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Police promise more patrols at speeding hotspot in Wakefield

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$Picture of pupils of the old Tanshelf school in Pontefract$

IN PICTURES: 41 photos of Pontefract and Castleford through time

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The body of a man was found in woodland in Wakefield this morning, it has been confirmed. Picture: Google Maps

Body of a man found in woodland at Newmillerdam, Wakefield

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Leeds Magistrates' Court

Reports from the courts

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Parents of primary school starters urged to check immunisation records as 1 in 7 are not protected against MMR

Health

12 photos from Wakefield's Seaside in the City 2019

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This is how you can grab yourself a 10p train ticket with Northern

Traffic and Travel

Diversion in place as two weeks of work begin on major Wakefield road

Traffic and Travel

Another huge Leeds Festival is almost upon us.

Full list of banned items for Leeds Festival 2019 arena and campsite

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Speed camera van

Every 50mph, 40mph and 30mph mobile speed camera location in and around Wakefield this week

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This is how you can grab yourself a 10p train ticket with Northern

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A diversion has been put in place as two weeks of roadworks on Stanley Road, Wakefield, begin.

Diversion in place as two weeks of work begin on major Wakefield road

Traffic and Travel

Speed camera van

Every 50mph, 40mph and 30mph mobile speed camera location in and around Wakefield this week

Traffic and Travel

This is a map of the no parking/towing away zones and the full road closures for the Ed Sheeran Roundhay Park concerts.

Ed Sheeran Leeds road closures map released - An easy guide of the no parking zones and road closures

Traffic and Travel

A survey is offering passengers the chance to share their thoughts on bus travel across the county.

Chance to have your say on bus travel in Yorkshire

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Crime More Crime >>

Police promise more patrols at speeding hotspot in Wakefield

Crime

Leeds Magistrates' Court

Reports from the courts

Crime

Richard Lynch was tasered in the mouth by police after 50-mile M1 chase in 18-tonne lorry.

Lorry driver tasered in the mouth by police after he drove wrong way up the M1 in 18-tonne truck during 50-mile chase

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Inspector Phillippa Child is the new inspector.

Anti-social behaviour a key priority for new Pontefract inspector

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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

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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 >>

Retirement homes plan for former surgery

Politics

Residents have objected to an application to build two new homes in South Elmsall saying the plans would cause drainage problems. Photo: Google Maps

Sewage fears over new homes in South Elmsall

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$The cafe at Pontefract Castle has been revamped and reopened at part of ongoing regeneration of historic site.$

Revamped Pontefract Castle cafe is 'jewel in the town's crown'

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A social club has been granted planning permission to build an outhouse on its land. Photo: Google Maps.

Planning permission granted for outhouse at Working Men's Club

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Impatient motorists who endanger the lives of bin lorry workers are being warned they could face jail in a new crackdown launched between Wakefield Council and the police.

Jail threat for motorists who put lives of bin staff in danger in Wakefield

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Manchester City sponsor Puma agrees lease for warehouse in Glass Houghton

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The warehouse will be on an industrial estate off Whistler Drive in Glass Houghton. Picture by Google

Manchester City sponsor Puma agrees lease for Glass Houghton warehouse

Business

Here's a little more info how Wakefield scored across all categories:

Wakefield has the second highest number of butchers in the UK

Business

The cafe sits on the corner of Leeds Road and Annie Street in Outwood. (Google Maps)

Restaurant and takeaway rejected over noise threat

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Education More Education >>

Parents of primary school starters urged to check immunisation records as 1 in 7 are not protected against MMR

Health

Deadline extended for nominations

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Student at St Wilfrid's Catholic High School and Sixth Form College are celebrating an "exceptional" set of A-Level and vocational results. Stock image.

A-Level results 2019: 'Exceptional' results for St Wilfrid's Sixth Form

Education

Friends share a mix of emotions

A-level results 2019: St Wilfred's Catholic High School celebrate examination grades.

Education

Top achievers at Minsthorpe Community College included Molly Hoskins, with A*AB, Naomi Cadman, ABC.

A-Level results 2019: Minsthorpe Community College celebrates 'strongest ever' results

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Health More Health >>

Parents of primary school starters urged to check immunisation records as 1 in 7 are not protected against MMR

Health

$Pontefract Hospital$

Final decision on Pontefract Hospital's Friarwood Birth Centre moves closer

Health

New partnership will boost Leeds City Region healthtech sector and improve healthcare

Health

Harold Shipman. Credit: Greater Manchester Police.

BBC documentary on Yorkshire serial killer doctor Harold Shipman in the works

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Giant hogweed seen by the side of a river behind Horbury Junction Industrial Estate.

‘Aggressive’ plant seen near river can cause blindness and burns

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Lots of fun was had at this year's event.

12 photos from Wakefield's Seaside in the City 2019

People

Another huge Leeds Festival is almost upon us.

Full list of banned items for Leeds Festival 2019 arena and campsite

People

The Wakefield based attraction is now auditioning for actors.

Yorkshire Scare Grounds Scream Park in Wakefield is looking for actors - here's how to apply

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Brian Tomlinson was last seen at his home address in the Hemingfield-Wombwell area of Barnsley at 4pm on Friday, August 16.Pictures: South Yorkshire Police/Family handout

'Increasing concerns' for Brian Tomlinson, 80, missing from Barnsley

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