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New Welcome to Yorkshire chair Peter Box admits 'surprise' at being offered role

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The council chamber at Wakefield County Hall

Wakefield Council meeting suspended after row over identity of new leader, before one is finally appointed

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These are the worst airports in the UK for security delays

These are the UK's worst airports for security delays

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A petition calling on Asda to treat its workers with respect has now received more than 23,000 signatures.

Over 23,000 Asda staff sign petition after told to 'lose paid breaks or be sacked'

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M62 at Wakefield 'to remain closed all day' as repairs are carried out

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Wakefield vets take their skills and kindness out on the streets to the homeless with Street Paws

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Delays on M62 at Wakefield to last all day AND it's now causing delays on M1

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Train delays at Wakefield due to broken-down service

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The accident happened last night.

Motorcyclist killed after colliding with van in Stanley

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Motorists are facing delays of up to 75 minutes on the M62 at Wakefield this morning while emergency repairs are carried out. Photo: Highways England

Emergency carriageway repairs on M62 at Wakefield lead to 75 minutes of delays

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M62 at Wakefield 'to remain closed all day' as repairs are carried out

Traffic and Travel

Delays on the M62 at Wakefield could last all day, West Yorkshire Police's roads unit has said.

Delays on M62 at Wakefield to last all day AND it's now causing delays on M1

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Delays are expected to last until at least 10am.

Train delays at Wakefield due to broken-down service

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Motorists are facing delays of up to 75 minutes on the M62 at Wakefield this morning while emergency repairs are carried out. Photo: Highways England

Emergency carriageway repairs on M62 at Wakefield lead to 75 minutes of delays

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Passengers will face hours of disruption to trains through Wakefield today after a person was hit by a train. Stock image.

'Major disruption' to trains in Wakefield after person hit by train

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Arrests made after two teenagers stabbed in Castleford attack

Crime

Mr Suggitt in Asda on the morning of his death.

Appeal to find belongings of murdered 90-year-old Pontefract man

Crime

Parents, carers and guardians - do you know for sure who your child is with?

Here's how to keep your children safe from County Lines crime

Crime

Thefts of parcels and packages from our doorsteps have surged.

Amazon Crime! West Yorkshire police report over 100 doorstep parcel thefts

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

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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

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Education More Education >>

Parents lobby transport company Arriva to revive school bus

Education

Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate opens its new £4million building

Education

Author Hilary Robinson opened the library with Candice's children Solomon, Hannah and Amelia Woodcock.

Wakefield school opens new library in memory of Candice Woodcock

Education

Pupils from Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy helped to bury a time capsule at Featherstone Hall

Featherstone Hall to have life breathed back into it with redevelopment

Education

With less than a week to go until the demolition of four of the remaining cooling towers, here are some photos of our beloved power station through the years...

IN PICTURES: Ferrybridge Power Station through time

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Health More Health >>

Here's how ALL the GP surgeries in Wakefield were rated for patient satisfaction

Health

Beth Williams and Karen Sykes.

Family of Beth Williams say they will walk ‘in memory of our brightest star’

Health

Thomas Jackson is now blind after an acid attack in 2017, but has now set up his own business 'Crafting in the Dark'.

Victim of doorstep acid attack in Wakefield tells how he spent 18 months grieving for his life and eyesight

Crime

Fieldhead Hospital Photo by Interserve

BBC broadcaster Horatio Clare opens new £17m mental health unit on World Mental Health Day.

Health

Amelia was born in a very poor condition and sadly passed away a day later.

Devastated Wakefield mum's hope for answers into death of her baby girl

Health

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A petition calling on Asda to treat its workers with respect has now received more than 23,000 signatures.

Over 23,000 Asda staff sign petition after told to 'lose paid breaks or be sacked'

Business

Calder Vets, which has 13 branches across south and west Yorkshire, has been supporting Street Paws since June.

Wakefield vets take their skills and kindness out on the streets to the homeless with Street Paws

People

Wakefield restaurant thanks customers after winning two English Curry Award gongs

Wakefield restaurant thanks customers after winning two English Curry Award gongs

Lifestyle

Wakefield's Bear Kitchen is in the running.

Wakefield takeaway in the running to be crowned the best in Britain

Lifestyle