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Coun Rebecca Webster

Wakefield Council’s U-turn on CCTV at dogging hotspot

Stanley is gearing up for a spectacular night of family fun as the much-loved Stanley Fireworks returns this Saturday (November 7).

Stanley fireworks to light up the town this weekend

Ossett Town Hall.

Police update after second dispersal order ends in town

Quentin Laulu-Togagae and Suaia Matagi of Talk Your Walk CIC visiting St Giles Church of England Primary School.

Housebuilder donates £1000 to fund new programme for Pontefract pupils

After Dark on Westgate, Wakefield

Man thrown out of nightclub found with cocaine and ketamine

Plans have been approved.

Former party supplies warehouse to become shops and flats

The Season of the Witch Fayre at Wakefield Exchange.

10 fabulous photos of the Season of the Witch Fayre at Wakefield Exchange

Barnsley Road, South Kirkby

Family centre could become specialist school for up to 40 children

The cost of clearing the waste site at Hacking Lane in South Elmsall could exceed £30m, a public inquiry heard. LDRS image

Operator loses legal fight to extend life of “putrid” South Elmsall waste site

Daniel Skelton

Thief stole from hospital patient's bedside as she slept

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Rugby League

Ryan Carr seen in August during his time as Castleford Tigers coach. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.

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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

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Willowbridge Playing Fields

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

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

Crime

The former Albion Inn, Stanley Road, Eastmoor, Wakefield.

Man found dead in car outside former pub

Waterton Road's junction with Roundwood Rise in Lupset, Wakefield.

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What's On

Levellers.

Levellers announced as next headliner for Live at Tileyard North 2027
A popular English folk-rock band is the second headliner announced for Wakefield's Live at Tileyard North 2027.
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Queen By Candlelight returns to Wakefield Cathedral for spectacular 2027 celebration

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

The Cribs will headline Live at Tileyard North 2027.

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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

Retro

Nights out

From Halloween to Hollywood - nights out in Wakefield in 2008
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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

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Lifestyle

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

Homes & Gardens

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
This beautifully renovated three-storey home, located in a prime position in Pontefract, is currently for sale through estate agents Enfields Luxe.
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This charming bungalow, on Upper Lane, is currently available for £275,000 through estate agents Purplebricks .

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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
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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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During their year representing Wakefield Council's Mayoral Office, Peter (left) and Darren helped raise more than £24,000 for the dementia support charity Memory Action Group.

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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

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