Sarah Fitton

1 week ago | halifaxcourier.co.uk | Sarah Fitton

Goldsfest is back for 2025. The day of live music, food and fun takes place at Goldfields in Greetland on Saturday, July 5. Organisers say the event is “a celebration for all ages” and will include performances from Callum Butterworth – as seen on The Voice and most recently runner-up on ITV’s Starstruck – Jimbo Lynch, Henry Oliver and Oasis tribute act Standing on the Shoulders of Oasis. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

1 week ago | halifaxcourier.co.uk | Sarah Fitton

A Halifax school has paid tribute to a young man who “was a superstar”. Ravenscliffe High School and Sports College has posted a message dedicated to Alix, who they said was known for his positivity, sense of humour, empathy and care for his fellow students. The beloved young man, who attended the school from 2016 until 2024, died on Friday – surrounded by those who loved him.

1 week ago | halifaxcourier.co.uk | Sarah Fitton

A man armed with a crossbow caused armed officers and the police helicopter to be scrambled to a Calderdale village last night. A six-hour siege took place at a house on Richmond Gardens in Sowerby while police negotiated with the man. A spokesperson for West Yorkshire police said officers were called to the street at 11.55pm following concern for the safety of a man who was reported to be armed with a crossbow and threatening to harm himself.

1 week ago | halifaxcourier.co.uk | Sarah Fitton

Halifax looks set to welcome a new “music-led” bar and cafe. Stop + Listen will be an independent venue which describes itself as “a place where great music, atmosphere and community meet”. The new business is currently recruiting for a bar supervisor who, it says, will need a passion for music and a creative streak. The listing on recruitment website Indeed says: “We’re opening a new independent venue in Halifax – a place where great music, atmosphere and community meet.

1 week ago | halifaxcourier.co.uk | Sarah Fitton

Armed police are understood to have been scrambled to a Calderdale village in the early hours of today. People in Sowerby have reported seeing armed officers and the hearing the police helicopter between 1am and 5am. We will update this story with more details as we get them officially confirmed. If you have any information or concerns about crime in your area, call police on 101 or use the live chat on West Yorkshire Police’s website. Continue Reading