<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">  <channel>    <title>Halifax Courier News</title>    <link>https://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/rss</link>    <description>Visit now for the latest news direct from Halifax Courier News and updated throughout the day</description>    <language>en-gb</language>    <copyright>Copyright 2026, Iconic Media Group Ltd</copyright>    <pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 07:43:44 GMT</pubDate>    <dc:date>2026-11-09T07:43:44Z</dc:date>    <dc:language>en-gb</dc:language>    <dc:rights>Iconic Media Group Ltd or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. 2026</dc:rights>    <atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/rss" type="application/rss+xml" />    <link rel="hub" href="https://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/" />        <item>          <title><![CDATA[National grassroots music charity pays tribute to Calderdale music venue shutting this month]]></title>          <link>https://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/business/national-grassroots-music-charity-pays-tribute-to-calderdale-music-venue-shutting-this-month-9336220</link>          <description><![CDATA[A charity which champions grassroots music venues has voiced its sorrow at the closure of a Calderdale pub.]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:24:07 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9336220</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmJjMTI0YjZjLTgxYzItNDFhZC05ZGEzLTdmZTJmNzM5YWNlZjpmNjA4OTc1NC0zZmU5LTQxNTYtYTA5OS1kMzRjNDU0NjAzMzc=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>Submitted</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[The Blind Pig in Sowerby Bridge is closing later this month. -  (Submitted)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Fitton]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-06T19:24:07+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Calderdale HMO car park plan 'could disturb graves']]></title>          <link>https://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/people/calderdale-hmo-car-park-plan-could-disturb-graves-9336168</link>          <description><![CDATA[New parking for an HMO in Calderdale could disturb graves and memorials – though there are no plans to exhume bodies, according to developers.]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:25:07 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9336168</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmVhZGE2ZmE4LWRlZDAtNGIzOS1iMzQ3LTVlOTA5NWVlMzIwZDpiM2M4MGJhNS0xM2M5LTQwY2UtYTMxMy0wMjNmMjMwMTA3NmM=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>Jim Fitton</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Halifax Town Hall -  (Jim Fitton)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Callum Cuddeford]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-06T18:25:07+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[People]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Residents asked for their opinions on plans including changing speed limits around Elland and West Vale]]></title>          <link>https://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/environment/residents-asked-for-their-opinions-on-plans-including-changing-speed-limits-around-elland-and-west-vale-9334905</link>          <description><![CDATA[Residents are being asked for their opinions on proposals to change the Traffic Regulation Orders around Elland and West Vale.]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:47:32 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9334905</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjVhOTc2NzQxLWJlNzItNDVkZC04NDNkLTVhMWQ4ODYxNGMyNjpiYjFiY2JjNi0zYWQ3LTQ2YTItOWY4ZC1jYWYxY2U5YjlkM2M=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>Abigail Kellett</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Proposals include extending the 30mph speed limit zone on Stainland Road in West Vale, replacing the current 40mph. -  (Abigail Kellett)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Abigail Kellett]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-06T12:47:32+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Historic Calderdale mill faces demolition]]></title>          <link>https://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/business/historic-calderdale-mill-faces-demolition-9331129</link>          <description><![CDATA[A 200-year-old Calderdale mill could be demolished after years of deterioration, with the owner reluctant to pay for costly repairs.]]></description>          <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:23:30 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9331129</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjE4NzAzNDBhLTc3ZjItNDM5OC04Nzg0LWNkMjgwZDdjZmY5YToxM2Y4MTQ5NC0zYTg5LTQ2NDctYWRmNS03NGNiOWJmODc5MDE=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>Jim Fitton</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Halifax Town Hall -  (Jim Fitton)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Callum Cuddeford]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-04T18:23:30+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Calderdale Council leader wants regional powers over benefits]]></title>          <link>https://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/business/calderdale-council-leader-wants-regional-powers-over-benefits-9331101</link>          <description><![CDATA[The leader of Calderdale Council has called for regional powers over welfare as a way to “deal with” his claim that millions of workers would be “better off” on benefits.]]></description>          <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:58:35 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9331101</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmJjMWRlMTEyLTNlNWQtNDU1OS1hY2ZjLWUxYmU0YmU4YTY2ZjpjZTc4ZmIxMy03MmMxLTRjN2UtOGIyYS1lOGQ1MWYyZGYyNmI=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>subm</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Coun Daniel Sutherland called for more local government control on unemployment benefits -  (subm)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Callum Cuddeford]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-04T17:58:35+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Detached property with flexible accommodation is on the market for £540,000]]></title>          <link>https://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/lifestyle/homes-and-gardens/detached-property-with-flexible-accommodation-is-on-the-market-for-ps540000-9329364</link>          <description><![CDATA[This detached property with flexible accommodation is on the market for £540,000.]]></description>          <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:29:00 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9329364</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjJmNzc2ZTNiLTFhNDQtNDk1NS05Yjg4LTllYWZhNWNjM2MwYzo5MDU1MmZhMi0zMDY1LTRmZmUtYjdmMi0xYTMyOTg4ZTNkZmM=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>EweMove</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[This property is on the market visit £540,000. -  (EweMove)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Abigail Kellett]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-04T10:29:00+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Homes and Gardens]]></category><category><![CDATA[Lifestyle]]></category>        </item>  </channel></rss>