Halifax Courier - News Feed

Lionel Messi supports Overgate Hospice with signed shirt

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:03:48 GMT

You might not be able to afford to buy Lionel Messi - but you could perhaps buy the shirt off his back!

Pickles says Calderdale council tax payers given a raw deal

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:29:08 GMT

The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government has joined the chorus of criticism surrounding the 2.5 per cent council tax hike in Calderdale.

Awards evening for apprentices

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:16:43 GMT

Kirkdale Industrial Training Services held its annual prize presentation evening which attracted 350 people to the Cedar Court Hotel, Ainley Top.

Bank staff set to work cleaning at minster

Sat, 18 May 2013 08:37:06 GMT

Volunteers from Lloyds Bank spent a day cleaning grime from stone work and memorials at Halifax Minster.

Overnight closures on M62

Sat, 18 May 2013 07:32:26 GMT

The Highways Agency has announced details of planned works on the M62 from tonight (Sat) and running into next week as part of ongoing roadworks between junction 25 (Brighouse) to junction 30 (Rothwell).

Early morning blaze

Sat, 18 May 2013 06:39:24 GMT

Halifax firefighters were called out at 4 am today (Sat) to Crabtree Street, off Gibbet Street.

Morning traffic update May 18

Sat, 18 May 2013 06:15:56 GMT

Round-up of traffic, trains and weather.

Police investigating house fire in Boothtown

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:39:01 GMT

Police are investigating the circumstances of a house fire in Boothtown which happened this morning (Friday).

Meeting about gasworks in Southowram

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:49:58 GMT

Northern Gas Networks will be hosting a community forum about planned gasworks in Southowram.

Todmorden brothers jailed for operating illegal waste centre

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:39:29 GMT

TWO brothers involved with in an illegal waste operation in Todmorden have been sentenced to jail by Bradford Crown Court.

Dance crew show off their skills at Square Chapel - Video

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:07:48 GMT

Dance students from Calderdale College will show off their skills at a special end of year show.

Gun attack: Community frightened and in shock

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:01:30 GMT

Two men have been arrested in connection with a shooting in Halifax.

Confiscation hearing for Brighouse conman

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:37:55 GMT

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.

IPCC declines referrals from West Yorkshire Police after Savile report

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:11:53 GMT

The IPCC has rejected referrals from West Yorkshire Police connected to the Jimmy Savile scandal, claiming they are not detailed enough.

UPDATE M62 crash: Tanker driver freed

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:59:51 GMT

Firefighters have managed to free the driver of a tanker involved in an accident on the M62.

Man grabbed by the throat in Huddersfield robbery

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:06:19 GMT

A man was grabbed by his throat after refusing to hand over his phone during a robbery in Huddersfield.

‘Two pence per day’ plan to boost transport

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:55:32 GMT

Council tax bills in West Yorkshire could rise to support a £1 billion transport fund that its supporters say will help cut congestion and create jobs.

UPDATED: All lanes re-opened on M62 following accident

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:44:46 GMT

The M62 has re-opened after an accident between a heavy goods vehicle and a tanker closed it earlier today (Friday).

Teen raided couple’s home at night

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:48:34 GMT

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.

Child taken to hospital after accident

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:21:11 GMT

A child has been taken to hospital after an accident in Halifax.