parekh.The girl, who cannot be identified because of a court order, described how Mr Parekh...
View ArticleMake a will and help charity too
Age UK Todmorden is holding a will making month in March, with the help of local solicitors, to encourage more people to make a will. It will help Age UK provide services for older people in the area....
View ArticleMinority groups in Nottinghamshire call for more involvement in police...
Minority groups in Nottinghamshire have told Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Chris Cutland that they would find it helpful to be more involved in police training events.Ms Cutland has been looking...
View ArticleIt’s the way you tell ‘em - and who to, when and where...
At a recent meeting we posed the question “ Is “Miranda” supposed to be funny?” and we agreed that it is supposed to be funny, and that some people appear to find it funny, but we didn’t.So the next...
View ArticleProtection from future flooding
Residents are being invited to an information session to find out what Calderdale Council and other organisations are doing to tackle flooding.The drop-in session takes place at Todmorden Town Hall...
View ArticleBaker Tony’s treats boost donor scheme awareness
Some customers who carry organ donor cards have been surprised with a few free goodies at a baker’s stall this month.When Tony Thomas, of Ham Corner in Todmorden Market Hall, found himself with a spare...
View ArticleFamily day children’s hospital fundraiser in memory of Todmorden baby Alfie
The family of a baby who died aged just nine days old are raising money for the hospital which cared for him in his last hours.Baby Alfie James Rowe passed away at Alder Hey children’s hospital in...
View ArticleHoping to extend opening hours
Mr John Walsh has applied to Calderdale Council for permission to vary planning permission 11/01382/COU to extend opening hours at Vanilla Kitchen, Patmos, Burnley Road.Mr Walsh hopes to open from 8am...
View ArticleInformation Centre offers opportunity to remember Roger
A remembrance book has been opened at Todmorden Information Centre for those wishing to record their memories of photographer and artist Roger Birch.Roger, who died on February 6, aged 72, was well...
View ArticleWater power hopes for farm
Water power could be making waves again as a renewable energy if plans for a power system are approved.Mr Alan Hardy has applied to Calderdale Council for permission to install an automated...
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