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Wakefield Council steps up fly-tipping crackdown trib.al/8Vunqts

Wakefield Council steps up fly-tipping crackdown

Wakefield Council has issued a warning to fly-tippers as it steps up efforts to tackle illegal waste dumping across the district during Flytipping Fortnight - with enforcement action continuing...

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Michelin-trained chef overcomes cardiac emergency to help launch viral Pontefract cafe trib.al/Ctfd1OP

Michelin-trained chef overcomes cardiac emergency to help launch viral Pontefract cafe

A Castleford chef who was given a five percent chance to live is now helping a Pontefract hotspot become a viral sensation thanks to his innovative food menu.

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'Be bright be seen': Region’s road safety partnership shares plea as clocks go back this weekend trib.al/EMX53zf

'Be bright be seen': Region’s road safety partnership shares plea as clocks go back this weekend

‘Be bright be seen’ - that’s the plea from the region’s road safety partnership ahead of the clocks going back this weekend.

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Aspire at Pontefract Park closed this weekend trib.al/Pe2TpIo

Aspire at Pontefract Park closed this weekend

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Wakefield Beer Festival kicks off today with more than 100 drinks and live music trib.al/tHNFMYf

Wakefield Beer Festival kicks off today with more than 100 drinks and live music

Wakefield Beer Festival returns today at Wakefield Exchange.

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Town centre dispersal order put in place by police trib.al/yQBu6RY

Police have issued a dispersal order in Ossett town centre

A Dispersal Order has been authorised in Ossett town centre.

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15 e-bikes seized and three arrested in West Yorkshire crime crackdown trib.al/BRgsVbh

15 e-bikes seized and three arrested in West Yorkshire crime crackdown

Fifteen e-bikes have been seized and three people arrested during a police crackdown on organised immigration crime across West Yorkshire.

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Storm Boelo: Yellow weather warning issued across Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford trib.al/rTvQJJQ

Storm Boelo: Yellow weather warning issued across Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford

Storm Boelo will bring a very windy and wet spell this weekend with some disruption likely across Wakefield.

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Mid Yorkshire NHS trust criticised over staff parking charges trib.al/UdpzOKi

Mid Yorkshire NHS trust criticised over staff parking charges

The NHS trust that runs hospitals in Wakefield and Pontefract collected £1.6 million in staff parking charges last year.

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The Prince of Wales Hospice brings supporters together for special evening trib.al/amkV03T

The Prince of Wales Hospice brings supporters together for special evening

Around 470 guests gathered at Production Park for The Prince of Wales Hospice Celebration Dinner, celebrating the incredible people who help support the hospice and its work with local patients and...

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From £500 to a thriving business: Pontefract teenagers' car detailing success story trib.al/1suozAs

From £500 to a thriving business: Pontefract teenagers' car detailing success story

Two young entrepreneurs have turned a £500 starting budget into a purpose-built studio, a mobile detailing service and training courses in just two years – and want to inspire others to follow their...

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Government's 3-day emergency kit advice explained: What you really need at home trib.al/jbINsDY

Government's 3-day emergency kit advice explained: What you really need at home

From 36 litres of water for a family of four to cash, emergency radios and phone chargers, here's how to prepare for three days without essential services.

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A long marriage can mean complex finances. When it ends, what’s really at stake? Read this Yorkshire lawyer’s advice on all the financial considerations #AD @Morrishlaw #FamilyLaw #Divorce #Finances #Future #Yorkshire trib.al/pCeqswp
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"I feel like I am due a run in that tournament." 🏆 Seven ranking titles, but a Triple Crown trophy still eludes Ali Carter. Can he change that at the UK Championship in York this November? #AD @WeAreWST #Snooker trib.al/f9izCbo
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Castleford Tigers news: Marc Sneyd returns in surprise new role but playing career will continue at Salford trib.al/iFiI4ed

Marc Sneyd is back at Castleford Tigers in surprise new role but playing career will continue at...

Former fans’ favourite Marc Sneyd is back at Castleford Tigers in a surprise new role.

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What's on in Wakefield: Explore Nostell Priory's free spook-tacular ghost trail this October half term trib.al/RcMbQRD

What's on in Wakefield: Explore Nostell Priory's free spook-tacular ghost trail this October half...

Families can go on a free family ghost hunting adventure through the house and gardens at Nostell this October half term.

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Spooktacular half-term fun planned at Wakefield's National Coal Mining Museum trib.al/EX4cJGg

Spooktacular half-term fun planned at Wakefield's National Coal Mining Museum

Families are being invited to enjoy a week of Halloween activities, creative workshops and outdoor adventures at the National Coal Mining Museum this October half-term.

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For sale in Wakefield: Inside a well-presented £275,000 bungalow, for sale in Netherton trib.al/7wpHfSo

For sale in Wakefield: Inside a well-presented £275,000 bungalow, for sale in Netherton

Located in Netherton, this charming two bedroom bungalow is currently available through estate agents Purplebricks.

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Featherstone given £500k to bring back professional rugby league trib.al/2gUcd4h

Featherstone given £500k to bring back professional rugby league

Wakefield Council has agreed to provide £500,000 to secure the future of professional rugby league Featherstone.

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Nothing for kids in Ossett to do is 'key issue' amid anti-social behaviour reports trib.al/MPLspTH

Nothing for kids in Ossett to do is 'key issue' amid anti-social behaviour reports

A lack of free activities for young people in Ossett is a "key issue" amid reports of anti-social behaviour in the town, a meeting heard.

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