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Peacocks staff lose jobs
NINE shop staff have lost their jobs following the sale of fashion retailer Peacocks.
Woman cradled dying boyfriend
A WOMAN broke down in tears as she described how she cradled her dying boyfriend in her arms after he was stabbed by her brother.
Hands off day care
A DISTRICT nurse has hit out out at Calderdale Council’s cuts to day care for the elderly and disabled, saying they will have a disastrous impact on her patients.
A big splash in Kate’s memory
THE tragic death of Brighouse schoolgirl Kate Lever from meningitis 30 years ago had a huge impact on all who knew her.
Schools defend policy on excluding pupils
BRIGHOUSE schools are sending out a positive message to students that unruly behaviour will not be tolerated.
Axe to fall on troubled store
STAFF at the Bonmarche clothing store in Brighouse have spoken of their sadness that the King Street shop is to close.
Got to dance? We’ve just got to win!
BRIGHOUSE businessman Ess Green and street dance crew, The A-Team, came to town to practise their routine only days before they appear on TV on Sunday.
Student scoops sports honour
A STUDENT care worker at a Rastrick school has won a prestigious award for her contribution to PE and sport in her school and community.
‘Put road safety first’ – appeal
A ROAD safety watchdog has expressed its concern over plans for housing development on Halifax Road, Brighouse.
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School joins forces with wardens
CHILDREN are taking action against dog owners who don’t clean up after their pets.
Where there’s folk there’s brass
BRASS and folk were in harmony at the prestigious BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.
The cars are stars of show
A CAR show which included nearly a million pounds worth of vehicles created quite a buzz at a Hove Edge school.
Councils could share services
A MERGER of Calderdale and Kirklees may be on the cards under radical proposals being drawn up by Conservative councillors.
Church seeks views on improving its grounds
ACTION is being taken to improve St Matthew’s Churchyard in Lightcliffe.
Support group helps to mend broken hearts
BIG-hearted members of a Brighouse support group have donated £1,000 to an appeal to help people in Calderdale with cardiac problems.
When Laurel and Hardy met Jack Sparrow!
STAFF at the Holiday Inn celebrated 2011 with a “night at the movies”.
No business like show business for Sheridan
A BRIGHOUSE businessman is hoping to dance his way to the top when he appears on TV next week.
Relatives remember bomb victims – and a dear friend
RELATIVES gathered for an emotional memorial service to remember loved ones killed by a terrorist bomb.
Hours lost in traffic queues
COMMUTERS have faced severe delays this week after several accidents brought the town to a standstill.
Queen wins praise for ‘marvellous’ job
Brighouse residents have been sharing their memories and thoughts of HRH Queen Elizabeth II on the day she acceeded to the throne.
Minster service starts Diamond celebrations
CELEBRATIONS for the Diamond Jubilee year in West Yorkshire will get underway on Sunday with an historic service at Halifax Minster.
Sporting chance
A NEW trust could be set up to secure the future of Brighouse Town and help the club progress.
Sylvia – fashion adviser to the stars – is 100
A GREAT great grandmother who trained with knitwear firm Pringle and worked as a buyer at Harvey Nichols and Harrods in London has celebrated her 100th birthday.
A rose-free Valentine’s?
IT might lead to the wars of the roses but one Brighouse florist is urging men NOT to give the red blooms to their sweethearts on Valentine’s Day.
‘Outstanding’ in all areas
CLIFTON Village Nursery has been given an ‘outstanding’ rating by Ofsted.
Helping to deal with hate
VOLUNTEERS are needed to join a panel that will help the police and their partners improve the way they handle hate crimes.
Man hit by a car
MOTORISTS are facing huge delays throughout Brighouse this morning after the A58 in Halifax was closed.
‘Help yourself to an award’
BRIGHOUSE will not have an overall entry in this year’s Yorkshire in Bloom competition.
£33,000 to finish work on layby
CALDERDALE Council will pay £33,000 to complete work on the bus layby at Hipperholme.
Centres’ future bleak as nurseries face axe
COUNCILLORS have no intention of closing any Calderdale Children’s Centres but they might decide to close some nurseries.
Petition set up to stop alcohol sales
OUTRAGED residents have set up a petition to stop a Rastrick shop from selling alcohol.
New round for village postie
A MUCH-LOVED post woman who has been serving a village for 19 years has bid a sad farewell to the community.
Family’s delight as Kaisha gets all clear
A YOUNG girl who was reliant on an oxygen ventilator to keep her alive is celebrating after being given the all clear by doctors.
Little Star Ethan enjoying life to the full after battle
A BRAVE youngster who went through months of intense chemotherapy has been honoured for his fight against cancer.
Brighouse Echo Business Awards 2012: Celebrating your achievements
THE deadline for nominations for this year’s Brighouse Echo business awards has been extended for an extra week.
There’s snow stopping us
SNOW showers were not enough to stop almost a hundred people attending the first ever Eastfield School reunion.
Residents say no to doorstep traders
MAJOR sales companies will be fined if they attempt to knock on doors on Whinney Hill Park estate, Brighouse.
Children ‘making good progress’
A PRE-SCHOOL has improved its Ofsted rating from satisfactory to good.
‘Frog’ takes a giant leap
AN education technology supplier which has won the Malaysian Ministry of Education’s contract to install its learning platform technology will be led by a Brighouse woman.
Band is crowned ‘simply the best’
BRIGHOUSE and Rastrick Band has capped a memorable 12 months by being voted the ‘Band of the Year’.
Freed from a ‘crashed car’
YOUNGSTERS experienced at first hand what it was like to be freed from a car by the emergency services.
Coffee morning raises vital funds
A COFFEE morning and sale has helped to raise more than £1,000 for Haiti.
Teamwork the key to their success
CHILDREN are confident, enthusiastic and very well cared for at Lightcliffe pre-school, according to Ofsted inspectors.
Death of Mr Stuart Donaldson, aged 82
A MAN who survived a fall down a ravine and spent months recovering from his injuries has died of pneumonia in hospital.
Mark’s got that winning Fry-Day feeling
IT has only been open for nine months, but Mark’s Fry-Days is in the running for a national award.
Verdict on heart unit put on hold
DECISION makers have delayed their verdict on whether to end surgery at the children’s heart unit at Leeds General Infirmary.
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