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Families can go on a ghost hunting adventure through the house and gardens at Nostell this Halloween.

Explore Nostell Priory's free spook-tacular ghost trail this October half term

The Time Tunnel experience at the NCM

Spooktacular half-term fun planned at National Coal Mining Museum

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

Ossett Skate Park

Nothing for kids to do is 'key issue' amid anti-social behaviour reports

Plans to convert the former New Carlton Social Club, in Normanton, into flats have been approved by Wakefield Council. LDRS image.

Flats scheme at former club approved despite concerns over loss of facilities

The Railway is now open for business

Featherstone pub reopens after £272K makeover

Shakira Khan promoted the campaign.

Wakefield company donates £2,500 of school supplies with Love Island star

Storm Austen has been named by the Met Office with disruptive wind and rain expected across Wakefield.

Disruptive wind and rain expected as Storm Austen hits Wakefield this weekend

Wakefield Council's cabinet has agreed to scrap two-hour free parking. LDRS image

Two-hour free parking across the Wakefield district scrapped

The boxes aim to reduce isolation and enhance patient experience during their hospital stay.

Pinderfields Hospital launches wellbeing boxes to support patients

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Jamie Evans has won a national pool competition.

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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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Rugby League

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

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Crime

Ossett Town Centre

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The car seized by police.

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Arsonist torched flat in revenge attack

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Haribo on Front Street, Pontefract.

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What's On

Families and visitors can enjoy a packed programme of festive fun at the Light Switch-On events in Castleford, Ossett and Pontefract, with live entertainment, festive markets, tasty treats and plenty of activities.

Start the festive season in style as Pontefract, Castleford and Ossett light up
The festive season is set to get off to a sparkling start as Wakefield Council brings Christmas cheer to town centres across the district this November.
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Parkdean’s Celebrity Weekenders are designed as affordable short breaks, with themed entertainment and activities bundled into the stay.

Parkdean’s 80s weekender looks like a brilliant friends’ getaway

Love to be… has been a driving force in UK clubbing for over three decades.

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Chainsaw-wielding horror awaits brave visitors at Leeds Scare Maze 2026 - The Horror Motel.

Leeds Horror Motel prices slashed for Halloween fun – save up to 55%

Colour comic characters at a previous event

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Retro

Flashback to the noughties with these photos of night outs in Wakefield.

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Retro photos of Wakefield taken across the past 100 years.

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Former Wakefield MP David Hinchliffe, who published a book about a witch trial, is the guest speaker at Saturday's Wakefield & District Family History Society meeting. Picture Scott Merrylees

Former MP to shed light on notorious Denby witchcraft case

The site sits derelict, dilapidated and fire damaged in South Kirby.

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Sainsbury’s shoppers can save up to 25% on Halloween treats

Stacey Solomon has called the Shark PowerDetect Transformer PowerTrio System the “vacuum of dreams”, praising its powerful suction and versatile design - and fans can get £160 off with an exclusive code.

Stacey Solomon loves this powerful Shark ‘vacuum of dreams’

Homes & Gardens

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
More than 9,000 shoppers have bought the electric heated throw in the past month, with its price now reduced to £25.49.
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Lakeland's Barista Espresso Machine is reduced from £169.99 to £136 in the retailer's huge October sale.

Lakeland launches huge sale with savings of up to 20%

I found these beautiful autumnl flower bouquets from Bunches that are perfect for the season

Three beautiful autumn bouquets from Bunches

This lovely family home, on Linnet Grove, is currently available for £525,000, through estate agents Purplebricks.

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Bunches has plenty of options to choose from including flowers, hampers and greeting cards.

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Your World - Wakefield

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People

Mateusz Chmura, 33, was taking part in a competition at the Telford International Centre on Sunday (October 18) when he collapsed on stage while competing in his catagory, the Physical Culture Association (PCA) confirmed.

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The latest Ofsted inspection report has now been published, with the school achieving ‘Expected Standard’ across several areas and ‘Strong Standard’ for leadership and governance under Ofsted’s new inspection framework.

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Andrew Wakefield said the planned policy change by Wakefield Council would “target” bereaved residents and failed to support small business owners.

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Brooke Bowen suffered a spinal cord injury in April 2025 after landing headfirst in a foam pit during an adult gymnastics class.

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Business

M&S Sparks customers can earn up to £15 in festive rewards this Christmas by shopping for eligible drinks, flowers and café treats. Photos by Marks and Spencer.

M&S Sparks shoppers can earn £15 in rewards when Christmas shopping

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