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Armed RAID SHOCK
Police are hunting a pair of smash and grab raiders who robbed a Hebden Bridge jewellers in broad daylight.
Large crowds have fun in the sun at carnival video
The sun came out for Todmorden Gala with large crowds lining the town’s streets and enjoying entertainment in Centre Vale Park.
Bank Holiday Weekend gets off to a sunny start Picture gallery
The sun is shining on Calderdale ahead of an action-packed Bank Holiday Weekend.
Sweet success of The Poetry Cupcake
Youngsters at Stubbings infant school, Hebden Bridge, have thrown themselves into after-school poetry sessions and received certificates to mark their achievements.
Laura’s success at fundraising run
Mum-of-two Laura Kennaugh was thrilled to complete the Leeds Half Marathon in one hour 50 minutes - and to raise almost double the amount she had hoped for charity.
Steve’s marathon effort
The White Ribbon Campaign, based in Mytholmroyd, will benefit from funds raised by Steve Shaw, who is running the Edinburgh Marathon on Sunday.
Fun activities for half-term week
There will be a range of fun activities for all the family at Hardcastle Crags during half-term week.
Two held over armed raid in Hebden Bridge
Two men are being held in connection with an armed raid at Hebden Bridge.
Dive with us and get a new view of the world
If you want to find out more about sub aqua, then come and see us and dive right in is the message from a local club.
Jo’s journey across Pakistan and India results in new book
A Hebden Bridge woman’s travels across southern Asia more than 30 years ago have been turned into a book which goes on sale this week.
Bank chief does the maths on his return to former primary school
Children at a village school had a surprise substitute teacher this week when the Governor of the Bank of England paid them a visit.
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Helping hands from across the pond will make light work of puppetry
Next month’s Handmade Parade will have an international feel with artists from across the globe joining the celebration of Hebden Bridge’s unique creativity and culture.
Old fire station is sold at auction
The former Mytholmroyd fire station has been sold at auction for £120,000.
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.
Look after your lovely park!
A minority of litter louts and people who fail to “pick up” after their dog have prompted an education action day at Calder Holmes Park, Hebden Bridge, today (8.30am to 4pm).
A hive of activity
Todmorden’s community beekeeping group – the Bee Friendly Collective – is offering another weekend introduction to the world of beekeeping.
Record contract is up for grabs
Promoters are encouraging singers from the upper Calder Valley to enter a talent competition which will see the winners receive a recording contract.
Man, 66, assaulted at railway station
Police have released these images after a 66-year-old man from Hebden Bridge was assaulted.
Bank chief helps pupils with their sums
Pupils at a village school had a surprise substitute teacher on Monday when the Governor of the Bank of England paid a visit.
Punk poet to headline arts festival
People queued into the street to buy tickets for punk poet John Cooper Clarke and folk musician June Tabor as Hebden Bridge Festival announced its 20th programme.
Hammer raiders rob town jewellery store
Armed robbers escaped with jewels after a hammer attack on a shop in Hebden Bridge.
I knew one day I’d unearth a gem...
Hebden Bridge is, for me, an alphabet: small but with infinite possibilities. A creative environment that is personal, intimate and open.
1 commentBrothers jailed for operating illegal waste centre
TWO brothers involved with in an illegal waste operation in Todmorden have been sentenced to jail by Bradford Crown Court.
‘Gift your Gear’ campaign is a success, thanks to you
A Hebden Bridge shop is celebrating after helping to collect more than 7,000 donated items of outdoor clothing nationwide.
Golden girl Hannah Cockroft picks up MBE from the Queen
Double gold-medal winning paralympian Hannah Cockroft is pictured today with her MBE outside Buckingham Palace.
Green writing winners on top of the world
Calder High School students have won a writing competition aimed at raising awareness of environmental issues.
No slack - and still top for alpine displays
Despite the chilly weather Slack Top Alpine Nursery owners Michael and Allison Mitchell have a warm glow after being awarded their fifth consecutive gold medal for a beautiful alpine display at Harrogate Spring Flower Show.
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VIDEO: Hammer raiders robs Hebden Bridge jewellers video
Armed robbers have targeted a jewellers in Hebden Bridge.
Pepperjam prepare for launch party at Trades Club
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.
Don’t ‘myth’ your chance to join parade fun
Here’s your chance to let your imagination run riot by creating carnival costumes and making music for one of Hebden Bridge’s most colourful spectacles.
Hebden Bridge Burlesque Festival video
Beauty and allure smothered Hebden Bridge in a three-day Burlesque Festival weekend.
A feast for the eyes and ears!
From the moment the orphan boys opened the show with ‘Food Glorious Food’, the preview night audience for Mytholmroyd St Michael’s Amateurs’ production of ‘Oliver!’ was treated to a procession of hit songs from this ever popular Lionel Bart musical.
Gang are on the road to fun
Join the Gang on the yellow brick road at this year’s Todmorden Gang Show and you won’t be disappointed.
Double meeting for Blackshaw
Residents are invited to the annual meetings of Blackshaw and the parish council on May 20.
Video: Students witness horrors of Auschwitz video
Hebden Bridge Times/ Halifax Courier reporter Aban Quaynor joined Calderdale students, Calder Valley MP Craig Whittaker and Deputy Mayor of Calderdale Coun Christine Beal on a tour of Auschwitz, Poland.
1 commentSignal still out in Hebden Bridge
Vodafone customers in the Hebden Bridge area are still without network reception, five days after the signal first went dead.
Air your concerns at Janet’s surgery
Residents will be able to raise issues of concern at Coun Janet Battye’s next ward surgery on Saturday.
1 commentSun room part of conversion bid
Plans to construct a parking area and convert a garage to an office and extension to form a sun room (revised scheme) at 2 Victoria Place, Warley Wood Lane, Luddenden Foot, have been submitted t0 Calderdale Council planners.
Air ambulance charity faces rise in daily running costs
Yorkshire Air Ambulance is facing a rise of over a third in its daily running costs.
Proposal to create a pond at site
A pond and associated works will be developed at land south of Automobilia at Billy Lane, Old Town, if planning permission is granted.
Visitors flock to see twirling tassels and much more
Visitors flocked to see what Hebden Bridge has to offer as the town hosted one of the first burlesque festivals to be held outside of London.
MP joins Marvellous Marmaladies in helping out midwives
Members of Mytholmroyd Marmaladies met with Calder Valley MP Craig Whittaker at Hebden Bridge Town Hall to discuss investment in midwifery.
‘We can help parents to cope with the pressures’
Almost seven in ten parents with children under the age of five say being called a “bad parent” is the most offensive criticism they could receive, according to a YouGov survey of 1,000 families.
We need more great valley volunteers to help families
An organisation offering help to families with very young children has some great volunteers in the Calder Valley - the only problem is, there aren’t enough of them.
Shop’s display puts the focus on Fair Trade
A shop has created a special window display to highlight how its customers are supporting communities around the world.
Anniversary celebrations
Old Town Methodist Church, Hebden Bridge, will be celebrating its 149th anniversary with a service on Sunday, May 12 at 10.30am.
Were you in Class of ‘83?
About 200 former Calder High School students - many of whom have not seen each other for 30 years - are meeting in Hebden Bridge later this month.
More top acts to be named
More big-name acts will be revealed when Hebden Bridge Arts Festival launches its full programme in the town hall.
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Sunday 26 May 2013
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