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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

MORE MURPHY'S LORE: how many cars are too many for our small town, what do polite British phrases really mean, Short Film Festival, compares Trouser Town and Trump, shares readers' thoughts on comics and politeness and ponders what the future holds in the lyrics of a song - at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

PICTURE HOUSE SECOND SCREEN LATEST: Hebden Royd Town Council is now moving forward with a funding strategy, feasibility study, design development and detailed business plan. An Expression of Interest has been submitted to the National Lottery Heritage Fund. See the HebWeb at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

GROUND FLOOR TO RE-OPEN: Northern Powerhouse Boxing Academy have raised over £380,000. So, 100 years after the Trades Club first opened, its Ground Floor is to be transformed into a community resource, promoting health, wellbeing and 'enriching local lives'. See the HebWeb at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

NEW PROPOSALS TO BAN HEATHER BURNING ON PEATLAND to protect air, water and wildlife. Under plans set out by the Government, the burning of peat in the uplands would be banned. This would improve the health & wellbeing of people in nearby communities. Read more on the HebWeb at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

HEBWEB LATEST: Town councillor called police on couple, today's Murphy's Lore, Alan Fowler talk on Trades Club and first Lab Government, parking charges go up, Yorkshire Water sewage and price rise, latest events, discussion on flood plans and women only events & much more at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

COVID AND LOCKDOWN: 5 YEARS ON: On Mon, 23 March 2020, the first Lockdown was announced. The HebWeb reported upon it daily. See this Covid Feature with info, links to the news from 5 years ago, George Murphy's Lockdown Diary, photos, charts and video. Read the Covid Feature at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

HEBDEN BRIDGE FLOOD PREVENTION PLANS: Hebden Bridge has been hit by a series of devastating floods over the past 15 years. The Environment Agency is now drafting plans to help reduce the impact of heavy rainfall in the future. Read more on the HebWeb at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

WRITING CENTRE LAUNCHES CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN - Arvon, the leading creative writing charity, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise the final £75K needed to complete the transformation of Lumb Bank, a historic literary house situated above Hebden Bridge. See HebWeb at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

MURPHY'S LORE IS BACK! Season 5 starts with George Murphy reflecting on grey skies & indoor exercise, a mini break, a freezing gig about hot weather, a poem partly about deep snow, strangers on a train, a kindly deed. It ends with a prophetic warning & a terrible betrayal. See www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

TRADES CLUB WINS MUSIC AWARD - The Trades Club in Hebden Bridge has won a prestigious music industry award. The Northern Music Awards committee have voted the Trades Club in Hebden Bridge the Best Venue Under 2000 capacity. Read more on the HebWeb at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

POD CAR SHARE IS UP AND RUNNING - Car sharing has returned to the Upper Calder Valley with three cars in Hebden Bridge and two in Todmorden. People are signing up and already using the cars with the POD app. Read more on the HebWeb at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk