Wakefield
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Hepworth sculpture sold for incredible £6m at auction
A SCULPTURE by Dame Barbara Hepworth has broken records to be sold for £6.19m at auction.
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'First class' West Yorkshire curry house praised for its 'fantastic food'
Lala's Restaurant has a few locations around West Yorkshire and is loved for its "seamless" service and "fantastic" food.
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Yorkshire brunch spot hidden in a garden centre serving coffee that is 'to die for'
The Bloom and Brew is a "delicious" brunch spot in Wakefield that is hidden in the middle of a garden centre.
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How to heat your home without turning on the heating
Make draught excluders from socks, leave your oven door open after cooking and opt for lots of thin layers of clothing to stay warm.
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What once-popular pub site is being transformed into by Bradford company
The development is expected to create 120 jobs and bring long-term economic and social benefits to the area.
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How the Chancellor can back the grafters and get young people into employment - Sarah Todd
A week today and a lad who spent his childhood growing up in Yorkshire will be delivering his first budget. Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey was born in Wakefield but the family moved around a lot because of his father’s work with the prison service.
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Major announcement on future of The Ridings Shopping Centre due ‘within weeks’
A major announcement on the future of The Ridings Shopping Centre is expected over the “next two to three weeks”, Wakefield Council’s leader has said.
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North East scare park named among UK's top ten Halloween experiences
The Scream Factory in Kirkleatham has been named among the UK's 10 best-rated scare attractions ahead of Halloween.
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My List: Assistant director of Calendar Girls Abbe Robinson shares her list
Abbe Robinson has a long-standing association with Bingley Little Theatre and is currently the director for their latest production, Frozen. Abbe has been an assistant director on films including Calendar Girls, Asylum and Brideshead Revisited and was recently senior producer for Bradford City of Culture 2025 and was one of the creators of the re-staging of The Railway Children on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway. She was the artistic director and producer of Light Night Leeds for nearly a decade, and she directed many short films for her own company, Mad Cat Productions. Abbe lives near Wakefield with her two children.
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West Yorkshire tram routes should focus on areas with poor connectivity, locals say
The proposed mass transit routes are yet to be decided, after a critical review from the Government quashed the previous proposals.
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North East firm forecasts profits of up to £35m as gold demand drives growth
Strong demand for gold, jewellery and pawnbroking services has helped a financial services and retail company forecast annual profits of up to £35 million.
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Lindsey Burrow and Amy Garcia to push sofa for BBC Children in Need
Lindsey Burrow and Amy Garcia will travel 80 miles across Yorkshire.
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Lindsey Burrow planning 'Push for Pudsey' sofa challenge with BBC’s Amy Garcia
Ripon is starting point for Lindsey Burrow and BBC Look North presenter Amy Garcia’s charity push
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Campaign launched to tackle lorry theft across Yorkshire
A CAMPAIGN to tackle theft from lorries has been launched to protect goods and drivers
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Coal mining changed the world, we must share its history with future generations against a backdrop of challenges - Lynn Harper
The museums sector is currently in the midst of a seismic shift. Post-pandemic, attractions nationwide are navigating new challenges – the likes of which I have not seen during my 30 years in the sector – including radically different visitor habits, a complex and ultra-competitive funding process, alongside rising overheads, all as we experience a cost-of-living crisis.
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Courts: Wife killer jailed for life and A1(M) drug dealer sentenced
A husband who murdered his wife with a claw hammer, a drug dealer who seriously injured a taxi driver during a 130mph police chase and two people who attacked a man and woman in Hull are among the latest cases heard in Yorkshire courts.
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Mystery of 1950s wedding photo album found dumped in Wakefield solved
Online appeal and detective work by local historian help to return keepsake to couple’s son after it had been stolen
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'I lived in the same village as this hidden Yorkshire gem - I didn't know it was there for years'
Linda Oldbridge is a member of Follifoot WI and the person behind the WI’s Ladies in Leather calendar, which is raising money for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
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Exploring the 7 Wonders of the Transpennine Route Upgrade in West Yorkshire
An £11.5 billion project to improve the railway between York and Manchester has reached a crucial phase, with large-scale works currently taking place in West Yorkshire
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Wakefield café praised for wholesome atmosphere and Gilmore Girls themed menu
Buttons in Wakefield is loved for its "wholesome" feel and Gilmore Girls themed drinks menu.
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The Yorkshire Vet: Bridge too far for one stranded heifer - Julian Norton
“Yes, it’s all done and dusted and should be working perfectly. You just need to make sure all the computers are restarted before tomorrow,” reported our unerringly cheerful IT consultant.
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Police want to identify these people in West Yorkshire - here's why
Police are seeking potential witnesses and suspects linked to alleged crimes across West Yorkshire.
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Bradford 60s group was big part of city's rock 'n' roll scene
THIS group started as skiffle group The Travellers in the late 1950s, when friends at Bolton Villas Youth Club got together.
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Chris Kamara reveals his favourite Yorkshire places, from fish and chips to football stadia
Chris Kamara shares his best Yorkshire life, from Wakefield and Yorkshire Sculpture Park to York Races, football memories and family days out with wife Anne.
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Husband jailed for murdering wife before hiding body in chest freezer
David Barraclough, who beat his wife to death with a claw hammer before hiding her body in a chest freezer, has been jailed for life.
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Husband kept wife’s body in freezer after killing her with hammer, court hears
A husband killed his wife with a claw hammer and then searched for escorts and emptied their bank accounts while her body was stored in a chest freezer, a court heard.
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Marian's Impossible Pie among quirkily-named Yorkshire dishes
WITH names like Marian’s impossible Pie, Sad Cakes and Queer Times Pudding, dishes that date back decades are intriguing to say the least.
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Man, 67, fighting for life after serious crash involving lorry
A 67-year-old man remains in a critical condition in hospital following a serious crash involving a car and a lorry in Wakefield.
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Final £400,000 push for new Yorkshire Air Ambulance base near Thirsk
It will replace the charity's rented facilities at RAF Topcliffe where it has been based since 2012.
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Harrogate Indoor Funfair reveals 16 rides for half-term return
Harrogate Indoor Funfair is returning to the Great Yorkshire Events Centre this October half term with 16 rides.
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Jane McDonald announces final cruise - everything you need to know
Jane McDonald is inviting fans to join her for one last week of luxury at sea.
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Teenage girl dies after being found seriously injured on West Yorkshire road
A teenage girl who died after being found seriously injured on a road in Wakefield has been named as 16-year-old Nadia Mucha.
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Teenage girl, 16, who died after suspected Wakefield hit-and-run named
A 16-year-old girl who died after being found seriously injured on a road in Wakefield has been named.
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Scarborough trawler threw corrosive substance in ex-girlfriend's face
A Scarborough man who threw a corrosive substance into the face of his ex-partner, causing burns, has been jailed for over two years.
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Delays of more than half an hour on the M62 as traffic slows to 5mph
Motorists are facing lengthy delays on the M62 this evening as congestion continues to build between Gildersome and Tingley.
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Girl, 16, dies after suspected hit-and-run in as man arrested
A 16-year-old girl has died after police believe she was the victim of a hit-and-run crash in Wakefield, with a 25-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
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Driver not wearing seat belt among 5 York and North Yorkshire motorists banned
Inconsiderate driving and not wearing a seat belt were among offences committed by 5 motorists from York and North Yorkshire now banned from the roads.
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Driver not wearing seat belt among 5 York and North Yorkshire motorists banned
Inconsiderate driving and not wearing a seat belt were among offences committed by 5 motorists from York and North Yorkshire now banned from the roads.
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Sir Kevin Sinfield completes final MND fundraising challenge for teammate Rob Burrow
Sir Kevin Sinfield has completed his 7 in 7: The Grand Finale run, his final challenge to raise funds and awareness for motor neurone disease.
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Super League Grand Final: Warrington Wolves 10-23 Wakefield Trinity - Trinity claim Grand Final success
Wakefield Trinity end a 58-year wait to be champions as they claim a deserved Grand Final success over Warrington Wolves at Old Trafford.
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Sir Kevin Sinfield completes epic challenge ahead of Grand Final
Sir Kevin Sinfield crosses the finish line at Old Trafford after seven ultramarathons in seven days.
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'Not thrilled': Nigel Farage responds to Doncaster Reform group's leadership changes
Nigel Farage has admitted he is “not thrilled” about repeated changes to Doncaster Reform’s leadership and the loss of multiple councillors elsewhere – but played down concerns about the party’s performance in local government by highlighting its record in nearby Lincolnshire.
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Super League Grand Final: Warrington and Wakefield battle to be winner number six
Only five clubs have lifted the trophy in a Super League Grand Final - Warrington and Wakefield now have the chance to add their name to that list.
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“The plan for today is to go to KFC": Released prisoners from HMP Leeds tell of plans
Prisoners thanked Prime Minister Andy Burnham as they celebrated walking free from jail early.
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'I was 47 stone - now I'm competing in a world championship bodybuilding competition'
In April 2022, at just 25 years old, Jack Ako tipped the scales at 47 stone (298.5kg). Virtually every part of his life had become an impossible task, as his friends and family worried about his future.
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The Yorkshire industrialist who was a pioneer of labour welfare who built Saltaire
Sir Titus Salt was a Yorkshire industrialist, politician and philanthropist who helped to revolutionise labour welfare by building the textile model village of Saltaire.
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Police appeal for witnesses after girl, 16, found seriously injured in Wakefield road
Detectives have launched a full investigation after a 16-year-old girl was found seriously injured in a Wakefield road.
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‘Thank you Andy Burnham’: prisoners react as they begin to leave under early release scheme – UK politics live
Hundreds of prisoners are being released early today across England and Wales in attempt to ease overcrowding
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Girl, 16, critically injured after being found lying in Wakefield road
A 16-year-old girl is in a critical condition in hospital after being found with serious injuries in a road in Wakefield.
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Former West Yorkshire police officer charged with sexual assault
A FORMER police officer is set to appear in court charged with sexual assault by penetration