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Motorists face delays after accident in Pontefract
Motorists face delays in Pontefract this afternoon (Monday) following an accident.
Thieves strike heart of community
Staff at a Castleford charity say they are ‘sickened’ after thieves swiped computer equipment and caused thousands of pounds worth of damage.
VIDEO: Detectives appeal for witnesses after attempted robbery in Ferrybridge
Detectives are appealing for witnesses following an attempted robbery in Ferrybridge on Saturday.
Families urged to back new lottery
Pontefract’s Prince of Wales Hospice has taken its latest fundraising initiative to the streets of the Five Towns to raise much needed funds.
Classical music and film scores to be performed at Pontefract Castle
A range of classical pieces and film scores will be performed at Pontefract Castle next month.
Store workers to take on ride for charity
Four store workers will take to the saddle this weekend in a bid to raise thousands of pounds for cancer charities.
Sport
New dates for Rovers matches
Featherstone’s home Championship match against Workington has been re-arranged for Sunday, June 30 (3pm kick-off).
Smeaton back in training after nine-month lay-off
FEATHERSTONE Rovers centre Sam Smeaton has resumed training after being out for nine months with a serious knee injury.
Capital One Cup: Leeds United drawn at home against Chesterfield in first round
Leeds United will host Chesterfield in the first round of the Capital One Cup.
Rovers celebrate ‘phenomenal turnaround’
Featherstone Rovers are staging a special event in the clubhouse on Friday to thank the club’s volunteers.
Powell relishing first home game as Castleford Tigers coach
Castleford’s new coach Daryl Powell is eagerly looking forward to his first home match in charge of the Tigers.
Top skier ‘The Rocket’ visits Castleford
Europa and British Slalom champion Dave ‘The Rocket’ Ryding will host a skiing class at Lions Ski Club at Xscape, Castleford, tomorrow (Monday).
Video
Slideshow: Athletes in West Yorkshire League action video
Athletes from Spenborough, Pontefract and Wakefield Harriers athletics clubs were among those in action last night, Wednesday, in the fourth round of the West Yorkshire Track and Field League.
Lifestyle
The weird, wonderful web
Every week we bring you the most bizarre stories from our websites and beyond to put on smile on your face and kickstart that Friday feeling. Hope you enjoyed them as much as we did!
A dream at Pontefract castle
Pontefract Castle will come alive with drama and laughter next week when an all-male production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is performed on Thursday June 20.
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Berlin
In my experience, city “breaks” are rarely that - they’re the sort of jaunt that couples extreme sightseeing with sore feet.
Little Shop of Horrors hits town
Cult comedy musical Little Shop of Horrors comes to Castleford this month as Encore Theatre Company stages it next week at Phoenix Theatre in Airedale.
The weird, wonderful web
Each week we bring you a selection of the funniest and cutest stories from our websites, to put a smile on your face each Friday.
Community
Garden plan unveiled
Plans have been unveiled to create a community garden at Carleton Grange Community Centre in Pontefract.
Scrabble change prompts anger
Scrabble fans have staged a protest in Pontefract town centre against changes to its online version which they say has ruined the game.
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Fire crews to the rescue at school event video
Firefighters staged a teddy bear rescue as part of a day of safety activities at St Thomas’ CE Junior School in Featherstone.
School helps with Sahara challenge
A Castleford father and son who are trekking across the Sahara desert have received a fundraising boost from Larks Hill J&I School.
Sun shines for scarecrow festival video
Sunny weather helped Methley Scarecrow Festival go with a swing, as hundreds flocked to the village at the weekend.
Award for playground champion John
Community champion John Morton will receive a special award for his years of service to the Old Quarry Adventure Playground in Knottingley this month.
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Weather for Wakefield
Tuesday 18 June 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 12 C to 19 C
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Wind direction: East
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