"Developers to prove there is no reasonable prospect of keeping a pub as a going concern, including evidence that it was marketed for sale for at least a year. Councils to consider whether losing a pub would deprive a community of somewhere for people to gather." www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Angela Rayner moves to protect pubs from being turned into houses or offices

Housing secretary says developers will have to prove there is no way to save pub, as she prepares planning shake-up

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1/2 Andrew's hot weekend line up; btw you're responsible for making sure they all get on... Buy beer! 🍺 First up, Plough On, a delicious English hopped mild from Trig Brewing came on today and is sure to fly out... #Beersky #Bskybeer

Geology fans, visit Calderdale for an opportunity to be preserved in stone, if you're lucky. Runners up will receive a lovely stroll and pleasing views.

History and Heritage Yorkshire@handhyorkshire.bsky.social · last wk.

🧵High above Todmorden, the rock formations of Bridestones Moor have inspired stories for generations. One of the most enchanting tells of a wedding party caught in a thick moorland fog. Lost among the hills, the bride, groom and their guests were said to have been turned to stone,

Hebden Bridge Folk Roots Festival have announced a one-off show next month on Saturday 19 September, platforming three of the most exciting names at the heart of the new traditional music scene Full details here: buff.ly/X5M71Z8

1/ On 8 August we celebrate the 12th anniversary of our #cooperative pub. Unlike the dreadful #AI slop below, the Fox and Goose was built by humans, for humans (and their dogs). Community and connection feel more important than ever, so why not join us for a pint tomorrow. #HebdenBridge

1/ It's our anniversary weekend and Andrew's been sourcing some liquid treats for our party tomorrow. He's chuffed to have got re-brews of a couple of our recent collabs: Frank from @bingleybrewery.bsky.social and Good for the Goose from Pictish Brewing Company; both tasty hoppy pales. #BskyBeer

On Saturday 8th August we'll be celebrating the Fox & Goose's 12th birthday as a co-op pub with a garden party. There'll be pizza from our friends at Cuckoo Stone Pizza from 2-7pm, and we do hope you can join us to raise a glass to 12 years of coming together as a community.

Help Sean @bridscrossbrew.bsky.social go out in style by buying some of their brilliant beer online before July 31 bridscross.co.uk/shop

Shop – Brid's Cross Brewing

Brid's Cross Brewing online shop

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Bríd’s Cross Brewing@bridscrossbrew.bsky.social · last mo.

Due to rising costs and non-payers, we will be closing on 31 July. We’ve had 3 amazing years of brewing Ales Inspired by Tales and met some great people along the way. Help drink us dry and go out on a high. CANS: see website TRADE: DM for availability

Big love to all taking part in the @happyvalleypride.bsky.social Decade Parade today. 🏳️‍🌈 Hebden bloody loves a parade.

1/ Gutted to learn that @bridscrossbrew.bsky.social is closing. Sean's a great brewer. Everything we've had from him, pales, bitter, brown ales and especially the stouts have been excellent. He'll be missed. We've one of his last kegs of Ash and Elm, look out for it over the weekend. #BeerSky

We work to ensure that the Fox is a safe space for everyone. Men, by stepping up and speaking out you can help make women and girls feel safer, everywhere. Watch this if you need some inspiration, sign up if you agree campaign.unwomenuk.org/bystander

Now then, were I down at the Fox today I'd be after a pint of this Brown Ale from Anthology. Why? Every beer I've tasted from this Leeds brewery has been fantastic. Moreover, there are some amazing classic browns and bests around, which seem to taste all the nicer after being drowned in IPAs.

And the prize for amusing beer name of the week goes to this Skipton X Bingley East Coast IPA mashup: East of Scarbados. 👏 Sterling work there, and currently on if you want to know whether it tastes as delicious. #BeerSky

We popped to #Ilkley for the community music festival, and had to head to the Bini Brew Co taproom when we needed refreshments. It was great to try their new beers and hope we can get some soon.

Andrew's had his eye on Congleton's Beartown Brewery for ages. They've a great rep but he's never found any to try, until now. The Citra Smash and Inception have jumped the queue and could make the pumps this weekend. Let us know what you think. #Beersky #BskyBeer

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

It's a big summer weekend in #HebdenBridge. We've got Open Studios all weekend and the Heptonstall festival on Saturday. Whether you're walking round the studios, or up or down the hill to Hepfest, pop in to fortify yourself with our brilliant beer. And some crisps.

Bored on the 4th July? Come down to the Fox, and enjoy some old time mountain music, courtesy of the ever excellent Square Peg.

Andrew recently joined Adrian and Rob @wishbonebrewery.bsky.social to help them with a 2000 litre brew of our popular Gaggle Lager. Thanks for making him so welcome, although he wouldn't have minded a hand with the mash. The first kegs arrived this week and it's now officially #GF. 👍

This Sunday, the What the Folk? disc jockeys will be dropping some odd numbers in the beer garden. Splendid. #HebdenBridge

It's #CoopFortnight, we're a coop, and all the better for it. Yay. But what's it all about? Have a squizz at this clip from @cooperativesuk.bsky.social to learn more.

Co-operatives UK@cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Co-operate and we can change the world. #CoopFortnight is here, and This Beautiful Idea by Tony Walsh captures what #coops make possible: member-owned businesses making a difference in communities across the UK – and around the world. Watch, repost and help spread the word. #ThisBeautifulIdea

Another absolute gem that is featured in my Happy Hours book, @foxandgoose.org in Hebden Bridge. A grade A pub!

We couldn't agree more. ❤️

Mike Critchley@mike-critchley.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Another absolute gem that is featured in my Happy Hours book, @foxandgoose.org in Hebden Bridge. A grade A pub!

“The number of community-owned pubs opening has noticeably slowed down over the last year. This is undoubtedly connected to the demise of the Community Ownership Fund, which made it much harder for locals to raise cash to save their pub."

Beer Today@beertoday.bsky.social · 2mo ago

A £61m fund has been established to encourage people to save treasured local assets, such as pubs. It has been announced as part of a set of reforms to put more power in the hands of communities beertoday.co.uk/2026/06/17/c... #pubs #pubsnews @camraofficial.bsky.social @ukgovernment.bsky.social

This is going to make some visiting railway enthusiasts very giddy.

Calder Valley Community Land Trust@cvclt1.bsky.social · 2mo ago

We have started work on Hebden Bridge Signal Box with the aim of creating holiday accommodation on the ground floor and a heritage attraction on the upper floor. #signalbox #railway #hebdenbridge

Concern over the potential impact of the proposed Calderdale Energy Park is pretty much universal in the valley, right solution, wrong location. Thanks to all those who've submitted objections as part of the consultation.

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust@yorkswildlife.bsky.social · 2mo ago

"Poorly thought through" putting wildlife & homes at risk. We’ve objected in principle to the Calderdale Energy Park's proposal for Walshaw Moor. Read more & join our advocacy mailing list: www.ywt.org.uk/news/yorkshire-wildlife-trust-calls-calderdale-energy-park-proposals-poorly-thought-through-it

People of the valley (and beyond)! The Hare and Hounds community buy out share offer is expected to go live in mid-July. This is a chance to help save the pub and create an amazing permanent asset for the area. We don't need to tell you how good coop pubs can be. wacacoop.org.uk/hare-and-hou...

Exciting news, the weather means that you can experience a Scottish summer holiday right here in Calderdale! To help your hygge we've got some comforting stouts on. We've got uber local Batfink from Nightjar on now, with this lush sounding Breakfast Stout from @redwillowbrewery.bsky.social queued

"Why does one of the leading beer cities in the country feel like a closed shop for small breweries?" Great long read from @pelliclemag.com on the homogenisation of #Leeds' beer offer www.pelliclemag.com/home/2026/4/...

I Predict a Riot — The Battle for the Soul of Leeds’ Independent Beer Culture — Pellicle

Autumn and winter 2015 brought heavy storms and severe flooding to the U.K. As news came in of sandbags and dinghy rescue missions, one image cut through the gloom: two men waist-deep in the flooded b...

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There are many reasons why we buy from independent local and regional brewers but the main one is that they're making brilliant beer. One lesson here seems to be to keep innovating, both with brews and their routes to market. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

UK beer boom goes flat as breweries call last orders

The UK's brewery scene is shrinking as pubs close, costs rise and drinking habits change.

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