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Plans have been lodged to build an extension and carry out a major upgrade of Theatre Royal Wakefield. Image: AOC Architecture.

Extension and major upgrade planned for Theatre Royal Wakefield

Aspire at Pontefract Park

Aspire leisure centre back open after weekend closure

Volunteers from Chantry Rotary Club packing hampers at CAP in 2025.

Wakefield Christmas Hamper Appeal returns to help families in need

Police are apealing for witnesses after a man died in a collision on Hemsworth Bypass

Man arrested after fatal collision on Hemsworth Bypass

Gail C. Powell.

Local author to host free spooky storytelling workshop at Pontefract Castle

Leeds Magistrates' Court

Reports from the courts

Readers have shared their best autumnal snaps.

10 incredible reader photos of the autumnal scenery in and around Wakefield

Dr David Aaron showcasing Navigating Suicide Prevention resources at the Trust Quality Conference.

NHS Trust launches Navigating Suicide Prevention programme at local hospitals

Dr Rachael Nichol, clinical lead and consultant paediatric dentist for the Trust’s Community Dental Service.

Wakefield consultant becomes President of National Paediatric Dentistry Society

Representatives from Yorkshire Air Ambulance and Blacker Hall Farm.

Wakefield farm shop raises over £11,000 for Yorkshire Air Ambulance

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Families can go on a ghost hunting adventure through the house and gardens at Nostell this Halloween.

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Flashback to the noughties with these photos of night outs in Wakefield.

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Retro photos of Wakefield taken across the past 100 years.

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Former Wakefield MP David Hinchliffe, who published a book about a witch trial, is the guest speaker at Saturday's Wakefield & District Family History Society meeting. Picture Scott Merrylees

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This charming bungalow, on Upper Lane, is currently available for £275,000 through estate agents Purplebricks .

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