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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

LATEST ON HEBWEB: Council says "There's no Climate Emergency”, Crowds at Signal Box open afternoon, Sylvia Plath 'stole my boyfriend', Concerns about Windfarm. Recent Small Ads, offering options to rent, work, learn and buy. What’s On eg, tonight's Shaggy Dog Storytellers. www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

LATEST ON HEBWEB: See recent Small Ads, offering places to rent, to work, tuition, gardening, health coach, etc. Yesterday’s Murphy’s Lore. Latest news and What’s On, such as the annual Camera Exhibition at the Town Hall, and the Festival of Food. And much more at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

LAND PAINTING PROTEST CALLS FOR OVERSEAS AID TO BE RESTORED: A largescale land painting near Hebden Bridge by Sand in your Eye calls on Andy Burnham to urgently restore humanitarian aid, which dropped to its lowest levels in 25+ years under Keir Starmer. See the HebWeb: www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

MURPHY'S LORE: George Murphy writes, 'In this episode, I look back to the birth of our first child in the blazingly hot summer of 1976. I remember a World Cup semifinal in 1966. There's reflections on the weather, books I'm reading and on a couple of songs. See the HebWeb at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

TOWN COUNCILLORS OPPOSE REMOVAL OF PRIDE BANNERS: Twelve Town Councillors have signed a statement opposing the removal of Pride Banners by Calderdale Council. The banners were paid for by a crowdfunding campaign and displayed throughout the area. Read more on the HebWeb at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

OVER-REACH BY OPENREACH: A community enjoying one of the most iconic views in West Yorkshire, from the moorland beyond ancient Heptonstall to the Stoodley Pike monument, is facing the prospect of that view being defaced by a web of thick black cables. More on the HebWeb at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

LOTTERY GRANT FOR THE PICTURE HOUSE Hebden Bridge Picture House has received initial support from The National Lottery for its Heritage Fit for the Future project - developing plans to make our not-for-profit cinema more accessible, sustainable and fit for future generations. www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

LATEST ON HEBWEB: Open Studios, Heptonstall Festival, Murphy’s Lore, Windfarm questions unanswered, Pride flags, protest against energy prices, Shop window art, What’s on soon, discussion, Where to stay and the very latest Small Ads - at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

OPEN STUDIOS SHOP WINDOW ART: As part of Hebden Bridge Open Studios (3-5 July), artists are displaying their work in the windows of 70 local shops. The HebWeb has photographed a sample of the windows. See photos and more info at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

HB COUNCILLOR CHALLENGES CALDERDALE'S REFUSAL TO FLY PRIDE FLAGS: Cllr Sarah Courtney has told Dan Sutherland, Reform's Council Leader, and his Cabinet, that Pride flags help promote inclusion and act as a visible marker of safety, solidarity and support. More on HebWeb at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

THE HEBWEB INTERVIEW: JULIAN HARBER - In the latest HebWeb Interview, George Murphy discovers remarkable events in the life of Julian Harber of Foster Clough, a naturalist, student rebel, historian, teacher, caterer, anti-nuclear activist and botanical expert. See www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

CALDER VALLEY MP CALLS FOR STARMER TO GO: BBC Radio Five's Matt Chorley reports that our MP, Josh Fenton-Glynn has told him, in an interview, that the Prime Minister must set out a timetable for an "orderly transition" to a new leader. Read more on the HebWeb at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

REFORM TAKE CALDERDALE FROM LABOUR - they now have 28 seats, a majority. More results coming this evening. See www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS - first results for Calderdale now in. See HebWeb for results, at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

COMMUNITY PURCHASE OF THE HARE & HOUNDS NOW POSSIBLE: The Board of Wadsworth Area Community Assets (WACA) has formally resolved to proceed with investigating the community purchase of the Hare & Hounds, Old Town, for operation as a community freehouse pub. More on HebWeb at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

CALDERDALE ELECTION CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED: On 7 May, Hebden Bridge electors are being asked to choose 3 Calderdale Councillors from 16 candidates - Cons, Green, Independent, Lab, Lib-Dem and Reform. Read full list, & see lists for the Luddendenfoot Ward, and West Tod on HebWeb: www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

LATEST ON HEBWEB Film Festival Launch, New bridges for Rochdale Canal weirs, Hare and Hounds update, new Food section, Lives Remembered, Murphy's Lore is back, HebWeb interview with Paul Degnan, What’s on soon, discussion and all the latest Small Ads - at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

COUNCILLORS GIVE UNANIMOUS SUPPORT TO HEBDEN BRIDGE FLOOD PLANS: Calderdale Planning Committee, including councillors from all political parties, yesterday, after 4 hours of discussions & listening to reports, have agreed to back flood alleviation plans for Hebden Bridge. See www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

A646 ROAD CLOSURE: YORKSHIRE WATER STATEMENT - The estimated date for the re-opening of the A646 between Hebden Bridge and Todmorden is Saturday, 21 February. "This is for the safety of residents, road users, and those who will be working on site." Read statement on HebWeb at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

FLOOD ALLEVIATION SCHEME: COUNCILLORS ARE ADVISED TO ACCEPT - 6 years after Hebden Bridge suffered flooding during Storm Chiara, & 10 years after the great Boxing Day Flood, council officers are advising cllrs to give permission to the Flood Alleviation Scheme. See HebWeb: www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

OLD TOWN FIGHTS TO SAVE ITS PUB: THE HARE AND HOUNDS: Campaigners are stepping up their fight to save The Hare and Hounds. As well as a Community consultation, they are inviting people to two public meetings this Friday, and to comment on Calderdale's planning page. See www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

THE GREAT FLOOD, 10 YEARS ON: On Boxing Day, 2015, Hebden Bridge experienced its worst flood in recent years. See the HebWeb home page from 10 years ago. See also, the HebWeb feature, Boxing Day Floods 2015. And the HebWeb Gallery of photos from that day. All at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

THE HEBWEB INTERVIEW: George Murphy says, "After 45 Interviews, I've finally persuaded HebWeb Editor, Chris Ratcliffe to answer my questions, including about his newly published book, No Direction Home, snapshots from his life in the 60s, moving to Hebden Bridge, & much more. www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

HEBDEN BRIDGE CONFERENCE CALLS FOR MORE COUNTRYSIDE ACCESS: The anniversary this weekend of the 2000 Countryside & Rights of Way Act was marked with a national conference in Hebden Bridge which called for further government legislation on access to countryside. See HebWeb at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

RIOT WOMEN TO RETURN WITH A SECOND SERIES: Set and filmed in Hebden Bridge, the series has "resonated with millions of BBC viewers". The 2nd series will show what comes next for the Riot Women following the dramatic turn of events in series one's final episode. See the HebWeb: www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

CALDER VALLEY MP HAS 'LOST HIS WAY' ON HOW TO PROTECT WALSHAW MOOR, claim environmental groups. They're asking MP Josh Fenton-Glynn to explain his vote against two crucial House of Lords' amendments to the contentious Planning & Infrastructure Bill on Thursday. Read more at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

CAMERA CLUB - 2025 WINNERS: Launch For Hire by Graham Barnes won. Over 1000 visitors to the Hebden Bridge Camera Club exhibition at the Town Hall, end of August had an opportunity to vote for their favourite images. More info & photos, winners from previous years, see HebWeb: www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

MORE FILMING IN HEBDEN BRIDGE: DANNY BOYLE MOVIE INK: While millions are currently watching Hebden Bridge on their screens with Riot Women, today our town was the venue for yet more filming. Ink, from director Danny Boyle, screenplay from James Graham. See the HebWeb at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

LINDSAY RIMER MURDER: MAN ARRESTED - A press release from West Yorkshire Police this morning reports, "We have today arrested a man on suspicion of the murder of 13-year-old Lindsay Rimer in Hebden Bridge in 1994." Read more on the HebWeb at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

HEBDEN BRIDGE'S HERITAGE SIGNAL BOX IS SAVED for the community. The grade II listed signal box, empty and unloved for the past eight years, is to have a new lease of life under community control. Read more on the HebWeb, and more news from the Calder Valley Land Trust at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

THIRTY YEARS OF THE HEBWEB: The summer of 2025 marked 30 years since HebWeb began. Read the story of how the HebWeb started and the challenges it faced - www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

RIOT WOMEN TO PREMIER IN HEBDEN BRIDGE: Tuesday 7 October is the date for the new Sally Wainwright BBC drama to premier at the Picture House. Cast and crew will be at the screening to take part in a Q&A session. Tickets allocated by a random draw. Read more and see trailer at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

HEBWEB LATEST: Windfarm Survey, Murphy's Lore, No More Cooking, Appeal: Aggravated Burglary, Magic of the Musicals, Tennis Club celebrates 100, What’s On in September, latest Small Ads and much more. All at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

PALESTINE PROTESTOR ARRESTED IN GEORGE'S SQUARE in Hebden Bridge. Chris Drake has been protesting about Palestine in George's Square for many years. Today, she was arrested. Updates will be posted on the HebWeb at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

RON TAYLOR: GUARDIAN OBITUARY - Ron was a social worker and teacher, and a lifelong socialist and anti-racist involved in many campaigns for justice. See this Guardian obit. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j... - and his Lives Remembered page on the HebWeb with details of his MAP memorial Fundraiser

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Other lives: Social worker and campaigner involved in many campaigns for justice, including in Palestine

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

MICHAEL FOOT AT THE TRADES CLUB: In the run-up to the June 1983 general election, then-Labour Party leader Michael Foot received a rousing reception at a packed Trades Club. The HebWeb has been sent a short video of this visit. Read more on the HebWeb at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

HAPPY VALLEY PRIDE Ten day queer carnival comes to Hebden Bridge. 18-27 July. A trailblazing lesbian author, an outrageous celebration of musical theatre & stars from RuPaul's Drag Race are among the delights in store for visitors to Happy Valley Pride. More on the HebWeb at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

WAINSGATE FOLK & ACOUSTIC WEEKEND Wainsgate Chapel has a weekend of folk & acoustic music from 18 July to 20 July. There's a superb line-up with artists of national and international repute, and also showcasing the talent of musicians from Yorkshire. See the HebWeb at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

SECOND CINEMA OF SANCTUARY AWARD: Hebden Bridge Picture House has received a second award for its services in welcoming and assisting asylum seekers, refugees and those seeking sanctuary. Read more on the HebWeb at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

LATEST ON HEBWEB Fox and Goose Co-ops Festival, MP votes with Government, National Meadows Day, Lives Remembered, What’s on soon, discussion and all the latest Small Ads - at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

SEE PHOTOS of today’s wonderful Hebden Bridge Handmade Parade at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

LATEST ON HEBWEB Legal challenge to Windfarm, New town mayor, 45 Years of town twinning, new environment officer, latest Murphy’s Lore, closed Keighley Road, cash for local schools, What’s on soon, Discussion, Small Ads and much more - see www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

THE HEBDEN BRIDGE HANDMADE PARADE IS BACK on 22 June! For the first parade since 2022, and just the second one of the 2020s, you are invited on a ramble through water, woods, and wilderness, the Calderdale Way. Read more and see photos & info from previous Handmade Parades at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

POD EXPANDS CAR SHARE SCHEME WITH REDUCED RATES - POD has nearly 50 users already and 4 hybrid vehicles with another arriving soon. Now they have cut their rates, and the geese are watching out for their cars.

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

THE FIGHT AGAINST THE TURBINES GOES ON: Campaigners against the newly rebranded Calderdale Energy Park are urging local residents to carry on fighting the huge industrial development proposed for Walshaw Moor & respond to the public consultation which lasts until 10 June. See www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

LATEST ON HEBWEB: Hebden Bridge Flooding and Flood Alleviation, Owter Zeds and POD cars party, Stamping down on fly-tipping, Granny's Attic at Wadsworth, the latest Murphy’s Lore, decorators, houses to rent and other small ads, What’s On, and discussion of local issues. At www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

LATEST NEWS FROM CALDER VALLEY LAND TRUST Lots going on with the Land Trust - new homes in Todmorden and Jerusalem Farm, 19 social rented homes in Ferney Lee in Todmorden, Fielden Hall update, Crown Street in Hebden Bridge, High Street sauna, & more. Read more on the HebWeb at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

PODCAST: ANDREW BIBBY AND CO-OPERATIVE HOUSING: Local author and journalist, Andrew Bibby, whose book, These Houses Are Ours tells the story of the first wave of co-op housing, is the guest on the latest Red Heaven podcast from oral historian Dr Simon Machin. See HebWeb at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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HebWeb @hebweb.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

THE FLOOD: A MUSICAL: A Love Letter to a Town that refused to sink. On Boxing Day 2015, our town was devastated by the worst floods in a century. Homes and businesses were submerged. Lives were turned upside down. Read more on the HebWeb at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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