Local
New beginning for Old Library
The Old Library on Parkside Road, a community hub for residents and groups in Cornholme and Portsmouth, will be officially opened on Sunday.
Creative art sessions ease dementia’s grip on elderly
Dementia and memory problems can leave older people and their carers in need of support and new ways to enrich their lives.
Trades in running again for NME Small Venue award
For the second year running the Trades Club, Hebden Bridge, has made the shortlist for the NME Small Venue of the Year award.
Richard’s making great strides
In the first five days of his Pennine Way walk, Richard Crossland has been clocking up the miles to raise money for cancer charities.
A hive of activity
Todmorden’s community beekeeping group – the Bee Friendly Collective – is offering another weekend introduction to the world of beekeeping.
Regional
Dean of Ripon dies in hospital
The Dean of Ripon, the Very Reverend Keith Jukes, has died just hours after he was admitted to hospital, the Diocese of Ripon and Leeds said.
Warm welcome for Tour hero Hinault
Five times Tour de France winner Bernard Hinault said he could not believe the welcome he was given by schoolchildren when he visited Yorkshire ahead of the famous cycle race's arrival in the county next year.
Apology over Ukip foster parents
Rotherham council has apologised over the way it handled a decision to remove three Eastern European children from foster parents who were members of Ukip.
Van driver killer jailed for life
A killer has been jailed for life for the "atrocious" murder of a van driver who he stabbed in the neck in North Yorkshire.
Duke joins Kohima veterans service
The Duke of York has joined veterans of what Earl Mountbatten described as "probably one of the greatest battles in history" for their annual memorial service and wreath-laying in York.
National
Dog attack boy, two, has surgery
A two-year-old boy has undergone surgery on his face after he was savaged by a family dog.
Call for compulsory sex education
Sex and relationships education should be compulsory in secondary schools as ministers are failing to take action to protect children and women, a damning report has claimed.
Stewardess charged after drugs find
An air stewardess has been charged following the seizure of around six kilos of cocaine at Heathrow Airport.
Pair jailed for gangland murder
Two men have been jailed for life for shooting the stepson of gangland celebrity and author Dave Courtney.
Holiday weather warms up - a bit
Warmer weather will make a welcome return over the bank holiday weekend.
Todmorden Talking Newspaper
Todmorden Talking Newspaper - edition 235 video
The Todmorden Talking Newspaper is a service available to people who are blind or visually impaired to help them enjoy the pick of the stories from the Todmorden News.
Todmorden Talking Newspaper - edition 234 video
The Todmorden Talking Newspaper is a service available to people who are blind or visually impaired to help them enjoy the pick of the stories from the Todmorden News.
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Day seven for group of cyclists
The seven cyclists riding from Land’s End to John O’Groats are setting off from Carlisle this morning (Thursday).
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Day seven for group of cyclists
The seven cyclists riding from Land’s End to John O’Groats are setting off from Carlisle this morning (Thursday).
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- The scooter boys - and girls - are back in town
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Weather for Halifax
Thursday 23 May 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 3 C to 8 C
Wind Speed: 17 mph
Wind direction: North west
Tomorrow
Light showers
Temperature: 4 C to 9 C
Wind Speed: 24 mph
Wind direction: North east
