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Driver admits horror bus smash
A motorist who hit a bus at 84mph has admitted dangerous driving and causing the bus driver grievous bodily harm.
We want you to be involved in the Express - your chance to be the editor
In a weeks’ time, the Express will embark on an innovative scheme to allow its readers to help edit their own local newspaper.
Cars and band at market
Classic cars, a brass band and maypole dancing will feature at a special market in the town centre tomorrow.
500 Yorkshire Ambulance Service staff to take strike action
Ambulance workers will stage two days of strike action in June in a row over patient safety and trade union recognition.
MP calls for halt to ‘delusional’ shake-up at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Trust
An MP has asked for “dangerous” plans do downgrade and centralise parts of the district’s hospital services to be referred to the secretary of state.
VIDEO: Youngsters to rub shoulders with top acts video
Two school bands will take to the stage in front of thousands of music fans next weekend after winning a spot at Pontefract’s Crooked Ways festival.
Sport
Magic Weekend: Agar calls on Wakefield Wildcats to right the wrongs of Hull KR loss against Castleford Tigers
Richard Agar says Saturday’s Magic Weekend derby against Castleford Tigers gives Wakefield Wildcats the perfect opportunity to bounce back from a disappointing defeat at Hull KR last time out.
Wakefield College duo selected for England Colleges rugby league squad
Two talented rugby league players from Wakefield College have been handed the honour of representing their country.
Captain’s Column: Magic Weekend derby against Castleford Tigers gives us perfect chance to bounce back from Hull KR defeat
It was great to welcome a new team-mate to the club this week in Taulima Tautai.
Magic Weekend: Wakefield Wildcats prop Andy Raleigh eyes another “fantastic day” in Manchester
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats prop Andy Raleigh is hoping to enjoy another “fantastic day” at the Etihad Stadium this weekend.
Magic Weekend: Taulima Tautai set for Wakefield Wildcats debut against Castleford Tigers
New signing Taulima Tautai has been thrown straight into Wakefield Trinity Wildcats’ 19-man squad to face Castleford Tigers at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 2.15pm).
Chase faces fitness test to play in Magic derby
Daryl Powell will wait on a late fitness test for star player Rangi Chase before naming his team to face local rivals Wakefield in his first Magic Weekend with Castleford Tigers.
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VIDEO: Youngsters to rub shoulders with top acts video
Two school bands will take to the stage in front of thousands of music fans next weekend after winning a spot at Pontefract’s Crooked Ways festival.
Lifestyle
The weird, wonderful web
Each week we bring you some weird and wonderful stories from our websites to put a smile on your face at the start of the weekend. Hope you enjoy them as much as we did!
The Weird, Wonderful Web
Each week we bring you some weird and wonderful stories from our websites to put a smile on your face at the start of the weekend. Hope you enjoy them as much as we did!
Community
Letter - How about a roller-skating rink at Mustangs?
How about opening a roller-skating rink on the former Mustang’s site? The nearest one I can find is in Rotherham.
Letter - Can you help avert the badger slaughter?
Saturday 1 June will rank as a black day in the history of animal welfare.
Letter - I think the council’s leaders are extremely good value for money
As an entrepreneur and local businessperson, I would like to agree with Matthew Sinclair of the Tax Payers Alliance, stated in the Wakefield Express on the May 17, at what a great job the leaders of our council and local authority are doing.
2 commentsLetter - Find out what is really happening in the NHS
On April 1, Parliament passed legislation that will finish the job of privatising the NHS, a job started under the Thatcher government and doggedly followed by those of Major, Blair, Brown and now Cameron/Clegg.
2 commentsLetter - What a great time to be supporting the Wakefield Wildcats
What a great time it is now to support the Wildcats.
Letter - Plea over atrocious road conditions
When, oh when, are the council going to attend to the atrocious condition of the road surface in Westgate between the Smiths Arms public house and the Waterloo public house, a distance of around a quarter of a mile?
1 comment- Letter - Find out what is really happening in the NHS
- Wakefield’s Claire Cooper named Best Actress at British Soap Awards
- Wakefield Wildcats: Mathers set for return at Hull KR as Wildcats sweat on Poore fitness
- Wakefield Wildcats: Half-time lead not enough as Wildcats go down at Hull KR
- ‘Bribes’ being offered to fill disused £14m fire control centre in Wakefield
- Mid Yorkshire Hospitals new deadline to become Foundation Trust
- The Hepworth Wakefield celebrates 2nd birthday with an announcement
- Debbie’s stilton the block after a quarter a centu-brie and “Caerphilly” going for a world record attempt
- ‘Bribes’ being offered to fill disused £14m fire control centre in Wakefield
- Wakefield Council agrees on £1.5m scheme to create 140 jobs
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Weather for Wakefield
Friday 24 May 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 4 C to 10 C
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Wind Speed: 9 mph
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