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Tributes to Wakefield Pie Shop's 'mum to all', Sharon Nick Frame

Arts and Entertainment
BBC show seeking musicians from Wakefield to star in new TV show alongside Marti... Holly Gittins

News
'Landmark tree' saved from the chop as support gathers pace Nick Frame

Coronavirus
Cases of Delta variant in Wakefield jump as rate of infection rises further Holly Gittins

Politics
Video: Prime Minister Boris Johnson spotted in Wakefield Holly Gittins

People
These are the mobile speed camera locations across the Wakefield district next w... Leanne Clarke

People
Wakefield soldier follows father's foreign footsteps three decades on as part of... Leanne Clarke

Crime
COURT LISTS: Man placed on Sex Offenders Registers for having indecent images Nick Frame

Health
A fifth of care home staff in Wakefield yet to receive Covid vaccine as compulso... Leanne Clarke

Business
Signs of normal life resuming in Wakefield and West Yorkshire Leanne Clarke

Lifestyle
Father's Day: The hunt is on for the worst dad joke Leanne Clarke

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Drivers in Wakefield could face £20 fines for idling outside primary schools David Spereall

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Trains cancelled and diverted after tree becomes trapped in electric lines close... Holly Gittins

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Five Towns roadworks: All road closures, temporary lights and planned disruption... Holly Gittins

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Outdated pothole funding ‘putting cyclists’ lives at risk’ Matt Allan

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Accident causes delays on A1 near Pontefract Leanne Clarke

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Seven miles of traffic on M1 at Wakefield after lorry overturns on motorway Holly Gittins

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Politics
West Yorkshire Police will no longer be lead for National Police Air Service Rob Parsons

Crime
Counterfeit cigarettes found at another Normanton off-licence, police say David Spereall

Crime
Police issue warnings to nuisance off-road motorbike riders in Havercroft David Spereall

Crime
Persistent offender jailed again for breaching CBO Nick Frame

Crime
Police appeal after man approaches children in Castleford school playground Holly Gittins

Crime
Detectives appeal to catch armed robber who threatened staff at frozen food shop Nick Frame

Crime
Gang of yobs trashed children's nursery garden Nick Frame

Crime
Detectives appealing for information on attempted robbery in Normanton Leanne Clarke

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Weather
Weather warning: Thunderstorms forecast for Wakefield - starting tonight Leanne Clarke

Weather
Wakefield weather: Forecast in full as thunderstorms are set to hit Wakefield, P... Holly Gittins

Weather
Incredible photos show crescent solar eclipse over Wakefield this morning Holly Gittins

Weather
High pollen count forecast in Wakefield as 'pollen bomb' hits the UK Corinne Macdonald

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Consumer
B&Q confirms temporary closure of Glasshoughton store after staff member tests p... Leanne Clarke

Politics
Wakefield Express city centre survey 2021: What would you say to the people who ... James Carney

Health
'July can't come soon enough' - pubs and cafes have their say after four-week de... James Carney

Consumer
'Hospitality is the heartbeat of towns and needs help' says Wakefield's chamber ... James Carney

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Politics
Returning councillor outlines Jubilee celebration hopes and little library plans David Spereall

Politics
'Disappointing but the right thing': Council leader backs delay to Freedom Day David Spereall

Politics
Express readers have their say on new Wakefield dog walking centre plans James Carney

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Education
Here are 10 things you learnt at school which are no longer true Leanne Clarke

Education
Wakefield teaching assistant Mrs Hawley taking to the saddle to raise funds for ... Leanne Clarke

Consumer
Wakefield Council relaunches Experience Wakefield website to boost tourism in Co... James Carney

Education
Here's 16 pictures of Wakefield in 1994 James Carney

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Coronavirus
Lifting of lockdown restrictions in England could be brought forward to 5 July Helen Johnson

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Health
Wakefield Council urges residents to accept vaccine to fight new strain James Carney

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People
Pontefract gymnast is heading to Geneva for the Acrobatic Gymnastics World Champ... Julie Marshall

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Archaeologists uncover Neolithic remains in Pontefract Julie Marshall

Home
Here's 11 pictures of people and places in Wakefield from 1996 James Carney

People
Is your dog as pampered as this Wakefield Chihuahua with bespoke blinds and an o... Leanne Clarke

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Everything you need to know about thunder and lightning - and how to stay safe Rhona Shennan

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