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School re-submits plan for an artificial pitch
Brighouse High School has re-submitted plans for an astro-turf pitch within its grounds.
Son’s big surprise for parents
A couple’s son travelled from the other side of the world to surprise them on their wedding anniversary.
Pupils’ day at the races
Youngsters experienced a day at the races at St Andrew’s Junior School, Brighouse, and raised much needed funds for their school.
Bowlers fail in legal bid to stop sale of club and green
Members of a troubled bowling club have failed in their bid to gain access to the green so that they can continue to play in the West Yorkshire league.
Glitz and glamour at the prom Picture gallery
Students from Brighouse High School danced away and enjoyed the glitz and the glamour of their end of year prom.
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.
On the catwalk to raise funds for pre-school
Models strutted their stuff and the community in Hipperholme rallied round to help with the running of a pre-school.
Youngsters help to shape future of parks in Rastrick
Rastrick youngsters have been helping to shape the future with ideas on how to improve the parks and green spaces in the area.
Netting themselves a fun day out
Low rope trails, archery, grass sledging and a low level climbing wall were just a few of the activities youngsters could try as part of an Outdoor Adventure Day in Brighouse.
Gala honour for pretty Georgina
Georgina Thornton has been selected as this year’s Brighouse Gala Queen.
Man suffers head injuries in accident in Bradford
A 39-year-old man was taken to hospital with head injuries following an accident in Bradford.
Sale raises over £460
Lightcliffe Primary School’s Parents, Friends and Staff Association has agreed to hold another table top and car boot sale after the first was hailed a huge success.
Calderdale Heritage walks reveal estate’s historic past
The popular ‘Outlaws and Nuns’ walks on the Kirklees estate at Clifton will go ahead this year and bookings are now being taken.
Police helicopter over Hipperholme
The police helicopter was called to Hipperholme around 8.10 pm last night.(Sat)
Inside the Council: The benefit cap is not only right, it’s fair
The Coalition’s welfare reforms continue, with the implementation from last month of a cap on benefit payments, initially in four London boroughs. In these areas, no family will receive more than £500 a week, which equates to a salary of about £35,000 before tax. If the pilot is successful, the cap will be introduced across the country from July.
Inside the Council: College is helping to get out youngsters ready for work
At the beginning of May I had the pleasure of visiting the Maltings College at the Fountains Head Village, formerly the Webster’s Brewery, along with my colleague Coun Graham Hall.
Celebrations after works building is transformed
An old engineering works that had stood empty for three years has been transformed into a great business facility with a real community feel.
Leeds murder inquiry arrests
Police investigating the murder of Leeds man Jordan Stapleton are continuing to question three men and a teenage girl arrested in connection with his death.
Care home plan gets go-ahead
A Co-operative and two shops will be built at the junction of Birkby Lane and Bradford Road, Bailiff Bridge.
Ann honoured to be serving Calderdale
The new Mayor of Calderdale officially took up office this week and will have have a hard act to follow.
Meeting about gasworks in Southowram
Northern Gas Networks will be hosting a community forum about planned gasworks in Southowram.
UPDATE M62 crash: Tanker driver freed
Firefighters have managed to free the driver of a tanker involved in an accident on the M62.
Fact-finding mission for Moldovans
A group of Moldovan business people have been visiting Brighouse on a week-long fact finding mission.
Confiscation hearing for Brighouse conman
A Brighouse conman who enjoyed a life of luxury with money from unsuspecting investors is facing a confiscation hearing at the end of the year.
UPDATED: All lanes re-opened on M62 following accident
The M62 has re-opened after an accident between a heavy goods vehicle and a tanker closed it earlier today (Friday).
Walk and talk planned at church
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust volunteer Tony Street will lead a special daybreak walk in the churchyard at St Matthew’s Church, Lightcliffe, from 4.30am on Saturday, followed by a cooked breakfast.
Teen raided couple’s home at night
A teenager has been given a suspended sentence after he was part of a group of youths who raided a couple’s home in the dead of night.
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.
Gardening advice on offer
Kershaw’s Garden Centre in Brighouse has joined forces with FC Halifax Town to present ‘Thinking of Summer’.
Arrests on drugs offences
A 62-year-old man has been issued with a ticket after being arrested in connection with drugs offences from a property in Bonegate Road, Brighouse, on Tuesday evening.
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.
Couple to raise a special cuppa 60 years on . . .
A couple who met in the cafe at Firth Carpets in Bailiff Bridge are celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary.
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.
Police helicopter called to Brighouse
A police helicopter was called to Brighouse yesterday afternoon (Tuesday).
Zipwire plans to help raise funds for two charities
Two friends are preparing for a mile-long zipwire in aid of two charities.
Hairdresser takes the lead on national marketing campaign
An award-winning hairdresser has been appointed by a leading household hair brand to face its national marketing campaign for a new innovative product line.
Firm helps to highlight security issues
A Brighouse firm is sponsoring a scheme to highlight the dangers of forced entry into homes and how the problem can be solved.
Tennis coaches serve up smashing courses for all
Rastrick Tennis Club are hoping to nurture the next generation of tennis stars thanks to a community grant.
Keen gardeners encouraged to help with upkeep of park
Keen gardeners are being encouraged to do their bit for the community in light of the budget cuts.
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School reunion to aid brave Tom
Life as a newlywed has been anything but blissful for former Rastrick High School student Tom Walshaw.
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.
Take a hike to help fund-raise for NSPCC
A children’s charity is encouraging people to pull on their walking boots for a good cause.
Chance to be ‘spectacle wearer of the year’
Brighouse glasses wearers are being invited to compete for the Spectacle Wearer of the Year 2013 title and a holiday to St Lucia.
Friends and family turn out to support good cause
A community has rallied round in memory of nursery nurse Lisa Freeman to help raise nearly £1,000.
Portillo and crew in Calderdale
Michael Portillo took to the streets of Hebden Bridge as he filmed the new BBC series of Great British Railway Journeys.
6 commentsTeenie Tennis Kids starts new classes
Tennis Club coaches Andy Smith and Kate Mallin are bringing a new and exciting parent and toddler tennis programme to Brighouse.
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.
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Thursday 23 May 2013
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