Sarah Fitton

3 days ago | halifaxcourier.co.uk | Sarah Fitton

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowThere are still dozens of firefighters battling a wildfire on Halifax moorland this evening. The blaze off Cold Edge Road in Wainstalls broke out just before 10am and at its peak needed nine fire engines plus specialist wildfire capability and support units including a drone team. Residents in the area have been warned to keep doors and windows closed. People have also been urged to avoid the area.

3 days ago | halifaxcourier.co.uk | Sarah Fitton

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowPolice are looking for a man after an attack in Halifax town centre. They are warning anyone who sees Davey McDonagh not to approach him but to call 999. Their appeal comes after a serious assault in Halifax town centre on Friday. Anyone who sees him should call 999 and quote crime reference number 13250260762.

4 days ago | halifaxcourier.co.uk | Sarah Fitton

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowFour buildings owned by Calderdale Council are to have their gas heating systems replaced with low carbon heat pumps. The council has secured £5.1m from the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme to make the switches at Halifax Borough Market, The Victoria Theatre in Halifax, Sowerby Bridge Swimming Pool and Brighouse Swimming Pool.

5 days ago | wakefieldexpress.co.uk | Sarah Fitton

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowOne of Wakefield’s schools could close this summer. A ‘collective consultation period’ has been started with the staff at Wakefield Independent School, on Doncaster Road in Wragby, with a proposed closure at the end of this academic year. A reduction in pupil numbers after the government removed the private school fees VAT exemption is partly to blame, says the school’s owner.

5 days ago | halifaxcourier.co.uk | Sarah Fitton

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowPrehistoric creatures will be making an appearance at a Calderdale park this weekend. Dino Fun World will be at Centre Vale Park in Todmorden tomorrow (May 10) and Sunday, May 11. Organisers are promising a wide range of inflatables, a dino trail, fairground rides, face painting and dinosaur shows. ‘Terry the Triceratops’ and ‘Reggie the Raptor’ will also be roaming the park.