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Summer ball for fallen soldiers
In July 2012 a summer ball was held in Halifax, arranged at short notice by local businessman Dave Molloy in tribute to the six fallen soldiers from the Yorkshire regiment killed in action in Marchof, Afghanistan.
End of long, soggy saga
Commuters will be able to shelter from the rain for the first time in more than 14 years.
War artefacts and historic film footage to be displayed
War memorabilia and artefacts will be going on display in shops as the build up to the first ever Brighouse 1940’s weekend gathers pace.
Man beaten over path row
A woman has suffered countless instances of abuse and her husband has been attacked following a bitter feud regarding a public footpath.
1 commentSchool re-submits plan for an artificial pitch
Brighouse High School has re-submitted plans for an astro-turf pitch within its grounds.
Sport
Quinn planning for new season
The end of season celebrations may still be fresh for Brighouse Town manager Paul Quinn - but it hasn’t stopped him thinking about next season.
First half of 2013 brings good times for Brighouse Town
Brighouse Town started the New Year in third position in the Baris Northern Counties East league Premier Division and were looking forward to an away tie against Newport Isle of Wight in the last 32 of the FA Vase.
Rangers invite potential coaches to step forward
Brighouse Rangers, as is the norm with their articles of association, are once again inviting applications for a head coach for the 2013-14 season.
Stafford catches rivals on the hop
The weather forecasters had predicted an “horrendous” day for Rabbit Captains Day at Crow Nest Golf Club.
Rangers close on a second title in three years after crucial win
Clifton Rangers under 16s need just one point from their last game to win the Huddersfield League title for the second time in three years following a hard-fought 5-3 win at Crossleys.
Rangers finish their Pennine League season on a high against big guns
Brighouse Rangers beat Pennine ARL Division One third-placed side Birkenshaw last Saturday, just to show what could have been achieved had they turned out a fit squad every week.
Lifestyle
Young performers hit beat in new play
New member Georgie Jessop is taking a leading role in Calderdale Theatre School’s next production, ‘The Monkey King’.
Kai digs deep into Yorkshire’s rich folklore
There was the savage hound that lived in a ravine in the Yorkshire Dales and slaughtered the man, fortified by a few pints of beer, who tried to confront it. There was the ghost of Sir Walter Calverley who rode a headless steed and hunted down unwary travellers passing through Bradford.
Rolling back the years in vintage style
There will be dancing in the street when singers, musicians and entertainers take over Brighouse town centre during 1940s weekend.
Gallery welcomes ‘Fresh Faces’
New artists - rather than old masters - will be on view as part of the ‘Fresh Faces’ exhibition at the Harrison Lord Gallery in Brighouse.
Artwork on display at St John’s Church
Talented local artists and craftspeople will be displaying their works at a special art weekend being held next month in Rastrick, which will also have a musical flavour.
Youngsters have a ball as they waltz away with medals
Pupils from four primary schools waltzed their way to success in the annual Rastrick ballroom dance competition.
Community
Black Bull - 100 years apart
It is difficult to imagine these two photographs were taken almost a century apart (1912 / 2012) and shows a section of Thornton Square and some of the changes it has gone through.
Chef Jordan moves on
l Martin and Lauren Cockram at the Clough House are advertising for a new chef.
Plans for new signs and cash machine at Tesco store
Retail giant Tesco has submitted proposals for its new Express store on Wakefield Road, Hipperholme.
Summer days with bands in the park!
In this photograph are some of the members of the Lightcliffe Drum and Bugle Corps entertaining shoppers as they go about their Christmas shopping in December 1987.
Entertaining Brighouse at Christmas time
I wonder how many readers can recall sitting out in the summer sun watching and listening to a brass band playing in the bandstand in Rydings Park.
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Saturday 25 May 2013
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