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Chris Kamara MBE opening the refurbished Trinity Medical Centre.

Chris Kamara opens refurbished Trinity Medical Centre following £3m investment

Wakefield is said to be one of the most haunted cities in the UK and has some of the spookiest tales to be told.

10 of the most haunted places in Wakefield where you might spot a ghost

Two cars and illegal cigarettes were seized after raids on two shops in Pontefract area

Two cars and illegal cigarettes seized after raids on two shops

The mural at the Waggon & Horses in Stanley

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

Jade Botterill, MP for Ossett and Denby Dale, brought the Committee of the Gawthorpe Maypole Committee to Westminster and Downing Street.

Gawthorpe Maypole Committee takes its traditions to Downing Street

Ackworth PramFest 2026 has raised over £16,000 for local hospice care.

Ackworth PramFest raises over £16,000 for local hospice care

Police want to trace this man in connection with an affray at a Pontefract pub

Altercation at pub: CCTV image of man police want to trace

Sonya Beaumont

Shoplifter who threatened customers banned from stores

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Submitted planning applications

Wakefield Council has confirmed it is currently considering bids made for The Lodge and Milnes’ Orangery. LDRS image

The Orangery: Historic zoo and botanical gardens site close to being sold

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Watch: The supermarket that wins in the cost of living crisis - according to an expert

Economic expert shares where to shop during cost of living crisis

Habibur Masum is on trial at Bradford Crown Court

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Violinist and conductor Andre Rieu will be entertaining audiences across the UK and Ireland in 2027

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

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Sport

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

Wakefield Athletic unable to kick on after flying start in Landlords Trophy tie
A hat-trick from striker Steve Hancock inspired Neville Hill AFC Reserves to a convincing 6-2 away victory over Wakefield Athletic A in the second round of the Landlords Trophy at the West Yorkshire Sports and Social Club.
Tony Harber

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

Kenzie Dillon scored his fifth goal of the season when he was on target for Wakefield AFC against LIV. Picture: Steve Biltcliffe

Wakefield AFC are blown off course after promising first half display

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

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Rugby League

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

Released Wakefield Trinity forward finds new club in Championship

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

Crime

Kieran Holdsworth

House extension fraudster jailed for three years

Leeds Crown Court

Son stole £4,000 from father’s house

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

Man caught with machete in bag for life in city centre

What's On

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

Coffee-themed market to take place at The Hepworth Wakefield this weekend
A free Wakefield market highlighting local coffee traders will take place this weekend.
Kara McKune

Wakefield Beer Festival, WX Wakefield

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

Paultons Park in Hampshire

The spooky magic of Paultons Park at Halloween

Downton Abbey and Paddington star Hugh Bonneville heading to Yorkshire.

Hugh Bonneville talk in Yorkshire – get tickets and meet him

Wakefield Beer Festival, WX Wakefield

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

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
Plans have been lodged to build an extension and carry out major upgrades at Theatre Royal Wakefield.
Tony Gardner

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

Retro photos of Wakefield taken across the past 100 years.

Retro: Here are 16 photos taken across Wakefield throughout the past 100 years

Market life in Wakefield District

31 pictures showing life in Wakefield, Castleford and Pontefract markets

Lifestyle

Love Where You Live Awards.

Community heroes celebrated at Vico Homes Love Where You Live Awards

Young Driver sessions are available on Wowcher

Discounts on driving experiences for teens ahead of Christmas

Deals site Wowcher and Jet2CityBreaks have deals on trips to Christmas markets in Europe

Trips to gorgeous European Christmas markets under £100

The new Morphy Richards Zino is a true bean-to-cup filter coffee machine - and probably one of the best in the business

Morphy Richards Zino review: fresh filter coffee without the fuss

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%

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

Three beautiful autumn bouquets from Bunches

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Off the streets by Christmas

The bonfire night barbecue.

Enjoy the bonfire barbecue but think about the way your food is cooked

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

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People

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Plans lodged to turn historic wool warehouse into seven-suite aparthotel
Plans have been submitted to turn a Grade II-listed former wool warehouse in central Wakefield into a seven-suite aparthotel.
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Award-winning foodbank warns it needs more help as Christmas approaches

Rose Garden and Cafe

Plans submitted for new cafe at garden centre

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

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

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

Business

The Cryer and Stott team

Cheesemonger shortlisted for hat-trick of awards

BT, EE, TalkTalk and Vodafone have been named Britain's most complained-about broadband providers in new Ofcom figures, as campaigners call for an end to mid-contract price rises that can add £48 a year to household bills.

Four broadband giants top Ofcom complaints list

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

From £500 to a thriving business: Teenagers' car detailing success story

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.

Explainer What you need in a Government 3-day emergency kit

The Railway is now open for business

Featherstone pub reopens after £272K makeover

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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