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BBC News
30-06-2025
- BBC News
July closures of A58 Burdock Way flyover in Halifax announced
A key route in and out of Halifax will be closed on some evenings and weekends in July while resurfacing work takes Council said work on the A58 Burdock Way flyover was necessary but straightforward, with the maintenance issues identified at an early resurfacing work, the council will be replacing the movement joints on the to the route's popularity, the work will be carried out overnight and at the weekend in an effort to limit disruption, the council stated. The south-west carriageway, for vehicles travelling from Brighouse and Stump Cross towards Halifax, will be closed on Monday 7 July from 23:00-07:00 Tuesday 8 July and Wednesday 9 July, the road will be closed between 20:00-07:00 BST, with a further closure on Thursday 10 July, between 11:00-07:00 road will close at 23:00 BST on Friday 11 July and remain closed across that weekend, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. The north-east carriageway, for routes from Halifax towards Stump Cross and Brighouse, will be closed from Monday 14 July from 20:00 to 07:00 BST, with another full closure on the weekend of 19 and 20 will be in place, with the council stressing every effort had been made to minimise disruption, including postponing road closures on nights when there are events at Halifax's Piece Hall and working around ongoing improvement works in the town centre."We thank road-users for their patience whist this important work is completed," said council's cabinet member for transport, Sarah Courtney. "The work will protect the structure and improve the road surface, prolonging the lifespan of the road." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Soggy Vans, smeared mascara and kohl - Deftones thrill with set of classics at historic Piece Hall
As the polyphonic opening bars of Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away) fill the air there is a split second of silence before Chino Moreno leaps forth to an explosion of sound. Deftones have arrived. Their spectacular show at Halifax's historic Piece Hall on Tuesday night is one of only three UK appearances - their first gigs here for three-years. But it is well worth the wait. READ MORE: Dua Lipa brings out surprise guest for iconic duet at first Liverpool Anfield show READ MORE: Glastonbury 2025 drinks prices revealed as costs rise After kicking off with a classic, the Sacramento rockers roll into the moody, gnarly groove of My Own Summer causing a mass singalong of 'shove it' as the anthemic chorus hits. They keep the energy high during a relentlessly thrilling set of classics from their incredible 30-year back catalogue, pounding through Diamond Eyes, You've Seen The Butcher, Around The Fur and Rosemary. It's probably the encore of Minerva, Bored and 7 Words that hold the most power over the crowd of superfans. But for me, it's the classics from White Pony - an album that marked 25 years this month - that hit hardest. The gnarly opening chords and driving drums of Feiticeira sound phenomenal in the open-air courtyard as the heavens open and the clouds collide. While the sensual, stirring Digital Bath sounds brooding and dramatic in the night air. White Pony burst forth at a time when Nu Metal ruled the airwaves. And though Deftones most famous song, Back to School bore all the hallmarks of a Nu Metal hit, that single version of a far more textured album track never truly represented their sound. There's a reason this studied, experimental band has survived long after the peers that populated the alternative landscape of the early 2000s. Their moody, layered soundscapes combine elements of shoegaze, punk and triphop. Often cited as the Radiohead of the metal scene, they have always expanded their music with samples. As such, keyboardist and turntablist Frank Delgado brings texture and complexity during a set that showcases the band's range. But Deftones are predominantly a metal act. So much is owed to the power and anger of Abe Cunningham's distinctive drumming, with his crisp snares and complex time signatures driving the sound. Guitarist Stephen Carpenter is as unshowy as ever. He calmly stands stock still for 90 minutes throwing out incredible riffs, chuggy chords and deceptively complex compositions. But it's Moreno's mercurial tenor - both thrusting and vulnerable - and his distinctive scream that truly elevate Deftones. The frontman spits, snarls and growls out his angsty, cerebral lyrics while rampaging across the stage and leaping off monitors and amps. And his signature Spongebob-style tube socks are of course shown off at every opportunity. From the second Deftones hit the stage, they are greeted by torrential rain. But it matters little to the 6,000 metalheads who dance, jump and throng in the pit. Those sensible enough to bring an anorak let loose among the melange of soggy Vans, smeared mascara and kohl. This is a glorious show of cinematic, anthemic metal hits. Please don't leave it another three years before visiting us again, lads. Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away) My Own Summer (Shove It) Diamond Eyes Tempest Swerve City Feiticeira Digital Bath You've Seen The Butcher Rocket Skates Sextape Around The Fur Headup Rosemary Hole in the Earth Change (In the House of Flies) Genesis Minerva Bored 7 Words
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Electronic rock icons Pendulum perform anthems for crowds at The Piece Hall
Electronic rock icons Pendulum brought global hits to The Piece Hall in Halifax last night (Saturday). The Australian greats were latest headliners to take to the historic courtyard stage under summery skies for the TK Maxx presents Live At The Piece Hall series. Fans rocked to anthems including opener Napalm, as well as Granite, Propane Nightmares and Watercolour – plus tracks from their 2024 EPs 'Elemental' and 'Anima' – and closing with the massive hit Tarantula. Swedish rockers Normandie opened the night with a power-packed set and energetic performance. This summer's record breaking Live at The Piece Hall series of concerts continues next Friday (June 20) by UB40 ft Ali Campbell, Bitty McLean and Reggae Roast, followed on Tuesday June 24 by Deftones and High Vis.
BBC News
01-04-2025
- General
- BBC News
Halifax Piece Hall renovations will stop dead rat problem
Managers of Grade I-listed landmark building want to make adaptations in an effort to keep pests such as rats out of its walls. The Piece Hall in Halifax reopened in 2017 after several years of restoration work and now hosts concerts and dates back to 1799 and was originally a cloth hall for traders. In a planning application to Calderdale Council, the venue's managers asked for permission to renovate the Piece Hall's west side wall. Supporting statements alongside the application said the proposed work would ensure the longevity and protection of the Piece Piece Hall Trust also said the work would stop pests getting into the cavity of the building, according to the Local Democracy Reporting application said: "Currently we have evidence of deceased rodents that have accessed through the gaps between the brickwork…they can only be removed by removing a section of bricks to allow our pest control contractor to remove the rodents."Prior conversations with conservation officers had taken place to ensure the method of works were suitable, the supporting statement to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
27-02-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Halifax: 'Piece Hall's council subsidy should be cut'
Councillors have called for public funding to be withdrawn from a major heritage site. The Piece Hall in Halifax, which was renovated into a retail, events and concert venue in 2017, received around £450,000 from Calderdale Council in 2022/ Party councillors suggested the local authority pull its subsidy for the Grade I-listed building during Calderdale's budget meeting earlier this week. But the Labour-run council said it would continue to support the Piece Hall. The council's budget for the next financial year, which included a 4.99% council tax rise and an increase in some parking charges, was passed on Monday his party's proposals, councillor Martin Hey said the money saved would help fund measures to tackle climate was supported by Liberal Democrat councillors, who also raised the issue last autumn, the Local Democracy Reporting Service party leader, councillor Paul Bellenger said: "That's one of the things I would definitely like to see cut."I think now the Piece Hall has gained so much recognition nationally and internationally it's about time it stood on its own two feet."However, deputy leader Scott Patient told the meeting that the venue was a "brilliant building" and "protecting it (was) absolutely key". His Labour colleague, councillor Silvia Dacre, said: "I'm sad that before the Piece Hall has even had the opportunity to present a business case to request an extension of our investment, the Green Party has decided it is not value for money."I just wonder whether they have talked to any of the businesses in Halifax who benefit from the Piece Hall effect?"Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
