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Woman told she may never walk again sets Guinness World Record

West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin.

First look at new Weaver Network Buses as Mayor visits UK manufacturer

Belfast laid out below in all its glory, with sweeping views across the city from the Grand Central Hotel.

An hour from home - why have I not discovered Northern Ireland before?

Anthony Holmes was unable to add another British title to his list of achievements.

Castleford's Holmes fails in bid to become first BKFC two-weight UK champ

Storm Amy will bring wet and windy weather to many parts of the UK this weekend. Picture: Ryan Jenkinson/Getty Images

Storm Amy: Wet and windy weather forecast for Wakefield

Yorkshire Met Office forecast shows rain and strong winds as Hurricane Humberto to influence UK weather.

Rain and wind forecast as Hurricane Humberto to influence UK weather

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New Chick ‘n’ Dip from Domino’s is hatched in feathered takeover.

New Chick ‘n’ Dip from Domino’s is hatched in feathered takeover

Cash gift is the most popular way to mark the announcement of their children’s grades - according to parents

Parents plan to dish out nearly £500 to celebrate teens' exam results

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Motoring expert issues urgent warning to Yorkshire drivers amid Storm Floris

Food hygiene ratings across the region have been revealed

Revealed: The best and worst places in Yorkshire & Humber for food hygiene ratin...

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Golfer Ryan Peake relishes chance to play The Open Championship

Wakefield Council has received more complaints from residents about smoke from wood burners and chimneys than any other local authority in the UK, according to a study.

Wakefield Council tops log burner complaints list

Met Office forecasts temperature surge and intense thundery showers

Watch: Temperature surge and intense thundery showers forecast

The aurora borealis, or northern lights, are visible in parts of Scotland and get more spectacular the further north you go.

Where northern lights could be visible tonight as red alert issued

Tommy Hastings was victorious in the London Mini Marathon.

Wakefield Harriers’ Tommy Hastings wins London Mini Marathon
Young Wakefield Harriers runner Tommy Hastings was celebrating after he triumphed in the London Mini Marathon.
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Northern Ireland woman woke up with a badly swollen eye on her wedding day after being bit by an insect.

I had a swollen eye on my wedding day after being bit by an insect

Dad’s priceless reaction to daughter’s surprise return from Canada.

Dad’s priceless reaction to daughter’s surprise return from Canada

See if you qualify for a free boiler today.

Expert reveals how to get a boiler for free

A couple walk in heavy rain on the South Parade Pier, in Portsmouth.

Watch: Met Office map shows where thundery showers will hit UK

A new report has found that over 20,000 dogs have been stolen in the UK between 2014 and 2024.

Top 10 loved dog breeds with the most reported thefts

One language app says its Irish language course has seen a huge boost in popularity over the past year

3 ways to start learning Irish - as app reports 200% popularity rise

Rain and wind are expected today

Met Office map shows where 70mph winds could hit UK

Wakefield schools can apply for a grant from Kellogg's to help with their breakfast clubs.

Kellogg's launches breakfast club grants available for schools in Wakefield

71 per cent have sneakily inhaled nicotine where they shouldn’t have

Top 20 places smokers and vapers have had an illicit puff

Sunny sky.

Watch: When and where double-digit temperatures are forecast
The Met Office has predicted more “spring-like” weather will arrive this week, with double-digit temperatures forecast.
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A man walks through fog as the sun rises.

Watch: Met Office map shows temperatures forecast for UK today

Man looks at his bills.

Watch: 576 UK postcode areas eligible for a DWP cold weather payment

An estate agent's "sold" board stands outside a residential building.

Watch: Map shows the areas where house prices are rising the fastest

Woman walks in stormy conditions.

Watch: Met Office issues 3-month weather outlook for UK

Motorists are advised to "be well aware" as Storm Éowyn hits Wakefield.

Storm Éowyn: 'Serious' warning for drivers as strong winds hit Wakefield

Storm Éowyn will cause strong winds across Wakefield this weekend.

Storm Éowyn: Yellow weather warning for wind issued for Wakefield

Strong winds forecast as Storm Éowyn to hit the UK.

Watch: Met Office expands yellow wind warning for UK

People walk in rain and high winds.

Watch: Storm Éowyn to hit UK this week - what is a weather bomb?

Yorkshire Building Society colleagues delivered financial education lessons to thousands of children and young people across the UK in 2024.

More than 800 children and young people in Wakefield and Castleford benefit from...

The now open runways at Manchester Airport.

Watch: Met Office issues new snow and ice warnings

Family play on snow covered hill.

Watch: Weather map shows how wintry showers will affect UK tonight

Flooding near Exeter in 2023.

Watch: Red alerts issued for 164 areas where flooding is “expected”

Driving in the snow.

Watch: Map shows how snow, sleet and rain will move across UK tonight

Car drives along snowy road.

Watch: Further snow possible - where and when it could snow next

Snow falls in Basingstoke.

Watch: Airports close as snow blankets roads and cars across the UK

Stock image of car being pushed out of snow.

Watch: Snow map shows when and where snow will fall tonight

Stock image of snow in Yorkshire.

Watch: Rare amber health alert issued as 40cm of snow possible

These are some of the key dates parents need to know for 2025

The key dates in education that parents need to know in 2025

Hilarity ensues as pooch steals turkey crown from car in Armagh, Northern Ireland, leading to a game of chase which ended in woman leaving empty handed as crafty canine refused to give up the bird.

Watch as thieving Golden Retriever runs off with turkey crown

The Met Office predicts damp, mild and cloudy conditions across the UK over the Christmas period

UK Christmas forecast by region as 'White Christmas' hopes dashed

Snow falls in Leicestershire.

Watch: Snow falls in parts of the UK as weather warning is issued

Almost half use loyalty programmes as a way of saving around the festive period

Four in 10 adults are worried about the cost of Christmas this year

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North West start-ups hit five-month low, new R3 research shows

Time-lapse footage shows change in wind direction as Storm Darragh hits the UK.

Watch: Storm Darragh time-lapse shows moment wind changes direction

Huge waves crash into Porthcawl pier.

Watch: Dramatic live footage shows huge waves crashing onto pier

People battle against the wind and rain.

Watch: Met Office issues rare red warning - weather warnings explained

Strong winds are expected to hit the UK.

Watch: Met Office issues yellow weather warnings for wind and rain

A jogger makes their way through fog on a frosty morning.

Watch: 'Wonky weather' as temperatures drop to -7C and warnings issued

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