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The finalists for the People's Choice Award at the LVHA Awards 2023. Clockwise from top left are Jane Atkinson, Davide Amati, David Firth, James O'Driscoll, Katie O'Hara and Ryan Carter.

Meet the incredible hotel staff in the running for an award - and cast your vote

Ruth Barnett and her sister Jane Wood were both overcharged by Asda in Wakefield which duplicate payments being taken weeks after the initial transaction. Picture Scott Merrylees

Asda apologises to customers after shoppers were charged three times

Ruth Barnett and her sister Jane Wood were both overcharged by Asda in Wakefield which duplicate payments being taken weeks after the initial transaction. Picture Scott Merrylees

Wakefield Asda shoppers charged triple for shopping weeks later

Bambi mug from the Disney range would make a sweet Mother's Day gift

Disney-inspired Mother's Day gifts are on sale now

Best home energy efficient lighting: eco-friendly low-cost bulbs

Best home energy efficient lighting: eco-friendly low-cost bulbs

Loading up the Holland's pies on the drone for delivery (photo: Ben Frith)

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it’s a pie!

The Ridings shopping centre Wakefield. Picture Scott Merrylees

The Ridings Shopping Centre scraps mobility scooter scheme

M&S has been named Multiple Wine Retailer of the Year

M&S takes three prizes at Drinks Retailing Awards

Which car will be most popular in 2023? (above) (photo: Adobe)

Predicting most popular cars for 2023 market

Nearly a half of Brits are worried about losing their job (photo: Adobe)

Nearly half of Brits are worried about losing their job

In survey Audi A1 was car with the lowest running costs (photo: Adobe)

Data reveals UK’s favourite cars that cost you most and least to run

Start the year off by downloading a digital budget planner (photo: Adobe)

Helpful saving hacks to help with the cost of living

New year, new career - experts share job-hunting tips

21-02-21 An aerial view of Asda supermarket in Wakefield. Picture by Scott Merrylees

Asda hits back at GMB union over pay comments

21-02-21 An aerial view of Asda supermarket in Wakefield. Picture by Scott Merrylees

GMB union reprimands Asda for failing to match Sainsbury's pay rise for workers

Centre Manager of St Catherine's Church and Centre, Lisa Grant.

Wakefield's largest pantry provides for community despite threats of closure
No-one will go hungry this Christmas, insist staff and volunteers at Wakefield’s largest food pantry who have vowed to continue to support families in need despite an uncertain future.

Wakefield's Walnut Tree pub is collecting toys to donate to the children’s ward at Pinderfields Hospital before Christmas.

Wakefield pub appeals for toy donations for children's hospital this Christmas

A member of staff sorts through food items inside a food bank in the UK. (Photo by DANIEL Leal/AFP via Getty Images)

Trussell Trust hand out thousands of emergency parcels to hungry children

The average cost to put right shoddy plumbing work is £285, according to a recent WaterSafe survey.

New film warns of risks using cowboy plumbers

Consumers are being urged to watch out for energy-draining ‘vampire’ appliances this Halloween

Watch out for energy-draining ‘vampire’ appliances this Halloween

A Northern train (stock image)

Digital Northern season tickets now available

The empty unit on Westmorland Street

Readers reaction to new city centre betting shop

Whitbread are once again running their ‘free breakfast’ scheme this half term.

The eateries that are offering free or discounted meals this half term

Fino in Wakefield city centre

Kids eat for free at Italian restaurant

The site of the former Poundworld branch in Westmorland Street, Wakefield

Betting shop to open in vacant Wakefield city centre unit

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng (Tim Raggett/HM Treasury)

The Chancellor's proposed mini budget: Wakefield reaction

Four out of five British consumers have ditched well-known brands for cheaper alternatives.

Survey shows consumers ditch well-known brands for cheaper alternatives
A new study from Forbes Advisor has revealed that four-in-five (82 per cent) Brits have substituted their typical weekly grocery products for cheaper or supermarket own-brand alternatives.

If you have ever dreamed of flying to exotic destinations for a living then this could be the job for you. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Jet2 seeks West Yorkshire cabin crew

Utilita CEO Bill Bullen and Iceland MD Richard Walker launch Shop Smart, Cook Savvy.

How much different ways of cooking cost and how you can save £600 in the kitchen

Single bus journeys have been capped at £2 across West Yorkshire.

Tracy Brabin introduces £2 ‘Mayor’s Fares’

Business mentors line-up to help small firms (photo: Adobe)

Business mentors line-up to join national effort to support small firms

Small British businesses set to go big on 100 digital billboards

Ten small British businesses set to go big on 100 digital billboards around UK

Worry over how to make ends meet is widespread among households

As living costs keep rising - so does anxiety for a huge number of people...

Families are feeling the pinch as the cost of living escalates (photo: Adobe)

Warning to UK re cost of living pressures - 'the worst is yet to come'

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Happy Birthday to M&S Percy Pig

Nick Howarth, Howarth Timber & Building Supplies managing director wishes Geoff Hill well on his retirement.

Geoff retires after 49 years with Wakefield timber merchant

The lucky candidate will get paid £1,000 for the month-long job role

Get paid £1,000 to eat Greggs breakfast baguette, Big Mac Meal and footlong Subw...

Under the hammer Picture supplied by Acuitus.

TK Maxx lease in the Ridings is up for auction with a guide price of £200k

247 Blinds is offering three people the chance to earn £1,000 simply by displaying advertising in their home

Get paid £1,000 to advertise from your window - how to apply for the job with 24...

Yorkshire whisky distillery hosts International Whisky Day blind tasting event

M&S has shared a new way for loyal customers to pick up a free coffee when they visit their local M&S Café

M&S rolls-out its coffee reward scheme to all its in-house cafes

Launched in 2019 the heart-shaped, truffle-infused sausage gained international notoriety in 2019 and made headlines across the globe

According to its data, the M&S 'love sausage' tops Valentine's Day menu for love...

The 90-room Hotel St George in Harrogate has been bought by the Inn Collection Group

The Inn Collection Group buys one of Yorkshire's most prestigious hotels - the 9...

David Thompson and Tom Mellor at Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery

Yorkshire malt whisky distillery founders shortlisted for Food and Drink Heores ...

Chocolate coins make a perfect Christmas stocking filler

Check out these bargains: PoundToy has toys for 1p in pre Black Friday sale - pl...

Trinity Walk

Dinosaurs coming to Wakefield's Trinity Walk

The Ridings Wakefield will host antiques fair this weekend

Wakefield city centre

It’s not too late to take part in the Wakefield Express city centre survey 2021

A popular Greek cafe and grill has confirmed plans to open a new branch in Wakefield later this month. Photo: Tavassoli's Cafe + Grill

Gyros Bros: Popular new Greek restaurant to open in Wakefield today

Nando's

Nando's restaurants close doors over chicken shortage

Cross Square will be pedestrianised

This is what Express readers had to say about plans to pedestrianise a street in...

Cross Square will be pedestrianised

A street in Wakefield city centre will be pedestrianised to make way for outdoor...

Pics from the first late night at Mex. Pictures by Allan Wiggins.

Wakefield nightclubs reopen as Covid rules end - this is what happened

Shopper in Wakefield stock image

Speciality market will be held in Wakefield this weekend

This month, we’re giving you the chance to get to know the people behind the paper, with a series of community days in Wakefield city centre. Members of the Express team will be available throughout the days at stands in the city centre, to answer your questions and listen to your suggestions.

Meet your Wakefield Express team and ask your questions at our new community day...