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Friday is the longest day of the year.
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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Hospital staff pay dispute settled
A bitter eight-month pay dispute between managers at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust and unions has been settled.
RBS chief Stephen Hester to speak at Wakefield meeting with Ed Balls
The man set to leave as boss of Royal Bank of Scotland with at least a £1.6m payoff will speak at a business meeting in Wakefield next month.
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Accident causes delays on A1 near Pontefract
Motorists face delays on the A1 near Pontefract this morning (Thursday).
Strike averted at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Trust
A strike of 2,500 NHS workers at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Trust has been averted.
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’.
Plans to end children’s heart surgery in Leeds is suspended
Controversial plans to close Leeds children’s heart surgery unit have been suspended.
Westminster decision due on heart ops
Health secretary Jeremy Hunt was due to announce his decision on the future of children’s heart surgery at Leeds General Infirmary yesterday.
Outstanding school named top of the class
A Knottingley school is celebrating after achieving an outstanding rating from Ofsted for the second inspection running.
Child sex campaign launched
Police have this week launched a major campaign called Know the Signs to raise awareness of child sex exploitation.
Tributes to former Wakefield Trinity, Castleford, Normanton and Leeds rugby league player John Burke
A former Wakefield Trinity player who had a reputation as one of the “baddest men in rugby league” has died.
DNA dad branded ‘despicable’
A dad who sent another man to take his DNA test so he could dodge paying child maintenance has been branded ‘despicable’ and ‘cowardly’.
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.
Six men jailed for plotting to bomb EDL demonstration in Dewsbury
Six men have been jailed for their parts in a failed plot to bomb an English Defence League (EDL) demonstration in Dewsbury town centre.
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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.
Schools ‘bursting at seams’
A baby boom, new homes and an increase in the number of migrants coming into the area has left some schools bursting at the seams.
Broken down ice cream van causes delays on M62
A broken down ice cream van is causing delays on the M62 this morning (Saturday).
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Dewsbury EDL bombers sentencing hearing to go into next week
Would-be bombers who targeted a far-right demonstration in Dewsbury will be sentenced on Monday.
County wide tour in bid to reduce crime
West Yorkshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Mark Burns-Williamson has begun a tour of the county in a bid to clamp down on crime.
Cold calling crackdown targets estate
Residents in Knottingley are giving doorstep salesman the cold shoulder with the launch of an estate-wide crackdown against rogue traders.
Air cadets march to success
Air cadets from across the region marched to success when they took part in a regional competition.
Award for brave cops and residents
A brave motorist who pulled crash victims from burning vehicles and cops who stopped a knife-weilding man threatening children have been honoured by police.
Yorkshire Ambulance strike to hit 999 services
Ambulance workers will be on strike from noon today in a row over patient safety and trade union rights.
Dewsbury EDL bomb plotters could have sparked more terror
Would-be bombers who planned a terror attack targeting a far-right demo in Dewsbury would have sparked “a spiral of violence and terror,” a court heard today (Thursday).
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.
‘It’s not a victory’ say Chelsea family
The family of Chelsea Hyndman have talked exclusively to the Express about their reaction to the conviction of her boyfriend Luke Walker for causing her death.
Bike rack removal prompts cyclist’s rage
A keen cyclist has slammed a supermarket for removing its bicycle racks from the front of the store.
A1(M) fully re-opened after earlier accident
The A1(M) has fully re-opened following an accident earlier today (Wednesday).
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.
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.
A1(M) closed after serious accident
Motorists face delays this afternoon (Wednesday) after a serious accident has closed the A1(M).
Salon’s anger over new parking rules
A hair salon in Castleford claims new parking restrictions which came into force this week will damage its business.
Tigers’ stars open refurbished gym
A Pontefract gym – saved from closure earlier this year – officially opened last week after a major revamp.
Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Trust explains neonatal restructure
Hospital bosses have explained a planned restructure of neonatal services which could leave nurses facing redundancy.
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Wakefield District Business Awards 2013
THE shortlists for this year’s Wakefield District Business Awards have been decided.
Plants stolen from sensory garden
Around £100 of plants have been stolen from a new sensory garden created by volunteers at Valley Gardens – just a week after they were planted.
What are you doing for Armed Forces Day?
Will you be honouring our armed forces this month?
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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.
Neonatal nurses could be laid off at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Trust
Nurses could be facing redundancy in a restructure of neonatal units at Pinderfields and Dewsbury hospitals.
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Consultation on hospitals finishes
A three-month public consultation into the future of hospital services across the Wakefield district has come to an end.
Appeal after three car smash
A 27-year-old man is in hospital with serious head injuries after a three car smash in Ledston.
Band’s big break with rock legends
Music newcomers Euphoria Audio are flying high after playing to thousands of people in Singapore by supporting rock giants Aerosmith.
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.
Relaunch for expert patient programme
A programme which helps patients with an ongoing illness or condition has been relaunched across the Wakefield district.
Thousands falling behind with rent
Thousands of tenants are falling behind with their rent after housing benefit was cut for people who have spare rooms.
Man trapped in car after M62 smash
A man trapped in his car was rescued by firefighters after an M62 smash.
Rise in demand for ‘crisis’ handouts
Demand for crisis payments from an emergency rent fund are up almost 500 per cent just weeks after the government’s controversial “bedroom tax” came into force.
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Weather for Wakefield
Wednesday 19 June 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 10 C to 22 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
Wind direction: North
Tomorrow
Light rain
Temperature: 12 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: East
