Firefighters tackle latest blaze in Centre Vale Park
Firefighters were called to another fire in Todmorden’s Centre Vale Park yesterday afternoon (Wednesday).It is the ninth fire in the park since the beginning of June.An appliance from Todmorden was...
View ArticlePolice search for man with links to Halifax after series of burglaries
Police are looking for a man with links to the Halifax area following a spate of burglaries.Kenny Lee Evans, 34, was arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods following burglaries in the Fylde and...
View ArticleMum ‘never forgot’ her war hero, Jack
A man will make a poignant journey to the German town where his mother’s childhood sweetheart died in World War Two.Joyce Mary Barlow and Jack Vernon Finney, both from Todmorden, had been married for...
View ArticleParish councillors hit out at wind turbine ‘monstrosities’
Furious residents of a rural Calder Valley community are up in arms over what they call the “ruination of the landscape” by wind turbines.Parish councillors say irreparable damage has been caused not...
View ArticleDay of fun for all the family
There will be plenty for both young and old to enjoy at a charity family fun day organised by Grandma Pollards fish and chip shop. The event, on Sunday, will kick of at 9.30am in the Grandma Pollard’s...
View ArticleNigerian fraudster working in Halifax jailed and faces deportation
A Nigerian cleaner working in Halifax who used a disabled woman’s identity to obtain employment and a council house in the UK has been jailed for 12 months.Helyn Jennifer George, 48, of Crescent...
View ArticleRainbow of ribbons remembers loved ones
Last Sunday saw Overgate Hospice, Elland hold its annual Rainbow of Ribbons appeal that allowed families and friends to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones.The appeal looks to create a...
View ArticleFamily fun at Todmorden fire station open day
Todmorden fire station will open its doors to the public today.There will be the chance to see fire engines on display, chat to firefighters and enjoy rides, stalls and entertainment.The open day will...
View ArticleHair models are picture perfect
The team at Stone Hair Art are celebrating after their work was published in a top national hair magazine.Talented Jenny Baldwin and Tom Mallinson, who both studied hairdressing at Calderdale College...
View ArticleFirefighters rescue man from smoke logged property after a pan boils over
Firefighters rescued an elderly man from his smoke logged house last night (Sunday) after he fell and was unable to take a pan off the boil.Crews from Todmorden were called to sheltered accomodation at...
View ArticleName of Thrones: It’s out with the new and in with the old as baby names hark...
Characters from Game Of Thrones and the popularity of Prince George are influencing the top names for babies born in England and Wales last year.Oliver and Amelia kept their place as the overall top...
View ArticleHow many British workers think their jobs are meaningless?
A survey has found that more than a third of British workers say their job is making no meaningful contribution to the world.Earlier this year workers in London were greeted on their morning commute by...
View ArticleSuperfast roll-out ‘snail’s paced’ fury
Frustrated business owners have hit out at the damaging impact of the lack of superfast broadband in Todmorden. The town is earmarked as an area which will benefit from fibre broadband as part of BT’s...
View ArticleHow the job’s done - and lots of fun!
Plenty of Todmorden people took the chance to find out how the job is done, and also had plenty of fun, at Todmorden Fire Station’s annual open day last Saturday.Attractions include fire and rescue...
View ArticlePoignant trip uncovers piece of the past
A man has returned from a special journey to the German town where his mother’s first love died in World War Two.Joyce Mary Barlow and Jack Vernon Finney, both from Todmorden, had been married for just...
View ArticleA perfect day with ‘Grandma’
There was plenty for all the family to enjoy at a charity fun day organised by Grandma Pollard’s fish and chip shop.Stacks of activities kept young and older entertained, including fun stalls, stocks,...
View ArticleRail worker punched in ticket altercation at Halifax station
A member of rail staff was punched during a “violent” ticket altercation at Halifax railway station. The incident took place on Tuesday, July 28, just before 9am. Officers are now appealing for the...
View ArticleMayor’s diary for the week ahead
Here is the mayor’s diary for the week ahead.Saturday 29 August12.30pm: Challengers’ Fun Day – Illingworth – Mayor.Sunday 30 August4.00pm: The Standard of Freedom Public House, Skircoat Green,...
View ArticleRe-establishing some native trees at site
A 14-year project to restore Yorkshire’s ancient woodland back to its original state has reached its second phase with 63,000 native trees expected to be planted before 2020.Since the project began in...
View ArticleGet ready for outdoor fun
The chance to try your hand at a host of outdoor and some indoor activities - or just enjoy the beautiful grounds of one of Todmorden’s landmark buildings - arrives on Saturday, August 29, when...
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