Pontefract
Motorists face delays after accident in Pontefract
Motorists face delays in Pontefract this afternoon (Monday) following an accident.
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.
Concert in memory of Liam
Bands will take to the stage in memory of a Pontefract musician who died last month.
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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Town’s ‘sweet’ weekend plans
There’s a sweet treat in store for liquorice lovers when Wakefield Council’s annual festival returns to Pontefract.
Doctor tells jury of baby violence
A seven-week-old baby was subjected to “vigorous shaking” and “substantial force” in the days before she died, a court heard.
Big K negotiations move a step nearer
Pit bosses say they are nearing a deal to save Kellingley Colliery from closure.
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.
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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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.
SLIDESHOW: Top bands wow crowds at Crooked Ways video
The sun shone down on the thousands of festival-goers that ventured to Pontefract Park last weekend for the Crooked Ways festival.
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.
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.
Tigers’ stars open refurbished gym
A Pontefract gym – saved from closure earlier this year – officially opened last week after a major revamp.
What are you doing for Armed Forces Day?
Will you be honouring our armed forces this month?
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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.
Man trapped in car after M62 smash
A man trapped in his car was rescued by firefighters after an M62 smash.
Residents unite in bid to stop cold callers
Residents, trading standards officers, police and councilors in Pontefract have joined forces to help stop unwanted cold callers .
Sisters take to streets in memory of dad
Three sisters from Castleford will take to the streets of Leeds next month to raise cash for a charity close to their hearts.
Festival traffic set to cause delays
Delays are expected on the roads today (Saturday) as the Crooked Ways festival gets underway.
Memorial event for Jack
A Castleford couple are keeping the memory of their son alive with a special family event at Whitwood Golf Club on Saturday.
Sponsored ride in memory of Beth
Dozens of scooters will take to the streets of Pontefract and South Elmsall this weekend to raise funds for charity.
Multi-million pound link road for Pontefract
Millions of pounds is to be pumped into building a new link road in Pontefract.
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Internationally-acclaimed bands will make their way to Pontefract Park at the weekend to take part in the second annual Crooked Ways festival.
Bands set to showcase talent at Pontefract Crooked Ways festival video
Talented young musicians bagged a spot on a festival stage following a battle of the bands competition.
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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Union responds to hospital consultation
A health union has heavily criticised a consultation on plans to change hospital services across the district.
In this week’s Express
In this week’s Express we report how the mother of Castleford woman Chelsea Hyndman has given evidence at the trial of the man accused of causing her daughter’s death in Crete three years ago.
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Tributes to former Bambinos band member and frontman of By By
A young musician who captivated crowds with his stage presence has died.
Lawyer set for triathlon challenge
Pontefract solicitor Andrew Mawdsley is swapping his suit and briefcase for a bike and running shoes for Macmillan Cancer Suppport next month.
Muscle man Stuart off to national finals
An amateur bodybuilder from Pontefract will flex his competitive muscles in a top national event at the weekend.
700 jobs at risk at pit
Hundreds of jobs are under threat at Kellingley Colliery as bosses fight to save the pit from closure.
MP calls for halt to ‘delusional’ shake-up at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Trust
An MP has asked for “dangerous” plans do downgrade and centralise parts of the district’s hospital services to be referred to the secretary of state.
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VIDEO: Youngsters to rub shoulders with top acts video
Two school bands will take to the stage in front of thousands of music fans next weekend after winning a spot at Pontefract’s Crooked Ways festival.
Big plans for park move a step closer
Work to revamp Pontefract Park is underway after a group campaigned for improvements at the site.
Record number of cyclists raise thousands for hospice video
A record number of cyclists took to the streets of Pontefract for the Prince of Wales Hospice’s cyclothon event last weekend.
MPs submit health review responses
MPs Yvette Cooper and Jon Trickett will hand over more than 500 responses to health bosses tomorrow on proposed changes to hospital services.
Ruby’s all heart with teddy bear fundraiser
Big-hearted Ruby Hodlin will be taking her teddy bear to Pontefract Park next month after asking her mum if she could raise money for her friend who has cerebral palsy.
Roadworks planned for Ackworth and Castleford
Motorists across the district face delays later this month when roadworks take place.
Kings of the crafty catwalk
Fashion forward pupils from The King’s School in Pontefract have snapped up an award for their savvy style skills.
In this week’s Express
This week we lead on the hundreds of jobs at risk at Kellingley Colliery as bosses fight to save the pit from closure.
Lorry driver takes to the streets on foot
A lorry driver from Feathestone will take to the streets of Edinburgh on foot this weekend to raise money for charity.
Roadworks lead to delays in Pontefract
Roadworks in Pontefract are causing delays for motorists and commuters this afternoon (Monday).
A1 near Pontefract to be closed overnight
Motorists face delays this week due to overnight closures of the A1 near Pontefract.
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Weather for Wakefield
Tuesday 18 June 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 12 C to 19 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: East
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 12 C to 23 C
Wind Speed: 9 mph
Wind direction: West
