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New businesses to showcase their products at Castleford Indoor Market

New businesses to showcase their products at Castleford Indoor Market

Wakefield Crown Court. Picture Scott Merrylees

10-metre neon artwork could light up historic courthouse

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Submitted planning applications

Union Street, Wakefield

Man seriously injured in collision with bus in Wakefield

Star Walk Halloween 2026

24 photos as superheroes and Star Wars legends descend on Trinity Walk

Leeds Crown Court

80-year-old man defended himself and punched thug 'on rampage'

Top Lane near West Bretton. Google image

Wakefield Council to set up mobile cameras at dogging hotspot

Stanley is gearing up for a spectacular night of family fun as the much-loved Stanley Fireworks returns this Saturday (November 7).

Stanley fireworks to light up the town this weekend

Ossett Town Hall.

Police update after second dispersal order ends in town

Traffic and Travel

Jubilee Way, Pontefract.

Jubilee Way: Major Pontefract road closing for four weeks for resurfacing work

Wakefield Council's cabinet has agreed to scrap two-hour free parking. LDRS image

Wakefield politicians give views on scrapping two-hour free parking

The M1 Southbound exit slip road to the M62 Westbound is currently closed.

Drivers face major delays on M1 near Wakefield following police incident

Old Westgate Station car park.

Old Westgate Station car park to close temporarily as work on new hotel begins

West Yorkshire Vision Zero is encouraging pedestrians to 'be bright, be seen' as the clocks go back.

'Be bright be seen': Road safety partnership shares plea as clocks go back

Wakefield Council's cabinet has agreed to scrap two-hour free parking. LDRS image

Two-hour free parking across the Wakefield district scrapped

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BBC Look East presenter Susie Fowler-Watt

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Millions of UK households face another broadband bill increase in April 2027, even if they are locked into an existing contract, prompting fresh calls for a ban on mid-contract price rises.

Broadband customers face fresh £48 bill warning

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Explainer What you need in a Government 3-day emergency kit

Crime

After Dark on Westgate, Wakefield

Man thrown out of nightclub found with cocaine and ketamine

Daniel Skelton

Thief stole from hospital patient's bedside as she slept

The former Albion Inn, Stanley Road, Eastmoor, Wakefield.

Man found dead in car outside former pub

Waterton Road's junction with Roundwood Rise in Lupset, Wakefield.

e-bike rider badly hurt in collision with car

Leeds Crown Court.

Amazon delivery driver's van stolen after keys snatched

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Gang sentenced for hiding millions of pounds worth of drugs in cheese wheels

Weather

Storm Boelo will hit Wakefield this weekend.

Storm Boelo: Yellow weather warning issued across Wakefield

Storm Austen has been named by the Met Office with disruptive wind and rain expected across Wakefield.

Disruptive wind and rain expected as Storm Austen hits Wakefield this weekend

Business

Plans have been approved.

Former party supplies warehouse to become shops and flats

Michelle Ovens CBE says greater support is needed to help side hustles grow into sustainable businesses.

Ad Feature Side hustling UK adults face outdated systems

New look The Hop and Cobble

14 photos as The Hop and Cobble reopens with new look and live music space

Politics

Barnsley Road, South Kirkby

Family centre could become specialist school for up to 40 children

During their year representing Wakefield Council's Mayoral Office, Peter (left) and Darren helped raise more than £24,000 for the dementia support charity Memory Action Group.

Tributes paid to former Mayor of Wakefield’s consort Peter Davis

Mountbatten Crescent

Council refuses plans for two flats in Outwood garden

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Decided planning applications

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Miniature billboards, shop signs and railway adverts were installed throughout Bekonscot Model Village and Railway

Bekonscot Model Village goes big on itsu Jumbo Spring Rolls

It's estimated shoppers will splash out £170 more than they did last year

Consumers will spend an average of £304 this Black Friday

Joy Cullen gave up her job as her hip pain pre-surgery was too severe

NHS patients choose to travel further for surgeries under scheme

More than half of adults have avoided buying clothes over concerns about caring for them

Eight in 10 Brits suffer from 'laundry anxiety', according to research

Three quarters of Brits believe a week of guaranteed sunshine would boost their mood.

Six in 10 Brits face 'sun withdrawal'

Shoppers are preparing for Black Friday by tracking prices and researching products before buying.

Brits fear autumn budget will put pressure on finances

Environment

The cost of clearing the waste site at Hacking Lane in South Elmsall could exceed £30m, a public inquiry heard. LDRS image

Operator loses legal fight to extend life of “putrid” South Elmsall waste site

Willowbridge Playing Fields

Rugby club resubmits clubhouse plans after potential £30,000 saving identified

People

Levellers.

Levellers announced as next headliner for Live at Tileyard North 2027
A popular English folk-rock band is the second headliner announced for Wakefield's Live at Tileyard North 2027.
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Pontefract Civic Society vice chair Phil Cook at Pontefract War Memorial.

Four members of family among war dead names on new banners

Services will be held across the district to remember the fallen.

Remembrance Day 2026: Here’s where and when you can pay your respects

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Respite care home rated Good in all areas by inspectors

Ella Wilson has donated more than 100 activity packs to local hospice families since seeing the care her great-grandad, Derek, received at The Prince of Wales Hospice.

Seven-year-old Ella helps bring Christmas sparkle to hospice appeal

Education

Quentin Laulu-Togagae and Suaia Matagi of Talk Your Walk CIC visiting St Giles Church of England Primary School.

Housebuilder donates £1000 to fund new programme for Pontefract pupils

The latest Ofsted inspection report has now been published, with the school achieving ‘Expected Standard’ across several areas and ‘Strong Standard’ for leadership and governance under Ofsted’s new inspection framework.

School where 'pupils feel protected' celebrate Ofsted report

Wakefield’s Chris Kamara will be joining school children in a running challenge for Children in Need after they cheekily brought Olympian Jonny Brownlee out of retirement.

Kammy to join Wakefield pupils and Jonny Brownlee for Children in Need challenge

Temporary classrooms were installed to ease disruption caused by the discovery of Raac at St Thomas à Becket school, in Wakefield. LDRS image

Raac-affected Wakefield school set to for major redevelopment

Adam Bell, who lives in Ossett and is Head of Arts at Springwell Leeds, was personally informed of the prestigious award by Classic FM presenter Aled Jones, who praised his work with young people.

Wakefield teacher wins prestigious Classic FM Music Teacher of the Year Award

Wragby School has opened.

New specialist school opens

Health

Consultant spinal surgeon Mr Raman Kalyan delivering an expert presentation on spinal conditions and treatment options.

Ad Feature FREE EVENT: Leading spinal consultant offers advice in Wetherby

West Ridings Care Home

Care home improves rating but concerns remain

Chris Kamara MBE opening the refurbished Trinity Medical Centre.

Chris Kamara opens refurbished Trinity Medical Centre following £3m investment

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Award-winning foodbank warns it needs more help as Christmas approaches

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OPI shoppers can spin an online reward wheel to win extra discounts, free nail polish, vouchers and more in its early Black Friday promotion.

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