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Here are some of the best places to go for a pint this bank holiday, as recommended by readers.

14 of the best pubs to visit this bank holiday - recommended by readers

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Planning applications submitted to Wakefield Council

Maureen Tennant-King easily held onto Featherstone ward for Labour after picking up 2005 votes.

Labour gains three seats from independents at half-way stage of count

Police would like to speak to these people. Do you recognise anyone?

Wanted: 19 people police urgently want to speak to in Wakefield

King Street Walk in Centre, Wakefield, is open seven days a week, 365 days a year, between the hours of 10am and 10pm.

Where to get the health help you need in Wakefield this May bank holiday

The count is underway in Wakefield.

Count under way for Wakefield Council elections 2024

Layla and her Panache teammates are world champions!

'Unbelievably proud': Wakefield dancer, 11, becomes world champion

Police are appealing for information to help locate Mason Rumney who is wanted on recall to prison.

Man wanted in relation to multiple burglary and theft offences

Guests can boook an incredible early morning walk through Nostell this May.

National Trust to host stunning dawn chorus walks around Nostell Priory

Sport

Mason Rubie will be looking to add to his season's goal tally when Wakefield AFC play their play-off semi-final. Picture: Scott Merrylees

NCEL round-up: Wakefield AFC gear up for biggest game of season
Wakefield AFC are preparing for their biggest game of the season so far when they take on Shirebrook Town in a Toolstation NCE Division One play-off semi-final on Saturday.
Tony Harber

Josh Griffin forces his way over for a try for Wakefield Trinity in their 28-12 win over Toulouse. Picture: Rob Hare

Daryl Powell says Wakefield Trinity are 'learning on the hoof'

Pontefract Racecourse is preparing for its annual National Horseracing College Day.

Pontefract races: Preview and tips for competitive seven-race Wednesday card

Adam Priestley scored the goal that kept Ossett United up. Picture: Scott Merrylees

Ossett United win relegation battle to stay in Northern Premier League

Caleb Uele is already proving to be a big hit at Trinity.

Caleb Uele extends stay at Wakefield Trinity for another year

Rugby League

Tex Hoy made an immediate impact on his debut at full-back for Castleford Tigers against London Broncos. Picture: JLH Photography

Castleford Tigers coach Craig Lingard pleased with impact of new boys

Connor Wynne touches down in the corner for a Featherstone Rovers try at Whitehaven. Picture: JLH Photography

Featherstone Rovers boss demanding improvement after 'standards slipped'

Action from Batley Bulldogs v York Knights. Photo by Paul Butterfield.

Batley and Fev both edge to four-point victories as Rams lose again

Wakefield Trinity in defensive action against Batley Bulldogs last weekend. Photo by Paul Butterfield.

Powell looking forward to being back at Belle Vue as Trinity host Toulouse

Crime

Leeds Magistrates' Court

Reports from the courts

Police are investigating an affray incident, on Castleford Road, yesterday evening.

Man arrested following affray incident in Normanton

In the past seven months, there have been five reports of indecent exposure in the Bretton area.

Police hunt flasher after series of indecent exposure incidents in Wakefield

Detectives investigating a sexual assault at Wakefield Kirkgate station have today released these images in connection.

Woman with young child sexually assaulted at Wakefield Kirkgate Station

Yates (pictured) terrorised staff at the Four Square Pizza RFC shop on Airedale Road. (pics by WYP / Google Maps)

Thug threw sex toy at takeaway owner during tirade over free food

The driver tried to flee police at speed on Doncaster Road in Wakefield with a two-week-old baby in the car. (pics by Google Maps / National World)

'Stupid' driver fled at speed with two-week-old baby in his car

What's On

Ad Feature New restaurant in Wakefield offers fine dining Indian cuisine
From the personal greeting to the beautifully prepared and presented food, chandeliers to the classy cutlery, this new Indian restaurant in our city comes with an impressive heritage.
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Organiser Adrian Fox on his white Kawasaki

Biker and Polish communities team up for festival

The first Step into Spring walk takes place on 14 May

Step into Spring: Junction 32's community walks

Here are all the shows coming to Wakefield's Theatre Royal.

All the performances taking place at Wakefield's Theatre Royal this May

I spent the day at Farmer Copleys and here's what happened!

I spent the day at Farmer Copleys - here's what I thought

Retro

Nights out in Wakefield in 2009.

31 fabulous photos from nights out in Havana, Kinkie Indie, Mex and Quest
If you were out on the town in Wakefield in 2009 – especially in Mex, Quest, Kinkie Indie and Havana -then we might just have a photo of you.
Leanne Clarke

Sabine Baring-Gould

Onward Christian soldiers: following in the footsteps of Horbury’s own Victorian...

This elegant property on Barnsley Road, is currently available on Rightmove for £850,000.

Luxury private grounds: Inside one of Sandal's most expensive period properties

Castleford's Hickson & Welch chemical plant in 2006, the year after it closed its doors for good.

21 pictures exploring the remains of the old Castleford chemical factory

The then Mayor of Wakefield, Janet Holmes (seated), with the Horbury Tapestry and some of the stitchers. (Left to right) Janet Taylor, Geoff and Sylvia Spiller, Molly Partinton, Olive Sargeant, Gladys Spell, Pat Bradley, Hilary Elstone, Yvonne Townsend, Eileen Brewer, pictured in 2004. Picture: Peter Vickers

Horbury Tapestry set to be preserved in digital format to safeguard its future

Homes & Gardens

The property's stunning indoor heated pool with seating area, that has access from the conservatory.

A heated swimming pool is one highlight of this impressive village home
This stone-built bungalow sits in its own private grounds in a village setting, and includes a full size, indoor heated swimming pool and showers within its facilities.
Sally Burton

Air Fryer

Expert unveils easy hack to keep your air fryer spotless

Valiant Portable Folding Picnic BBQ – Yellow, Currently priced at £49.99.

Get set for summer with Amazon.co.uk with sun protection, beach goodies and more

Folding Chair 2 Pack - Disney Alice in Wonderland Print. £30

Create enchanting tea party with Disney’s Alice in Wonderland collection

A gated driveway leads in to the Altofts property.

A good-looking, good size detached village home with five bedrooms, at £450,000

Your World - Wakefield

Volvo Car UK is offering driving tips ahead of the bank holiday weekend

Here are five simple checks local drivers should make before heading off on a ba...

STS-83 Crew Astronaut Don Thomas a mission specialist on this and three other missions.

Former NASA astronaut visiting Pontefract

Star Wars cocktails for May the 4th

Brew up galactic fun with Star Wars cocktails for May the 4th

The Rawthey Runners - Leave No One Behind

Rawthey Runners: Army Veterans going through hurt locker at Rob Burrow Marathon

Lifestyle

A popular CrossCountry service will no longer travel through Wakefield Westgate from June.

CrossCountry announces cancellation of popular Wakefield Westgate train service

Bakery Boom: Asda launches NEW Pistachio Filled Croissant as pastry purchases soar.

Asda launches NEW Pistachio Filled Croissant as pastry purchases soar

Thornbury Castle boats 27 bedchambers each one taking its name from one of the fiery monarch’s six wives or other famous Tudor figures.

Find out why Thornbury Castle was voted Britain's best romantic hotel

Explore hidden gems and wonderful experiences on a P&O Norwegian Fjords cruise. Photo: AdobeStock

Travel with Katie Butler: Cruising around Norway and Fjords​​​​​​​

People

Plans to increase the size of house share have been rejected after council planning officers described the scheme as 'substandard'.

Smawthorne Lane: ‘Substandard’ Castleford HMO plan rejected
Plans to increase the size of house share have been rejected after council planning officers described the scheme as ‘substandard’.
Tony Gardner

Nicky Serlin died suddenly on Christmas Day.

'It's important he's always remembered' Family's charity walk in memory of Nicky

Helen’s final challenge will take place this weekend May 3/4 – taking on Europe’s fastest zip line followed the next day by climbing Mount Snowdon.

One last mountain to climb for Wakefield Hospice's Helen Knowles

Wakefield could have four new Lidl stores open as discount retailer releases wish-list of “prominent locations” to expand the business.

Lidl announces potential store openings in Wakefield

Train services between Leeds and Wakefield are disrupted this afternoon due to a ‘fault with the signalling system’.

Train services disrupted between Leeds and Wakefield Westgate

Business

Dr John Tanner, appointed new Head of Masterplan and Capital Projects at National Coal Mining Museum for England.

Ad Feature National Coal Mining Museum for England appoint Head of Masterplan

Patrick Grant

Bedmaker partners with designer and BBC Sewing Bee judge Patrick Grant

Brandon and Rhys Lacey

Major expansion for Yorkshire Gen Z founded window cleaning business, following ...

Amazon Wakefield's £1,000 donation to food charity

Amazon Wakefield's £1,000 donation to food charity

Julian Pitts, regional managing partner for Begbies Traynor in Yorkshire

Rising financial distress sees number of Yorkshire businesses in trouble up by m...

Mumbai Boss, Wakefield

Wakefield businesses shortlisted at Yorkshire Curry Awards 2024

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Richard Frost, 42, was filmed on dashcam weaving in and out of traffic at high speed in a black BMW 7 Series.

Dramatic moment police ram BMW during 100mph chase with banned driver

Staffing and workload contributing to lack of trust in police as officers report more attacks from public

Watch: Officers are being attacked as trust in police at all-time low

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Watch: Woman gives birth in car on way to hospital

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It's been so chilly that, in an unprecedented move, I've relaxed my usually hard line on not having the central heating on between the end of March and mid-October and the fire is still in regular action. Photo: AdobeStock

Life on Tapp:

Ad Feature Wakefield firm launches online digital doorway for your next makeover

There have been occasions that I've quite fancied an anorak I've seen on Liam Gallagher - he is older than me after all - but I'm soon reminded by loved ones that I don't do cool. Getty Images

Life on Tapp: I’d rather be comfortable than trendy and down with the kids

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