Archive - The Calderdale Lead

Fresh traffic hell for Calderdale drivers as main route set to close again

Plus: Halifax fans want to force debate on future of The Shay

Feb 9, 2025 • The Calderdale Lead and Andrew Greaves

MP appalled at racist attack on nurse in Halifax park

Plus, council approve controversial public open space school extension plans

Sep 3, 2025 • Andrew Greaves

By-election for Calderdale ward as Labour councillor resigns

Plus, Halifax drugs sting sees 27 people face charges

Mar 16, 2025 • Andrew Greaves

Welcome to the Calderdale Lead!

It's our first ever edition, here's what to expect in the coming weeks...

Nov 20, 2024 • The Calderdale Lead and Andrew Greaves

New Hebden Bridge deli evokes spirit of the American dream

Plus, Todmorden 'outsider folk' label gets set for spectacular showcase

Jun 11, 2025 • Andrew Greaves

Todmorden's future to be decided in a Referendum

Plus: Town hall chiefs make decision on Calderdale recycling centres amid cutbacks plan

Jan 19, 2025 • Andrew Greaves

Rail electrification plan for Calderdale is backed

Plus: Fighting fund set up for incinerator judicial review bid

Feb 16, 2025 • The Calderdale Lead and Andrew Greaves

Reform UK has 'nothing to offer West Yorkshire' says Tracy Brabin

Exclusive chat with West Yorkshire mayor at the Convention of the North as she also pledged support for those affected by the Weir closure in Todmorden

Mar 2, 2025 • The Calderdale Lead, Andrew Greaves, and Zoe Grunewald

Labour disappointment as councillor defects to Reform UK despite previous support for 'progressive issues'

Plus, Lydgate crash update and council tax hike confirmed

Feb 26, 2025 • The Calderdale Lead and Andrew Greaves

Calderdale Council brings in more than £2.3million in parking fines

Plus: new noodle bar in Todmorden sees popular local expand empire

Feb 12, 2025 • Andrew Greaves

If Calderdale is to reach climate targets, a 2,000 per cent uplift in cycling is needed

Plus: 1,000 person strong petition re-opens debate on controversial Todmorden cycle lane plans

Feb 2, 2025 • Andrew Greaves and The Calderdale Lead

Car on roof as crash closes road for several hours

Plus, route from Todmorden to Hebden Bridge to reopen... again!

Feb 23, 2025 • The Calderdale Lead and Andrew Greaves

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