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

Wakefield politicians give views on scrapping two-hour free parking

Levellers.

Levellers announced as next headliner for Live at Tileyard North 2027

This lovely property, on Green Lane, is currently available for £475,000 through estate agents Purplebricks.

Explore an exclusive £475,000 family home, for sale in Alverthorpe

Pontefract Civic Society vice chair Phil Cook at Pontefract War Memorial

Four members of family among war dead names on new banners

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Respite care home rated Good in all areas by inspectors

Ella Wilson has donated more than 100 activity packs to local hospice families since seeing the care her great-grandad, Derek, received at The Prince of Wales Hospice.

Seven-year-old Ella helps bring Christmas sparkle to hospice appeal

Queen By Candlelight returns to Wakefield Cathedral for spectacular 2027 celebration

Queen, ABBA, Coldplay and Bowie heading to Wakefield Cathedral for shows

Services will be held across the district to remember the fallen.

Remembrance Day 2026: Here’s where and when you can pay your respects

Mountbatten Crescent

Council refuses plans for two flats in Outwood garden

Haunted house: 30 East Drive, Pontefract.

Pontefract haunted house is home to 'most terrifying ghost' in the UK

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Sport

Pontefract Collieries were disappointed at the end of their latest match with Heaton Stannington. Picture: Pontefract Collieries

Pontefract Collieries' unbeaten run ends after O'Grady sees red four minutes in
Ten-man Pontefract Collieries suffered their first home defeat of the season when they went down 4-1 to Heaton Stannington in the NPL East.
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Finishing in style: Josh Milthorpe puts the game to bed with a scintillating second half try for Pontefract against Old Brodleians. Picture: Jonathan Buck

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Fryston Warriors' open age team has enjoyed a successful 2026 season, but were unable to win the BARLA Supplemntary Cup final. Picture: Fryston Warriors

Fryston Warriors unable to upset odds in cup final at Castleford Tigers ground

Willowbridge Playing Fields

Rugby club resubmits clubhouse plans after potential £30,000 saving identified

First half goal scorers for Wakefield Athletic A against Neville Hill Reserves in their Landlords Trophy tie Ryan Jones (left) and Jonas Nassau.

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Burley Banksy paints Max Jowitt tribute mural at pub after Trinity triumph

Jubilant Wakefield Trinity fans cheer their team on in the 2026 season. Picture: John Clifton Photography

Champions Wakefield Trinity report record season ticket sales for 2027

Tyrell Sloan is set to start pre-season training with Castleford Tigers in mid-November. Photo by Andrew Cornaga/ PhotoSportNZ/SWpix.com

Aussie star Tyrell Sloan ready to 'rip in' with Castleford Tigers

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

Oulton Raiders’ outstanding play-offs run ends with defeat in final

Crime

Neil Poundford is banned from buses following sexual assaults on women

Sex offender thanks judge for prison sentence

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Ossett Town Hall

Dispersal order in Ossett town centre for a second weekend

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Drug addict attacked man to steal £30

Police said Pontefract's 'most wanted' suspect has been arrested

Arrest after ‘most wanted’ suspect jumped from window

Leeds Crown Court.

Arsonist was ‘crazy’ on drink and drugs when he started fires

What's On

The Cribs will headline Live at Tileyard North 2027.

The Cribs announce second date at Tileyard North following 'phenomenal demand'
The Cribs have announced a second hometown show at Tileyard North next year.
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Nights of fun, food and fireworks are taking place all over Wakefield and the Five Towns for Bonfire Night 2026

All the bonfire and firework displays taking place across the district this year

A coffee-themed Makers Market will take place this weekend.

Coffee-themed market to take place at The Hepworth Wakefield this weekend

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The spooky magic of Paultons Park at Halloween

Band Echo & the Bunnymen will play Holmfirth Picturedrome on November 19.

Echo & The Bunnymen to play intimate Holmfirth gig – tickets here

Retro

Nights out

From Halloween to Hollywood - nights out in Wakefield in 2008
A good old night out in a club with your pals might seem like a distant memory - but this selection of photos from our archives might just jog that memory!
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Ruby Rogers, Jo Waude and Oliver Hardy

Cricketers Arms wins Wakefield CAMRA award

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

The Time Tunnel experience at the NCM

Spooktacular half-term fun planned at National Coal Mining Museum

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

Lifestyle

Explore the popular Walton cafe Buttons which has become a celebrity hotspot.

Inside the popular Walton cafe welcoming huge stars for new TV series

WATCH: Man finds evidence of 'ghost' in Wakefield Cathedral

New look The Hop and Cobble

14 photos as The Hop and Cobble reopens with new look and live music space

This incredible property, named Castle Cottage, is currently available for £500,000 through estate agents Enfields Luxe.

Inside a £500,000 character cottage with direct views of Pontefract Castle

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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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’

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.

Lakeland launches huge sale with savings of up to 20%

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People

Coronation Street actor and BBC Yorkshire presenter Colson Smith sets out for answers by spending the night inside the infamous 30 East Drive in Pontefract

Watch as Corrie actor Colson Smith spends the night at 30 East Drive
Could one of Yorkshire’s most notorious haunted houses really be home to something paranormal?
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Beth Campsill pictured with rescued hedgehog Gregg

Fears for hedgehog rescue centre’s future after council’s legal letter

Yobs who spray-painted the back of a hedgehog blue have been slammed by a rescue centre after it 'screamed itself to death'

Hedgehog dies 'slow and extremely painful death ' after being spray-painted

Wakefield Council has identified a site on Ings Road to build a £15 Youth Zone. LDRS image

Consultation held over city’s £15m ‘world class’ youth centre plan

Plans to convert a former city centre dental surgery into flats have been approved. the scheme include building four self contained apartments at the Georgian property on Bond Street in Wakefield. Google image

Former city centre dental surgery to be converted into flats

Business

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Wakefield pub reopens after major makeover – with brand-new live music venue

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