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West Yorkshire Hawks basketball player Jermayne Laing in action. Photo by Nino Tughushi.

Wakefield basketball fans urged to support the county’s team as it aims for prom...

‘Creating SPACES for young people’s wellbeing’ can be read on the Policy@Manchester website V

Sport, arts and culture boosts young people's wellbeing – new research

Picture caption: Cllr Hannah Appleyard, Wakefield Council’s Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure, and Sport at Ossett Library.

Ossett Library to welcome back visitors after refurbishment

Reporter Alison Brinkworth during a wild swim at Wild With Nature in Norfolk

I'm a wild swimmer and these products impressed me

Hundreds of revellers descended on a pub garden to watch the 'world gravy wrestling championships.'

Gravy wrestling: Watch as wacky sports event turns pub-goers 'saucy'

Challenger Bryan Danielson (right) is putting his career on the line at Wembley Stadium this weekend, for the chance to walk out the new AEW World Champion - but will Swerve Strickland prevent a happy ending at AEW All In 2024?

Will Bryan Danielson retire at AEW All In London 2024?

1 in 3 Brits are scared and embarrassed of getting into a new sport

Glen Bailey training for Guinness World Record challenge

British Guinness World Record breakers tell their inspiring stories

A new sofa-based fitness routine aims to inspire people to exercise

Brits are tempted to break their summer health goals, and here's why

Our review of Discovery+ coverage of the Olympics 2024. Photo: LUIS ROBAYO/AFP via Getty Images/ Matt Mohan-Hickson for insert image

Olympics on Discovery+: 5 things I love and 3 things I don't Matthew Mohan-Hickson

Take inspiration from Simone Biles dazzling gymnastics outfits for your summer swimwear

Swimwear inspo from the dazzling gymnastics outfits at Paris Olympics

Top-flight footballers are 28% more likely to win with their fans cheering them on.

Home crowds improve a team or athletes’ chances of winning by 62%

Torch bearer Matthias Dandois, French bicycle rider, poses for a photo with the Olympic Torch with the Eiffel Tower in view (Photo: Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

Businesses urged to be 'flexible' about time off to watch Olympics

Fly the flag this weekend with a selection of England merchandise

We pick out Euro decorations, merch and clothing ahead England v Spain

Bryn Nicholls stands next to the Jude Bellingham England shirt mural he has created in his front garden.

Watch: England fan creates Jude Bellingham lawn mural in front garden

Watch as Bryn discusses celebrating local and world-renowned player Jude Bellingham as he sprays his lawn mural.

Jessica Martin

National World acquires Serious About Rugby League

Pimms are offering pub-goers a free glass of No.1 Serve. (Photo credit: Mischief PR)

More than 300 pubs offering free Pimm's this summer - how to claim

(Photos: Getty Images)

Save on Wimbledon treats - best strawberries & cream supermarket deals

With the first round of Wimbledon set to begin on July 1 2024, here's our guide on how you can follow all the action on TV, on the radio, online and on social media ((Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

How to follow Wimbledon 2024 on TV, radio and online - full guide

Fiat 600e La Prima

Julie Marshall spends a week getting to know the Fiat 600e

Jaguar F-Pace

Julie Marshall enjoyed her time with Jaguar’s F-Pace SUV

Wimbledon is right around the corner, beginning at SW19 on July 1 2024; but for those who missed out on tickets during the public ballot, how much will it cost you for seats on Center Court or Court One? (Credit: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

How to purchase tickets to Wimbledon after missing the public ballot

(Photo: Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

17 ways to save money on away day trips as 24/25 fixtures announced

Martin Baker pictured outside his St George's flag covered home.

Watch: England superfan paints driveway red and white

25% of Brits admit they can't ride a bike

25% of Brits admit they can't ride a bike, study finds

If you’re watching the Euros at home, a food delivery is the perfect plan

Watching the Euros? Get £15 off your Deliveroo takeaway with this deal

We’ve found a sneaky deal that gets you a takeaway of your choice delivered to your door with £15 shaved off the bill

Gareth Butterfield

Olympic boxer Nicola Adams sets to empower women by offering self-defense lessons

Olympic boxer, Nicola Adams sets to offer women self-defence lessons

Poppy, fourth from right, was joined by friends and family.

Woman with rare heart condition tackles three peaks for British Heart Foundation

Rishi Sunak scores election own goal with football gaffe.

Watch: Rishi Sunak scores election own goal with football gaffe

Boy, 12, tipped to be future F1 champion.

Watch: Boy, 12, tipped to be future F1 champion

Bailey-Greetham Clark teaches boxing to care home residents.

Watch: 21-year-old gives boxing lessons to care home residents

Ad Feature Speedo teams up with Dacre Montgomery for new campaign

Honda ZR-V Advance

With the Honda ZR-V you get the best of both worlds  says Julie Marshall

Nearly a third of adults forget to drink water every day

Ossett Trinity Rugby clubhouse. Picture by Google

Rugby club granted permission to extend clubhouse

Audi A1 Sportback

The Audi A1 is the smallest in the German manufacturer’s stable

Mary Earps

BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2023 airs tonight

Local sports groups suffering - due to the current economic climate

Coun Michelle Collins at Normanton Leisure.

Welcome reopening of Normanton Leisure Centre after refurbishment

The improved children's area is inspired by nature and the outdoors.

Wakefield Council announces revamp of children’s space at Airedale Library

Lynsey Clark, Secretary of the Friends of Airedale Library with her niece Everlyn Clark, Coun Lynn Masterman and children from Townville Infants School.

New look for children's space at Airedale Library after £10K revamp

Max Verstappen is on the way to another record after seccuring nine wins in a row at the Dutch Grand Prix

Alonso says Max Verstappen’s success shouldn’t be underestimated

Girl, 14, dies after falling ill at sports camp

Christian Horner has taken aim at Taylor Swift with controversial comments

Taylor Swift’s “lucky if she’s allowed in”: Formula One controversy

Downing Street hosts a reception for the GB Special Olympics Squad in the garden of 10 Downing Street. Back row: Jayne Cross (Coach), Brooke Lammas, Jordan Chandler, Rob Crosse, Jason Nicholls, Ellen Greenall Front: Lochlann Kaye (Coach), Thomas Shaw, Jacob Fairweather, Craig Williamson, Steve Bradley (Head Coach)

Wakefield Hockey Club members invited to meet PM following Olympics success

Female sports stars join forces with Bodyform for the #VaginasUncensored campaign

Female sports stars join forces to fight against women's censorship

DJ Eats Everything shares his latest track, as a collaboration with Nissan - named "Feeel"

DJ Eats Everything shares latest track - using sounds from motorsports

Princess Charlotte and Prince George were at the Wimbledon 2023 men’s final - Credit: Getty

Princess Charlotte and Prince George break strict Wimbledon rule

Novak Djokovic (left) and Carlos Alcaraz (right)

Wimbledon 2023: Carlos Alcaraz wins men’s singles final for first time

Sebastian Vettel has shared his views on Nyck de Vries being fired from AlphaTauri

Sebastian Vettel shares thoughts on ‘brutal’ Nyck de Vries sacking

Marketa Vondrousova has won the 2023 women’s Wimbledon final

Wimbledon 2023: Marketa Vondrousova wins women’s final

Sporting events across the county have been disruputed by heavy wind and rain

UK sport disrupted as country hit by strong winds and rain

Sebastian Vettel is back behind the wheel of an F1 car for Goodwood Festival of Speed

Sebastian Vettel makes his return to an F1 car

Mick Schumacher will pay tribute to his father Michael this weekend at Goodwood

Mick Schumacher to wear dad’s iconic helmet during Goodwood appearance