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Plans to convert the former New Carlton Social Club, in Normanton, into flats have been approved by Wakefield Council. LDRS image.

Flats scheme at former club approved despite concerns over loss of facilities

Young boxers Connor Marshall (left) and Harry Milnes with Max Clark and his father Paul.

Max enjoys successful first year running his Normanton gym

This lovely property, on Royal Birkdale Way, is currently for sale through estate agents Enfields for £375,000.

Inside a gorgeous £375,000 family home, for sale in Normanton

The Hepworth Wakefield Garden in September.

It’s a magical time to visit The Hepworth

Seven libraries across Wakefield will receive collections of books that inspired Netflix films and series.

Netflix brings the stories behind its biggest hits to libraries across Wakefield

Normanton Knights Girls U15s celebrate winning the Wakefield Cup final at Featherstone Rovers' ground. Picture: CW photography

Knights girls lift Wakefield Cup after stunning victory over Oulton

Normanton Gala

In pictures: Weekend of fun at Normanton Gala

Farrah Cunniff said goodbye to the White Rose gym in Wakefield with a final picture with the boxers and coaches at the club.

Farrah Cunniff teams up with former world champion in switch to pro ranks

Crossman Drive

Garage spaces removed due to unstable walls

The operators of Welbeck landfill won an appeal against a decision to end the dumping of materials at the tip in 2024.

Welbeck: City’s landfill site ‘on target’ to close after almost three decades

NHS lorry drivers vote on strike action in pay row

Normanton Gala 2024. Picture Scott Merrylees

Gala to return with free family weekend of fun

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Submitted planning applications

Festival-goers enjoy the Northern Green Gathering

In pictures: Normanton hosts Northern Green Gathering

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Decided planning applications

An appeal hearing has been scheduled over Wakefield Council's decision to to refuse proposals to build 164 homes on farmland near to Pope Street, Altofts. LDRS image

Appeal hearing to be held over 164-home plan refusal near village
A developer has appealed a decision to refuse planning permission for 164 homes to be built near a Wakefield village.
Tony Gardner

Newland Park

Eco-friendly festival is coming to Normanton

New Carlton Club Normanton

Plans lodged to convert former social club into flats

The kittens, now named Sunny, Bolt and Milo, are thriving in a foster home.

Three six-week-old kittens dumped on dual carriageway in Normanton

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Submitted planning applications

Council officers gave the go-ahead to an outline planning application for the development on farmland opposite Wakefield District Police Headquarters on Havertop Lane.

New industrial estate could create almost 1,000 jobs

Being around loud sounds for any length of time can damage the delicate, tiny parts inside your ears over time, even if you don’t notice it straight away.

Novus Health column: Protecting your hearing while travelling

The Hepworth gifted Normanton Junior School three original pieces of art to celebrate the end of their collaboration.

School marks Hepworth partnership with special celebration

Look inside Normanton's hidden car graveyard, through photos taken by an urban explorer.

Explore the abandoned car graveyard hidden in a Normanton woodland

Farrah Cunniff lands a punch on her opponent in the Haringey Box Cup.

White Rose star Farrah may be set for pro ranks after Box Cup triumph

Domino’s hosted a special ribbon-cutting ceremony with a Gordon Ramsey lookalike at the new store.

Gordon Ramsay lookalike opens new Domino's Pizza store in Normanton

Councillor Steve Lewis has resigned from Reform UK and will continue to represent Normanton as an Independent, Wakefield Council has confirmed. LDRS image.

Second Reform councillor quits party to become independent
A second Reform UK councillor in Wakefield has quit less than two months after the party gained control of the local authority.
Tony Gardner

Family and youth hubs across the district have undergone improvements

Family and youth hubs across the district undergo improvements

The address on Castleford Road

Plans to convert office building into flats withdrawn after objections

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Decided planning applications

A new Domino's store will open in Normanton.

New Domino's store to open in Normanton later this month

Vistry Group looks set to put forward proposals to build up to 290 homes across 11 hectares of farmland off Church Road in Altofts. Google image

Plans expected for 290 more homes in Wakefield village

The former Superdrug distribution centre, on Dale Lane Industrial Estate, South Elmsall. Google image.

Giant former Superdrug warehouse to get revamp

Normanton Uniform Exchange received a donation.

Cost-of-living pressure eased as families receive food and uniform support

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Submitted planning applications

The Barratt and David Wilson Homes volunteers with Arnold of The Well Project.

Normanton charity given helping hand from West Yorkshire Homebuilder

Spanish Blind Golf Open winner Andy Sellars and his guide Oliver Durham with their trophies.

Spanish success for Normanton Golf Club's Andy and guide Oliver

The Croft was sold for an undisclosed price.

Normanton care home sold for the first time in 36 years

Inside abandoned estate in Normanton once owned by 13th century knights

Farrah Cunniff with her national title belt.

Normanton boxing star Farrah Cunniff is crowned national champion

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Latest decided Wakefield applications

Farrah Cunniff has made it through to the national boxing finals.

White Rose boxing star Farrah through to national final after injury lay-off

Calls grow to make rail service permanent after ‘runaway success’

Police have launched an appeal to find Christopher Rafferty, who has been charged with rape

Police hunt for wanted man charged with rape and false imprisonment

Plans for almost 450 homes approved for 'last green space'

Coun Michael Graham, Mel Lockett, former managing director of BJD 100 Ltd, Coun Hilary Mitchell, Wakefield Mayor Maureen Tennant-King, the Mayor’s Consort Terry King, Mark Ridgway, chief executive of of Group Rhodes.

Blue plaque unveiled to honour Wakefield engineering company

Jane Britton (Funeral Arranger), Georgina Harpin Shipley (Funeral Director), and Sean Harpin (Senior Funeral Director).

Honouring a family promise: Harpin’s Funeral Service expands to Normanton

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: A group of women representing the WASPI protest group stand outside the Houses of Parliament during a demonstration on March 17, 2025 in London, England. The Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) organisation is seeking a judicial review after the government said in December it would not pay out compensation, following a Parliamentary Ombudsman's report that found 1950s-born women were not properly informed about changes to state pension age and had suffered injustice. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Politically Speaking column with Jon Trickett MP: The WASPI women need justice

Shaw ribbed her mother's purse after feigning injury to get inside her home.

Drug-addled daughter feigned arm injury to rob her own mother

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Wakefield district decided planning applications

Wakefield fire: People rescued from flats near The Ridings after fire breaks out

Council unanimously in favour of action over Royal Mail post delays

Wakefield Council has been urged to take action to ensure Royal Mail services improve across the district.

‘Unprecedented level’ of complaints over Royal Mail delays across Wakefield

Upcoming road closures across the Wakefield district. Picture: Google/James Hardisty

Road closures: Six for Wakefield drivers to avoid over the coming months

Jon Trickett, MP for Normanton and Hemsworth, spoke at the demonstration in support of the strike at the National Coal Mining Museum. LDRS image

Charity Commission to investigate “governance and management” at mining museum

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