- Lottery winners thank 'lucky' vibe
- Cross-dressing conman 'disgusting'
- PM urges more women in boardrooms
- 'Hope' for UK police Libya visit
- Bank set to add £50bn economy boost
- Three admit abuse at care home
- Road chaos in icy 'perfect storm'
- Nine bomb plot terrorists jailed
- Redknapp 'hasn't thought about' job
- UK 'will defend Falklands properly'
- Greek leaders agree to new cuts
- Ofcom acts to tackle 'slamming'
- Ofsted boss outlines rating changes
- Mills denies playing voicemail
- £4.5m skills cities fund launched
- Award for Harry the Apache pilot
- Man arrested in US over 1993 raid
- BBC boss backs more 'older' women
- Brand and Perry divorce finalised
- Watchdog warning over defence cuts
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Taxi worker dies aged 35 after finishing his shift
TAXI worker Andrew Holgate, aged 35, collapsed and died last night after finishing his shift.
2 commentsDeath wagon ‘floated like a hot-air balloon’
A CALDERDALE man was crushed to death after a lorry “floated through the air like a hot-air balloon” in gale-force winds, an inquest heard.
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Todmorden gets another slice of flooding cash
THE Environment Agency says it will be spending another £4.6 million on flood defence work in Todmorden.
4 commentsGo back to the drawing board - demand
THE council should start from scratch consulting people about plans for demolishing Halifax Central Library, according to the Conservatives.
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Grandad could face prison
A grandad who was sentenced for being concerned in the supply of amphetamine to an undercover police officer has been back in court.
Regional
Feeding study could save wild birds
Research at farms, including one in East Yorkshire, could pave the way for farmers to be paid for feeding starving wild birds.
Airport tweet 'made law look silly'
A man found guilty of sending a "menacing tweet" about a South Yorkshire airport was the victim of a legal "steamroller" that threatened to make the law look silly, it has been argued at the High Court.
Last chance to buy town tree lights
Yorkshire Cancer Research is offering members of the public a last-minute chance to contribute to Harrogate's colourful lights before the display is switched off at the end of March.
Vaughan up for fundraising award
Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan has been shortlisted for Celebrity Fundraiser of the Year at the 2012 JustGiving Awards for his support of The Children's Hospital in Sheffield.
Soldier begins eight-race challenge
A soldier from North Yorkshire is to run eight races throughout 2012 to raise money for three charities.
National
'Hope' for UK police Libya visit
Scotland Yard detectives investigating the murder of Wpc Yvonne Fletcher are expected to be able to visit Libya "soon".
Bank set to add £50bn economy boost
The Bank of England has injected a further £50 billion into the economy as the UK battles to stave off another recession.
Road chaos in icy 'perfect storm'
A "perfect storm" of freezing rain falling on icy roads has caused chaos on the roads.
Nine bomb plot terrorists jailed
Nine members of an al Qaida-inspired terror group that plotted to bomb the London Stock Exchange and build a terrorist training camp have been jailed.
Redknapp 'hasn't thought about' job
Harry Redknapp has insisted he has "not even thought about" the England manager's job left vacant by Fabio Capello's sensational resignation.
Business
Big day celebrations helping the economy
Businesses have been given a welcome boost thanks to couples tying the knot.
Grand Central trains scores top marks for satisfaction
GRAND Central has been judged top for satisfaction in the rail industry’s Passenger Focus survey.
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Cupcake queen says: I’m eager to learn
An Elland businesswoman hopes to take her enterprise to the next level with help of some of Calderdale’s top business experts.
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Entrepreneurial Mum who invented oven shield on to a winner
A Halifax inventor has high hopes after winning a Courier business award.
NatWest pulls out of town ..but all jobs will be saved
ELLAND is set to lose one of its high street banks.
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Calderdale Talking Newspaper edition 1194 video
Click play on the console above to listen to edition 1194 of the Calderdale Talking Newspaper, recorded on Wednesday February 1, 2012.
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Calderdale Talking Newspaper edition 1191 video
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