Calls for more hotel rooms in Todmorden
Build another hotel in Todmorden and watch the town thrive.That is the message from campaigners lobbying for more accommodation in the town centre, who hope extra roomscould bring visitors to Todmorden...
View ArticleBe braced for autumn delays on main A646
Road commuters in Todmorden who regularly use the main A646 route through Hebden Bridge are warned to brace themselves for delays when major roadworks begin this autumn.Letters have been sent to...
View ArticleIt’s all change as town’s bus depot gets a makeover
A historic bus depot which has served the upper Calder Valley for more than 100 years is being partially demolished and converted into an open yard.Bus operator First began the £400,000 work last week...
View ArticleThree rushed to hospital after car smash in Todmorden
Three people were taken to hospital after a two car smash in Cornholme yesterday (Friday).Emergency services, including firefighters from Todmorden and Burnley, were called to Burnley Road at around...
View ArticleSpecialist fishing equipment worth thousands of pounds stolen in Halifax
Thieves broke into a stone yard and stole specialist fishing equipment worth thousands of pounds.An Anatec bait boat, century focal fishing rod pods, a bivvy tent, solar rod pods and a nash rod holdall...
View ArticleCorbyn’s bid to attract support in Northern heartlands with launch of new...
Jeremy Corbyn will seek the support of voters in the North of England as he helps launch a new Labour group devoted to pushing regeneration projects in the party’s traditional heartlands.The leadership...
View ArticleCouple make history
Terry Logan and Emma Mortimer, both of Hebden Bridge, were married at Todmorden Unitarian Church on Saturday, August 8. Terry is a singer with the well-known local group, the Jam Factory, who played...
View ArticleYoung cyclist injured in crash
A young cyclist was injured after a collision with a car on Friday.Emergency services were called to Burnley Road, at the junction with Hudson Street, Cornholme, at around 2.30pm.The cyclist, a...
View ArticleRigg’s is growing for the future
Celebrations making the 70th anniversary of the Gordon Rigg garden centre at Walsden are now in full flow.Anniversary events are being run at the Walsden and Rochdale branches each weekend until...
View ArticleMuseum doubts have ‘hit a lot of people hard’
Doubts over the future of the Industrial Museum building in Halifax has raised alarm among local historians and volunteers.Calderdale Council announced last week that the deterioration of the...
View ArticlePlight to save Calderdale’s historic churches backed by Bear Grylls
An event to raise vital funds for Calderdale’s places of worship is being backed by television adventurer Bear Grylls.The writer and Chief Scout is calling for people to get involved in Ride+Stride, a...
View ArticlePlayground smokers banned?
What do you think about adults smoking in playgrounds?Calderdale Council are considering banning smoking in playgrounds across the borough as part of a move to prevent young people taking up the...
View ArticleLynne Anderson: Why the BBC must support other news organisatons
THE relationship between the BBC and the commercial news media sector has long been the subject of intense debate within the industry.Commercial news brands – newspapers in print and digital – followed...
View ArticleSlideshow: Halifax pub recreates 90-year-old photo
Regulars of The Crossroads Inn in Wainstalls stepped back in time to recreate a historic photo from the 1920s. Hanging in the bar of the Timothy Taylor-owned pub is a photo showing the locals heading...
View ArticleDog snared by fox trap
A dog owner has warned of the dangers of animal snares after his black cocker spaniel Bobby became trapped while being walked on moorland near Hebden Bridge. Justin Gregg of Salford found Bobby caught...
View ArticleYoung artists are the picture of success
Two talented Todmorden schoolgirls will have their work displayed alongside world famous LS Lowry works in Salford.Philippa Radicke, nine, and Sasha Kuczer, 10, unveiled their masterpiece last week and...
View ArticlePlanning applications
Here are the latest planning applications to appear before Calderdale Council.VALIDATEDDemolition of existing porch to facilitate single storey extension at 3 Huntock Place, Brighouse.Prune trees at...
View ArticleRushbearing Festival gets into full swing
The main event of the Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing Fesstival kicked off in all its glory today (Saturday).The procession started from St John’s Chuch at 10.15am, with 60 gents in Panama hats, white...
View ArticleFamilies turn out for scarecrow festival fun
Families have turned out as the 16th annual Norland Scarecow Festival gets into full swing. Entries are displayed throughout the village and visitors can vote for their favourites. Prizes will be...
View ArticleNHS in Calderdale under microscope
The work of Calderdale’s NHS clinical commissioning group will be highlighted at its annual general meeting.During the event, the public can meet members of the governing body, see a number of displays...
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