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M62 at Wakefield 'to remain closed all day' as repairs are carried out

Two lanes of the M62 at Wakefield are to remain closed throughout the day after a serious defect was identified in the carriageway.

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Wakefield Trinity's Ryan Hampshire (PIC:SWPIX)

Wakefield Trinity's Ryan Hampshire 'happy' as club sorts two-year contract

RYAN HAMPSHIRE says he is ready to “rip” in again with Wakefield Trinity after finally agreeing a new deal with the club.

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Calder Vets, which has 13 branches across south and west Yorkshire, has been supporting Street Paws since June.

Wakefield vets take their skills and kindness out on the streets to the homeless with Street Paws

A Yorkshire vet practice has teamed up with an animal welfare charity to provide care and medical attention to homeless people's pets.

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Wakefield's Bear Kitchen is in the running.

Wakefield takeaway in the running to be crowned the best in Britain

A Wakefield takeaway is on its way to a star-studded ceremony in London after being revealed as a finalist in the British Takeaway Awards.

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Delays on M62 at Wakefield to last all day AND it's now causing delays on M1

Delays on the M62 at Wakefield could last all day, West Yorkshire Police's roads unit has said.

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Delays are expected to last until at least 10am.

Train delays at Wakefield due to broken-down service

A broken-down train is affecting services running to Wakefield this morning.

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Birds Eye recall chicken nuggets as they may contain pieces of plastic

Birds Eye is recalling Birds Eye 50 Chicken Nuggets with Golden Wholegrain because they may contain small pieces of plastic.

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Motorcyclist killed after colliding with van in Stanley

Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal road traffic collision, which occurred yesterday evening on Aberford Road in Wakefield.

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Emergency carriageway repairs on M62 at Wakefield lead to 75 minutes of delays

Motorists are facing delays of up to 75 minutes on the M62 at Wakefield this morning while emergency repairs are carried out.

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The A62 has been closed due to an ongoing police incident, Highways England says.

A642 between Leeds and Wakefield closed due to ongoing police incident

A major road in West Yorkshire is fully closed due to an ongoing police incident.

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Sir Gary Verity resigned as Welcome to Yorkshire chief executive in March.

Gary Verity expenses scandal fallout costs Welcome to Yorkshire almost £500,000

The fallout from the expenses scandal which consumed Welcome to Yorkshire following the resignation of chief executive Sir Gary Verity has cost the troubled tourist agency almost £500,000, it has been revealed tonight.

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The restrictions are just the first part of Wakefield Council's plans.

Bollards stopping under-bridge parking in Wakefield

Bollards have been put in place along a stretch of road near Wakefield city centre to prevent parking, and more traffic measures are being lined up.

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Phil Normington, with his wife Ingrid at their home in Havercroft

Funeral director with serious lung condition devastated after Wakefield Council blocks downstairs bedroom extension

A funeral director with serious breathing problems has been stopped from building a downstairs bedroom, after Wakefield Council said the extension breached planning regulations.

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Yorkshire venues to host bird song to highlight wildlife crisis

Train stations, public buildings, sports venues and Co-op stores across the UK will come alive with birdsong on Thursday.

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Express-backed Wakefield Christmas Hamper Appeal launches to help disadvantaged families

Your Express is once again backing the Wakefield Christmas Hamper Appeal to help disadvantaged families.

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Look what’s happening at Nostell, near Wakefield, this autumn

It’s been a bumper season of outdoor activities at Nostell this year, but the autumn and winter programme can rival the summer one for fun and adventure.

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The top Halloween attractions in the Five Towns area this year...

Halloween parties and activities around Pontefract this year

Here's your guide to the spookiest events in the Five Towns over the Halloween period, there's something for everyone...

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'Major disruption' to trains in Wakefield after person hit by train

Passengers will face hours of disruption to trains through Wakefield today after a person was hit by a train.

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The Wakefield One building opened in 2012.

Wakefield One council office could become 'Smart' building with new sensors

Sensors could be fitted to one of Wakefield Council's main office blocks, indicating how many people are in the building at any one time.

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Arrests made after two teenagers stabbed in Castleford attack

Two teenagers were taken to hospital after a stabbing in Castleford.

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