- Welch claims the Big Brother spoils
- Cleric warns against gay marriage
- Three held after bank occupied
- Security checks at FA Cup showdown
- Government record on racism slammed
- NHS faces 'peril' if plans derail
- Welfare protesters plan occupation
- Man quizzed over 'road rage' death
- Brothers in court on murder charge
- Escaped prisoner back in custody
- Homeowners 'pay less than tenants'
- Two charged over decapitated body
- Soldier shot dead in Afghanistan
- Farmer jailed over rotting animals
- Burglary victim died of injuries
- Police perjury retrial 'unlikely'
- Face of man who helped escapee
- Have-a-go pensioner 'whacks' raider
- 350 steel redundancies 'disastrous'
- Crimewatch leads on jail van escape
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Don’t miss your copy of weekend’s Courier for these big stories and more:
Tributes for Jacky, a headteacher for 30 years
THE former principal of Lightcliffe Prep School has died.
Police’s warning over big freeze
DRIVERS are being warned to make sure they are properly prepared for the sub-zero temperatures expected over the coming days.
Thug assaulted ex’s partner in restaurant ‘to embarrass him’
A THUG punched his ex-wife’s new partner after they had eaten in the same restaurant.
Sport
Town make an impression on Hatfield
Will Hatfield made his Town debut as a second half substitute against Gainsborough Trinity in midweek.
Harrison bolsters his pack with James loan
HALIFAX boss Karl Harrison has eased the club’s injury crisis with the long-rumoured loan signing of Wakefield prop Matt James.
2 commentsDovetails are beginning to look the part
DOVETAILS, a team of many disguises, are finding it increasingly difficult to hide their promotion credentials in Division Five of the North Bridge Monday League.
World football beckons for local ref Jane
HALIFAX referee Jane Simms has realised her one of her major ambitions after being appointed to the FIFA International List of Assistant Referees.
Walsh heads north to spar with the best
THE honeymoon really is over for Liam Walsh, who is heading north to spar with a British champion in readiness for his next fight in Halifax.
Video
Armed robbers jailed for string of raids at jewellers and banks including gunpoint heist at a Brighouse store video
TWO robbers have been jailed for 12 years each for their roles in seven terrifying armed raids on jewellery shops and banks.
Lifestyle
Hear’s to a new era for kids: Phoenix Radio takes over the waves of children’s radio
ARE you sitting comfortably? Then I’ll begin . . .
Halifax Festival: The big countdown begins
Preparations are underway for the highlight of the cultural year - Halifax festival 2012.
Think of capital gains on a trip to the big smoke
A MAN who grows tired of London, grows tired of life - or so the saying goes.
Could Adam’s design be picked for Florence and the Machine vinyl sleeve?
A GRAPHIC designer hopes his art could grace the vinyl sleeve of a Florence and the Machine single.
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Community
Could volunteers do their job?
I am writing to express my dissatisfaction at the way the council have decided to fund advice services.
4 commentsService gave me back my self respect after car crash
I am writing in support of Calderdale DART. I saw the letter in Yoursay on January 13, and would like to add my view.
3 commentsExamine your conscience
I WISH to reply to a letter, which I read with interest, headed “So many facts in favour of the new shopping centre,” from Councillor Keith Hutson (December 24). In it he gave comments and his opinions. Some of which were demeaning, to the pressure group who wish the Central Library to remain where it is.
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Head teacher’s delight as pupils give school its best GCSE results
THE achievements of students past and present were celebrated at Todmorden High School’s annual presentation evening.
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Weather for Halifax
Saturday 28 January 2012
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: -1 C to 4 C
Wind Speed: 5 mph
Wind direction: North west
Tomorrow
Light sleet showers
Temperature: -1 C to 3 C
Wind Speed: 8 mph
Wind direction: South east
