News
Footballer teaches kids
Youngsters from South Hiendley J&I School have been tackling some coaching sessions with a former professional footballer.
Severe delays on M62 after fire
Traffic has been severely delayed on the M62 motorway after a lorry caught fire this morning.
Business backs bollard petition
Residents and businesses are fighting to get bollards removed from their road - despite a previous campaign to get them installed by other home owners.
Share your video clips to celebrate Wakefield district’s longest day
Friday is the longest day of the year.
South Kirkby primary school receive cash boost
Pupils and staff at Northfield Primary School were delighted to receive almost £1,000 after a fundraiser.
Sport
Jet-heeled Hemsworth runner to compete at English Schools’ Track and Field Championships
A Hemsworth Arts and Community College athletics ace has been selected to represent West Yorkshire at next month’s English Schools’ Track and Field Championships.
Sponsorship boost for Rovers
Featherstone Rovers have landed a sponsorship deal with locally based CNG Engineering Ltd.
Leeds United, Huddersfield Town, Barnsley: Football fixtures announced for 2013-14 season
Leeds United will open their 2013-14 Championship campaign at Elland Road against Brighton and Hove Albion.
New dates for Rovers matches
Featherstone’s home Championship match against Workington has been re-arranged for Sunday, June 30 (3pm kick-off).
Smeaton back in training after nine-month lay-off
FEATHERSTONE Rovers centre Sam Smeaton has resumed training after being out for nine months with a serious knee injury.
Capital One Cup: Leeds United drawn at home against Chesterfield in first round
Leeds United will host Chesterfield in the first round of the Capital One Cup.
Video
SLIDESHOW: Top bands wow crowds at Crooked Ways video
The sun shone down on the thousands of festival-goers that ventured to Pontefract Park last weekend for the Crooked Ways festival.
Lifestyle
The weird, wonderful web
Every week we bring you the most bizarre stories from our websites and beyond to put on smile on your face and kickstart that Friday feeling. Hope you enjoyed them as much as we did!
What are you doing for Armed Forces Day?
Will you be honouring our armed forces this month?
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Each week we bring you a selection of the funniest and cutest stories from our websites, to put a smile on your face each Friday.
Bands set to showcase talent at Pontefract Crooked Ways festival video
Talented young musicians bagged a spot on a festival stage following a battle of the bands competition.
The weird, wonderful web
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Weather for Wakefield
Thursday 20 June 2013
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 12 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: East
Tomorrow
Light rain
Temperature: 11 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
Wind direction: West






