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The Halifax Courier is an active and dedicated newspaper and website that serves the towns and villages of Calderdale in West Yorkshire. We take pride in providing in-depth news, sports, and business reporting, along with insightful features that explore local life. Our platform also includes a wide range of entertainment listings, events, and essential local information to keep our community informed.

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Family's mission to create lasting memorial to a Halifax war hero

19 hours ago | halifaxcourier.co.uk | Tom Scargill |John Greenwood

The family of former Halifax Marine David Moffatt hope a memorial will be created in the town in his memory. David was one of the 'Cockleshell Heroes' involved in Operation Frankton in 1942. He was one of eight Royal Marines who died taking part in the commando raid using kayaks on ships in German-occupied France during World War II. Operation Frankton damaged six vessels in the port of Bordeaux, and Winston Churchill believed the mission shortened the war by six months.
Friends from Todmorden to take on another Pike Hike in aid of Overgate Hospice

23 hours ago | halifaxcourier.co.uk | Tom Scargill

The Todmorden Piker Hikers are back for another fundraising effort – but this time in disguise. Market shop owner Tony Gill and his pal Peter Ward are heading to Stoodley Pike on a mid-summer Sunday, with Tony hidden beneath the Todmorden market mascot Stanley Pike and Peter in fancy dress topped off with a bright ginger wig.
Yorkshire Air 999: Tonight's episode of Discovery Plus documentary to feature six-year-old girl from Queensbury

23 hours ago | halifaxcourier.co.uk | Tom Scargill

The latest episode of Yorkshire Air 999, airing on Really and discovery+ tonight (Friday) will feature the Yorkshire Air Ambulance team as they respond to a young girl suffering a prolonged seizure at her school in Queensbury. Six-year-old Esme Harley, who has epilepsy and suffers from cluster seizures, a series of seizures in quick succession, had not experienced a serious episode for over a year. During a typical school day, Esme suddenly fell from a stool and began to seize.
"We've got a lot of hard work to do," says Lakeland as Shaymen prepare to begin pre-season training

1 day ago | halifaxcourier.co.uk | Tom Scargill

Halifax manager Adam Lakeland admits there's a lot of work to do as The Shaymen prepare to start pre-season training. Town's preparations will start on Monday, June 30 at their training ground in Leeds, and should see a few new faces among the squad, after Lakeland confirmed he was on the verge of adding five signings to the group. The Shaymen boss says he's looking forward to getting started.
Event to mark Armed Forces Day taking place on Saturday in Halifax town centre

1 day ago | halifaxcourier.co.uk | Tom Scargill

Families in Calderdale can take part in a special event in Halifax town centre on Saturday highlighting the valuable work of the Armed Forces community. Armed Forces Day takes place every year on the last Saturday in June. It marks the culmination of a week of celebrations, when people show their support and appreciation for the Armed Forces community.
Shaymen on the verge of completing five new signings, says boss Lakeland

2 days ago | halifaxcourier.co.uk | Tom Scargill

Town boss Adam Lakeland says his first five signings at the club are on the verge of being completed. The Halifax manager told the Courier earlier this week that a quartet of new additions were being lined up. But since then, a fifth has been added to the list, and all five deals are almost sealed. "They're pretty much all done now," he said.
Here are some of the worst roads in Calderdale for potholes according to Courier readers

2 days ago | halifaxcourier.co.uk | Tom Scargill

We asked Courier readers for their views on the worst roads in Calderdale for potholes, and this is what they told us. What do you think? Is your road a pothole nightmare? Scroll down our list to see if it features. 1. PotholesTofts Grove, Brighouse Photo: Google Street View2. PotholesWillowfield Road, Halifax Photo: Google Street View3. PotholesStainland Road, West Vale Photo: Google Street View4. PotholesStation Road, Holywell Green Photo: Google Street View
Former Halifax loanee joins League Two side

2 days ago | halifaxcourier.co.uk | Tom Scargill

Former FC Halifax Town loanee Scott High has joined League Two side Barnet. High proved a huge success on loan at Halifax from Huddersfield last season, and his injury during the second-half of the season was a huge blow to Town’s promotion hopes. Continue Reading
Prospective new owner of The Shay Ken Davy receives OBE at Windsor Castle

2 days ago | halifaxcourier.co.uk | Tom Scargill

Potential future owner of The Shay Ken Davy has received his OBE award from His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales at an Investiture Ceremony at Windsor Castle. Mr Davy’s bid for the Shay was approved by Calderdale Council in March, after he outlined plans to upgrade the stadium and move the Giants there temporarily until they could find a new permanent home, having decided to leave the John Smith's Stadium in Huddersfield, which it shares with Huddersfield Town.
Calder Valley Radio to host party to celebrate fifth birthday

2 days ago | halifaxcourier.co.uk | Tom Scargill

Calder Valley Radio will celebrate its fifth birthday with a special party on Saturday, July 5. The event will take place in the car park at Mytholmroyd Community and Leisure Centre from noon on the day, and will feature live performances by 90s music star Lolly, who had top ten hits with Viva La Radio, Mickey and Big Boys Don’t Cry. Gary Barlow impersonator Mark, a magic show from Paul Kazam, the Three Valleys Gospel Choir and Laine Shaw Academy will also appear.