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Councillors have been recommended to approve proposals for a battery energy storage system (BESS) Cooksland Farm in Old Snydale, near Normanton.
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Councillors to decide on battery storage facility at village farm

The sculpture park is one of the Wakefield district's most popular attractions.

Solar farm near Yorkshire Sculpture Park and historic villages set for approval

Zac Cini challenges for a high ball with Huddersfield Giants' George Flanagan. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com

McGuire unhappy with attitude of Cas players in defeat to Huddersfield Giants

The singer hit the red carpet in a daring Ronald van der Kemp gown

Ad Feature Paloma Faith stuns at Caudwell Butterfly Ball as she raises £1.5m

Wakefield Trinity's east stand at Belle Vue stadium.

Plan for Wakefield Trinity stadium upgrade approved

Jade and her grandmother, Sheila

The charity fund-raising season begins - the Chancellor must hear Judith Potts

The annual event is dubbed ‘the Oscars of the charity world’

Ad Feature Lisa Snowdon to host 8th Annual Smiley Charity Film Awards

Supporters of Yorkshire Air Ambulance can secure their name on a helicopter as part of the charity's new campaign.

Yorkshire Air Ambulance to add supporters’ names to helicopters

The admin team at Wakefield Hospice are ready to take on the February challenge.

Take on the 50 Miles in February Challenge for Wakefield Hospice

The drive has raised over £15 million to support children from some of the poorest parts of the UK

Over 300,000 disadvantaged UK children will open gifts on December 25

Are heat pumps the future of home heating, or just an expensive experiment?

Why I’m mad about heat pumps - An energy experts view

Joe Wicks helps Asda to launch its new Cashpot for School initiative, which aims to make millions of pounds available to primary schools through its Rewards loyalty programme

Parents are spending up to £138 per year for their children’s schools

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%

Supporters are given the opportunity to dedicate a light in memory of those who have died, with each dedication then being displayed on the hospice’s online Memory Wall, and also help to form a special display at the Candles at the Castle event taking place at Sandal Castle

Remember a loved one at Sandal Castle this summer

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

Plan to operate public pool at Wakefield house shelved

Fans paid tribute to Rob Burrow before kick-off in this afternoon's Challenge Cup final between Warrington Wolves and Wigan Warriors

Emotional scenes as fans pay respects to Rob Burrow before Challenge Cup final
There were emotional scenes at Wembley as fans paid their respects to former Leeds Rhinos star Rob Burrow following his death last week.
Dominic Brown

John Gardener and his pool at his home in Ossett, which has been refused permission to change use. Picture Scott Merrylees

Private hire swimming pool will appeal council decision to stop business

Wakefield Council has refused permission for a swimming pool at a private home in Ossett to be hired out for public use.

Council put stop to bungalow swimming pool being hired out to public

Angry villagers kick off over rowdy football club

Watch: Angry villagers kick off over rowdy footballers swearing

Thousands of Palestine supporters join march in London

Watch: Palestine supporters gather before arrest over Nazi flag

Lucky gunners manage to bag themselves signed football memorabilia

Howdens Game Changer Programme ambassadors Chris Kamara MBE and Jill Scott MBE in a grassroots football club kitchen

Ad Feature Howden's £3 million game changer campaign reopens for applications

The top 40 things that Brits have been proud to achieve

Paul McShane's Testimonial match will see Castleford Tigers take on Huddersfield Giants next year. Photo by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Castleford Tigers prepare to share "positive news" with new director appointed

Everton Wakefield Supporters Club and Tottenham Yorkshire Supporters Club teams before their charity football match.

Tottenham legend's son plays in charity game with Everton Wakefield Supporters

Wakefield Hospice invites everyone to join in with their Light up a Life appeal this year, an opportunity to remember a loved one and support local hospice care this festive season.

Dedicate a light in memory of a loved one this Christmas

En Route hairdressers with Treacle.

Put on your PJs for Wakefield Hospice
Wakefield Hospice’s annual Pyjama Day is back on Friday, October 6 and the charity is encouraging everyone across the Wakefield district to get involved by wearing their favourite nightwear for the day.
Shawna Healey

Lloyds Bank is warning football fans to be wary of ticket scams ahead of the new season

Football fans warned as ticket scams soar

A Just Stop Oil protester runs onto Court 18 and releases confetti

Just Stop Oil disrupt Wimbledon with ‘orange confetti & jigsaw pieces’

Councillor Michelle Collins cuts the ribbon at the courts at Haw Hill Park.

Work complete on Haw Hill Park’s new play and sport area

England's Johnny Bairstow carrying a Just Stop Oil protestor off the pitch during day one of the second Ashes test match at Lord's, London. Adam Davy/PA Wire.

Just Stop Oil protesters invade Lord’s Test match for The Ashes

Donald Trump offers cafe ‘food for all’ - but reportedly left early and skipped the bill

Donald Trump tells cafe ‘food for all’ - but skips the bill

This King Charles I shilling struck during the English Civil War has sold for a world record £12,600.

King Charles I coin sells for world record price at auction

Generous Wakefield people donated shoeboxes to the animals at the RSPCA's East Ardsley centre.

RSPCA Wakefield thank community for generous Christmas shoebox donations

The new coal mine in Cumbria (West Cumbria Mining)

First new UK coal mine in 30 years given approval by ministers

A group of 14 climate crisis activists from Animal Rebellion occupied the restaurant in London’s Chelsea on Saturday evening, wheret they held mock menus outlining demands for a ‘plant-based future’.

Gordon Ramsay’s London restaurant occupied by climate crisis activists

Junior Moors could play against former club Castleford Tigers in the New Year's Eve game with Featherstone Rovers. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Featherstone Rovers set to host Castleford Tigers in New Year's Eve challenge

Strictly Come Dancing star Tony Adams was spotted dancing at Emirates Stadium at Arsenal’s 3-2 victory over Liverpool.

Strictly star Tony Adams dances for fans at Arsenal v Liverpool

Wakefield AFC in action at the Featherstone Rovers' Millennium Stadium.

Wakefield AFC continue bright start with five star showing

The match was organised by Darren Powell and saw names from Coronation Street and Leeds United taking part.

Supporters come together for charity football match and raise more than £8K for ...

Designs of how the plans may look.

Leeds Bradford Airport expansion is 'a disaster' - council deputy claims

The land on which the homes could be built is used by many locals for walking and exercise.

'This green land kept us sane during lockdown': More than 150 objections to Newt...

This is when the polls open in each state for the US election 2020

Pontefract

Wakefield and Pontefract shoppers ready masks as new rules come into effect tomo...

Indoor swimming pools will be allowed to reopen later this month. (Credit: Shutterstock)

Beauty salons will reopen next week - with gyms and indoor pools following suit ...

The 19-year-old was handed a four-month suspended prison sentence (Photo: Getty Images)

British teen found guilty of lying about being gang-raped in Cyprus is returning...

British teen found guilty of lying about being gang-raped in Cyprus is returning...

Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow

Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow, 37, diagnosed with motor neurone disease

Funeral for Dennis Hartley. Picture by Matthew Merrick

Funeral held for Castleford rugby league star Dennis Hartley

St Helens' James Roby and Warrington Wolves' Jack Hughes pose with the The Rugby League Challenge Cup Trophy. Picture by SWpix.com

Coral Challenge Cup final moves to July date for 2020

Former Castleford RLFC player William 'Bill' Bryant. Picture courtesy of Castleford Tigers.

Tributes to Castleford and Great Britain rugby league hero Bill Bryant

Nigel Farage on his campaign bus in Wakefield

Nigel Farage brings Wakefield city centre to a standstill - but would not leave ...

An artist's impression what the 12,000 seater stadium would look like.

Wakefield Trinity fans give their views on latest development in stadium saga

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats will have a new home after receiving notification that the Secretary of State has passed planning permission for the Newmarket Development that will include a Community Stadium. The 12,000 capacity stadium at junction 30 of the M62 is expected to be complete in time for the Wildcats to take their place as anchor tenants at the beginning on the 2015 season and will be owned by the Wakefield & District Community Trust, also providing much needed sporting facilities for the district. (W523C225)

New plans submitted for Wakefield Trinity stadium site

Plans for Wakefield Trinity's new stadium

New warehouse could be built at proposed Wakefield Trinity stadium site

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