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‘God fearing’ Calderdale library hits back at mystery villager hiding porn on its shelves
Hebden Bridge is going viral on Twitter right now
Hebden Bridge is going viral on Twitter thanks to an image of a note from an outraged villager in one of Todmorden's little free libraries.
The unsigned note, placed in a box in the village of Cornholme, directs some good old-fashioned Christian fury at donations of what it describes as pornographic 'filth'.
The indignant villager pulls no punches, and even goes so far as to suggest that anyone who might enjoy the erotic literature should move to neighbouring town Hebden Bridge - scathingly referring to it as a 'cess pit.'
The note reads: "Whoever is placing the copys of pornographic literature in here, stop!
"Cornholme is a good God fearing Christian village.
"If this filth is to your liking may we suggest you move to the cess pit that is Hebden Bridge."
It's not entirely clear whether the anonymous note was intended seriously or not, but we'd like to think it's a good example of dry West Yorkshire humour.
Twitter users have been quick to pile on, with a mixed bag of reactions so far.
One commented "hope it's jam packed with old razzle mags tomorrow" whilst another suggested the culprit could actually be "all the housewives trying to dump their 'Fifty Shades' trilogies."
Hebden Bridge councillor John Fenton-Glynn also added to the furore, stating: "I’d like to thank the people of Cornholme for help with our marketing campaign. Please check out our local independent shops! If the Cess gets too much we have a soap shop."
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Whatever your opinion, we have to say that it's nice to see Hebden trending for something that isn't flooding for a change.
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Turnstile to play their only UK headline show this year at Halifax Piece Hall
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Turnstile will headline the Halifax Piece Hall this summer, their only UK headline show.
The Grammy-winning hardcore group have just announced a very special show at historic venue the Halifax Piece Hall.
As part of the venue's huge summer season, Turnstile will take to the stage on Wednesday 26 August marking a whopping 41 shows at the Piece Hall's calendar so far.
The group pulled huge crowds at Glastonbury festival last year and scooped up two Grammy Awards earlier this month, using their platform to thank fans who "swung in the dark" with them.
Nicky Chance-Thompson MBE DL FRSA, CEO of The Piece Hall Trust, says: “2026 will see Turnstile playing at some of the world’s most iconic festivals and then here in Halifax at UK’s most iconic heritage venue.”
“We always aim to deliver for the full spectrum of music lovers in Calderdale and knowing how passionate our rock and metal community is, this gig will be off the scale – truly unmissable!”
Alongside Turnstile, Halifax Piece Hall will welcome the likes of Hollywood Vampires, Paul Weller, Bowling For Soup, Skunk Anansie, Garbage, Empire of the Sun, Sex Pistols, Mcfly, CMAT and Jimmy Eat World this summer. What a season it's going to be.
Baltimore’s hardcore heroes will head to West Yorkshire to play TK Maxx presents Live at The Piece Hall on Wednesday August 26.
Tickets go on sale this Friday 27 February at 10am, and you can get your tickets here.
Find out more about what's going on at the Halifax Piece Hall this summer here.
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This iconic Leeds pub is selling 25p pints for the weekend alongside a 70’s-inspired menu
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Whitelock's Ale House in Leeds are turning back the clocks for four days only.
Ever fancied giving time travel a go? Well now's your chance, as a historic Leeds pub are looking back to time gone by for the weekend.
Whitelock's Ale House are collaborating with Double Diamond beer, an iconic British pale ale made popular in the 70's and now somewhat having a resurgence.
From this Thursday 26 February until Sunday 1 March 2026, pints of Double Diamond will be available for just 25p.
Yep, you can't even get a Freddo for 25p these days let alone a cold, refreshing pint.
Guests will be able to grab their first pint of Double Diamond for 25p along with a nostalgic specials menu from the Whitelock's kitchen.
And if you know anything about their food, it's always class so this specials menu will be absolutely no exception.
The specials menu includes a french onion quiche, a coronation chicken sandwich, gammon, pineapple, egg and chips and to top it all off, a raspberry Swiss roll with custard.
You can get three courses for just £30 and you can either pre-order or order individually when you're there.
This is set to be a real blast from the past, so rally your mates together and prepare for a trip down memory lane and for what could be the cheapest pint of your life.
You can find out more and book your table at Whitelock's Ale House here.
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30th April 2021 
