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STEM Club: Adam Wright,Ryan Tones,Lewis Howson,Alec Morton and Thomsa Clark.

Rocket scientists shoot for the stars

A team of budding mathematicians and engineers ranked fifth in a national rocket building competition last week.

Richard Marshall is to do a 24-hour gaming marathon later this month to raise money for Special Effect - which offers disabled people the chance to play video games.

Richard to take on marathon with a twist

A market trader in Castleford will make the most of the bank holiday later this month by playing video games non-stop for 24 hours.

17/05/13
Tankers collide on the M62 east bound where the M621 joins near to junction 27.
rossparry.co.uk / Tom Maddick

UPDATE: M62 motorway reopens after smash

The M62 motorway has re-opened following a serious smash between a lorry and a tanker.

UPDATE - Police advise motorists to avoid M62

Motorists have been advised to avoid the M62 after a serious smash between a lorry and a tanker.

M62 motorway closed after serious smash

A lorry, a tanker and a car have all been involved in accident on the M62.

19th February 2013. Police and Crime Commissioner for West Yorkshire Mark Burns-Williamson.

Inquiry into force conduct

A “root and branch” review of the conduct of West Yorkshire Police officers has been ordered following-high profile scandals.

Sport

Castleford Tigers' new coaching team, Daryl Powell and Danny Orr. Picture: MATTHEW MERRICK

Castleford coach Powell aims to strengthen defence

Daryl Powell has immediately turned his attention to improving Castleford Tigers’ defence in his first week after taking over as head coach.

Pontefract stage annual ‘Singles Night’ meeting

Pontefract’s annual ‘Singles Night’ meeting next Tuesday evening (May 21) promises to be an evening of fun and flirting.

$Pontefract Squash Club's James Willstrop is seed to meet world number one Ramy Ashour in the semi-final of the Allam British Open.$

British Open qualifiers battle it out at Pontefract

Pontefract Squash Club this week hosts the qualifying matches for the Allam British Open which will be staged at the KC Stadium, Hull.

Daryl Powell giving players instructions in a training session with Castleford Tigers. Picture: MATTHEW MERRICK

Players are looking sharp says Castleford coach

Castleford Tigers boss Daryl Powell is delighted with the way training has gone and the way he has been received by fans since taking over as head coach last week.

Kylinn Vardhan, who was in sparkling form for Townville against Mirfield PC (p711q317).

Vardhan is all-round star for Townville

Townville bounced back to winning ways with a convincing nine-wicket victory at home to Mirfield Parish Cavaliers in the Premier Division of the Central Yorkshire League.

James set to return for cup clash against Leigh

Prop Matt James is set to return for Featherstone’s Northern Rail Cup clash against Leigh at Big Fellas Stadium on Sunday (3pm kick-off).

Video

The new Mayor of Wakefield has promised to bring a bit of humour to his role over the next year.

Lifestyle

Lorna McAndrew, has just published her first book

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Rocket scientists shoot for the stars

Castleford coach Powell aims to strengthen defence

Richard to take on marathon with a twist

UPDATE: M62 motorway reopens after smash

UPDATE - Police advise motorists to avoid M62

M62 motorway closed after serious smash

New mayor crowned with town’s chains

Video: Councillor Brian Holmes becomes new Mayor of Wakefield video

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