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Stephi’s pitched a special proposal
WAKEFIELD Wildcats’ fans were treated to a romantic surprise when a former player proposed to his former Wildcat Doll girlfriend during half time celebrations.
DJ’s club night for Cystic Fribrosis Trust
A CITY DJ whose son has Cystic Fibrosis will be mixing at charity gig tonight.
Donate to homeless charity at Sainsbury’s
PEOPLE are invited to donate to a crisis centre which helps the homeless and vulnerable tomorrow.
Wakefield motorists could face traffic delays
MOTORISTS could face delays when the final stages of the North Wakefield Gateway work begins this weekend.
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Police station front desks to close ?
THE front desk at Wood Street police station could be closed overnight to help the force save more than £2m.
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Jumpers a-spire to raise funds
FUNDRAISERS are hoping to raise money for old rope when they ‘leap’ from the city’s tallest building.
Man causes a scare in Wakefield
A MAN covered in blood was spotted staggering close to a canal in Eastmoor.
2 commentsCity’s crime cracking hub
ALTHOUGH there’s little chance of CSI Wakefield appearing on TV any time soon, nevertheless the city is now the hub for hi-tech crime investigation across the north of England.
Pub team to take on TV’s Eggheads
A PUB quiz team will put their knowledge to the test as they take on TV’s Eggheads.
New nightclub creates 40 jobs
A NEW nightclub, which police had objected to over fears of drunken violence, is set to open this summer.
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Wakefield Cathedral to host jubilee lunch
A BARBECUE and royal parade will take place on the city’s precinct to celebrate the Queen’s diamond jubilee.
Olympic Torch times revealed
THE times the Olympic Torch will pass through the city have been announced.
Eastmoor murder latest - man appears in court
A MAN accused of murder has appeared before city magistrates.
Heatwave expected to last all week
THE summer weather will continue into the weekend, the Met Office has said.
Man charged with Eastmoor murder
A MAN has been charged with the murder of a 29-year-old who was stabbed in Eastmoor.
A shining vision for Unity Hall
ONE of the city’s most historic buildings is a step closer to being brought back to life as a live music venue.
Come Dine With Me in Wakefield
DO you think you have the skills to host and cook a successful dinner party for complete strangers?
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College project hits high note
A MILESTONE in the building of the city’s new college campus has passed.
Horbury cannabis farm busted
A CANNABIS farm was busted in Horbury yesterday afternoon (Sunday).
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Banned gas man faces jail
A PLUMBER who defied a gas fitting ban by doing work at a pensioner’s home is facing jail.
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UPDATE: Eastmoor murder
DETECTIVES are continuing to question a man and a woman on suspicion of murder.
Sharlston explorer of Antartic honoured with blue plaque
AN explorer who conquered the Antarctic by foot and became renowned for his contribution to science on the other side of the world has finally been recognised in his home village.
Last chance to Race For Life
NEXT Sunday thousands of women will run, jog or walk 5km around Thornes Park to help fight cancer.
Curly the abandoned ram captures hearts of Ossett folk
AN abandoned sheep has captured the hearts of a community in Ossett who flocked to help him.
Residents sniff out cannabis
A DRUGS farm has been taken out of business after police found 450 cannabis plants in a house.
10 commentsWhat’s next for Voice star?
AFTER a “crazy” month of appearing on the new BBC One talent show The Voice, teenage singer Frances Wood’s time in the competition has come to an end.
Tributes to kind hearted Connie
A GENEROUS and kind hearted woman who encouraged her husband, Stan Barstow, to become a modern day literary legend has died.
Prison for crossbow man
A MAN who carried a crossbow through the city centre and near a children’s playground has been jailed.
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Half a million people visit Hepworth
The Hepworth Wakefield celebrates its first birthday this weekend.
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Man murdered in Eastmoor
DETECTIVES have launched a murder investigation after a man was found with stab wounds in Eastmoor.
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Government cash to ‘save’ Wakefield Cathedral restoration
THE Government has changed its mind on imposing new tax measures on church restoration projects.
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Young rapper’s rhymes for terminally ill uncle
A JUNIOR rapper who has been inspired by a terminally ill uncle is hoping his words can raise £10,000 for a cancer hospital.
Missing Eastmoor teen found
A TEENAGER who went missing from her Eastmoor home has been found safe and well.
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Eastmoor teenager missing from home
A TEENAGER has been missing from her home in Eastmoor for more than a week.
Do you recognise this man?
DETECTIVES have released CCTV images of a man who they believe tried to con his way into an elderly woman’s home.
Havercroft School shut after fire
A SCHOOL has been closed after a fire broke out in the staff room.
Wakefield printing firm Bezier hit with £118,500 bill for crush death
PRINTING firm Bezier has been fined £80,000 after an employee was crushed to death on a press.
Pensioner injured as car overturns in Lofthouse
AN ELDERLY man was injured in a crash in Lofthouse this morning.
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Normanton man’s funeral held up while grave is dug at Wakefield cemetery
A GRIEVING family had their father’s funeral ruined as his grave was still being dug when they arrived to bury him.
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Year-old Hepworth up for Museum of the Year title
THE Hepworth Wakefield has welcomed more than 500,000 visitors.
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Drugs and weapons found in raids in Portobello, Wakefield
DRUGS and weapons were seized by police during raids in Portobello on Sunday morning.
Twenty years in folk
YORKSHIRE folk star Kate Rusby is touring to celebrate her 20 years in showbusiness.
Wakefield curry king Abdul’s 15-year story
A CHEF whose takeaway and diner venture proved a success is celebrating 15 years in business.
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Funding cuts risk to Wakefield school sports?
A VOLUNTARY organisation that has encouraged the city’s young sports stars for almost 40 years could be at risk of funding cuts.
Travellers descend on Heath Common
TRAVELLERS who set up a large and unexpected camp on Heath Common are expected to be moved on today.
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Weather for Wakefield
Friday 25 May 2012
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Temperature: 10 C to 23 C
Wind Speed: 20 mph
Wind direction: East
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