News
Scouts succeed on royal duties
A group of scouts from Ackworth marched to success when they took part in the Queen’s official birthday celebrations at the weekend.
Severe delays on M62 after fire
Traffic has been severely delayed on the M62 motorway after a lorry caught fire this morning.
In this week’s Express
In this week’s Express we report how a dad on trial claims he saw his partner ‘slam’ their baby daughter into a changing mat three days before she died.
SLIDESHOW: First ever Glassfest a clear success video
An inflatable assault course, stalls and fairground rides were just some of the attractions at Knottingley’s first-ever Glassfest on Saturday.
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Sport
Tigers prop Massey signs contract extension
Castleford Tigers have received a boost ahead of tomorrow night’s game against Hull FC with news that 23-year-old prop Nathan Massey has signed a one-year contract extension until the end of the 2015 season.
Sponsorship boost for Rovers
Featherstone Rovers have landed a sponsorship deal with locally based CNG Engineering Ltd.
Leeds United, Huddersfield Town, Barnsley: Football fixtures announced for 2013-14 season
Leeds United will open their 2013-14 Championship campaign at Elland Road against Brighton and Hove Albion.
Full round up of last weekend’s local cricket results
Pontefract Cricket League champions Fairburn slipped to a second successive league defeat when they lost to Streethouse on Saturday.
Willstrop’s win clinches World Team Championship
With England and Egypt locked at 1-1 in the final of the World Men’s Team Championships in Mulhouse, France, the outcome was in the hands of Pontefract’s James Willstrop (pictured) as he took on former world number one and current world number six Karim Darwish.
New dates for Rovers matches
Featherstone’s home Championship match against Workington has been re-arranged for Sunday, June 30 (3pm kick-off).
Video
SLIDESHOW: First ever Glassfest a clear success video
An inflatable assault course, stalls and fairground rides were just some of the attractions at Knottingley’s first-ever Glassfest on Saturday.
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
Thursday 20 June 2013
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 12 C to 17 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: East
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 12 C to 19 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: West
