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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 about the Open Studios Weekend at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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