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Burnley Road Academy, Mytholmroyd.

£450,000 scheme to better protect a Mytholmroyd school from flooding is unveiled

Take measures to help flooding. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Take preventative measures to help flooding

Sowerby Bridge during the Boxing Day floods back in 2015

Residents and businesses are reminded to check flood preparation plans

High water levels in Hebden Bridge. Photo by Chris Leach

Video update of high water levels in Hebden Bridge as some traders close early

A flood alert has been issued, including for Hebden Bridge

Flood alert issued for River Calder as heavy rain hits Calderdale

The Met Office says 24 hours of heavy rain will hit the borough

Calderdale's flood alert status as amber weather warning issued for Storm Babet

Flood alleviation works in Mytholmroyd

Calder Valley flood warning sirens put to the test

The planting of hedgerows could have a significant impact on slowing water flows down hills. Picture: Matt Radcliffe Photography

Landowners benefit from funding to help naturally manage flood risk

Hebden Bridge Flood Information Centre

Hebden Bridge flood hub opens to answer questions on flood alleviation schemes

Water providers could owe £800m in compensation to bill payers for ‘unfairly overcharging customers’

Bill payers could be owed £800m in compensation

Paul Swales from the Environment Agency

Flood information centre to open soon in Calderdale town

A sign reads "footpath closed" as it stands in a flooded street in Mytholmroyd, in 2020. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Residents warned to be prepared for flash flooding this summer

A flood alert has been issued for the River Calderdale between Todmorden and Brighouse

Flood alert issued for River Calder from Todmorden to Brighouse

Thames Water face £3.3m fine over sewage spill that turned rivers ‘black’ and ‘grey’

Thames Water face £3.3m fine over sewage spills

Angling Ponds at Brookfoot. Picture: Mike Halliwell

Over £100,000 boost to improve fisheries including grant for Brighouse Lake

The clean-up was aimed at boosting habitats and water quality

Shopping trollies, traffic cones and even a sofa pulled out of Halifax stream

Warning issued after beach bug kills dog and makes eight others ill

Family playing at the seaside in winter, Instow, Devon, UK. (Photo by: Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

England’s most polluted beaches revealed

Flooding in Brighouse after storm Ciara hit Calderdale on February 2020. Picture of Brighouse Marina. Calder and Hebble Navigation canal locks overflowing. Photo by Steven Lord.

50 Calderdale businesses better protected from floods thanks to recent work

Take a Friend Fishing offers more opportunity than ever to get out fishing with a friend and family

How to make the most of Take a Friend Fishing campaign this Easter

Pearl Supermarket, Halifax.

One of Halifax's favourite shops opens again after massive fire

(Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Calderdale communities urged to sign up to new flood warning service

Pictured from the left are recipients of artwork, VBA representatives and members of the community including flood wardens – the Rev Cathy Reardon, Alison Carlton, Katie Kimber, Coun Scott Patient, Francis Charlton, Sue Slater, Serah Stooks, Julian Wilson and Eloise Charlton

Flood scheme artwork is given to Mytholmroyd community

Works are being planned to shore up flood defences in Copley village between Halifax and Sowerby Bridge

Plans revealed to protect flood-hit Calderdale village

There are 5.2 million homes across the UK that are at risk of flooding (photo: Adobe)

Warning of risk of flooding for homes next to waterways

Dave Walton, Deputy Chief Fire Officer also warned of the danger when walking close to lakes, rivers and canals in extreme weather.

Icy water and floods within West Yorkshire lead to warnings from Fire Chiefs

Houses in Ironbridge surrounded by flood waters as River Severn levels started to rise following heavy rain.

Watch: Areas engulfed by water as rivers burst banks

St Mary's Church

Luddenden church to hear when it can re-open after landslip forces its closure

White clawed crayfish found in Luddenden Brook. Picture: Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

Population of endangered crayfish thriving in rural Calderdale brook

The region is still officially classed as within drought, however the increased rainfall has helped river and Yorkshire Water’s reservoir levels to increase significantly.

Reservoir levels ‘moving in the right direction’ says Yorkshire Water

Swamped: Flooded houses in Mytholmroyd on February 9, 2020, after the River Calder burst its banks as Storm Ciara swept over the country. Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Warning about flooding this winter despite recent West Yorkshire drought

Flooding in Alfriston. Picture by Eddie Mitchell

Environment Agency urges households to prepare for winter flooding

Submerged cars and floating wheelie bins are pictured in a flooded street in Mytholmroyd in 2020. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Free flood advice workshops on offer to Calderdale communities

Pearl Supermarket looks to reopen

Popular Halifax Pearl Supermarket looks set to reopen after devastating blaze

Very low water levels at Baitings Reservoir. Picture by Simon Hulme

Yorkshire Water warns hosepipe ban could continue into 2023

Very low water levels at Baitings Reservoir in August

Calderdale's water sent to Worth Valley after lowest rainfall in 130 years

A flood alert has been issued.

Flood alert: Calderdale residents urged to 'be prepared'

Angling has the younger generation hooled

How fishing has the younger generation hooked

Low water levels at Grimwith Reservoir near Grassington North Yorkshire.

Yorkshire Water thanks customers for conserving water

Low water levels at Baitings Reservoir reveal an ancient pack horse bridge. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Yorkshire moves into drought status

Yorkshire Water has announced that it will introduce a hosepipe ban from 26th August.

Yorkshire Water announces hosepipe ban

Very low water levels at Baitings Reservoir., as the heatwave continues across the country. Picture by Simon Hulme 10th August 2022

Yorkshire Water denies bid for hosepipe ban

Walsden Rail Station. Picture: Google

‘Ambitious’ planning work on flooding project in Walsden

The Environment Agency’s Paul Swales

Plans for £30 million Hebden Bridge Flood Alleviation Scheme set to be submitted...

An artist’s impression of the Whinney Hill Park component of the scheme

Planning permission set to go in for Brighouse flood scheme

Plan ahead to cut down on food waste (photo: Adobe)

Going Green - Ideas for shopping smarter and cutting down on food waste