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Most common causes of frustrations are unexpected road closures and heavy traffic

Boredom strikes just 43 minutes into a family road trip, research says

Safer Wakefield

Wakefield BID launches safer Wakefield to strengthen city centre safety

52 per cent of 18-24-year-olds chose to invest some cash in 2024

Gen Z investors have nearly doubled yearly, new research shows

Wakefield Council has agreed not to charge fees for pavement cafe licenses for two more years.

Wakefield district pavement cafe licences to remain free of charge

Research of 2,000 adults who celebrate the festivities found crowded stores, long queues and trying to find the ‘perfect’ gift are the most stressful things about Christmas

Six in 10 adults feel most stressed during the Christmas season

Chainsaw artist create life-size WW2 soldier for Remembrance Day

Armistice Day: Watch as chainsaw artist creates lifesize WW2 soldier

The podcast offers a lifeline for overlooked small businesses struggling to make sense of the increasingly complex digital marketing landscape.

Ad Feature Marketing expert launches podcast to help overlooked small businesses

1,000 children aged six to 16 revealed Brighton is best for trick or treating

Sweet service launches for cities rated worst for Halloween treats

Dominos launch Slice Security safes to keep students leftover pizza safe from hungry housemates

Domino’s has created a lockable box to keep leftover pizza safe

Taking place on Saturday, September 28, supporters will be abseiling down one of Wakefield’s most iconic landmarks as they aim to raise vital funds to support Wakefield’s local hospice.

Fearless fundraisers set to brave the drop at Wakefield Cathedral

Childcare costs have forced parents to reduce their working hours

Lime trees growing either side of High Street in Henley-in-Arden, Warks., had their tops hacked off without notice leaving locals “devastated”.

Residents left furious after council "butchers" trees to save cash

Wakefield BID and Wakefield Council at the Litter Pick

Wakefield BID and local businesses join forces for successful litter pick event

Wakefield BID team and Trustee Jo King of Wakefield Pride

Wakefield BID partners with Wakefield Pride to celebrate 20th anniversary

Thomas Wales, Chief Executive at Wakefield BID at Wakefield Westgate

Wakefield BID welcomes Thomas Wales as new Chief Executive

Family history website reveals women aren't traced in family trees
A family history website has revealed women are far less likely than men to be included in family trees.
Richard Jenkins

Ad Feature LinkedIn reveals the time that workers begin 'Christmas Coasting'

Strictly Come Dancing 2023: Meet Annabel Croft

Wilko has released a list of 52 stores closing this week

Full list of 52 Wilko stores set to close this week

Wilko stops click and collect and home delivery services.

Wilko confirms job losses as rescue bid falls through

A general view of the Wythenshawe branch of Wilko on August 04, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom. The privately-owned company has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators after it failed to find emergency investment.

Wilko: New bid for flailing chain after it fell into administration

Here are 15 foods you can eat past their expiration date, saving money and reducing food waste.

15 foods you can eat way past their expiration date

Lidl has announced it is considering two South Shields locations as part of its latest expansion

Lidl making major change to popular drink

No Boris so now I’m a Celeb is targeting Liz and Dom

The organisation has said it would be “inappropriate” to spend significant amounts of funding on the event.

Wakefield BID to scale down awards ceremony due to ‘hardships’

Murder probe launched as boy, 7, dies after falling from ferry

The NHS is aiming to tackle declining breast screening attendance in England with conveniently placed sites

Supermarket car park to host ‘vital’ NHS breast cancer units
The NHS is aiming to tackle declining breast screening attendance in England with conveniently placed sites
Chelsie Sewell

Figures from the annual Crime Repor show that theft has reached new record levels

Shop owners call for ‘most wanted’ lists to be available to stop theft

A commuter walks through heavy rain near the Bank of England, London.

Bank of England increases interest rates for 13th time in a row

People head in to Glastonbury Festival after Emily Eavis officially opened the festival.

Glastonbury 2023: Thousands queue overnight as festival declared open

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Celebrity Masterchef 2023: Full line-up announced

In this aerial view, a fire engine is seen on the field while smoke rises from the trees on July 19, 2022 in Blidworth, England

Risk of wildfires in England & most of Wales raised to ‘very high’

The Met Police have confirmed that a man dies on railway track in south London after being involved in a car chase with police officers. (Credit: Getty Images)

Man dies on railway tracks following police car chase

The fully restored Roswarne House after Elizabeth and Reg Price's hugh renovation project.

Regency stately home turned ‘crack den’ restored to former glory

Tesco is making huge changes to its bakery section

Tesco making huge changes to bakery section in all stores

Wegovy: What is the weight loss jab which GPs will offer on NHS

Aldi to ‘turn off the lights’ in all UK stores in a bid to save cash

Aldi to make huge change to all stores in a bid to save cash

Soccer AM to air for the final time today

‘Mizzy’, whose real name is Bacari-Bronze O’Garro, of Manor Road, Hackney was charged with failing to comply with a Community Protection Notice and will appear in custody at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (May 24).

TikTok prankster Mizzy arrested again days after court appearance

Wilko stores could close stores as firm in early stages of major shake-up

Wilko could close stores as firm in early stages of major shake-up

BT to axe 40 percent of its workforce by 2030

Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares to return for new season

Bank of England impose another interest rate hike

Key takes from Donald Trump’s controversial CNN interview

Longer lorries to be allowed on Britain’s roads under new laws

Millions of patients in England will be able to get prescriptions for seven common conditions, plus the contraceptive pill and more blood pressure checks, directly from pharmacies under new plans to tackle the GP crisis in the UK.

Pharmacies to offer prescriptions for 7 new conditions amid GP crisis

A bargain flat on the coast of Scotland is on sale for £25,000 just a short walk from the seafront.

Bargain flat near beach on Scottish coast listed for just £25,000

A fabulous weekend at Trinity Walk.

From Bumblebee to Darth Vader - 33 photos from the Star Walk weekend at Trinity

Elizabeth Holmes sentencing: Who is Theranos founder, who is her husband and is she in prison?

Elizabeth Holmes: Who is she, her husband and is she in prison?

Magical photos show the Aurora Borealis in a once-in-a-decade display (Photo: SWNS)

Photographer captures stunning photos of Aurora Borealis over UK

No plans for Prince Harry & William to reconcile at coronation

Brecon Beacons National Park will now be known as Bannau Brycheiniog - Credit: Adobe

Brecon Beacons National Park undergoes major name change

Jet2 is launching its Bid for a Break competition - here’s how you can enter and the holidays up for grabs

Jet2 Bid for a Break returns - how to enter

Tesco has announced it is cutting the price of an everyday item to help shoppers with the cost of living

Tesco drops price of ‘everyday staple’ to support customers

Traffic police drones could be common place across the UK very soon - Credit: Adobe

Traffic police to roll out new cunning way to catch reckless motorists