Todmorden News - News Feed

Burst water main causing disruption in Hebden Bridge

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:56:44 GMT

Bus services and traffic is being disrupted in Charlestown due to work on a burst water main.

Authorities warn of dangers of flash flooding as anniversary looms

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:11:42 GMT

Following the devastating floods in the Upper Calder Valley in 2012, significant progress has been made through a partnership of organisations, in the ongoing recovery efforts and planning for longer term investment.

Environment Agency warns of future flash flooding a year after devastating floods

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:38:04 GMT

Almost a year after the first of three floods devastated the upper Calder Valley residents will today be told about another very real threat - flash flooding.

Week to highlight the prevention of falls

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:51:35 GMT

The Falls Prevention Team at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is promoting the importance of the Falls Awareness week from Monday, June 17, to Friday, June 21.

Transport Police probe cable crime

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:37:29 GMT

An appeal for information follows an attempted theft of cable in Todmorden on Saturday, June 8, which caused dozens of trains to be delayed.

Bertie buzzes in earlier for Post Office opening

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:31:43 GMT

Special guest Bertie Bee - mascot of Burnley Football Club - will be buzzing into town to officially open the refurbished Todmorden Post Office on Brook Street, Todmorden, a little earlier than expected on Saturday morning (June 15).

Grandmother’s thanks to grand-daughter who saved her life

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:32:21 GMT

A grandmother has thanked her young grand-daughter for saving her life after she suffered a brain haemorrhage.

Beautiful sunshine and displays for MU centenary celebration

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:12:02 GMT

Beautiful sunshine outside and some beautiful displays inside brought plenty of visitors to help celebrate a hundred years of the Mothers Union in Todmorden at St Mary’s Church.

Protest group set to march on Downing Street

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:10:14 GMT

Determined protestors will march on 10 Downing Street on Wednesday, June 19, demanding that improvements are made to flood defences in the upper Calder Valley.

Get tickets for concert, and a coffee!

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:00:57 GMT

The fabulous Barber of Seville Overture ushers in Todmorden Orchestra’s Summer Concert in Todmorden Town Hall on Saturday, June 22, at 7.30pm.

End of an era as art students show work

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:00:43 GMT

It’s the end of an era when, for one final week, arts students hold their end of year exhibitions at Todmorden Community College.

Send us your pictures

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:49:49 GMT

Until midweek we have had a couple of weeks of superb weather for getting out of doors and not feeling we have to hurry as we do so!

Talking newspaper is hoping to catch the ear of a budding recording engineer

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:21:11 GMT

If you are computer literate and would like to get a bit of recording engineering experience while providing a service to some members of the community, an opportunity has opened up.

Seeking storage for hay bales

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:17:10 GMT

An application to build an agricultural storage building and to demolish redundant stables at Lower Green End Farm, Pudding Lane, Todmorden, has been submitted to Calderdale Council.

Property of the week: Stunning ‘castle’ in secluded spot

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:28:35 GMT

They say a man’s home is his castle, and our featured property of the week is just that.

Talking all things Italian at meeting

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:42:06 GMT

A meeting is being held at the Fox and Goose Inn, Hebden Bridge, from 8pm on Tuesday, June 18, aiming to form an Italian Circle for the Upper Calder Valley.

Planning to build a conservatory

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:40:53 GMT

Proposals have been submitted to Calderdale Council’s planning department to build a conservatory to the rear of 15 Lineholme Avenue, Todmorden.

Chapel open on Father’s Day

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:12:41 GMT

On Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16, funeral directors Warburton’s will open the chapel of rest at Broadstone Street, Todmorden, for people to remember loved ones.

No Show, but we have a party!

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:58:41 GMT

There is no Todmorden Agricultural Show this year, but there will be a party!

It’s ‘challenge done’ for our all-weather walking duo

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:45:30 GMT

A standing ovation when he headed back on to familiar turf at Todmorden Cricket Club last Saturday clearly announced one thing - challenge done!