Members of the Co-op can now support Halifax Society for the Blind to raise funds to provide specialist cookery courses for local people living with sight loss. Anyone with a Co-op card can opt to support the cause which means that every time you spend at the Co-op a small donation is made to HSB … Continue reading Support Halifax Society for the Blind with your Co-op membership

Local people are being invited to find out more and have their say about plans for the fourth phase of the A629 improvement programme between Halifax and Huddersfield. The project is funded by over £25million from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s West Yorkshire-plus Transport Fund and complements the work of the other stages of the … Continue reading Have your say on planned walking and cycling improvements between Halifax and Huddersfield

Anti-Bullying Week 2021, 15 - 19 November Anti-Bullying Week 2021, from 15 to 19 November, is co-ordinated in England and Wales by the Anti-Bullying Alliance. This year’s theme is ‘One Kind Word’. The week will begin with Odd Socks Day which is supported by CBBC and CBeebies star Andy Day and his band Andy and … Continue reading Anti Bullying Week

Tomorrow is Diwali, the festival of light, where Hindus, Sikhs and other faiths celebrate with family and friends. Diwali is a time for celebration of the victory of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.  In today’s turbulent times, the festival of lights reaffirms hope, commitment to friendship and goodwill.  It helps … Continue reading Happy Diwali!

With a smaller number of events taking place in West Yorkshire over the Bonfire weekend please attend organised events where possible, or follow the important Bonfire and Firework safety advice if hosting an event at home. While most of us are excited about the fireworks spectacular that comes with Bonfire Night and some may be preparing … Continue reading Message for Bonfire Night 2021 from West Yorkshire Fire Services