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MP calls for halt to ‘delusional’ shake-up at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Trust

An MP has asked for “dangerous” plans do downgrade and centralise parts of the district’s hospital services to be referred to the secretary of state.

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$Battle of the bands at Pontefract new college. Pictured:Chemical child$

VIDEO: Youngsters to rub shoulders with top acts video

Two school bands will take to the stage in front of thousands of music fans next weekend after winning a spot at Pontefract’s Crooked Ways festival.

Broken down lorry causes delays on A1(M)

Motorists face delays on the A1(M) this morning (Friday).

Charity fun day

A charity fun day is taking place to raise money for Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Accident causes delays on the M62

Motorists face delays on the M62 motorway this afternoon (Thursday).

Prince of Wales Hospice Cyclothon - Riders waiting to set off give the cameras a wave

Record number of cyclists raise thousands for hospice video

A record number of cyclists took to the streets of Pontefract for the Prince of Wales Hospice’s cyclothon event last weekend.

Sport

Worthington could be back to face Knights

Featherstone Rovers hope to have centre Greg Worthington back for Sunday’s Kingstone Press Championsdhip clash against York City Knights at Big Fellas Stadium.

New Castleford Tigers directors Terry Cheesbrough, Steve Vause, Dion Lowe and John Duff.

New directors join Castleford Tigers board

Castleford Tigers have appointed three new directors.

The Festival of World Cups Finals Day is the culmination of two weeks of international rugby league in July and promises to offer three exciting matches to bring the festival to a crescendo. The Police, Womens and Student Rugby League World Cup Finals have three events taking place at Headingley Carnegie Stadium on Sunday July 14. Tickets are priced at �6 for adults, �2 for under 16s. For tickets please ring our Reader Travel team on 01132388201. The six England captains pictured (left to right) are Adam Newton of GB Police RL, Emma Slowe of England Women RL, Kevin Sinfield of England RL, Andy Wharton of England Wheelchair RL, Chris Gordon of GB Armed Forces RL and Alistair Leek of England Student RL.

Six Rovers players in England squad

Six Featherstone Rovers Ladies players have been selected for England’s 24-strong squad for the Women’s Rugby League Cup.

NEW ARRIVAL: Taulima Tautai has been included in Wakefield Wildcats' 19-man squad to face Castleford Tigers on Saturday.

Magic Weekend: Taulima Tautai set for Wakefield Wildcats debut against Castleford Tigers

New signing Taulima Tautai has been thrown straight into Wakefield Trinity Wildcats’ 19-man squad to face Castleford Tigers at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 2.15pm).

Frickley Athletic: Blues chairman Dando hoping cup win is the start of something special

Frickley Athletic chairman Gareth Dando hopes this season’s Sheffield and Hallamshire Senior Cup triumph is the start of something special at Westfield Lane.

Chase faces fitness test to play in Magic derby

Daryl Powell will wait on a late fitness test for star player Rangi Chase before naming his team to face local rivals Wakefield in his first Magic Weekend with Castleford Tigers.

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Two school bands will take to the stage in front of thousands of music fans next weekend after winning a spot at Pontefract’s Crooked Ways festival.

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