- Children's memorial plaque stolen
- Olympic Flame handed over to London
- Two bailed over attack on pensioner
- No X Factor for Dannii Minogue
- 80mph limit 'will cost £1bn a year'
- Six charged over trafficking woman
- PM defends free parenting classes
- Facebook set to make market splash
- PM: Hacking clues must be followed
- Cameron set for talks with Hollande
- Bahrain's King at Queen's lunch
News
Dad died of natural causes
A DAD who believed he was suffering from an asbestos-related disease died of natural causes, an inquest decided.
Face to face with his hero
BUSINESSMAN Jacob Hill walked away with £750 in his back pocket after pitching his Lazy Camper idea to Sir Richard Branson.
From church to Cafe 139 . . .
After 33 years as Brighouse Evangelical Church the premises has been transformed into a cafe.
School award for enterprise
A RASTRICK school has been recognised for their work in enterprise education from the Centre For Education and Industry.
Journey begins to the London games
RASTRICK athlete and Paralympic hopeful Georgina Oliver is set to go up against some of the world’s top athletes as her quest to make the Great Britain Squad begins.
Sport
Old Boys’ promotion ends a great season
IT has been an eventful and ultimately successful season for the Brighouse Old Boys club say head coaches Phil Garbe, Julian Prior and Chris Wadsworth.
Making it treble joy for Town
BRIGHOUSE Town officials and supporters were jubilant in their celebrations after securing the RCD Huddersfield U16 League Division One title following their 3-0 away victory against local rivals Brighouse Juniors.
Reserves miss out in closely fought final
WITH the weather conditions being horrendous at the Shay, Town gave one of their best performances of the season.
Century man Alex steps in to clinch win
A MAGNIFICENT knock of 122 from Alex Stead saw Lightcliffe to victory against Saltaire.
Success as cup proves no handicap to Warriors
THE Warriors turned up to the Handicap Cup Final in a confident mood after beating Brighouse and Illingworth in previous rounds, writes Richard Ingham.
Lifestyle
Caroline takes on new role at hospice
CAROLINE Bone has been overwhelmed by the support from the community towards Overgate Hospice during the first five months in her new role.
Friends make a big splash for Kate
THIRTY years after Kate Lever’s death from meningitis at the age of 12, her family and friends are keeping her memory alive and raising funds to fight the devastating disease.
Best of brass tune up for the big one
A LINE-up of 26 bands will entertain the crowds at Brighouse Festival of Brass in July.
A listening ear when one is so badly needed
ALUN Evans describes himself as ‘a good listener’ and ‘a people person’ - which make him ideally qualified to help people struggling to come to terms with bereavement.
Businesses get behind rising grass track stars
TWO young brothers and rising stars in Grasstrack Racing have been given a welcome boost thanks to Brighouse businesses.
Community
50s community spirit
As part of the Echo’s 125th anniversary in June I am highlighting each decade from June 24 1887, the date when the first issue rolled off the presses. I will be looking back at some of the people, places and events the Echo has reported on throughout the last 125 years.
The 1920s
AT the conclusion of the First World War Brighouse families were counting the cost of loved ones lost.
News left world in total shock
THE decade opened with the news on May 7, 1910 that King Edward Vll had died. Flags were at half mast, all public events were cancelled and all local places of amusement were closed.
Looking for...
Featured advertisers
Jobs
Search for a job
Motors
Search for a car
Property
Search for a house
Weather for Halifax
Friday 18 May 2012
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: 8 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 24 mph
Wind direction: North east
Tomorrow
Light rain
Temperature: 8 C to 13 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
Wind direction: North
