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Pontefract lose out to Morley in slugfest played out in testing conditions trib.al/SKJ7MBE

Pontefract lose out to Morley in slugfest played out in testing conditions

Pontefract RUFC could have few complaints after coming back from their trip across West Yorkshire empty handed when they took on a Morley side that has made a good start to the Regional Two North...

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Man caught with machete in bag for life in Wakefield city centre trib.al/Iu52M5L

Man caught with machete in bag for life in Wakefield city centre

A man caught with a machete, a lock knife and drugs was arrested in broad daylight in Wakefield city centre.

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Extension and major upgrade planned for Theatre Royal Wakefield trib.al/BhTAcdo

Extension and major upgrade planned for Theatre Royal Wakefield

Plans have been lodged to build an extension and carry out major upgrades at Theatre Royal Wakefield.

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Wakefield Christmas Hamper Appeal returns to help families in need trib.al/9Mc8xoc

Wakefield Christmas Hamper Appeal returns to help families in need

The much-loved and very popular Wakefield Christmas Hamper Appeal has been launched for its a year.

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Protect oilseed rape potential with fast volunteer cereal control #AD @NufarmUK #Agronomy #OilseedRape #Protection #Yorkshire #RuralAwards #EventSponsor trib.al/LGlCVAg

Protect oilseed rape potential with fast volunteer cereal control

Volunteer cereals are often among the first weeds to emerge in newly established oilseed rape. Left unchecked, they compete aggressively for moisture, nutrients and light during a critical period of...

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Aspire at Pontefract Park back open after weekend closure trib.al/xqvCZYD

Aspire at Pontefract Park back open after weekend closure

The Aspire leisure centre and swimming pool at Pontefract Park has re-opened this morning after the latest closure over the weekend.

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Frickley fail to follow-up goal crazy exploits against 10-man Golcar trib.al/KCkmXXF

Frickley fail to follow-up goal crazy exploits against 10-man Golcar

After smashing in 12 goals in their previous two games Frickley Athletic were unable to find the back of the net as they lost at Golcar United in the NCE Premier Division.

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Man arrested after fatal collision on Hemsworth Bypass trib.al/66fdiIk

Man arrested after fatal collision on Hemsworth Bypass

A man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a fatal collision on Hemsworth Bypass.

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More than just the family home: What happens to the wealth you’ve built together when a long marriage ends in divorce? Yorkshire lawyer shares her expertise #AD @Morrishlaw #FamilyLaw #Divorce #Finances #Future #Yorkshire trib.al/UgAKC9s

Divorce advice: Yorkshire lawyer explores the issues when a long marriage ends

Couples are staying married for longer than ever before, but when a long-term relationship does end, dividing the life built together can bring significant financial challenges

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Local author to host free spooky storytelling workshop at Pontefract Castle on Halloween trib.al/kb0vdqk

Local author to host free spooky storytelling workshop at Pontefract Castle on Halloween

Families can join local children's author Gail C. Powell for a fun, interactive Halloween storytelling and creative writing workshop at Pontefract Castle this Halloween.

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Back to back successes lift Pontefract Collieries up to fourth place in NPL East trib.al/bMSjjUJ

Back to back successes lift Pontefract Collieries up to fourth place in NPL East

Pontefract Collieries are up to fourth place in the NPL East after a great week with back to back victories.

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'Good point' says Leeds United boss Daniel Farke after draw at Sunderland trib.al/GwiD4W0

'Good point' says Leeds United boss Daniel Farke after draw at Sunderland

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke admitted his team struggled to put their football together in tough windy conditions, but was pleased the players showed another side to their game in a goalless...

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Wakefield district reports from the courts: Burglar targeted Tileyard North trib.al/rjjaCr2

Wakefield district reports from the courts: Burglar targeted Tileyard North

The following cases were heard at Leeds Magistrates’ Court.

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Reader pictures: 10 incredible photos of the autumnal scenery in and around Wakefield trib.al/CYyZORF

Reader pictures: 10 incredible photos of the autumnal scenery in and around Wakefield

Express readers have shared some of their best snaps as autumn descends on the district.

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NHS Trust launches Navigating Suicide Prevention programme at Pinderfields and Pontefract hospitals trib.al/IIe2KXr

NHS Trust launches Navigating Suicide Prevention programme at Pinderfields and Pontefract hospitals

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust has launched a new programme designed to help colleagues recognise when someone may be at risk, have compassionate conversations about suicide and connect people...

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"I feel like I am due a run in that tournament." 🏆 Seven ranking titles, but a Triple Crown trophy still eludes Ali Carter. Can he change that at the UK Championship in York this November? #AD @WeAreWST #Snooker trib.al/QZdIQv8
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Wakefield-based consultant becomes President of National Paediatric Dentistry Society trib.al/qWycy66

Wakefield-based consultant becomes President of National Paediatric Dentistry Society

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is celebrating the appointment of one of its senior clinicians to a prestigious national leadership role.

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A long marriage can mean complex finances. When it ends, what’s really at stake? Read this Yorkshire lawyer’s advice on all the financial considerations #AD @Morrishlaw #FamilyLaw #Divorce #Finances #Future #Yorkshire trib.al/HLUgFDA
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From opera and orchestral music to school programmes, dementia cafés and community events- how Opera North is bringing people together and making the arts accessible across Leeds and Yorkshire. #AD @EmploymentHero #Heroes #Community #Jobs #OperaNorth trib.al/Iap4kc7

Discover how Opera North making the arts accessible across Leeds and Yorkshiree

Singing out loud and proud: Opera North shows Yorkshire Runs on Heroes.

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Wakefield farm shop raises over £11,000 for Yorkshire Air Ambulance ​ trib.al/rE7WXZ7

Wakefield farm shop raises over £11,000 for Yorkshire Air Ambulance ​

A Wakefield farm shop has helped to raise vital funds for Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA).

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