Todmorden News - Local Feed

Brothers jailed for operating illegal waste centre

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:39:29 GMT

TWO brothers involved with in an illegal waste operation in Todmorden have been sentenced to jail by Bradford Crown Court.

Golden girl Hannah Cockroft picks up MBE from the Queen

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:26:06 GMT

Double gold-medal winning paralympian Hannah Cockroft is pictured today with her MBE outside Buckingham Palace.

Pepperjam prepare for launch party at Trades Club

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:44:45 GMT

Soulful dub band Pepperjam launch their second album at the New Beehive, Bradford on Saturday (May 18) with their main launch party at The Trades Club, Hebden Bridge on Sunday, May 26.

Butterfly havens in urban gardens

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:35:39 GMT

Our gardens have become vital pieces in nature’s jigsaw puzzle. Even a small garden or courtyard can become a green oasis to help the diminishing numbers of butterflies. Insects tend to prefer local native species, as these have already adapted to our climate, growing more naturally and requiring less attention.

Walkers on track to hit trek target

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:22:33 GMT

Two walkers will head off on a charity trek on Saturday in aid of health units in Halifax and Leeds.

Come join the adventure

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:20:26 GMT

The 20th Todmorden Scouts are inviting you to an open day next week.

Take a seat while you wait

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:15:02 GMT

In one of his final acts as Mayor of Todmorden, Coun Abid Hussain unveiled a bench at Todmorden Health Centre.

Worried residents call for increased police patrols

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:30:23 GMT

Worried residents are calling on the police to carry out extra patrols on their road after a burglary at an elderly woman’s home.

Cheers at the Top Brink as it is voted pub of the year

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:21:21 GMT

The votes have been counted and we can now reveal Todmorden’s favourite pub - the Top Brink Inn, Lumbutts.

Yobs’ behaviour cancels bonfire

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:16:19 GMT

Organisers of the Hebden Bridge Bonfire - one of the biggest events in the area - have cancelled the 2013 event due to concerns about yobbish behaviour, underage drinking and drugs.

Coda and out as jazz club invites fans to help it sign off in style

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:14:15 GMT

Jazz aficionados are preparing to say farewell to an upper Calder Valley music club when it hosts its final monthly concert next week.

Third raid in as many years at Ashgate store

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:35:22 GMT

Masked raiders armed with crowbars and bricks smashed their way into Hucknall’s Ashgate store on Sunday night.

Newstead employs dog poo fairy

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:17:40 GMT

THE Keep Britain Tidy organisation claims there is no such thing as a dog poo fairy.

Ghost of a chance...at your own risk

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:07:38 GMT

As part of the Love Your Local Marklet campaign Jeff Thomson of Curried Away is hosting a “world’s hottest curry challenge” on Saturday, May 18 (9am to 7pm).

White rose beer and red rose cheese

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:06:52 GMT

The Crumbly Cheese Stall has teamed up with Bridestones Brewery for “beer and cheese” tasting at Todmorden Market Hall on Saturday (11am to 5pm).

Gang are on the road to fun

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:05:24 GMT

Join the Gang on the yellow brick road at this year’s Todmorden Gang Show and you won’t be disappointed.

Food bank team seek help ahead of launch

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:18:02 GMT

Many volunteers have signed up for a new food bank in the upper Calder Valley as it prepares to open its doors next month.

Jayne will go the extra mile as new Mayor

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:36:11 GMT

The fell running new Mayor of Todmorden will be going the extra mile to promote the town and all it has to offer during her civic year.

Praise for Citizenship Award winners

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:33:41 GMT

Several people have been presented with citizenship awards for the contribution they have made to life in Todmorden and further afield.

Green writing winners on top of the world

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:16:54 GMT

Calder High School students have won a writing competition aimed at raising awareness of environmental issues.