Calderdale news on Friday, October 23, 2026
In Calderdale on Friday, October 23, 2026: Calderdale venues celebrate Independent Venue Week next week. Also: Opening date announced for new multi-storey car park at Calderdale Royal Hospital; Mixenden Activity Centre, a community facility in one of Halifax's most deprived areas, closes today. Weather: Rainy and windy today with heavy showers; expect 6-11°C and gusts to 36 km/h.
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- Calderdale venues celebrate Independent Venue Week 2027 (dates to be confirmed; local pubs, music halls and cultural spaces participate).Halifax Courier ·
- Opening date announced for new multi-storey car park at Calderdale Royal Hospital.Halifax Courier ·
- Mixenden Activity Centre, a community facility in one of Halifax's most deprived areas, closes today.Halifax Courier ·
News & local government
- A teen driver received a suspended sentence after a 90mph police chase through Halifax causing £10,000 damage.Telegraph and Argus ·
Safety & emergencies
- West Yorkshire Police uncovered a suspected vehicle chop shop operating in Calderdale.Halifax Courier ·
Traffic & transport
- Consultations open on proposed pedestrian and cyclist crossings in Elland and West Vale.Halifax Courier ·
Business & new openings
- A village pub in Calderdale visited by Coldplay's Chris Martin can be converted to housing.Halifax Courier ·
Housing & real estate
- Planning approval confirmed for new homes in a Halifax village.Halifax Courier ·
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