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Adrenaline Addiction is coming to Wakefield.

A family event that will get your heart pounding will take place at Wakefield Trinity's ground over the Bank Holiday.

Entertainment

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Wakefield Trinity's fight to avoid relegation 'isn't done' insists Ryan Hampshire

Wakefield Trinity gave their survival hopes a huge boost last weekend but the “job isn’t done” insists full-back Ryan Hampshire.

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Catalans Dragons celebrate their 2018 Challenge Cup final victory.

The 2020 Challenge Cup final to take place at Wembley in mid-July

The Rugby Football League has confirmed the 2020 Coral Challenge Cup final will be played on Saturday, July 18.

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It is understood that a heavy volume of traffic, believed to be the result of drivers heading to Leeds Festival, has led to the delays.Photo: Highways England

'Very heavy traffic' on A1(M) as thousands flock to Leeds Festival

'Very heavy traffic' has been reported on the A1(M) close to Pontefract this morning.

Traffic and Travel

Cyclists and town are ready for Le Tour De Ossett

Cyclists are getting ready to through the streets of Ossett

People

Last shout out for Wakefield Express Excellence in Business Awards as Britain's Got Talent star added to lineup

It’s the last call to shout about your company at this year’s Wakefield Express Excellence in Business Awards as the window for nominations closes today (Thursday).

People

St Helens' James Roby and Warrington Wolves' Jack Hughes pose with the The Rugby League Challenge Cup Trophy. Picture by SWpix.com

Coral Challenge Cup final moves to July date for 2020

The Rugby Football League has confirmed that the 2020 Coral Challenge Cup final will be played on Saturday, July 18 at Wembley Stadium.

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South Yorkshire Police are appealing to the rider of the scooter (pictured above)to get in touch.

Police appeal after man, 41, dies following collision in Cudworth

A 41-year-old man has died after a hit and run in Cudworth.

Crime

Wakefield GCSE results 2019: Results, grade boundaries, live updates and more

Months of waiting will come to an end this morning as thousands of teenagers across Wakefield collect their GCSE results.

Education

Sneak-thief caught on camera during Ossett burglary

Police are issuing images of a man they wish to speak with in connection with a sneak burglary in Ossett.

Crime

Eddie Nketiah celebrates his goal aginst Brentford with teammmates. Picture Tony Johnson.

Marcelo Bielsa looking to team match winner Eddie Nketiah up with Patrick Bamford

The fans have a new favourite in Eddie Nketiah, but Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa played down his impact after the Arsenal loanee came off the bench to seal three points against Brentford.

Football

Simon Smith was spared prison sentence for possessing child porn before going on to sexually abuse eight-year-old girl.

Yorkshire paedophile sexually abused eight-year-old girl after being spared prison sentence for child porn

A dangerous paedophile who was spared a prison sentence for possessing child porn images went on to carry out a series sex offences against an eight-year-old girl.

Crime

Everything you need to know about GCSE results day 2019

Hundreds of thousands of teenagers across the country are waiting anxiously for their GCSE results, ahead of results day on Thursday, August 22, 2019.

Education

Speed limit to be reviewed after three crashes in two days

Road chiefs are to review the speed restrictions on an accident blackspot after three crashes took place in just two days.

People

Police followed 21-year old driver at 120mph before fatal crash in Wakefield

A 21-year-old driver who died in a crash in Wakefield while travelling at more than 120mph was being followed by police, a pre inquest review hearing was told.

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