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Liversedge suffered their first defeat of the season in the NPL East when they were hammered 5-0 at Pontefract Collieries. Photo by EC Media

Liversedge FC's 100 per cent league record is ended with shock heavy defeat

Visitor car parks at Dewsbury and District Hospital will become camera-controlled and ticketless with the introduction of automatic number plate recognition (ANPR

New car parking system to be introduced at Dewsbury hospital

Parking prices to rise at Pinderfields, Pontefract & Dewsbury Hospital

A bronze award in the Best Male Presenter category went to Big Band Jazz Show presenter Jeremy Vicars.

Hospital radio station wins at national awards

The new yellow boxes, which are funded by MY Hospitals Charity, aim to help patients keep glasses, hearing aids and dentures safe.

Yellow patient property boxes introduced across Wakefield and Dewsbury hospitals

Last chance to book Will Aid appointments in West Yorkshire

Last chance to book Will Aid appointments in West Yorkshire

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Parking prices rise at Pinderfields, Pontefract and Dewsbury Hospitals

Dawn Aykroyd, facilities manager at the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, won the Outstanding Contribution to Quality Assurance award.

NHS Trust facilities manager wins prestigious national award

The resident doctors’ strike will begin this Friday, July 25.

NHS Trust advises community to 'choose healthcare services wisely' during strike

Today (Monday, June 2) marks one year since rugby league legend Rob Burrow sadly passed away. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

'Beacon of courage': Rob Burrow remembered on first anniversary of passing
Today (Monday, June 2) marks one year since rugby league legend Rob Burrow sadly passed away.
Adam Cheshire

Behind the mic: radio presenter Rebecca Owen

On air and on top: Radio station wins again at annual awards

Here are some of the cheapest dog breeds to own.

National Pet Month: The 10 most affordable dog breeds to own in Wakefield

Bethany Fletcher and partner Dylan Naylor with kids Theo and Louis, and actor Stephen Graham, outside their home used for filming in hit Netflix series Adolescence.

Our home was used to film Netflix's 'Adolescence'

Burglars film themselves breaking into properties and speeding in cars they stole.

Watch: Burglars film themselves speeding in cars they stole

The NHS trust responsible for the Pinderfields, Pontefract and Dewsbury and District hospitals has urged eligible people to protect themselves from flu by getting their vaccine. Picture Scott Merrylees

People urged to get vaccinated as hospitals deal with increase in flu patients

Owen and his mum Alex 140m underground at the National Coal Mining Museum at Christmas. Photo by Scott Merrrylees

Here are some of the top Christmas events in Halifax, Wakefield and Dewsbury

Anisha Thomas, Ward Sister, Shanty Thomas, Staff Nurse, Tori Drury, Healthcare Assistant.

New initiative aiming to enhance patient-centred care launches at hospital

An Arriva bus

Arriva Yorkshire announces more bus service cuts in Wakefield and Pontefract

The former Cold War nuclear bunker in Pontefract, up for sale with SDL Property Auctions

Going underground – nuclear bunker in Yorkshire goes under the hammer

Hedgehogs are one of the most endangered species in West Yorkshire.

Here's how to help the most endangered animals in Wakefield

Hurricane Milton will travel across the Atlantic Ocean this weekend.

Hurricane Milton: Will Florida hurricane affect weather in West Yorkshire?

The local Trust will also hosts fundraising events and light up their buildings throughout the week in honour of Baby Loss Awareness Week.

Local NHS Trust signs Pregnancy Loss Pledge for Baby Loss Awareness Week

A yellow thunderstorm warning has been put in place by the Met Office.

Yellow thunderstorm warning issued for Wakefield, Pontefract and Dewsbury

A yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for later this week.

Yellow thunderstorm warning issued by Met Office for Wakefield and Dewsbury

The unique pre-employment programme, DFN Project SEARCH, waved goodbye to six interns at a graduation event last week.

Interns graduate from local NHS Trust thanks successful employment scheme

Liquorice Festival

From liquorice to liquor, discover unique food and drink in the Wakefield Distri...

If you are doing endurance exercise like long distance running the body will depend more on oxygen requiring or aerobic energy pathways. Photo: AdobeStock

Dr's Casebook: The different pathways to produce energy when you exercis...
I recently ran the Two Castles 10k run. The two castles were not Sandal and Pontefract, but Warwick Castle and equally historic Kenilworth Castle. It was the 40th year this race has been held and it attracted a field of over four thousand runners.
Jane Chippindale

A yellow thunderstorm warning has been put in place by the Met Office.

Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warning for Wakefield and Dewsbury

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust hospitals are seeing an increased number of attendances to their A&E departments.

Summer demand is putting services under "winter-like strain" NHS Trust claims

The districts will see mixed conditions this bank holiday.

Met Office warns of 'thundery showers' this bank holiday weekend

Pictured L-R: Susan Haigh, Shahnaz Chaudhry, Zebunnisa Akhtar, Sue Davison, Helen Price, Sue Renshaw, Elaine Young, Barbara Summerscales and Joyce Hant at the cancer support group at Dewsbury and District Hospital

NHS Trust joins forces with clothing brand to support cancer patients

Monday evening show presenter at HWD Hospital Radio, Glynn Jaine, was crowned best male presenter at this year’s Hospital Radio Awards.

Dewsbury-based hospital radio station claims awards at national ceremony

Julie and Mike Hirst following their surgeries.

Pontefract couple first in Yorkshire to have weight loss surgery using robot

Patient, Paul Barker, has his antibiotic administered at home by nurse associate, Lauren Chester.

NHS Trust's new pumps to improve at-home patient treatment across West Yorkshire

The Mid Yorkshire Trust is encouraging pregnant smokers to seek help in honour of national No Smoking Day on Wednesday (March 13).

NHS Trust announces smoking cessation support for pregnant women

The re-accreditation was granted by the Royal College of Physicians.

Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust gains re-accreditation for health and wellbeing support

The Anaesthesia service at the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust has achieved Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation.

Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust accredited to highest possible anaesthesia standards

Call 4 Concern has launched across the Mid Yorkshire Trust's three hospitals.

New patient safety initiative launched at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals

The district will see a rise in temperature but strong winds this weekend.

Severe frosts and strong winds expected across Wakefield and Dewsbury

Parkrun events will take place across West Yorkshire on Christmas Day and New Year's Day

Get outdoors over the festive season at Christmas and New Year parkrun events

Melanie Precious (left), Mid Yorks theatre practitioner, with medics from Ghana.

NHS trust medics treat more than 100 hernia patients during Ghana mission

Meet 'Trains Billy' - the viral train enthusiast who is just six

yndsey Scaife, Head of Discharge and Emma Juckes, Carer Support & Liaison Lead with the new support scheme vouchers.

NHS trust to offer festive support scheme for carers in Wakefield and Dewsbury

Although no expected floods, West Yorkshire is still expected to see bad weather with Storm Cairan hitting the UK in the coming days

Storm Ciaran: West Yorkshire to expect bad weather as second big storm hits UK
Residents in West Yorkshire are being advised to prepare for rain, wind and cold temperatures as a second big storm in as many weeks hits the UK.
Daniel Camenzuli

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching Trust’s Healthcare Academy won big at this year's NHS England Healthcare Support Worker Programme 2023 Awards.

Training team for Wakefield, Pontefract and Dewsbury hospitals win NHS award

A complex recovery and clear-up operation will be ongoing throughout the morning. (Photo National Highways)

M1 and M62 closures due to multi-vehicle crash and lorry fire

Trust colleagues got active, in honour of Organ Donation Week.

Mid Yorkshire NHS staff top regional leaderboard at Race for Recipients

At the Mid Yorkshire trust alone, 209 people died having been waiting for treatment for longer than 18 weeks.

More than 840 patients died while on in Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust waiting lists

Here are some of the top places go to pumpkin picking across West Yorkshire in the run-up to Halloween.

Here are the top places for pumpkin picking in and around West Yorkshire

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust has announced a change to reusable tourniquets across their hospitals.

Hospitals announces change to reusable tourniquets to reduce waste

Tom Breakwell kicked two penalties and a conversion for Cleckheaton against Scunthorpe.

Cleckheaton are edged out by Scunthorpe in season opener

Rob Burrow with his great friend and supporter, Kevin Sinfield.

Pontefract Friendship Day in aid of Rob Burrow set to take place this weekend

Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield

'Serious concern' as 55,000 patients on waiting list at Mid-Yorkshire NHS Trust

The new programme will offer personalised fitness, nutrition and wellbeing support to help people with treatment.

Mid Yorkshire cancer patients to benefit from pioneering exercise programme

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