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Sarah Longlands interview: Why our towns are just as vital as cities in future of the North

She leads the ‘dedicated think-tank for the North of England’, and Dr Sarah Longlands is passionate about ensuring the Yorkshire’s towns are not left out of the Northern Powerhouse debate. Rob Parsons went to meet her.

Politics

Arson attack on house near Todmorden

Police in Calderdale are appealing for witnesses after reports of an arson attack on a house near Todmorden.

News

There's a wealth of travel options open to those heading to the festival

Leeds Festival: how to get to Bramham Park

Considered by many as the biggest and best festival event of the summer, thousands of avid music fans are expected to descend on Bramham Park ready for Leeds Festival 2018.

News

Police are hunting four motorcyclists involved in a suspect arson attack

Police hunt motorcyclists for 'targeted' Calderdale arson attack

Detectives are appealing for help to find a gang of motorcyclists involved in a suspected arson attack at a house in Calderdale.

Crime

FC Halifax Town v Dagenham and Redbridge preview

FC Halifax Town aim to bounce back from their first defeat of the season when they host Dagenham and Redbridge at The Shay on Saturday (3pm).

FC Halifax Town

There's an array of campsite options to choose from, ranging from quieter areas to livelier ones

Leeds Festival: the best campsites to pitch your tent

The biggest music event of the summer is just around the corner, offering festival-goers three loud and lively filled days of entertainment.

News

Planned hotel and gym complexl in Silver Street, Halifax.

Derelict Halifax nightclub to be transformed into 80-bedroom hotel

A derelict Halifax nightclub will be transformed after plans were given the go-ahead for an 80-bedroom hotel and gym complex.

Business

Using hackney cabs in Calderdale will soon cost you more

Customers using hackney cab taxis in Calderdale will soon pay more for their journey.

Politics

Controversial Queensbury housing plan set to be given nod

Plans to build houses on a field in Queensbury are likely to be approved next week, despite claims they would “breach the human rights” of neighbours.

News

Football - FC Halifax Town v Boston United. Nathan Clarke

FC Halifax Town: Clarke glad to be back where it all began

Nathan Clarke’s football career came full circle when he joined FC Halifax Town.

FC Halifax Town

FC Halifax Town issue statement on Simon Lenighan

FC Halifax Town have issued a club statement regarding the signing of midfielder Simon Lenighan.

FC Halifax Town

Marshalls provided paving for Canary Wharf in London

Calderdale furniture firm utilised in fight against terrorism

A Calderdale street furniture firm has indicated that its services are being utilised by authorities in the fight against terrorism.

News

A team of masked burglars shovel high-end fragrances into a bin.

WATCH: CCTV footage shows masked raiders ransack Harveys of Halifax

The managing director of an iconic Calderdale department store has issued an appeal for information after a team of masked robbers completed a sixth raid on the store in just five months.

News

Marshall expected to make changes for Toulouse showdown

Halifax coach Richard Marshall will aim to inject some ‘pace and freshness’ into his side ahead of Saturday night’s Super 8s Qualifiers clash in Toulouse (8.0 CET).

Rugby