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Ofsted inspectors had high praise for Rastrick High School

High praise for Calderdale high school where 'pupils achieve very well'

Charles Morris, owner of Rex cinema in Elland

Historic and well-loved cinema could shut

A Black Country boozer called The Tilted Barrel where pool balls 'roll uphill' is now Britain's wonkiest pub following the loss of the Crooked House.

Britain’s newly crowned ‘wonkiest pub’ set to go on auction

The Great British Bake Off 2023: How to play Fantasy Bake Off

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The best TV shows to watch this week including Bake Off

Great British Bake Off: Meet the new bakers for season 14

Russell Brand

Celebrities who have defended Russell Brand including Andrew Tate

Areas with worst bakers revealed ahead of new GBBO season

Mohammed Rafiq at Kiplings Restaurant, Sowerby Bridge

Rising costs and higher bills mean it's a challenging time for restaurants

Energy security is something Britain needs, given the current climate.

Column: Talking Politics - Reducing reliance on foreign energy

The 1975 announce ‘Still… At Their Very Best’ UK tour including Glasgow & London - list of dates & tickets

The 1975 announce massive UK tour 2024 - List of dates & tickets

Man in his 40s dies at Britain’s biggest outdoor waterpark

Carl Falconer who has been going to The Tilted Barrel pub for about 40 years.

Inside Britain’s new wonkiest pub The Tilted Barrel

Patricia Bredin, Britain’s first ever contestant at the Eurovision Song Contest, has died aged 88

Britain’s first Eurovision singer, Patricia Bredin, has died aged 88

Fire crews at The Crooked House pub

Britain’s ‘wonkiest pub’ catches fire one month after break-in

Kate Haley said "We need our wilkos back."

Wilko on the brink of collapse putting 12,000 jobs at risk

Iain Hughes went missing during a charity swim in the English Channel

Body found in search for firefighter missing in English Channel

A lottery ticket for the EuroMillions draw

Euromillions: The most and least common winning EuroMillions numbers

A ticket-holder based somewhere in the UK has won a life-changing £111.7 million in the Euromillions, Camelot has said. Credit: Getty Images

National lottery winning numbers for huge £7.5million jackpot

Coin Hebden Bridge (Picture: Google Street View) and Brook's Brighouse (Picture: National World)

Two Calderdale restaurants are on Britain’s Best 100 Local Restaurants list

Ben Duckworth, Marketing Director introduces Greenarc’s Yorkshire-based team to brand purpose.

Halifax firm is named one of Britain’s fastest-growing companies

Windmill house for sale: Inside this seven-storey converted home with a penthouse suite - pictures

Iconic windmill home for sale with winding seven-storey staircase

Residents rave about ‘Britain’s politest parking note’ as anonymous author makes hilarious request

Residents stumble upon ‘Britain’s politest parking note’ left on car

Cherie Lunghi. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Disney)

Going Green : Make your barbecue environment friendly

This toxic plant is harmful to humans, as its chemicals can cause significant wounds to the skin. While for some, it is just a burning sensation, for others, it can cause permanent scars. This is why giant hogweed is considered illegal and the fines can go up to £5,000. They can be recognised by their large white flowers and towering height.

Giant hogweed warning after man left with scarring

The Dog Academy. Picture: Tristan Mayer/Channel 4

Channel 4's The Dog Academy is looking for new applicants

Interest rates are set to rise again

Millions of homeowners issued warning as mortgages set to rise again

Jodie Comer is in the running to play the next James Bond after her Tony award win for Prima Facie.

Who is the next James Bond? Bookies odds on Jodie Comer playing 007

Top 10 most popular walks in Britain according to OS Map app data

Meet the woman whose van lifestyle has allowed her to save more than £22k - and live in one of Britain’s poshest areas rent-free.

Van-dweller saves £22,000 and lives in posh areas rent-free

Thousands of driving tests cancelled in June as examiners strike

Halifax Minster

What's on: Centuries-old service at Halifax Minster

National Fish & Chips Cay: UK’s most preferred chip topping revealed

Wilko stores could close stores as firm in early stages of major shake-up

Wilko could close stores as firm in early stages of major shake-up

Martin Amis death: Distinguished novelist & son of celebrated author Sir Kingsley Amis, dies aged 73

Distinguished novelist Martin Amis has died aged 73

Pest controllers issue warning as Britain’s wasp population set to soar this summer

Britain’s wasp population set to soar this summer, says experts

Duke is looking for a forever home - can you offer him a loving place?

One of Britain’s loneliest dogs is looking for a forever home

Prince William is reportedly already planning his coronation

Prince William ‘already planning’ coronation with key change

List of slang words Brits hate the most according to research

The 9 slang words Brits hate the most including ‘bevvy’ and ‘bird’

Longer lorries to be allowed on Britain’s roads under new laws

The ‘world’s most beautiful coin’ depicting Queen Victoria as a royal fairy guiding a lion has sold for £267,000, 182 years after it was minted for her coronation.

Coin depicting Queen Victoria as fairy fetches huge amount at auction

The RSPCA has encouraged locals to pledge to help hedgehogs as part of Hedgehog Awareness Week.

RSPCA urges gardeners to help hungry hedgehogs this Spring

Sally Field pictured with the late Paul O’Grady

Britain's oldest dog walker crowned coronation champion by RSPCA

The attractive property has a prominent position in a leafy Todmorden lane.

Chance to buy detached home of a famous Yorkshireman

Stephanie Weaver started collecting soaps in the 1970s.

Gran who amassed 2,000 bars of soap selling collection at auction

International Harry Potter Day is on May 2

How to celebrate International Harry Potter Day