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Tips and advice at energy event

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:52:06 +0000

HOME-owners can get free energy advice at a special event next month.

On course to avoid council tax bill increase

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:56:13 +0000

CALDERDALE Council remains on course to avoid any increase in council tax bills this year.

Better heating is on the way

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:52:39 +0000

news that houses on the Orchan Road, Lineholme Avenue and Glen Avenue estate, owned by Pennine Housing, are to have an upgraded heating system installed between April this year and March 2013 has been welcomed.

Chief welcomes safer cigarettes

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:42:22 +0000

a COMMUNITY fire safety chief has welcomed a new EU directive for safer cigarettes.

Clinic brings care closer to home

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:54:43 +0000

Another clinic is opening at the Todmorden Health Centre bringing more care closer to home for residents of the upper Calder Valley.

Success on the cards for Pike and sheep scenes

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:44:08 +0000

A GRAPHIC designer has produced a range of contemporary greeting cards inspired by the upper Calder Valley landscape.

Plan in for Acorn Centre building

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:51:58 +0000

MR J Akhtar has applied to Calderdale Council for permission to change use of the former Acorn Centre, 32 Burnley Road, Todmorden, from a community centre to a shop and offices on the ground floor and two flats above.

Cannabis grown in the basement

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:56:58 +0000

A FORKLIFT truck driver told police the cellar he was growing cannabis in had “not been opened for years”.

MS suffer hits out at drugs ruling

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:12:41 +0000

DESPERATE multiple sclerosis sufferer Kiran Narang says it is criminal she is denied access to cannabis-based drug Sativex, while others are prescribed it.

Top job at NHS hospital trust for Calderdale Council chief

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 18:55:28 +0000

THE new Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust chief executive is Mr Owen Williams.

Crash and men fighting in the street in Todmorden

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 11:23:25 +0000

POLICE were called to reports of a crash and men fighting in the street in Todmorden.

Gang of thugs beat man and threw him in canal

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 10:31:01 +0000

THREE drunken thugs who beat a man so badly his jaw was disconnected from his face have been jailed.

Keeping an eye on empty buildings

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:05:07 +0000

FIREFIGHTERS are keeping a watchful eye on empty buildings in Todmorden to monitor the potential fire risk they may pose.

Council funding for memory packs

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:55:58 +0000

A TOTAL of £250 of town council funding will go towards setting up a service to help people with memory problems.

Listed cottage with lots of character and charm

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:16:22 +0000

IF you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and retreat to a hideaway in the countryside, this pretty cottage is the place for you.

Elland soil used for Tod project

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:13:13 +0000

MORE than 800 tonnes of soil removed as part of a scheme in Elland will be used in a landscaping project in the upper Calder Valley.

Freddy shows kids exercise can be fun

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:12:20 +0000

PUPILS have been getting fit - with the help of a special visitor.

Thoughtful wishes in our day’s celebration of dignity

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:52:22 +0000

RESIDENTS, staff, families and visitors came together to celebrate Dignity Action Day at a senior citizens’ home this month.

We’re getting into the Olympic spirit

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:18:40 +0000

PUPILS at two upper Calder Valley schools have been getting into the Olympic spirit.

Man convicted of growing cannabis in loft

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:12:49 +0000

A MAN grew cannabis in his loft and shared it with his friends, a court heard.