Cineworld Castleford is to close.

Cineworld announces closure of Castleford cinema site

The Prince of Wales Hospice Light up a Life.

The Prince of Wales Hospice remembers loved ones at Light up a Life

The MND community, including Rob Burrow’s parents Geoff and Irene, Leeds Teaching Hospital’s MND patients and their families celebrate Leeds Hospitals Charity reaching its £6.8million fundraising total before signing the timber frame under construction at the Rob Burrow Centre in Seacroft, Leeds

Rob Burrow Centre for MND reaches £6.8m target as supporters leave their mark

Christmas parcel deadline reminder, as Evri announces festive period delivery days

Christmas parcel deadline reminder as Evri announces festive delivery days

Loved ones remembered at annual Light up a Life services

Loved ones remembered at Wakefield Hospice's annual Light up a Life services

Amy Weighman Personalised Care Lead Midwife.

Mid Yorks NHS Trust’s Maternity Service introduce personalised care booklet

Leeds Magistrates' Court

Reports from the courts

Jane McDonald is heading back to Wakefield for 'An Audience with' event in February next year. (PHOTO Pål Hansen)

'An Audience with Jane McDonald' coming to Wakefield February 2025

The council has received reports of bogus callers contacting residents offering £40 food payments if they provide bank details.

Wakefield council issues scam warning over £40 food payments

A premises licence review hearing is to be held after police seized illegal tobacco products from Top Shelf off-licence, on Leeds Road, Outwood, on August 21 this year.

Police seized illegal tobacco at Outwood off-licence

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Amazon’s smart speakers are back to bargain prices

Amazon has brought back Black Friday pricing on its top tech

You can buy this Nespresso-compatible coffee pod machine for just £34.99 in Aldi this week

Coffee pod machine which is compatible with Nespresso just £35 at Aldi

Sport

Wakefield Trinity are out to get the DIY Kitchens Stadium bouncing when back in Super League in 2025. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Trinity out to replicate 'special' Grand Final night every home game in 2025

​Wakefield Trinity are aiming to recreate the atmosphere from their successfully staged Championship Grand Final at every home game as they return to Super League in 2025.

Tony Harber

Jaydan Sandhu was on target as Wakefield AFC led 2-0 before their game at Dearne & District was abandoned. Picture: Scott Merrylees

Wakefield AFC await NCE League ruling after controversial early end to game

New Castleford Tigers signing Jeremiah Simbiken celebrates North Devils' win against Newtown Jets in the 2024 NRL State Championship Grand Final at Accor Stadium, Sydney. Picture: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

Castleford Tigers reveal 2025 squad numbers

New Featherstone Rovers signing King Vuniyayawa in action for Salford Red Devils last season. Picture: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com

King Vuniyayawa out to make an impact after joining Featherstone Rovers

Castleford Tigers will play against Valencia Huracanes early in 2025. Picture by Matt West/SWpix.com

Castleford Tigers set to warm up in Spain after announcing game in Valencia

Rugby League

Featherstone Rovers fans.

Featherstone Rovers fans get a voice with new group

Kevin Sinfield and the team approach the finish line in Saddleworth.

Sinfield runs home for Christmas after completing epic charity challenge

Martin Jepson has explained the decision to change head coach at Castleford Tigers. Picture: Castleford Tigers

Castleford Tigers boss sees value of 'fresh start' for 2025 season

Numbers were high at the first Wakefield Trinity Community Foundation emerging player pathway development skills session.

Wakefield Trinity's emerging player pathway development sessions proving popular

Crime

He has been remanded in custody to appear at Leeds Magistrates Court today (Monday, 9 December).

Pontefract man charged following hoax calls to West Yorkshire Police

Do you recognise this man?

Image appeal after indecent exposure at Castleford's Junction 32 shopping outlet

Leeds Magistrates' Court

Reports from the courts

A set of sculptures installed outside Wakefield Council's headquarters as part of a £1m art trail have been stolen.

Bronze bird song sculptures part of £1m art trail stolen

Stock image

Submitted planning applications

Ward (pictured) hit the woman with such force it affected her vision, a court heard. (pics by WYP / National World)

Thug with violent past broke partner's eye socket with 'heavy blow'

What's On

Mark Thomas

Activist and comedian Mark Thomas brings critically acclaimed show to Wakefield

The UK's godfather of political comedy returns to stand-up after a long hiatus and brings his newest show, Gaffa Tapes, to Wakefield's Theatre Royal on February 6, 2025.

Bex Colwell

Here's 19 events set to take place in Bradford as it celebrates its status as the 2025 City of Culture.

Ad Feature 19 brilliant Bradford events to look forward to in 2025

With the nominations announced now for the 2025 Golden Globes ceremony, who are the favourites this early on in the 2025 Oscars race?

Who are the early favourites for an Oscar as awards season begins?

Who were the most searched for musicians on Google in 2024?

The 10 most searched for musicians on Google in 2024

Greg Davies and Bridget Christie have been announced at the comedy headliners at Latitude Festival 2025.

Full list of comedians confirmed for Latitude 2025

Retro

Peter Brears pictured at his home at Headingley, Leeds...29th June 2020..Picture by Simon Hulme

The story behind suet pudding and other Christmas delicacies unearthed

​Members of Wakefield & District Family History Society are in for a special treat at their meeting on Saturday.

Julie Marshall

Can you spot anyone you know?

Retro: 24 nostalgic photos taking you back to Wakefield in the 1980s

Lost Facebook features you may remember. Photo: Juana Arias/ The Washington Post via Getty Images

9 long lost Facebook features that will bring back memories

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

24 photos that will take you back to nights out in Flares in the noughties

Fun in the snow.

24 photos of snow in Wakefield and the Five Towns in the 1970s, 80s and 90s

Lifestyle

The effect is that you ask everyone to place their right hand on the table and raise a particular finger in response to questions you make up.

Dr's Casebook: ​A fun experiment to try out on Christmas Day

A front view of the attractive stone property for sale in Ackworth.

'Immaculate' stone semi in top location on market at £400,000

Percko support vests are made for everyday use

'Relief at last': Give the gift of back support this Christmas

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Homes & Gardens

Double doors lead in to the vestibule and hallway of the stunning property.

Stunning conversion with Georgian influence offers stylish living, for £825,000

This beautifully updated and extended property was converted in the 1990s, and maintains a Georgian influence.

Sally Burton

These subscriptions either send you fully-prepared meals, or the ingredients to start you off on a culinary journey

Top 10 meal kits and recipe boxes - save time and money on your meals

This gorgeous home, on Tower Avenue, is available on Yopa for £395,000.

Inside a unique property in Upton, for sale on Yopa

The stunning breakfast kitchen has fitted units and quartz worktops.

Extended detached home with gardens hits the market in prime location

Google's Nest Thermostat learns your heating routine and then makes it more efficient

Black Friday deal for this Google Nest thermostat has stayed in place

Your World - Wakefield

The winners of the Used Car Awards on stage at the end of the evening.

Yorkshire commercial vehicle dealership scoops another prestigious award

The Glade at Woodland Vale

'Perfect partnership' gets Wakefield buyers on the move

Biodiversity solutions

South Elmsall firm bids to shape a sustainable future

How to get the body of a gladiator from the comfort of your own home

Leeds personal trainer reveals how to achieve Pedro Pascal's gladiator body

People

The Dam Inn pub is hosting a charity night packed with entertainment, raffles and festive cheer this week with all proceeds going to Wakefield Hospice.

The Dam Inn pub to hold festive fundraiser for Wakefield Hospice

The Dam Inn pub is hosting a charity night packed with entertainment, raffles and festive cheer this week with all proceeds going to Wakefield Hospice.

Leanne Clarke

Jon Graves’s Cold War era ex-Royal Observer Corps pit smashed its £15,000 guide price when it was bought for £29,000 at an auction.

Watch: Pontefract dad's nuclear bunker sells for twice its estimate at auction

Here's how secondary schools in Wakefield performed for Attainment 8 according to latest league tables

How secondary schools in Wakefield performed for Attainment 8

Judges gave Tasha and Aljaz a standing ovation after they performed their waltz to (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman by Aretha Franklin. (BBC Public Service)

Tasha on track to lift the glitterball after making the final of Strictly

Here are the locations of every mobile speed camera in use Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford next week.

All the mobile speed cameras in use in Wakefield and the Five Towns next week

Business

(Photo: Matt Crossick/Cineworld)

Cinema chain to close six sites amid restructuring efforts - full list

(Photos: SWNS)

'I'm only spending £100 on each child this Christmas - a fair amount'

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The 8 major changes coming to UK drivers in 2025

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The 'Coupon King' shares his tips and simple hacks to save big in 2025

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Cavity Wall Insulation scandal causes damp, debt and devastation

Total Fitness.

Total Fitness Wakefield enhances facilities including new cafe and equipment

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Huge tree trunk crashes down on driver’s windscreen.

Watch: Moment huge tree trunk crashes down on driver’s windscreen

Martin and Roman Kemp get in on the great chocolate debate that's been swirling throughout the nation

Bounty is NOT the nation's most-disliked chocolate, shock study finds

Politics, family matters, and religion are the topics most likely to lead to arguments during the Christmas holidays

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December is often a month full of overindulgence, which can leave many of us feeling sluggish and unhealthy.

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Walking is the ultimate stepping stone to a consistent running routine.

Running coach shares 9 tips on how to go from walking to running

MPs gathered to hear the result of the vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. PIC: House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA Wire

What happens next with the assisted dying bill?

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