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Laura and Steven Bremner at Blondies in Pontefract

Blondies set to celebrate fifth anniversary

Pontefract Remembrance Sunday

Pontefract Civic Society president praises Remembrance Sunday turnout

I am so proud of our ambitious National Cancer Plan, and the steps we are taking to deliver it.

Together we can fight cancer

Wakefield Council is urging everyone to make safer choices on the roads as it marks Road Safety Week, running from November 15 to 21.

Wakefield Council urges safer road choices during Road Safety Week

The Ridings is to get a new lease of life as a vibrant leisure destination.

Places we can all be proud of

Remembrance Sunday service in Wakefield.

Remembrance in Wakefield: Photos from parade to remember our fallen heroes

The Government have praised Blackpool Council’s use of video doorbells in capturing or deterring perpetrators in cases of domestic violence or intimidation

Wakefield residents urged to have their say on domestic abuse support

Simon Lightwood, Labour MP for Wakefield and Rothwell.

A bit of breathing space for families and businesses

Wakefield Council has identified a site on Ings Road to build a £15 Youth Zone. LDRS image

Consultation held over city’s £15m ‘world class’ youth centre plan

The Combined Authority, led by Mayor Tracy Brabin, has committed £3.7 million to provide targeted support for rough sleepers across the region.

Wakefield secures £500,000 to combat rough sleeping

Dr David Aaron showcasing Navigating Suicide Prevention resources at the Trust Quality Conference.

NHS Trust launches Navigating Suicide Prevention programme at local hospitals

Storm Boelo will hit Wakefield this weekend.

Storm Boelo: Yellow weather warning issued across Wakefield

Rachel Brown, founder of Pontefract and District Breast Cancer Support Group.

Bra thief will not deter breast cancer support group

At the finish line

Woman told she may never walk again sets Guinness World Record

Liz Abbott outside Flowerworks on Ropergate

Ropergate florist celebrating 20 years in business says Pontefract is blooming

World Mental Health Day: NHS urges people to reach out and start a conversation

World Mental Health Day: NHS urges people to reach out and start a conversation
People across the district are being encouraged to check in on their mental health and reach out to family, friends and neighbours this World Mental Health Day,
Leanne Clarke

Chef Shamsul Miah receiving the Curry Life Best Chef of the Year award. From left to right, host Jon Kay from the BBC, former MP Virendra Sharma, Chef Shamsul Miah, Mrs Miah and Luxmy Gopal of the BBC

Sweet taste of success as Cinnamon Lounge wins national Best Chef title

Coun Karl Johnson celebrates with Wakefield Trinity at the Town Hall. Photo: John Clifton

Rugby League is in our DNA

Simon Lightwood MP at Labour Conference.

Simon Lightwood MP: Restoring trust, delivering change

Coun Kate Dodd (Green/Wakefield North).

Closing Springhill Close in Outwood 'may shift not solve problems'

Jess Lees, runner in the Wakefield Hospice 5K Night Run.

Neil Fox Way: Drivers and residents urged to plan ahead for Hospice 5K Night Run

There's something for everyone at Anglers Park over the coming months.

Yoga, pumpkin carving and scarecrows coming to Anglers Country Park

New ‘Weekend with Us’ fostering initiative launches in Wakefield

New ‘Weekend with Us’ fostering initiative launches in Wakefield

Jobs available in the Council’s Children and Young People service

Council to host recruitment day for jobs working with children and young people

Queues in Wakefield for Pokémon TCG’s 30th anniversary release

Queues in Wakefield for Pokémon TCG’s 30th anniversary release

Paul and Donna Taylor outside the Wheldale Hotel.

Hotel owners to retire but Castleford Tigers' fans local pub will be back soon

The Barratt Parkside development

'That road's already a nightmare' - your views on new roundabout
People have been airing their views on Barratt's plan to build a new roundabout on Park Road ahead of construction work on a new development of 129 homes.
Mark Lavery

Karen Wright batch cooking

Karen Wright's time and money-saving batch cooking

In August, Wakefield Council appointed a developer to help deliver long-awaited projects earmarked for the area.

Residents share views on Castleford regeneration plans

Christine Richardson with Enya the HIghland cow

Farmer Christine shares her passion for Highland cows

Wakefield Council is seeking views on Castleford's Public Spaces Protection Order

Your views wanted on stronger powers to tackle anti-social behaviour

Mollie King explores London street style

Street style inspires Brits more than celebrities, poll finds

Flooding and high river levels across the Wakefield district after Storm Franklin. Calder Grove in 2022

Flood alert issued for Ings Beck and Oakenshaw Beck

Work has begun on imrpoving roads across the district.

Wakefield Council marks 100 days of Reform UK control

The hedgehog died after being kicked around like a football in Castleford.

Plea for information after pregnant hedgehog 'kicked like a football'

Olympic gymnast Max Whitlock says: "Understanding when your body needs rest is just as important as knowing when to push"

Brits ditch exercising after 33 days - here's the REAL reason why

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Depressive hypertension may be a distinct type of raised blood pressure.

Your gut may hold a link between blood pressure and depression

Newland Park

Eco-friendly festival is coming to Normanton

Croud is a global media, data and creative agency delivering a return on intelligence

Ad Feature Over half of UK consumers would let AI buy for them without approval

Where to watch across Wakefield.

Solar eclipse: Where to get the best view in Wakefield

A 'check before you travel' warning has been issued as the UK's fifth heatwave hits.

‘Check before you travel’: Train warning as 34C heatwave hits Wakefield

Seven in 10 said they experienced unexpected benefits when they did something they has been put off

Six in 10 put off improving their lives because it feels too much work

Nobody is pretending one month can fix everything. It can’t.

Things are starting to move in the right direction

Steph McGovern met 'The Paint Shop Boys' at Vocational Celebration Day

Ad Feature Vocational Celebration Day puts spotlight on skills and training

Holiday Inn Express launches the “The Great Wake Up Debate,” led by comedian Rob Beckett, weighing in on everything from serial snoozing and shower schedules to the bedtime rituals people swear by.

Rob Beckett and Holiday Inn Express uncover the wake up rituals defining the UK

People living in a cul-de-sac next to the Star Inn in Kirkhamgate said the scheme would create “significant public nuisance, including increased noise disturbance” if Wakefield Council approved it.

Noise objections to latest plan for beer garden bar at village pub

The Liquorice Bush pub in Pontefract town centre

Pub closed for more than a year is back open after refurbishment

Twine on Ropergate, Pontefract

Customers welcome new independent shop

Sam Quek MBE joined White Claw and Cliq for their Walk & Talk meet up

Brits 'burnt out' with having to maintain adult friendships

People across the Wakefield district are being asked for their views to help shape future improvements to parks and green spaces.

Your views wanted to help shape future improvements to parks and green spaces

A previous event at the Piece Hall in Halifax

Dance music festival set to make debut at Tileyard North

Wakefield Council said it would resubmit plans for a new children's playground at Barracks Playing Fields in Pontefract. Image: Wakefield Council

Pontefract kids' playground plans to be redrawn after objections

One reviewer says the Shark SpeedStyle dried their hair faster than previous dryers while leaving it noticeably smoother.

Shark hair dryer has won over sceptical shopper who is ‘so pleased’

CT Radiographers Amy Martin, Jade Nock, Carol Jewson (CT Clinical Support Worker), and Danielle Ball

Lung cancer screening programme helping save lives across Wakefield

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