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The 9 most popular Indian takeaways in Pontefract and Castleford according to Just Eat

Lifestyle

13 per cent were committed via online sales and 11 per cent over email.

The shocking amount of money lost to fraudsters in West Yorkshire in just SIX months

Crime

The queues are slowly dispersing now.

Miles of traffic after A1 crash near Darrington

Traffic and Travel

The horse has been moved.

Horse on the M1 at Wakefield causes rush hour traffic chaos

Traffic and Travel

Motorist cut free from wreckage on Pontefract estate

Traffic and Travel

Truck overturns after trying to fit under low bridge on Yorkshire road

Traffic and Travel

Road in Wakefield closed after lorry collides with bridge

Traffic and Travel

Woman attacked with a hammer in her own Horbury home

Crime

The Real Junk Food Project has been burgled for the second time in six days.

Real Junk Food Project burgled for second time in less than a week

Crime

NSPCC welcomes criminal sanctions for firms that fail to keep children safe online

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Traffic and Travel More Traffic and Travel >>

Miles of traffic after A1 crash near Darrington

Traffic and Travel

The horse has been moved.

Horse on the M1 at Wakefield causes rush hour traffic chaos

Traffic and Travel

The crash happened on Chequerfield Road.

Motorist cut free from wreckage on Pontefract estate

Traffic and Travel

The van toppled over after trying to negotiate the low bridge. (Photo: @WYP_RPU)

Truck overturns after trying to fit under low bridge on Yorkshire road

Traffic and Travel

The lorry attempted to fit under a low bridge. Picture: West Yorkshire Police Roads Policing Unit.

Road in Wakefield closed after lorry collides with bridge

Traffic and Travel

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Crime More Crime >>

The shocking amount of money lost to fraudsters in West Yorkshire in just SIX months

Crime

Did you see these suspects following hammer attack?

Woman attacked with a hammer in her own Horbury home

Crime

The Real Junk Food Project has been burgled for the second time in six days.

Real Junk Food Project burgled for second time in less than a week

Crime

Dalefield Store in Normanton

Teenage armed robber threatened Normanton store worker with a metal bar

Crime

Environment More Environment >>

Heckmondwike fly-tipper dumped waste at Wakefield beauty spot in 'despicable' act

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Castle Gate in Stanley lies close to the M62.

Plans for traveller site criticised ahead of government decision

News

Limousines of nine seats or more are currently unregulated by councils.

Stretched limousines 'may fail' emissions tests in Leeds and Wakefield

Environment

Snow, sleet, hail and thunder set to hit parts of Yorkshire as temperatures plummet

Environment

Politics More Politics >>

Exclusive: Chris Grayling told transport chiefs not to reveal delays to vital rail scheme until after Commons debate with Labour MPs

Politics

The local elections take place on Thursday, May 2.

Wakefield Council local elections 2019: Your handy guide to the key questions

Politics

Coun Ahmed said the alleged remarks had upset him.

Police probe 'hate incident' over alleged racial slur against Wakefield councillor Nadeem Ahmed

Crime

The Pick Me Up campaign started last month.

269 volunteers collect litter as part of Wakefield 'Pick Me Up' campaign

Politics

Some councillors say they are experiencing more threats and abuse while out campaigning.

'We are afraid of getting hurt' - Wakefield councillors speak out over local election campaign fears

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Business More Business >>

Vinyl fans camp outside Wakefield’s Wah Wah Records to snap up ultra rare items

Business

City centre store to stay open

Business

Landsec acquired J32 in 2017.

New plans unveiled as bosses admit J32 village is ‘under performing’

Business

Accident on M1 at Lofthouse causes lane closures

Traffic and Travel

Education More Education >>

Headteacher retires to help his college save cash

Education

Around 4,000 children start primary school in the Wakefield district in September.

Wakefield children allocated primary school places

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Jeremy Corbyn was speaking at the National Education Union (NEU) Conference in Liverpool yesterday.

Jeremy Corbyn reveals plans to scrap Sats exams for primary school children

Education

Remember these Easter celebrations?

18 photos show your little ones celebrating Easter in Wakefield - back in 2005-2010

News

Well Done: Halfpenny Lane is celebrating.

Ofsted celebrations for school and staff who work ‘tirelessly’ for pupils’ education

Education

Health More Health >>

Pharmacy Easter opening times in Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford

Health

The penalty if found guilty can include a prison sentence or an unlimited fine.

Vet issues warning at 'vicious' shooting of cat in Wakefield

Health

Cases of measles are on the rise across the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

Yorkshire had the highest number of measles cases in the North last year

Health

The NHS trust's annual quality accounts report was criticised for using acronyms people outside the medical profession wouldn't understand.

'Difficult to read' NHS report likened to Scrabble board

News

Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield

NHS patients forced to stay in hospital due to medication delays

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People More People >>

Wakefield Cathedral will join churches and cathedrals across the country in paying respect to Notre Dame cathedral.

Wakefield Cathedral to toll bells for Notre Dame this Maundy Thursday

People

Gemma Bragger parked in Town End car park, in Ossett, where the only machine was broken, and was shocked to discover she had been given a parking ticket for failing to pay.

Driver’s warning to others after receiving £100 fine in Wakefield car park

People

$Colin Willock is concerned that tents have been put up in Pontefract Cemetery near to his wife's grave. Picture Scott Merrylees$

Widower calls for more respect after rough sleepers pitch up tents in cemetary

People

Kippax couple sells facecloth puppies for Dogs for Good charity

People