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Plan in motion for pit wheel monument

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Fraudster who posed as water board officials conned their way into the home of a 92-year-old woman during a three-day crime spree.

Fraudsters posing as water board officials target 92-year-old during three-day crime spree

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Can you spot anyone you know in these photos from the Wakefield Hospice 10k 2019?

39 photos from the Wakefield Hospice 10k 2019

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Bill Heszelgrave at the unveiling of a pit tub full of primroses in memory of the long-gone Primrose Pit at Swillington. Picture by Steve Riding.

Ex-miner's tribute to Leeds's Primrose Hill Colliery in Swillington unveiled

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84 per cent cut in NHS waiting times for autism referrals

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Promises made over plans for new Castleford Tigers stadium

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M1 southbound closed at Wakefield due to 'incident'

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Wakefield academy trust celebrates 22 top Ofsted ratings

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Matt Smith, Chief Executive of Key Fund with the Minister for Arts, Heritage and Tourism, Michael Ellis at Wakefield Theatre Royal. Picture: Richard Doughty Photography

Arts minister says £3m cash boost will improve lives in Wakefield

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Town’s Second World War building is granted Grade-II listed status

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35 of the worst roads for accidents in Wakefield

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If delivered, HS2 will not be running until the 2030s.

'HS2 is a load of rubbish': Councillors stick knife into high speed rail project

Transport

Where to avoid parking

These are the six prohibited parking spots which could land you in legal trouble or with hefty fines

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Traffic wardens in Wakefield are to be given body cameras after an alarming rise in verbal and physical assaults against them.

Wakefield traffic wardens to be given body cameras after verbal and physical attacks

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Pro Brexit 'go slow' protests are set to hit Yorkshire

M1 and 'all major roads in Yorkshire' set to be targeted by Pro-Brexit go slow protests

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Burglars stole till and shop owner's cardigan during raid in Wakefield

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West Yorkshire Police are recruiting

West Yorkshire Police are recruiting new detectives - this is how you can apply

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Wakefield Council are asking residents to be aware of a new council tax scam.

Wakefield Council warns of tax refund scam

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Dee Collins, Chief Constable for West Yorkshire Police, has announced her retirement.

West Yorkshire Police Chief Constable announces retirement

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Education More Education >>

Wakefield academy trust celebrates 22 top Ofsted ratings

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Parents meet with MP over growing concerns about academies

Education

Altofts school is closed today.

Wakefield school closed to all pupils due to utility failure

Education

The use of the punishment has been attacked for its potential impact on school pupils.

Isolation booths punishment for 'vulnerable' school pupils criticised

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Kings School pupils stick to the status quo with performance of High School Musical

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Business More Business >>

Ex-miner's tribute to Leeds's Primrose Hill Colliery in Swillington unveiled

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Million pounds turnover for business begun at home in Pontefract

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Date: 30.06.2015. Severity: Fatal. Number of Vehicles Involved: 1. Number of Casualties Involved: 1.

35 of the worst roads for accidents in Wakefield

Transport

If delivered, HS2 will not be running until the 2030s.

'HS2 is a load of rubbish': Councillors stick knife into high speed rail project

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Politics More Politics >>

Deadline to register to vote in local elections in this May

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The Citizen is published every three months by the council.

Conservatives claim Wakefield Council's free paper 'ignores Ossett'

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Traffic wardens in Wakefield are to be given body cameras after an alarming rise in verbal and physical assaults against them.

Wakefield traffic wardens to be given body cameras after verbal and physical attacks

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$Former Ukip leader Nigel Farage to due to visit Pontefract$

Nigel Farage is coming to Pontefract in Brexit march

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Coun Matthew Morley.

Council to triple road improvement money to help ease pothole crisis

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Environment More Environment >>

Road to Castleford blocked as flooding hit town

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Coun Matthew Morley.

Council to triple road improvement money to help ease pothole crisis

Environment

Charity survey reveals almost a quarter of dog owners report that their pet has chased animals, including livestock

RSPCA urges dog walkers to take extra care around livestock this spring

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LIFELESS: The EA is looking into issues around Wash Dike.

Pontefract beck poisoning claims being investigated by Environment Agency

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Health More Health >>

84 per cent cut in NHS waiting times for autism referrals

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Chewing some fresh, minty gum is among the most straightforward ways to resist food cravings it gives you the sensation of eating, without eating

11 ways to curb those unhealthy food cravings

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The new service aims to encourage more conversations about breast cancer checking and promote awareness.

Superdrug is now offering an in-store breast cancer checking service

Health

The British Heart Foundation say that It is critically important that families have the discussion about what they want to happen to their organs upon their passing.

Historic 'opt out' organ donation law will come into force next spring

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The new social media craze

Warning as slimmers use hairdryers to attempt to burn fat off in new weight loss craze

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