Kirklees & Calderdale Face Homelessness Crisis
New figures reveal the full impact that cuts to housing benefit will have on people in Yorkshire and the Humber. Thousands of people in the region face debt and homelessness if the Government goes ahead with planned cuts, warns Crisis, the national charity for single homeless people.
Crumb Launch Gourmet Cupcake Business
Crumb is a new cupcake company which has recently opened in the Calder Valley. Based in Hebden Bridge they are soon to open a bakery shop and cupcake course venue in Todmorden.
Interview With Graham Griffiths From Newlfe Recycled Paint
Newlife Paints Ltd is the only company in the UK that takes waste emulsion paint, destined primarily for landfill, and uses it as the basis for manufacturing a complete range of recycled paint.
Colour Yorkshire Debuts Recycled Paint Range
A local home decorating store has recently begun stocking an innovative new range of recycled paints. Colour Yorkshire In Hebden Bridge is now able to help you do your bit for the environment when redecorating your home.
Calderdale's Playground Plans On Hold
Seven schemes to refurbish Calderdale playgrounds have been put on hold while the Council waits to find out whether the Government will suspend funding. The Playbuilder programme has already seen 14 Calderdale playgrounds refurbished and rebuilt over three years.
Summer Holiday Childcare Help From Calderdale
Finding childcare during the summer holidays can often be a nightmare for parents. They have to use their own holiday, ask family and friends for help, or rely on the flexibility of their employers to ensure their children are cared for and active during the summer break.
Calderdale Pupils Score Top Marks
The Department for Education has released provisional results for National Curriculum tests and Teacher Assessments for 2010. Yet again, pupils in Calderdale schools have produced some first class results which are above the national average in both English and mathematics.
Council Support For Calderdale Businesses
Calderdale councillors have voted to give a £100,000 boost to the area’s businesses. Members of Calderdale Council’s Cabinet voted to allocate the extra money from the Economic Fighting Fund to the Business Improvement Grant Initiative when they met on Monday (August 2nd).
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