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“Has time finally been called on Colne Valley real ale trail troubles?” Answer – No.

Posted on August 5, 2014 by admin

Two articles from the Huddersfield Daily Examiner, 31st July and 5th August respectively. Has time finally been called on Colne Valley real ale trail troubles? The sun and the heat were blazing down in Marsden. It made it a perfect … Continue reading →

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“Real Ale Trail clampdown set to continue but licensees agree to ‘wait and see’ for lager ban this year”

Posted on May 15, 2014 by admin

[from the Huddersfield Daily Examiner, 9th May 2014] A clampdown on lager louts is to continue this year to keep a popular real ale rail trail on the right track. Colne Valley landlords, councillors, police and Northern Rail staff will … Continue reading →

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Colne Valley MP Jason McCartney to push for better access at rail stations following lack of progress at Marsden

Posted on May 14, 2014 by admin

[from the Huddersfield Daily Examiner, 14th May 2014] Colne Valley MP Jason McCartney has added his voice to the renewed campaign to get disabled access at a Huddersfield rail station. Mr McCartney, who is a member of parliament’s Transport Select … Continue reading →

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Engineering works, weekend of 3rd & 4th May

Posted on April 28, 2014 by admin

Buses replacing trains between Stalybridge and Manchester Victoria this coming weekend 3rd & 4th May. There may also be connecting trains from Stalybridge to Piccadilly which could work out quicker and more convenient than the replacement bus – to check … Continue reading →

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