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Fire service needs transforming, says review

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:17:40 GMT

A single fire service for England could be created following a government commissioned review.

Tributes paid to vivacious Brenda Ford

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:05:45 GMT

Tributes have been paid to a vivacious character who lived life to the full, following the death of Brenda Ford.

Calderdale from the international space station - courtesy of Commander Chris Hadfield

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:50:09 GMT

Twitter users following Canadian astronaut Commander Chris Hadfield (@Cmdr_Hadfield) - who became an internet sensation when he recorded a version of David Bowie’s Space Oddity from orbit - have been treated to a spectacular collection of photographs of Earth, taken from the international space station.

Big picture: An evening with the David Hayemaker Haye

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:09:48 GMT

Former world heaveyweight boxing champion David Haye signs autographs during an evening at The Venue, Barkisland.

Picture: Police frogmen scours reservoir

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:56:10 GMT

Police divers search Blackstone Edge Reservoir for missing grandmother Pamela Jackson.

Floral colour

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:44:44 GMT

Debra Holmes of Siddal sent us some floral shots of a pink Camelia and a tulip from her garden.

Spring has sprung

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:40:04 GMT

Graham Tomlinson of Elland sent us these pictures of a new lamb exploring and a peacock butterfly tempted out by the sun.

We’ve lost all we invested in home

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:03:42 GMT

We Want Your House – Get Out! This is as good as what we have been told by Pennine Housing 2000 even though they do not own the property.

Neighbours Day is on horizon

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:52:40 GMT

Local community groups, organisations, and charities are being called upon in preparation of Calderdale Neighbours’ Day.

Old School Photo

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:51:32 GMT

The under-16 and under-15 netball teams of Holmfield High School, Halifax, won their respective Calderdale Schools Championships in 1992.

Vintage motors hit the road

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:46:32 GMT

These wonderful old machines were among the competitors in this year’s fifth Flying Scotsman London to Edinburgh vintage motor rally, pictured as they drove through Barkisland.

Remember this?

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:39:39 GMT

There were trophies – and mayors! – galore at Hebden Bridge Saints’ annual presentation evening in May 1994.

Lovers in tragic suicide pact

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:37:17 GMT

The tragic story of a housemaid called Annie Quick was front-page news in Halifax just over 100 years ago.

Heywood plaque moved to make way for new organ

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:34:25 GMT

Recently, the 1902 memorial plaque to Rev. Oliver Heywood in the Holdsworth Chapel at Halifax Minster, has been moved to a location on the south wall.

Fax’s Wembley cup heartbreak: Thrum Hallers triumphed in 1987 – but faced mighty Wigan in ‘88

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:17:29 GMT

Just 25 years ago Halifax Rugby League Football Club were at Wembley for the second year in a row to defend the Challenge Cup they had lifted in remarkable style against St Helens the year before.

Inspirational DVD launch

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:09:46 GMT

A group of inspirational disabled young adults launched a DVD they helped to produce.

Post Office set for revamp

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:43:13 GMT

A new modern look and extended opening hours are in the pipeline for Halifax’s King Cross Road Post Office.

Are trees cut to go on stoves?

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:36:03 GMT

After reading about the trees cut down in Dry Clough Lane and other places.

All I am asking for is a bin

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:34:49 GMT

Last year Calderdale Council introduced Dog Control orders and promised: “The council will be providing a limited number of new bins in some areas, particularly where there are currently no bins.

Is there hope for this country?

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:34:33 GMT

Are things OK for you? Like most people I’m finding it tough.