Website for Hebden Bridge since 1995https://bsky.app/profile/hebweb.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/hebweb.bsky.social/post/3mkauhcyzes2rCOMMUNITY 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.uk24 Apr 2026 15:41 +0000at://did:plc:ftkdq6wbszsq7brycipk7bvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkauhcyzes2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/hebweb.bsky.social/post/3mj5kj2nnxk27CALDERDALE 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.uk10 Apr 2026 14:40 +0000at://did:plc:ftkdq6wbszsq7brycipk7bvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5kj2nnxk27https://bsky.app/profile/hebweb.bsky.social/post/3mgs7jco2pk2lLATEST 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 https://www.hebdenbridge.co.uk11 Mar 2026 15:34 +0000at://did:plc:ftkdq6wbszsq7brycipk7bvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgs7jco2pk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/hebweb.bsky.social/post/3mf4widnvmc2pCOUNCILLORS 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.uk18 Feb 2026 11:01 +0000at://did:plc:ftkdq6wbszsq7brycipk7bvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf4widnvmc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/hebweb.bsky.social/post/3meonq3e2v22yA646 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.uk12 Feb 2026 18:47 +0000at://did:plc:ftkdq6wbszsq7brycipk7bvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3meonq3e2v22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/hebweb.bsky.social/post/3mejgyj22ns2nFLOOD 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.uk10 Feb 2026 17:03 +0000at://did:plc:ftkdq6wbszsq7brycipk7bvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mejgyj22ns2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/hebweb.bsky.social/post/3mcxhgqaky22iOLD 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.uk21 Jan 2026 19:58 +0000at://did:plc:ftkdq6wbszsq7brycipk7bvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcxhgqaky22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/hebweb.bsky.social/post/3mavytw4u2223THE 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.uk26 Dec 2025 19:14 +0000at://did:plc:ftkdq6wbszsq7brycipk7bvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mavytw4u2223https://bsky.app/profile/hebweb.bsky.social/post/3m7pqktfsec2lTHE 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.uk11 Dec 2025 14:05 +0000at://did:plc:ftkdq6wbszsq7brycipk7bvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7pqktfsec2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/hebweb.bsky.social/post/3m6ukpxztfc2cHEBDEN 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.uk30 Nov 2025 18:38 +0000at://did:plc:ftkdq6wbszsq7brycipk7bvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6ukpxztfc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/hebweb.bsky.social/post/3m634dix23s2uRIOT 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.uk20 Nov 2025 15:44 +0000at://did:plc:ftkdq6wbszsq7brycipk7bvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m634dix23s2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/hebweb.bsky.social/post/3m5qxwi4nx22zCALDER 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.uk16 Nov 2025 14:59 +0000at://did:plc:ftkdq6wbszsq7brycipk7bvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5qxwi4nx22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/hebweb.bsky.social/post/3m4fxqnqyuc23CAMERA 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.uk30 Oct 2025 12:31 +0000at://did:plc:ftkdq6wbszsq7brycipk7bvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4fxqnqyuc23https://bsky.app/profile/hebweb.bsky.social/post/3m3aqpl6ssc2hMORE 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.uk15 Oct 2025 17:16 +0000at://did:plc:ftkdq6wbszsq7brycipk7bvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3aqpl6ssc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/hebweb.bsky.social/post/3m33dnxvc222kLINDSAY 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.uk13 Oct 2025 13:40 +0000at://did:plc:ftkdq6wbszsq7brycipk7bvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m33dnxvc222khttps://bsky.app/profile/hebweb.bsky.social/post/3lyxtfqblis24HEBDEN 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.uk16 Sep 2025 17:20 +0000at://did:plc:ftkdq6wbszsq7brycipk7bvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyxtfqblis24https://bsky.app/profile/hebweb.bsky.social/post/3lyfpygv6w22vTHIRTY 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.uk09 Sep 2025 12:31 +0000at://did:plc:ftkdq6wbszsq7brycipk7bvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyfpygv6w22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/hebweb.bsky.social/post/3lycwmik7pk2cRIOT 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.uk08 Sep 2025 09:52 +0000at://did:plc:ftkdq6wbszsq7brycipk7bvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lycwmik7pk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/hebweb.bsky.social/post/3lxtwz47bwc2jHEBWEB 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.uk02 Sep 2025 10:49 +0000at://did:plc:ftkdq6wbszsq7brycipk7bvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxtwz47bwc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/hebweb.bsky.social/post/3lwhlecxfbs2ePALESTINE 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.uk15 Aug 2025 19:23 +0000at://did:plc:ftkdq6wbszsq7brycipk7bvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwhlecxfbs2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/hebweb.bsky.social/post/3lvbjlwlpds24RON 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. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jul/31/ron-taylor-obituary - and his Lives Remembered page on the HebWeb with details of his MAP memorial Fundraiser31 Jul 2025 16:11 +0000at://did:plc:ftkdq6wbszsq7brycipk7bvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvbjlwlpds24https://bsky.app/profile/hebweb.bsky.social/post/3ltz3i3or422xMICHAEL 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.uk15 Jul 2025 14:12 +0000at://did:plc:ftkdq6wbszsq7brycipk7bvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltz3i3or422xhttps://bsky.app/profile/hebweb.bsky.social/post/3ltykmozpzc2kHAPPY 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.uk15 Jul 2025 09:10 +0000at://did:plc:ftkdq6wbszsq7brycipk7bvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltykmozpzc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/hebweb.bsky.social/post/3ltfinz4o7c27WAINSGATE 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.uk07 Jul 2025 19:14 +0000at://did:plc:ftkdq6wbszsq7brycipk7bvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltfinz4o7c27https://bsky.app/profile/hebweb.bsky.social/post/3ltesoo64522fSECOND 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.uk07 Jul 2025 12:41 +0000at://did:plc:ftkdq6wbszsq7brycipk7bvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltesoo64522fhttps://bsky.app/profile/hebweb.bsky.social/post/3lsylk6iq422pLATEST 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.uk02 Jul 2025 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:ftkdq6wbszsq7brycipk7bvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsylk6iq422phttps://bsky.app/profile/hebweb.bsky.social/post/3ls7nateutk2vSEE PHOTOS of today’s wonderful Hebden Bridge Handmade Parade at www.hebdenbridge.co.uk22 Jun 2025 17:55 +0000at://did:plc:ftkdq6wbszsq7brycipk7bvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3ls7nateutk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/hebweb.bsky.social/post/3lqv32gnxac2sLATEST 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.uk05 Jun 2025 19:38 +0000at://did:plc:ftkdq6wbszsq7brycipk7bvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqv32gnxac2shttps://bsky.app/profile/hebweb.bsky.social/post/3lqf7mewho22fTHE 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.uk30 May 2025 12:17 +0000at://did:plc:ftkdq6wbszsq7brycipk7bvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqf7mewho22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/hebweb.bsky.social/post/3loxv4ary4s2ePOD 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.12 May 2025 11:39 +0000at://did:plc:ftkdq6wbszsq7brycipk7bvd/app.bsky.feed.post/3loxv4ary4s2e