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House extension fraudster jailed for three years

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Plans lodged to turn historic wool warehouse into seven-suite aparthotel

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Award-winning foodbank warns it needs more help as Christmas approaches

Garden centre on Baghill Lane

Plans submitted for new cafe at garden centre

Leeds Crown Court

Son stole £4,000 from father’s house

The M1 Southbound exit slip road to the M62 Westbound is currently closed.

Drivers face major delays on M1 near Wakefield following police incident

Jolly Pinder of Wakefield' set to go on permanent display at WX

‘Jolly Pinder of Wakefield’ set to go on permanent display at WX

Wakefield Beer Festival, WX Wakefield

Wakefield Beer Festival returns after seven-year break - in pictures, part two

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Decided planning applications

A coal mining 'angel' sculpture is to be installed on the site of the former Parkhill Colliery in Wakefield. Image: Steven Anwar

Coal ‘angel’ sculpture to be installed at former pit site

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Sport

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Oulton Raiders put up a battling display but fell just short of promotion in their play-off final at the DIY Kitchens Stadium.

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Rugby League

Marc Sneyd in Challenge Cup semi-final action for Warrington Wolves against Hull KR in June. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.

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Wakefield Council has agreed to spend £500,000 to help secure the future of professional league in Featherstone.

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Ashton Golding will continue as a Castleford Tigers player in 2027. Picture by Olly Hassell/SWpix.com.

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Crime

Ossett Town Hall

Police update on dispersal order after attacks in town

West Yorkshire Police's live facial recognition van coming to Wakefield

Police live facial recognition van in city centre

Jack Towell.

Police warn man wanted for kidnapping and assault has links to Pontefract

The machete seized by police

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Police are apealing for witnesses after a man died in a collision on Hemsworth Bypass

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What's On

Downton Abbey and Paddington star Hugh Bonneville heading to Yorkshire.

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Wakefield Beer Festival, WX Wakefield

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Episodes of The Voice UK were filmed at Production Park late last year.

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Farmer Copleys Pumpkin Festival.

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Arriva’s Spooky Bus will visit Wakefield and Castleford this week.

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Retro

Plans have been lodged to build an extension and carry out a major upgrade of Theatre Royal Wakefield. Image: AOC Architecture.

Extension and major upgrade planned for Theatre Royal Wakefield
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The Time Tunnel experience at the NCM

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Lifestyle

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Eight beauty brands have joined Boots this autumn, including Olaplex, Sunday Riley, Kate Somerville, Laura Geller, Kopari, By Terry, Eulah and EDIT by Boots.

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A bird’s-eye view of Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa reveals its impressive setting, surrounded by sweeping fairways and beautifully landscaped grounds.

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Homes & Gardens

This charming bungalow, on Upper Lane, is currently available for £275,000 through estate agents Purplebricks .

Inside a well-presented £275,000 bungalow, for sale in Netherton
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The PROALLER heated throw has topped Amazon's Home & Kitchen best-seller chart as temperatures fall, with the electric blanket currently reduced to £25.49.

Amazon's £25 heated blanket tops best-seller chart

Lakeland's Barista Espresso Machine is reduced from £169.99 to £136 in the retailer's huge October sale.

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People

Old Westgate Station car park.

Old Westgate Station car park to close temporarily as work on new hotel begins
The Old Westgate Station car park will close next month as plans for a new hotel in Wakefield city centre advance.
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Aspire leisure centre back open after weekend closure

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Wakefield Christmas Hamper Appeal returns to help families in need

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Business

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