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January 1985 - Snow scene in Wakefield park

Photos of Wakefield from the 1980s including babies, schools and Noel Edmonds

Anyone who can help should contact Wakefield Coroner's Office

Search launched for loved ones of 40-year-old Wakefield woman who lived at hotel

The cast can't wait to perform for an audience, after months of intense rehearsals

Young stars ready to fly into Castleford in 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'

Inside the Commuity Shop Knottingley, which is part of the Community Shop organisation celebrating 10 years of operation

Community Shop network marks 10 years of helping families in food poverty

Yorkshire-based ice manufacturer, The Ice Co, has joined forces with Castleford Tigers for a one-year partnership

Yorkshire ice manufacturer announces partnership with Castleford Tigers

Melanie Precious (left), Mid Yorks theatre practitioner, with medics from Ghana.

NHS trust medics treat more than 100 hernia patients during Ghana mission

Here are some of the best things to do in Wakefield this Christmas.

The 14 best attractions to visit in Wakefield this Christmas

Gareth Mellor, a former assistant headteacher at Kettlethorpe High School, was given a suspended sentence after pleading guilty to accessing thousands of indecent child images.

Former Wakefield teacher avoids jail for thousands of indecent child images

Guy Lister at the Counting House

Redevelopment of Pontefract's historic Counting House continues

Under Keir Starmer’s leadership, the Labour Party has changed. Labour is now the party of fiscal responsibility, we are the party of business, and we are the only party with a plan to make working people better off. Photo: Getty Images

People should not have to choose between heating and eating this Christmas

Sport

New Castleford Tigers director Martin Jepson has provided significant investment into the club.

Castleford Tigers ' new director explains reasons for getting on board
Lifelong Castleford Tigers fan Martin Jepson is aiming to provide the financial backing to keep his beloved club in Super League beyond next year.

Trophy winning West Yorkshire county pool player Emma Senior.

West Yorkshire pool players take on best in country

Highly promising all-rounder Jawad Akhtar in batting action.

Wakefield cricket prospect Jawad Akhtar aiming to progress with Yorkshire

Andy Appleton won the English Blackball Pool Federation Masters trophy, named in honour of his friend, Jason Twist.

West Yorkshire pool players take on best in country

Daryl Powell is happy with the way things are going at the start of pre-season with Wakefield Trinity. Photo by Wakefield Trinity

Daryl Powell pleased with Wakefield Trinity players' work ethic in pre-season

Rugby League

Paul McShane's Testimonial match will see Castleford Tigers take on Huddersfield Giants next year. Photo by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Castleford Tigers prepare to share "positive news" with new director appointed

Josh Hardcastle in action against Sheffield Eagles in 2023. Photo by Dec Hayes

Featherstone Rovers on lookout to add to their 2024 squad

Wakefield Trinity fixtures have been published.

Wakefield Trinity's fixtures for the 2024 Betfred Championship season

Matty Ashurst will be one of the players helping to get Wakefield Trinity off to a better start to 2024 than they finished this year. Photo by Bruce Rollinson

Wakefield Trinity prepare for big start to 2024 Betfred Championship season

Crime

Do you recognise anyone?

Wanted: 16 people police urgently want to speak to in Wakefield

Fixed £100 fines could be handed out to anti-social drivers and spectators gathering for ‘car cruises’ at Tuscany Way, in Altofts.

Crackdown planned to stop industrial estate being used as “racetrack”

Cizman attacked his wife after losing to his son during a game of FIFA. (pic by National World)

Drunken dad bit wife after losing a game of FIFA against his son

Police would like to speak to Sorinel Oprea about burglaries involving elderly victims in Mirfield and Wakefield.

Search for man wanted in connection with burglaries in Mirfield and Wakefield

Wakefield district police headquarters, Havertop Lane, Normanton

Prisoners kept in police station cells in West Yorkshire as jails are full

Leeds Magistrates' Court

Reports from the courts

What's On

The walk will begin and ended at the branch's Animal Centre in East Ardsley.

Wakefield RSPCA's 'Paws 4 a Christmas Walk' fundraiser to return this weekend
The RSPCA Leeds, Wakefield and District Branch is inviting dog owners and members of the community to participate in its annual “Paws 4 a Christmas Walk” charity fundraiser this weekend.

Christmas decorations have been put up around the Nostell Priory house.

Explore Nostell Priory's incredible fairytale-themed Christmas decorations

Christmas Jumper Day 2023 will take place on Thursday, December 7.

Christmas Jumper Day 2023: All you need to know about the festive appeal

Visit Santa Claus across the district this December.

The magical places to meet Santa Claus across Wakefield this Christmas

Tina Turner's better than all the rest Queen of Rock 'n’ Roll singles collection

Tina Turner complete singles collection Simply The Best

Retro

Sgt Wilfred Ibbotson

Plan submitted for blue plaque to commemorate Dambusters hero
A planning application has been submitted to pay tribute to a gunner from Wakefield who took part in the Dambusters Raid.

These buildings, monuments and conservation areas are all on the Heritage at Risk Register 2023.

Here are 14 of Wakefield's buildings on Historic England's At Risk Register 2023

Christmas at the Vale will return to The Calder Vale this weekend.

Free vintage event to return to Wakefield for Christmas special this weekend

Do these photos from the 80s bring back any memories?

33 nostalgic photos taking you back to Wakefield in the 1980s

In a field outside the village of Heath, 1.5 miles outside of Wakefield, is Dame Mary Bolles's Water Tower: a Grade II Listed structure dating from the 1600s.

Explore the historic Wakefield water tower - haunted by a dame's ghost

Homes & Gardens

Transform your conservatory into a cosy Christmas living space.

Sagars Conservatory Roof Insulation offers the solution for summer and winter
Transforming your conservatory into an additional room can give homeowners the scope to create much needed additional space this Christmas.

This incredible property, on Ferrybridge Road, is currently available on Rightmove for £650,000.

Property in Wakefield: Inside one of Castleford's most expensive period homes

By using your garden as a resource you can create some simple, yet beautiful decorative displays for the Christmas festivities

Tips on how you can have a green Christmas by using plants from the garden

A front view of the property that's for sale at £700,000.

Six-bed home with south-facing garden for sale in top location for families

The semi-detached home has a lovely quiet location, surrounded by open fields.

Appealing home with gardens, open views and just one neighbour hits the market

Lifestyle

Total Travel is celebrating its tenth anniversary.

Travel with Katie Butler: Celebrating ten years of Total Travel

Wakefield will see the cold temperatures continue throughout the week.

Weather in Wakefield: Met Office warns of freezing fog patches across district

Local businesses have raised vital funds for the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust's MY MRI appeal.

Businesses deck the halls of Pinderfields Hospital in aid of MRI appeal

Earls Lodge residents Agnes Muir and Rita Durrant.

Donate a gift to Wakefield care home and bring joy to residents this Christmas

People

T Level students at WDH: (L-R) Briana Summerscales, Courtney Waine, Mia Gilpin, Lucy Dunford, Joe Mudd, Murray Philip

WDH supporting Castleford students to gain 'vital' business experience
WDH is supporting students from Castleford College with industry placements as part of their T Level studies.

BBC Show "Antiques Road Trip" has paid a visit to Pontefract as part of the shows latest season

BBC show Antiques Road Trip visits Pontefract as part of latest season

Hamper packing volunteers

Volunteers pack Christmas hampers for Wakefield families in need

A young boy from Normanton has raised over £3000 after relaunching his "Rock On Tommy" charity pledge, following all his success last year

'Rock On Tommy' returns: Normanton boy continues his fundraising journey

Grace Gill who has recently moved from Hull to Wakefield is struggling to get a school place. Picture Scott Merrylees

Nine-year-old may have to wait until after Christmas for school place

Business

Residents began a campaign to stop the scheme in August 2022.

Developer loses fight over plan to turn former fish shop into HMO

FERRYBRIDGE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Houses stand under the cooling towers of Ferrybridge Power Station on February 6, 2017 in Ferrybridge, United Kingdom. The former coal-fired power station in West Yorkshire officially closed in 2016, after 50 years in service. Much of the North East of the United Kingdon voted to leave the European Union including Sunderland, Gateshead, Darlington, Durham, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Stockton, Redcar and Cleveland, North Tyneside and South Tyneside, and Northumberland. Newcastle was the only borough to vote to remain, though by a narrow margin, which was likely due to its large student population and dependency on EU funding. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Full planning permission requested to redevelop former Ferrybridge Power Station

Trevor Crossley is retiring and closing his business, Crossley Tordoff Outdoor Sports, in Pontefract

Pontefract shop run by same family for more than 60 years is set to close

The Northside BIG Winter Van Sale includes two free service for any new or used Mercedes-Benz van purchased in December 2023

Ad Feature TWO FREE SERVICES: Northside BIG Winter Van Sale special offer

Wakefield MP Simon Lightwood visited the Falafel Street Kitchen van outside the city's Cathedral.

Wakefield MP champions city’s small businesses

Here are 24 shops that are no longer open

24 Wakefield shops we have loved and lost

Recommended

These are the best and spookiest costumes for children for Halloween 2023.

Cheap, scary Halloween costumes for kids - Wednesday and Marvel heroes

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Top cabin bags and suitcases that you can carry on to an airplane

Top cabin bags that you can carry on to an airplane

The best sideboards for maximum storage and style

Stylish, practical sideboards for house storage

UK Trending

Aldi super six deal to return, with items starting at 15p.

Aldi: Christmas Super Six deals return starting at 15p

King Charles III will deliver his Christmas Day speech at 3pm.

King’s Speech 2023: What time and where can you watch

American football coach used disturbing 9/11 metaphor to inspire team

Quiz reveals your Christmas spending habits

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 Professional Dancers

12 things Behind the scenes at Strictly Come Dancing 2023

Hawick Youth and Gala Wanderers game saw rugby's first own goal. Picture: Elliot Jack/SWNS

Funny footage shows world's first own goal - in a rugby match

Must Read

It’s now officially the time of year when people fret about what gifts to buy loved ones before taking the safe option by buying them a book.

Life on Tapp: You can’t go wrong with a book for Christmas – or can you?

A recent visit to the car booter’s paradise that is our garden shed left me yearning for a stiff drink, such was the scale of the chaos before me.

Life on Tapp: It's a never ending cycle of selling, buying and selling again

There’s a bloke around the corner from me who before Bonfire Night was out of the way, was up his ladder, stringing lights across the front of his house, which perfectly complemented his eight foot inflatable Santa.

There’s nothing wrong with going early when it comes to Christmas planning

I don’t think any amount of unsolicited contact with ill folk would be enough to make most people want to dig face masks out of their sock drawers or from the back of the cupboard where we keep our shopping bags.

Life on Tapp: You would've thought society might have learned its lesson