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James Wilson and staff at Ink Kingz in Pontefract who did a 'tattoo for toys' event at the weekend. Picture Scott Merrylees

In Pictures: Pontefract tattooist "Toys for Tats" scheme is roaring success

A lorry driver suffered horror injuries when an e-cigarette exploded in his hand.
Mike Calver, 38, was changing the battery on his device at home in Stoke-on-Trent, when it blew up.
His hand, beard and clothes were set on fire - while the scalding e-cigarette stuck to his hand.

E-cigarette explodes and leaves man in hospital with severe burns

How well you do you know your partner, family and friends.

Keep the whole family entertained this Christmas with 'Mr & Mrs' board game

The lads from Amazon in Wakefield cycled from Workington to Sunderland, a total of 136 miles in just two days, in a bid to raise money for the new Motor Neurone Centre in Leeds.

Team Amazon: Wakefield workers cycle 136 miles for Rob Burrow Centre

Karen promoting her book during the festive lights switch on.

Karen Wright: Promoting my book with a festive switch on

A mum was trolled for spending just £100 budget on each child's Christmas presents - but says she doesn't want to "spoil" them. Samantha Mary, 35, decided to set a budget for main presents and stocking gifts for this Christmas for her one-year-old son, Jack, and nine-year-old step-daughter, Isabella. She spent £20 on stocking presents – filling them with items including scrunchies, car toys, and shower gel, and £80 on main presents. She bought her son a railway set and toys for his kitchen set and found her step-daughter an art set and Lilo and Stitch vest and pants.

Mum says she's had TikTok abuse for Christmas presents budget

Juwairiyah Kashif released her first book, 'The Rose Without Thorns', last month.

Wakefield schoolgirl releases first book at just 10 years old

Featuring a powerful motor with 4 modes, 5 fan speeds and wide coverage, the Levoit tower fan is perfect for keeping cool in summer without any noise impact at only 28 dB.

Review: The LEVOIT 36 inch Tower Fan featuring four modes and five speeds

The new Chefree AFW20 double compartment air fryer

Review: CHEFREE AFW20 Air Fryer - cook complete meals quicker and more cheaply

The popular retailer has been unable to find emergency investment to save its 400 shops across the UK.

Wilko closures: Five alternative online retailers to shop at

Amazon Prime members will face an extra delivery charge from next month

Amazon Prime members to face extra delivery charge from next month

Wakefield Street Kitchen has donated 1,000 chocolate hampers to Pinderfield Hospital staff. Image: Liam Stephenson.

Wakefield Street Kitchen donate 1,000 chocolate hampers to Pinderfields

Amazon has issued an urgent scam warning to customers

Amazon issue scam warning to customers after surge in incidents

Anna Natasha Howard, founder and trustee of Wakefield Street Kitchen.

Wakefield Street Kitchen to donate chocolate boxes to Pinderfields

Subscription cost cutting tips amid Spotfy’s premium price increase - expert advice for customers

Expert advice on how to cut subscription costs

COSORI XXL 5.5L Air Fryer with 13 functions for
healthier and faster meal times

COSORI launches its XXL 5.5L Air Fryer with 13 functions
Vesync Co's premier kitchen appliance company, COSORI, has launched its XXL 5.5L Air Fryer.

New three layer 24L air fryer with ten cooking modes

HYSapientia introduces its 24L Air Fryer Oven with ten cooking modes

Artist Jason Wilsher-Mills and Michelle Collins, Wakefield Council\'s cabinet member for culture, leisure and sport with pictured with the \'Amazon love God\' statue

First pictures of Wakefield’s new ‘Amazon love God’ statue

An Amazon shopper was left shocked after receiving two boxes of Weetabix instead of a laptop

Amazon shopper orders £500 laptop - but gets two boxes of Weetabix

The sculpture will remain under wraps until it is unveiled to the public on Friday.

‘Amazon love God’ statue in place but under wraps ahead of official opening

Amazon have released a huge Prime Day deal on their Fire TV Stick

Amazon Fire TV Stick slashed to £10 in Prime Day deal

Best Amazon Prime day deals including Shark, Apple & Ninja products

SME owners will invest £5,000 into their own businesses

Three in 10 SMEs will invest over £5,000 - to start their own business

Amazon Prime Day takes place this week with many deals on offer

Amazon Prime Day: How long does the sale last and when does it end?

Here’s how to take part in the Amazon Prime Day sales

How to get a free Amazon Prime account ahead of Amazon Prime Day

Many adults say they'd be happy for certain parcels to arrive packaging free - with just the label

Many adults would have certain online deliveries with less packaging

UK Amazon workers have announced a three-day strike during the Prime Day sale in an ongoing pay dispute. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

UK Amazon workers announce Prime Day walkout

UK Amazon workers have announced a three-day strike during the Prime Day sale in an ongoing pay dispute.

(Photo: Edward Smith/Getty Images)

Amazon launches ‘unmissable’ experience days with celebs - how to buy

The AFW20 Air Fryer featuring a double compartment and visible window

CHEFREE launches the AFW20 Air Fryer Double Compartment with visible window

(Photo: Edward Smith/Getty Images)

Amazon £10 giveaway to customers ahead of Prime Day - how to claim

The donation to Wakefield Street Kitchen was made as part of Amazon’s programme to support the communities in and around its operating locations across the UK and Ireland.

Amazon helps boost Wakefield Street Kitchen with food supplies

Benjamin Hume has been talking about his experience ahead of this year’s Armed Forces Day celebrations.

Knottingley military veteran celebrated by Amazon as part of Armed Forces Day

Amazon Prime Day is right around the corner

Amazon Prime Day: Dates confirmed for Amazon Prime Day 2023

Jeremy Clarkson has won his battle with West Oxfordshire District council as permission to provide more parking at his Diddly Squat farm has been granted.

Jeremy Clarkson given green light for changes at Diddly Squat farm

Amazon will use AI to find fake reviews on the shopping site

Amazon to crack down on fake reviews with AI

Twitch has sparked boycott threats from it’s users after making changes to the site’s ad policy

Online platform issues apology after users threaten to boycott site

James May gives hint on The Grand Tour’s future

The Amazon Fire Stick premium Pro controller has gone on sale

Fire TV Stick owners offered television-style upgrade for cheaper cost

Amazon has today launched an innovative new contract that offers parents, grandparents and guardians of school-age children the choice to work term-time only.

Amazon Wakefield to offer parents term-time-only working

American actress Rachel Brosnahan, won Best Actress TV Series Musical or
Comedy for The Marvelous Mrs Maisel at the Golden Globes 2019. Photo: PA

The Marvelous Mrs Maisel season 5: Who is Gordon Ford

Guy Pearce confirms return to Neighbours

Morrisons has announced that prices will increase for online shopping deliveries from next month

Morrisons to make major change to online delivery fees from next month

Planning permission has been granted to build a controversial Amazon love god statue near to Wakefield Cathedral.

Planning permission given for 'Love God' outside Wakefield Cathedral

Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper is launching a new bursary with the Royal Agriculture University.

Clarkson’s Farm side-kick Kaleb Cooper announces huge career move

Is Taylor Swift releasing a book?

Amazon has reportedly leaked the new Google Pixel Tablet ahead of the Google I/O keynote on Wednesday

Amazon leak Google Pixel Tablet ahead of 2023 Keynote speech

The Netflix Officially-Licensed Emotn N1 Projector

A true home cinema experience with the Emotn N1 Projector

The Summer I Turned Pretty

The Summer I Turned Pretty season 2 release date announced

Etsy ‘handmade’ row as Which? offer advice for online shoppers after investigation into items on website

Etsy ‘handmade’ row as Which? offer advice to online shoppers

American actress Rachel Brosnahan, won Best Actress TV Series Musical or
Comedy for The Marvelous Mrs Maisel at the Golden Globes 2019. Photo: PA

The Marvelous Mrs Maisel season 5: when is last episode out

Christopher Briney as Conrad and Lola Tung as Belly, sat together by the ocean at sunset (Credit: Dana Hawley/Prime Video)

The Summer I Turned Pretty season 2: poster, release date and cast

Facebook infiltrated by soon to be illegal fake reviews

Warning as Facebook still infiltrated by fake review factories

RAF Medic, Kiera Murgatroyd.

Ossett medic raises over £1,000 for RAF Benevolent Fund

Environmental activist Jane Goodall (photo: Getty Images)

​UK climate change is under microscope on eve of Earth Day

Amazon has announced the closure of online bookshop Book Depository - Credit: Adobe

Amazon to close UK-based online shop Book Depository

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