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Thornhill Trojans A in action in their Yorkshire Men's League game at Normanton Knights. Picture: Thornhill Trojans

Strong Trojans side unable to claim YML win at Normanton

15 November 2024. Dignity in Dying event at Healds Hall Hotel, Liversedge, hosted by Kim Leadbeater.

How your MP voted on the assisted dying bill

CGI representation of the new homes

Plans submitted for new homes in Wakefield

Plans have been approved for a new banking hub to open at Wellgate shopping arcade, Ossett.

New banking hub to open in Ossett

Some of the birthday merchandise.

Whitworths Sugar celebrates 40th birthday with launch of houseware products

Dewsbury Moor Maroons and Shaw Cross Sharks won closely fought NCL matches, but Dewsbury Celtic lost out.

Dewsbury Moor Maroons and Shaw Cross Sharks maintain promotion bid

Here are eight amazing images from the Dewsbury Photographic Group.

Picture special: Eight amazing images from the Dewsbury Photographic Group

Charlie Barker lands a kick to clinch Normanton Knights' victory over Dewsbury Moor Maroons. Picture: Rob Hare

PICTURE GALLERY: Normanton Knights edge out Dewsbury Moor Maroons

Wakefield Kirkgate railway station. Picture Scott Merrylees

Rail service to be axed and replaced with bus service for seven months

Media City by Paul Carter.

Take a look at these amazing images from the Dewsbury Photographic Group

Big cat sightings have been reported across the district. Stock image

'Big cat ate my dog' - more sightings reported
More sightings of big cats have been reported across West Yorkshire after a video emerged of an unidentified animal in Wakefield.
James Carney

The jogger said the animal, which he described to be just below waist height, remained stationary as he tried to get its attention.

Jogger spotted ‘Big Cat’ in Wakefield countryside

The Lowry by Paul Carter.

The Dewsbury Photographic Group showcase pictures from the new season

National Highways will replace the central reservation barrier between junctions 30 (Rothwell) and 31 (Normanton) on the M62 from Monday, July 4

Barrier upgrade work to begin to improve safety on M62 in West Yorkshire

Health Secretary Matt Hancock makes a statement on Covid-19 in the House of Commons, London, confirming local lockdown restrictions will be introduced in Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead, Sunderland and County Durham. Photo: PA

Speculation over tougher Yorkshire coronavirus restrictions

Dewsbury's Bus Museum to tour on Yorkshire Day this weekend

Dewsbury's Bus Museum to tour on Yorkshire Day this weekend

Kober Ltd has now been shut down

Coronavirus outbreak confirmed at Yorkshire meat factory that supplies Asda

Police were forced to break up a ‘massive’ karaoke party during the coronavirus ...

Thornhill Trojans A team played Fryston Warriors in Pennine League Division Two on the adjacent pitch to where the first team match against Normanton Knights was taking place. Josh Hartash launches a Thornhill attack. Picture: Paul Butterfield

Trojans ease into Challenge Cup third round with Knights victory

Aiden Ineson scored a try and kicked seven goals.

Dewsbury Moor run riot to record resounding victory over Normanton

Photo Ben Parsons

High street bargain store Poundworld set to enter administration

Trojans U13 Warriors show desire in defeat to Normanton

Batley Boys brave Challenge Cup run came to an end at Normanton.

Batley Boys' historic cup run ended by defeat to Normanton

Adam Bingham

Batley Boys ready for historic Challenge Cup clash

Batley Boys confirm details of Challenge Cup tie at Normanton Knights

Reece Dinsdale is marking his return to the West Yorkshire Playhouse stage.

Reece Dinsdale takes on the lead role in a new version of an Ibsen classic

Normanton musician Heath Common.

New album release for Normanton singer

Shaw Cross look to mount an attack during last Saturdays controversial victory over Normanton Knights, which boosts their hopes of reaching the play-offs.

Roebuck strikes late to seal dramatic Shaw Cross win
Shaw Cross Sharks scored a dramatic late try to snatch a 26-24 victory away to Normanton Knights in National Conference Division One last Saturday.
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Traffic alert: M62 closure in place in West Yorkshire after crash

Yvette Cooper is among MPs affected

Boundary Commission publishes comments on political shake-up

Heavy delays on M62 after eight-vehicle crash

Australian Robbie Byatt was among the Sharks try scorers.

Sharks face must win final game against Knights to keep survival hopes alive

Ed Balls

Ed Balls is getting into the groove for Strictly Come Dancing

Drivers using the M62 smart motorway are saving up to half an hour each week as the number of people using the road increases, according to a report.

Rush hour delays after crash closed motorway while man was trapped

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Man airlifted to hospital after two-car smash shuts M62

Shaw Cross Sharks suffered defeat in the National Conference League

Sharks defeated in ill-tempered Conference clash

Pontefract, Castleford and Normanton MP calls on the Prime Minister to take in c...

Planned roadworks for the motorways

Motorway roadworks for the week ahead

Railway stations upgraded in West Yorkshire for MCard smartcard travel top up

Flood warnings in the Calder Valley.

Flood alert issued for River Calder after heavy rainfall

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BARLA Under-19s international Sam Ottewell bagged a hat-trick of tries

Ottewell leads way as Sharks hit half century

Action from the National Conference clash between Normanton and Shaw Cross Sharks. Pictures: Andy May

Shaw Cross clinch fine away victory

Possible disruption to train services across West Yorkshire

Huge flames and exploding tyres as wagons catch fire in Wakefield
There were large flames and exploding tyres as several wagons caught alight in Wakefield overnight.
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Chuka Umunna

Chuka Umunna withdraws from Labour leadership race

UPDATED - Mary Creagh to stand in race to be leader of the Labour Party

Ladbrokes Challenge Cup

Sharks could face Knights in Challenge Cup

Colourful spring in store as designer predicts move towards bold schemes

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Roadworks to cause lane closures on motorways

Dewsbury police station. (D542A348)

Cells will go in new year

Andrew Fawkes scored a hat-trick for Shaw Cross. (d14061017)

Sharks host Knights in crucial showdown

Rugby League - new National Conference season.
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Pictured: Shaw Cross Shark's Aiden Chandler and Shaun Upson

Six of the best for Sharks as Celtic secure away win

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Millions of UK households face another broadband bill increase in April 2027, even if they are locked into an existing contract, prompting fresh calls for a ban on mid-contract price rises.

Broadband customers face fresh £48 bill warning

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