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Ackworth scouts were invited to attend the Queen's birthday celebrations and trooping the colours.
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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.

Ackworth scouts were invited to attend the Queen's birthday celebrations and trooping the colours.
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In this week’s Express

This week we lead on the father of a young mum accused of causing or allowing the death of her baby who told a jury his daughter’s partner was ‘violent’.

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Teacher cleared of schoolgirl rape

A teacher from Ackworth accused of raping a 15-year-old schoolgirl has been cleared of all charges.

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Sue takes to the sky with a dive

Dedicated fundraiser Sue Marley is taking to the sky in a bid to raise yet more cash for charity in memory of her daughter.

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In this week’s Express

This week we lead on a multi-million pound link road which will pave the way for thousands of new homes and hundreds of job, according to council bosses.

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Road closure in Ackworth

Sandygate Lane in Ackworth will be closed from June 3 until June 6 whilst the road is resurfaced.

The Olympic Torch makes it's way through Ackworth.Torch bearer Mick Cordall.
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Council spent £91k on torch visit

Wakefield Council spent more than twice the national average to bring the Olympic torch to the district last summer.

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Roadworks planned for Ackworth and Castleford

Motorists across the district face delays later this month when roadworks take place.

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Wednesday 19 June 2013

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