Halifax Courier - Local Feed

Householder escapes blaze

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:46:20 GMT

Elland and Halifax firefighters were called to a house fire at 5 pm today(Thur).

Tailbacks on Calderdale Way

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:13:27 GMT

Motorists are facing huge tailbacks on Calderdale Way, Halifax.

Murdered Woolwich soldier Lee Rigby was married in Halifax

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:17:02 GMT

A soldier brutally cut down by Islamic militants has been named as Lee Rigby who married Southowram girl Rebecca Metcalfe.

New picture of Shahid Mohammed wanted in connection with arson attack in Birkby

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:49:29 GMT

Detectives hunting Shahid Mohammed in connection with an arson attack that caused the deaths of a Huddersfield family have released a new image of him.

Victim forgives attacker and saves him from prison sentence

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:00:27 GMT

A 26-year-old man has avoided a prison sentence after his victim told a judge he had forgiven his friend.

Gun found in murder investigation

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:55:03 GMT

A shotgun has been found during a search of woods near to the murder scene of Jordan Stapleton.

Three arrested after break-in at Buttershaw

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:09:45 GMT

Three men have been arrested after breaking into a house on Roy Road, Buttershaw.

Traffic chaos in Ovenden and Hipperholme

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:00:59 GMT

Roadworks are causing delays on the A629 Wrigley Hill in Ovenden at Talbot Corner this morning (Thursday).

Glitz and glamour at the prom

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:48:16 GMT

Students from Brighouse High School danced away and enjoyed the glitz and the glamour of their end of year prom.

Your Courier, your day

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:46:19 GMT

It’s Thursday and who would believe June is just around the corner with a chilly forecast for the bank holiday weekend ahead - but fear not, we’ve plenty to warm you up with your Courier today.

Eight arrested in Birkby house fire enquiries

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:41:08 GMT

Six men have been arrested and two woman following a house fire in Birkby in 2002.

Accident in Sowerby Bridge causes traffic delays

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:15:21 GMT

An accident on Rochdale Road, Sowerby Bridge, is causing traffic disruption along the A58.

Local community crusader awarded with an MBE

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:34:07 GMT

Valerie Barker, 65, of Mixenden Road, Halifax, was officially recognised for her tireless efforts in community project work as she was presented with an MBE in a ceremony at a church in Mixenden.

Plans submitted for the former Ridings School

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:47:37 GMT

The former Ridings School is set for a massive overhaul turning it into a thriving community centre an application to planners is successful.

£1m boost to Calderdale train stations

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:43:55 GMT

A £1million improvement scheme to two of Calderdale’s local stations’ car parks has been completed.

Fake gems scam running in Huddersfield

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:09:59 GMT

Residents are being urged to be on their guard for fraudsters offering fake gems for sale in Huddersfield.

Victim of neighbour dispute still has boarded up windows six months on

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:10:18 GMT

A man who had the windows of his Halifax home smashed by an angry drunken neighbour has not yet been able to replace them six months after the attack.

Council calls for judicial review on waste centre decision

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:53:35 GMT

Calderdale Council has applied for a judicial review of a government decision to remove funding for a waste treatment plant.

Lane reopens on M62

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:51:39 GMT

A lane on the M62 closed because of an accident and debris on the road has now reopened.

Police helicopter in Sowerby Bridge

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:37:43 GMT

The police air team were called to help search in Sowerby Bridge this morning (Wednesday).