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Alex Pavan was on target in Pontefract Collieries' games against Consett and Hallam.placeholder image

Back to back successes lift Pontefract Collieries up to fourth place in NPL East

Pontefract Collieries celebrate one of their three goals against Grimsby Borough. Picture: Mia Barker Photographyplaceholder image

Pontefract Collieries up into top five after big week with back to back wins

Here Come The Boys: Gorka Marquez, Julian Caillon, Aljaž Škorjanec and Carlos Gu. placeholder image

Strictly stars stepping out for four Yorkshire shows – get tickets

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Gabrielle adds third Yorkshire date on Hits Tour – get tickets

British astronaut Tim Peake brings his Astronauts The Quest to Explore Space tour to Bradford in September 2026.placeholder image

Astronaut Tim Peake blasts off for only Yorkshire date – get tickets

Within Wakefield, plans are in place to improve roads and deliver specialist safety programmes to children.placeholder image

Wakefield Council shares road safety plans as Vision Zero marks two years

Hollywood and TV icon Vanessa Williams bringing her UK tour to Bradford Live on February 26, 2027placeholder image

Yorkshire date for Hollywood music icon Vanessa Williams – buy tickets

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Yorkshire Afternoon Indulgence hotel stay from under £60pp

Thomas Doyle in action for Wakefield Trinity against Hull KR last season. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.placeholder image

Trinity forward released by mutual consent after Bulls loan spell

Michael Ball bringing hs Glow Tour to Yorkshire in autumn 2026.placeholder image

Michael Ball's Glow Tour Yorkshire dates - get tickets here

Jay Pitts celebrates scoring a try at Odsal. Photo by John Clifton.placeholder image

High-flying Trinity up to second after breaking Odsal Super League curse

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Bodycare to return to high street with 17 stores – including Trinity Walk

Sam Eseh Jr in action for Wigan Warriors against York Knights. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com.placeholder image

Bulls confirm signing of Leeds-born ex-Trinity forward from Wigan

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Chess prodigy shines with double triumph

All of the award winners at this year's West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards. Photos by Paul Scottplaceholder image

Rising stars praised at the West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards

Emley manager Richard Tracey was proud of the way his players handled the pressure of a play-off final to get the club promoted.placeholder image

Proud Emley boss Tracey ready to take on next challenge with club

Emley AFC manager Richard Tracey has spoken of his pride in the players who got the club over the line to earn promotion to the NPL’s Premier Division.

Tony Harber

Emley's players and management celebrate winning promotion to the NPL Premier Division. Picture: Emley AFC/ Mm10_sports_photoplaceholder image

Clegg is fitting local hero as Emley clinch promotion in shoot-out

Laurence Sorhaindo scores the goal that put Emley into the NPL East play-off final. Picture: Emley AFC/ Mm10_sports_photoplaceholder image

Emley prepare for promotion play-off final after revenge win over Dunston

Scorer Ben Tweed was the Carol and Trevor Lockwood player of the match in Ossett United's final game of the season against Bradford (Park Avenue). Picture: Ossett Unitedplaceholder image

Ossett United staying up after results go their way on nervy final day

Jack Wilson scored the winner for Pontefract Collieries at Dunston. Picture: Pontefract Collieriesplaceholder image

Pontefract Collieries finish with brilliant away win but miss out on play-offs

Castleford Tigers fans were able to celebrate at Wigan as their team won at the ground for the first time in nine years. Picture by Olly Hassell/SWpix.complaceholder image

Castleford Tigers boss looking for consistency now after big win at Wigan

Niah Payne scored twice, but Pontefract Collieries were held to a draw by Emley in their penultimate NPL East game. Picture: Daniel Kerrplaceholder image

Pontefract Collieries suffer top 5 blow in draw with rivals despite Payne double

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New bus depot planned for Wakefield as part of £230 million investment

Jack Degruchy's penalty was not enough to earn any points for Ossett United at Heaton Stannington.placeholder image

Ossett United face tough battle to avoid relegation after narrow defeat

Wakefield Trinity's Cameron Scott on his way to scoring a try against Wigan Warriors in the Challenge Cup quarter final on Sunday. Photo: John Cliftonplaceholder image

Win tickets to see Wakefield Trinity v Bradford Bulls in Super League clash

Simon Jakab was Pontefract Collieries' goal scorer in their 1-0 win at Garforth Town.placeholder image

Pontefract Collieries bounce back at Garforth after shock home setback

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Ad Feature FREE e-GUIDE: Easter family fun across Yorkshire and beyond

From wild adventures and Easter trails to thrilling rides, live shows and hands-on discovery, we’ve rounded up the top family attractions, events and days out this spring.

Graham Walker

Pontefract Collieries manager Jimmy Williams admitted his side were not at their best in their game at Ashington. Picture: Daniel Kerrplaceholder image

Colls boss Williams admits side lacked a ‘spark’ in goalless draw

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TJ Knight is White Rose Boxing Club’s latest Yorkshire champ

West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabinhas announced a new programme that aims to create better health outcomes and cut NHS waiting lists.placeholder image

New programme to boost health through creativity to launch in Wakefield

Frankie Sinfield struck twice for Pontefract Collieries against Bishop Auckland.placeholder image

Sinfield strikes twice as Pontefract Collieries maintain play-offs challenge

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'One to watch': Young boxing champ, 11, preparing for next big fight

The district's esteemed Rhubarb Fetsival returns this weekend.placeholder image

The Rhubarb Triangle: Inside the heart of Wakefield's beloved pink vegetable

The regeneration scheme also involves bulldozing a number of 1960s residential tower blocks above The Ridings shopping centre.placeholder image

Civic society’s ‘cautious support’ for The Ridings demolition

Yorkshire Water is hosting a bill support drop-in in Wakefield to help customers understand if they can reduce their water bills and receive immediate financial support.