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Lancefield House, Potovens Lane. Picture by Google

Parking concerns over plan to convert fish and chip shop to Indian restaurant

Isuzu D-Max V-Cross Mudmaster

The Isuzu D-Max delivers a decent on-road ride as well as being great off-road

A poll of 2,000 motorists found a whopping 86 per cent have been in control of a vehicle while tired at some point

Millions of drivers admit getting behind the wheel when tired

The Hatchling - a guide to Wakefield Council spectacular event

The Hatchling: Everything you need to know about the spectacular event

Wakefield Council approved the scheme despite objections over traffic safety and congestion concerns caused by visitors to the property on Batley Road.

Planning application submitted for swimming pool car park in village

Akef Akbar, former independent councillor for Wakefield East ward

Funeral directors on edge of city centre to be turned into HMO despite concerns

Jet2 passenger jets parked up on the runway at Leeds Bradford Airport.

Watch: 7 UK airports raise drop-off fees - how much does it cost?

The Horbury Show returns this Sunday.

The 26th annual Horbury Show returns this weekend

Parking at Thornes Park Stadium car park will be restricted from Thursday, July 4 (closed all day) until Friday, July 5, reopening at 4pm.

Thornes Park Stadium will be temporarily closed for election count

Traffic warden's car spotted parked on double yellow line while writing up tickets in Whitstable, Kent.

Watch: Traffic warden parks on double yellows as he tickets cars

The 26 th annual Horbury Show will be taking place on Sunday, June 30 2024 at Carr Lodge Park, a free fun-day out for the entire family.

The Horbury Show – less than three weeks to go until the free funday returns

The best towns and cities for a Staycation including Liverpool

Man City fan, Kevin Bryant, has won the keys to a stunning £3,500,000 house in the heart of Cheshire's Golden Triangle, loved by Premier League footballers.

Football fan wins £3.5m home surrounded by Premier League stars

Angry villagers kick off over rowdy football club

Watch: Angry villagers kick off over rowdy footballers swearing

Thornes Park Athletics Stadium in Wakefield will be temporarily closed to host the counting of the district’s votes for the local and West Yorkshire Combined Authority mayoral elections.

Thornes Park Stadium to temporarily close for elections

Shocking footage from a bodycam captured the moment a raging van driver threw a traffic warden to the ground after he ticketed his illegally parked van. Picture: Coventry City Council / SWNS

Watch: Raging van driver attacks traffic warden
Shocking footage from a traffic wardens bodycam shows the moment a fuming van driver attacked the officer after he issued a ticket
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Here's how to deal with you car windshield being frozen on the inside.

Why does my windscreen freeze inside? Causes and how to prevent it

Visit Wakefield Hospice tomorrow.

Wakefield Hospice opens its doors as part of Hospice Care Week

A woman and her friend flew to Northern Ireland for a day trip - and it cost less than a train ticket to London. Rebecca Kellett, 37, surprised her pal Lauren Priest, 31, with the overseas trip, which included a picnic and a visit to the filming locations of “Game of Thrones.”

Woman plans overseas daytrip for £61 - here’s how she did it

Councillors are to consider plans to build 24 one-bed flats at the junction of Church Lane and King Street.

Application to build a block of 24 flats in Normanton has been approved

Two of the UK’s airports have been ranked in the top five for most expensive parking rates in the world. (Photographer: Chris J. Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

UK airports ranked for having world’s most expensive parking rates

Making a splash at Hatfield Outdoor Activity Centre

Ad Feature WIN: Splashing fun day out for four at Hatfield Outdoor Activity Centre!

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

Meet the woman whose van lifestyle has allowed her to save more than £22k - and live in one of Britain’s poshest areas rent-free.

Van-dweller saves £22,000 and lives in posh areas rent-free

A convertable BMW was washed out to see after parking on a beach in Cornwall

Convertible BMW gets washed out to sea after parking on the beach

Jump to it for a splashing time at Hatfield Outdoor Activity Centre. Photos by Shaun Flannery

Ad Feature Splash out on fun at Hatfield Outdoor Activity Centre

Ossett Fest 2023 is set to return to Wakefield this Saturday (April 29).

The countdown to Ossett Fest 2023 begins
The countdown to Ossett Fest 2023 is on, with only days to go until the big event.
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The stadium will be closed from 5pm on Wednesday, May 3, reopening on Saturday, May 6 at 8.30am.

Thornes Park Stadium to temporarily close for elections

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Major change sees councils scrap pay and display parking meters

Say goodbye to pay and display parking machines in the UK - Credit: Adobe

Pay and display parking machines could be scrapped in major change

A petition to keep Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat Farm restaurant open has gathered over 150,000 signatures.

Jeremy Clarkson applies for a temporary car park on Diddly Squat Farm

Village residents have objected to a scheme to convert a derelict former business premises into flats and retail units.

Villagers say flats and shops plan will add to ‘nightmare’ parking problems

Two hours’ free parking has been in place at many of the district’s off-street car parks since the start of the pandemic in April 2020.

‘It’s either free parking or cutting frontline services’: Parking charges return

Free parking in council-run car parks across the Wakefield district looks set to come to an end in April.

Free car parking in Wakefield district council-run car parks set to end in April

Thousands of drivers risk huge fines for not knowing these motor laws

You could face fines of up to £1,000 for showing road manners

The C orsa-E looks good without being flashy,

Julie Marshall spends a week with Vauxhall’s electric Corsa

The plan to convert the former Avondale Fisheries, in Thornes, Wakefield, sparked protests from residents earlier this year.

Wakefield chip shop housing plan recommended for approval despite 205 objections

Here's when Trinity Walk and The Ridings will be open for late night Christmas shopping

Here's when Trinity Walk and The Ridings will be open for late night shopping

HMO proposal is refused

Almost 200 residents have now contacted Wakefield Council to object to the plan to turn the former Avondale Fisheries into a house of multiple occupancy (HMO).

New chip shop housing plan branded ‘cynical’ and ‘abhorrent’ by angry residents

We reveal the ten locations where you are most likely to be hit with a car parking fine in Harrogate

How to overturn an unfair parking ticket - 64% of appeals succeed

More than 150 residents have objected to the scheme to convert the former Avondale Fisheries property into a 17 bed house share

Plan to turn old fish shop into 17 bed house share will create 'traffic danger'

More than 130 objections in the past seven days over the plan to convert the former Avondale Fisheries building into a 17-bedroom house.

Campaign to stop former fish shop being turned into house for 17 people

Views of the Szechenyi Chain Bridge from the Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace. Image: Four Seasons

Review: How to spend a lavish, but exciting weekend in Budapest

It will be a battle royale on the water at Pugneys Country Park this weekend as teams of rowers take part in the Dragon Boat Challenge.

Dragon Boat Challenge back on the water at Pugney's Country Park

The stadium will be closed from 5pm on June 22 and will reopen on June 24 at noon.

Thornes Park Stadium and car park to temporarily close for election

Martin Lewis shares key airport tip to save passengers hundreds of pounds

The summer fair, taking place on June 18 from 12pm-3pm. is an annual event that takes place at the charity’s animal centre, and this year it’s set to be bigger than ever with the launch of their debut ‘#ReuseForRescues Kilo Sale’.

RSPCA Wakefield invites you to this year's summer fair and dog show

Councils rake in £255m a year in parking fines

Thornes Park Athletics Stadium in Wakefield will be temporarily closed to host the counting of the district’s votes for the local elections.

Thornes Park Stadium to temporarily close for elections

This attractive property with walled gardens is for sale for £545,000.

A Wakefield home with an annexe, walled gardens and even a former village jail i...

The small community centre on Flanshaw Road.

‘We don’t need another takeaway’ Plan to convert community centre criticised

It’s commonly known that warming a plastic bottle causes chemicals such as Bisphenol A and phthalates to be released in to water when left in a warm environment for a sustained period of time.

Here's how keeping bottled water in a hot car starts fires

Lawns, pathways, a seating area, and many trees and shrubs form the impressive gardens.

See this stylish home with fabulous views, for sale near Wakefield