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Old Westgate Station car park.

Old Westgate Station car park to close temporarily as work on new hotel begins

Wakefield Beer Festival, WX Wakefield

Wakefield Beer Festival returns after seven-year break – in pictures

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

South Kirkby-filmed finale of The Voice UK to hit TV screens this weekend

Ossett Town Hall

Police update on dispersal order after attacks in town

Farmer Copleys Pumpkin Festival.

Farmer Copleys confirms future of Pumpkin Festival following cancellation

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

Police live facial recognition van in city centre

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

Arriva’s Spooky Bus to bring free Halloween fun to Wakefield this half term

Jack Towell.

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

The machete seized by police

Man caught with machete in bag for life in city centre

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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Sport

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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Noah High has joined Oldham. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Released Wakefield Trinity forward finds new club in Championship

Right-back Brad Swain made a great goal-saving block and was voted man of the match for Horbury Town against Campion. Picture: Michael Eden

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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.

Ex-star Sneyd makes Tigers return in surprise new role

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

Featherstone given £500k to bring back professional rugby league

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

Tigers boost as ex-Rhinos man Golding signs new contract

New Castleford Tigers head coach Paul Rowley has explained his reasons for committing to the club. Picture by Olly Hassell/SWpix.com

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Crime

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

Man arrested after fatal collision on Hemsworth Bypass

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The order covers Ossett Bus Station. Picture Scott Merrylees

Dispersal order in place in town

Police in Wakefield

15 e-bikes seized and three arrested in crime crackdown

Ossett Skate Park

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

What's On

Gail C. Powell.

Local author to host free spooky storytelling workshop at Pontefract Castle
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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Wakefield Exchange: Top 10 things to do in November from Season of the Witch Fair to Winter Comic Con

Wakefield Exchange: Top 10 things to do in November

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Wakefield Beer Festival kicks off today with more than 100 drinks and live music

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

Retro

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

24 photos that will take you back to nights out in Flares in the noughties
We’re turning back the clock back to nights out in Wakefield hotspot Flares in 2005, 2006 and 2007.
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Retro photos of Wakefield taken across the past 100 years.

Retro: Here are 16 photos taken across Wakefield throughout 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.

In pictures: Inside South Kirkby's derelict former health centre

Lifestyle

Volunteers from Chantry Rotary Club packing hampers at CAP in 2025.

Wakefield Christmas Hamper Appeal returns to help families in need

Face the Future's Winter Radiance Edit contains premium skincare, haircare and self-care products with a stated combined value of £800, now £149.99.

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Readers have shared their best autumnal snaps.

10 incredible reader photos of the autumnal scenery in and around Wakefield

The pumpkins are in store now - and the most you'll pay is 59p

Sainsbury’s cuts Halloween pumpkins to 50p each with Nectar deal

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
Located in Netherton, this charming two bedroom bungalow is currently available through estate agents Purplebricks.
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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.

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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%

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Three beautiful autumn bouquets from Bunches

Your World - Wakefield

Yvette Cooper MP meeting with West Yorkshire Police's off -road bike team.

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People

Aspire at Pontefract Park

Aspire leisure centre 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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Cheesemonger shortlisted for hat-trick of awards

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Plan agreed to speed up building of new Westgate hotel

Matt Wright, Rachel Abbot, Tony Pitts, Jenson Milner (chef), John Bishop, Katherine Kelly, Jordan Haycock, Victoria Haycock and Shauna Haycock.

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

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Business

Aaron Young and Will Goodall established AW Detailing when they were 18.

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The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

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The Railway is now open for business

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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

Primark confirms opening date for new Wakefield store

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