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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

Wallace & Gromit Lego set

15 Wallace & Gromit gifts to celebrate Aardman's 50th birthday

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

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.

Wakefield bodybuilder, 33, dies after collapsing on stage during competition

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.

School where 'pupils feel protected' celebrate Ofsted report

Traffic and Travel

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

Two-hour free parking across the Wakefield district scrapped

Borough Road car park, in Wakefield.

MPs urge council to rethink plan to scrap two-hour free parking

A main road in Wakefield will be hit with temporary lights and closures while gas works are carried out.

Road closure and temporary lights as gas works begin in Wakefield

The Doggie Bus and owner, Lisa Pinardi.

Paws on board! Dog bus service officially launches in Wakefield and Mirfield

Leeds Bradford Airport strikes to 'escalate' over half term

Leeds Bradford Airport strikes to 'escalate' over half term

Unity House car park, Wakefield.

Two-hour free parking set to be scrapped and charges increased - full list

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Ross Kemp is at risk in tonight’s Celebrity Traitors

Traitors website down ahead of Ross Kemp cliffhanger

Munya Chawawa

Munya Chawawa reveals shocking racism during theatre debut

Rat sightings rose by 15% across the UK during the summer, according to Rentokil, with experts warning that colder weather could drive more rodents into homes.

Rat sightings rise 15% as winter warning issued

Mariah Carey is bringing her magical pre-Christmas show to the UK

Last tickets to see Mariah Carey’s pre-Christmas UK shows

Crime

Ossett Town Centre

Police constable urges residents to lobby MP for more officers

The car seized by police.

Police seized car being driven carelessly

The e-bike seized by police

Seized e-bike linked to criminal activity

Arsonist torched flat in revenge attack

Ossett Town Hall.

Attacks after Hindu celebration believed to be racially motivated

Haribo on Front Street, Pontefract.

Haribo shop would-be sweet thief arrested

Weather

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

Frosty mornings are on the way for Wakefield.

Frosty mornings on the way for Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford

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

Primark confirms opening date for new Wakefield store

SumUp's Solo Lite is making it easier for people who sell items in their spare time to take payments

The £30 card reader giving casual sellers an answer to ‘got no cash’

Politics

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

Everyone deserves to feel safe where they live

Redhill Drive

Former quarry earmarked for major housing development

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

Cabinet member opposes council plan to scrap empty home tax discount

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Guests were matched with blooms tailored to their mood, leaving with a bouquet designed to uplift, calm or energise

UK’s first ‘Flower Pharmacy’ opens

Guests were matched with blooms tailored to their mood, leaving with a bouquet designed to uplift, calm or energise

UK’s first ‘Flower Pharmacy’ opens

Unsuspecting moviegoers surprised by Rylan were given free treats and cinema tickets

Rylan has disguised himself as a sofa to surprise filmgoers

Old mobile phones and chipped mugs also feature high on the list of items Brits keep despite no longer needing them

Mystery keys among things Brits hold onto for too long

The research found veterans take an average of 17 months to feel comfortable in civilian life again

Veterans reveal military slang they still use in civilian life

One in five workers are putting parenthood plans on hold

Employees delay parenthood due to concerns over parental leave

Environment

Decided Wakefield district planning applications:

Decided Wakefield district planning applications: Extensions approved

Wakefield city centre

Pollution zones set to be scrapped after air quality improvement

People

The winners and finalists

Unsung Heroes Awards celebrate volunteers making a difference
A teenager raising awareness of men’s mental health and a volunteer helping people get online were recognised at an awards ceremony to honour those who make a difference behind the scenes.
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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

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

Wakefield nurse defies spinal injury to chase world cheerleading dream

The Ridings Shopping came under the ownership of Wakefield Council on May 1 after the authority completed a deal to buy it for just over £11m.

Major announcement on The Ridings Shopping Centre due ‘within weeks’

Colour comic characters at a previous event

Willy Wonka star and Power Rangers actor heading to comic con

Education

Wakefield’s Chris Kamara will be joining school children in a running challenge for Children in Need after they cheekily brought Olympian Jonny Brownlee out of retirement.

Kammy to join Wakefield pupils and Jonny Brownlee for Children in Need challenge

Temporary classrooms were installed to ease disruption caused by the discovery of Raac at St Thomas à Becket school, in Wakefield. LDRS image

Raac-affected Wakefield school set to for major redevelopment

Adam Bell, who lives in Ossett and is Head of Arts at Springwell Leeds, was personally informed of the prestigious award by Classic FM presenter Aled Jones, who praised his work with young people.

Wakefield teacher wins prestigious Classic FM Music Teacher of the Year Award

Wragby School has opened.

New specialist school opens

YPO has donated £2,500 worth of stationery to schools in Leeds, Sheffield and Manchester.

Wakefield company donates £2,500 worth of stationery to schools

Over 90 graduates from the University Centre celebrated completing their degree-level studies at a graduation ceremony held at Wakefield Cathedral

University centre class of 2026 celebrates graduation at Wakefield Cathedral

Health

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

Pinderfields Hospital launches wellbeing boxes to support patients

Jayne Greenhough, clinical skills tutor at the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Pinderfields nurse recognised with prestigious national award

Harry Houdini in 1914 from author's collection.

The spirit of Houdini at Halloween

Foxwood Lodge

Care home rated Good after safety concerns prompt assessment

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