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Dougal shaw, bbc news. over the last five weeks, sunday evenings have meant one thing for millions of tv fans — happy valley. well, tonight is the last ever episode. whatever happens in the finale, the show has already made a huge impact in calderdale, west yorkshire, where its been filmed. phil bodmer has been to find out more. it is human remains. it is a crime drama that has gripped the nation. despite the gritty content its success seems to be having a positive impact on some of the locati...

In halifax, you may recognise the reception area here because it featured in last sundays edition of happy valley but it also has a bit of a pedigree when it comes to television production because it also featured in sally wainwrights last tango in halifax. we are led to believe that the piece we were featured in last week was written specifically by sally for us, to feature us. its fanatstic. shes a great friend of the hotel and for her to do that was marvellous. what do you this publicity mean...

Very good that everybody is watching and for business and for halifax. - behind the impressive facade of halifax town hall, civic leaders are delighted with the coverage on prime time tv. were already seeing people coming and looking for some of the recognisable locations and i think that will continue over summer. we had the same experience, of course, with gentleman jack, so we know what to expect and we are keen to build on that. and as a local authority leader it must fill you with an enormo...

However Sally Wainwright's gripping series ends, it already belongs in the pantheon of British dramas. Here's why

A weekly drop-in writing circle at The Bus Stop that promises to be the place of personal revolution.

A celebration of Black filmmakers and their creations, the Halifax Black Film Festival sees over 70 flicks from 10 countries coalesce right here for a...

Kimberlee Stadelmann's first day on the job will be April 10.

Discussions on bell hooks, African cooking classes, the return of the Halifax Black Film Fest and more.

Yes, yes, the nights are long and the days cold, but that excuse isn't gonna cut it this weekend: There is simply too much interesting,...