Recently added articles from Brighouse Echo (Brighouse, England):
New candidate chosen.
Aug 04, 2008 ... DAVID Ginley has been selected by the Hipperholme and Lightcliffe ward branch members of Calder Valley Conservative Assoc-iation as candidate for the ward in the 2010 Calderdale Council elections. Coun Ginley, who currently represents the Warley ward on the council, used to live ...
Cheers to a world record.
Aug 04, 2008 ... CUSTOMERS at a Brighouse pub have played their part towards creating a new world record. They took part in a synchronised wine tasting at The Richard Oastler in Bethel Street during the pub's recent wine festival. The event was staged simultaneously at 680 other ...
One day and out for Bruce.
Aug 04, 2008 ... BRIGHOUSE Rangers ARLFC's newly-appointed coach Johnny Bruce has left the club after only one training session. The 36-year-old former professional prop forward who now runs a successful across the country plastering company says he feels that he has "little time" to commit. ...
Customers thanked for their support.
Aug 03, 2008 ... CUSTOMERS and staff at a Brighouse supermarket have been thanked for helping raise vital funds for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance charity. Sainsbury's in Huddersfield Road, Brighouse, took part in the charity's 'Bag It Up' bra campaign and collected 415 unwanted bras towards the ...
Stadium date for Roger.
Aug 02, 2008 ... SINGER Roger Davies will be 'gunning' for Huddersfield Town when he entertains corporate visitors at the football club's centenary match against Arsenal on August 6. Roger, of Clifton, Brighouse, has been invited to provide the music for guests in the VIP box at the Galpharm ...
Vandals filmed wrecking wall.
Aug 02, 2008 ... A WOMAN returned home after a night out with her family to discover yobs had deliberately demolished her garden wall. But the vandalism outside the home in Oaklands, Rastrick, was captured on CCTV camera and has been reported to the police. The wall and fencing cost ...
Out and about with the artists.
Aug 01, 2008 ... BRIGHOUSE Art Circle members held an enjoyable outdoor painting session at the Tolson Museum, Huddersfield. Several members painted various scenes from both outside and inside the museum. A free and ...
Action man Andy heads for the heights.
Jul 31, 2008 ... A HEAD teacher who is swapping the classroom for the Himalayan peaks was given ice picks as a farewell gift from colleagues, children and parents. Mr Andy Taylor, who has been head at Cliffe Hill Primary School, Lightcliffe, since December 2002, said he was sorry to be leaving ...
School's out and it's time to say goodbye.
Jul 31, 2008 ... GIFTS and cards, along with numerous best wishes, were given to headmistress Mrs Jennifer Davies to mark her last day at Field Lane Junior, Infant and Nursery School, Rastrick. The popular head, who admits she enjoys a challenge, is taking up a new appointment at a primary ...
Showtime nearer home for Jennifer.
Jul 31, 2008 ... SINGER and dancer Jennifer Burrows, who first trod the boards at Brighouse Civic Hall at the age of six, is starring in the musical 'Fiddler On The Roof' in Bradford this week. Jennifer, who is now 24, started dancing lessons at the age of three at Dorothy Stevens School of ...
All aboard for a nostalgic journey.
Jul 31, 2008 ... RAIL passengers have been offered a trip back in time. The Green Party has organised a special heritage train between Brighouse and Edinburgh next month. Green Party spokesman Clive Lord said: "Passengers will have a rare change to travel in a locomotive-hauled train with ...
New visitor centre opens at Shibden.
Jul 31, 2008 ... A NEW visitor centre has opened at Shibden Park, Halifax, marking the completion of a [pounds sterling]3.9 million Heritage Lottery-funded restoration scheme at the park. The Mereside Centre includes a 'Coffee Culture in the Park' cafe and the centre displays information about ...
Roadworks misery ahead for drivers.
Jul 31, 2008 ... MOTORISTS travelling to and from Brighouse could face delays as roadworks are carried out on major routes in the area. The final stage of work is under way at Hipperholme crossroads, Brookfoot Lane to Southowram is due to close next month, work is continuing at Park Road, ...
Woman's knife terror in own home.
Jul 31, 2008 ... A WOMAN faced a terrifying ordeal when armed robbers smashed into her home and demanded she remove her jewellery. The two men - one of them wearing a hood and a scarf over his face - are believed to have been after a Mercedes car parked on the driveway of the house in Woodhouse ...
Top golf for sunny captain's day.
Jul 31, 2008 ... A GLORIOUS summer day provided perfect conditions for Raj Panesar's Captain's Day at Crow Nest Park Golf Club. The course was in first class condition and some of the best golf of the year was played. In the ladies' competition, Carole Hampson had to be on the very ...
Competition winners enjoy a brush with Brook.
Jul 30, 2008 ... TWO of the local army of Peter Brook fans had chance to meet their unassuming hero when he presented them with their prizes for success in a recent Harrison Lord/ Brighouse Echo competition. Peter presented winner Barbara Clark, of Wakefield Road, Bailiff Bridge, with a signed ...
Couple aim to make The Star shine again.
Jul 29, 2008 ... JIM Ravenwolf, at The Star at Bridge End, tells me he has officially handed over the reins to John Byrne and Catherine Murphy. The couple are originally from Courtown, County Wexford, Ireland, and had been in Majorca running The Chaps Bar before being asked by friends to come ...
Help save our town centres.
Jul 29, 2008 ... LEADER of the Labour group on Calderdale Council, Coun Tim Swift, is calling on local people and businesses throughout Calderdale to support Government proposals to help secure the future of town centres and small shops. The proposals, which have been published for consultation, ...
This dog's life is pretty good . . .
Jul 28, 2008 ... 'AND after sir has had his teeth polished, we can move on to the manicure. Would sir like to view our range of jewelled collars. . .?' Pampered pets can have all their needs attended to at a new boutique and spa which has opened in Brighouse town centre. Fuchsia, in ...
Rastrick go down fighting in tight final.
Jul 28, 2008 ... RASTRICK'S Halifax Sunday League side just lost out to Illingworth in a thrilling Rod Warhurst Memorial Cup final at Queensbury, going down by three wickets. In blustery conditions Rastrick were put into bat on a boggy wicket. However opening pair Jason Middleton (44) and Simon ...