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A1 near Pontefract to be closed overnight
Motorists face delays this week due to overnight closures of the A1 near Pontefract.
Two-vehicle smash in South Elmsall
One person was taken to hospital following a road traffic incident in South Elmsall yesterday.
UPDATE: M62 motorway reopens after smash
The M62 motorway has re-opened following a serious smash between a lorry and a tanker.
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UPDATE - Police advise motorists to avoid M62
Motorists have been advised to avoid the M62 after a serious smash between a lorry and a tanker.
M62 motorway closed after serious smash
A lorry, a tanker and a car have all been involved in accident on the M62.
Inquiry into force conduct
A “root and branch” review of the conduct of West Yorkshire Police officers has been ordered following-high profile scandals.
Sport
Frickley Athletic: Blues to host Sheffield Wednesday and Scunthorpe United in pre-season
Frickley Athletic have announced they will take on Football League clubs Sheffield Wednesday and Scunthorpe United in pre-season friendly matches.
Debut day to remember for young Castleford Tigers fans
After the first ‘My Home Debut’ promotion proved a huge success in the Hull KR game Castleford Tigers are set to repeat the idea to give young fans the opportunity to make their first ever match special with a once in a lifetime experience.
Handling mIstakes send Rovers crashing out of cup
Featherstone Rovers were punished for handling errors as they bowed out of the Northern Rail Cup with Sunday’s 22-12 home defeat against Leigh Centurions.
Castleford fight back proves in vain in France
Despite a rousing second half comeback Castleford Tigers were unable to give new head coach Daryl Powell a winning start in France as they lost 39-30 in a high scoring match with Catalan Dragons.
Castleford coach Powell aims to strengthen defence
Daryl Powell has immediately turned his attention to improving Castleford Tigers’ defence in his first week after taking over as head coach.
Wakefield Wildcats: Mathers set for return at Hull KR as Wildcats sweat on Poore fitness
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats could be boosted by the return of Richard Mathers and Justin Poore for Sunday’s crucial trip to Hull KR (kick-off 3pm).
Video
Video: South Kirkby and South Elmsall councillor Laurie Harrison becomes new deputy mayor of Wakefield video
A South Kirkby and South Elmsall councillor has become the new deputy mayor of Wakefield.
Lifestyle
Faux doe sparks new career for Leanne
A former firefighter who had to give up her job when she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease has sewn up a new career.
The weird, wonderful web
Each week we bring you some weird and wonderful stories from our websites to put a smile on your face at the start of the weekend. Hope you enjoy them as much as we did!
Dog poisoned in vile attack
A woman who claims her dog was poisoned in a malicious attack has warned other pet owners to be on their guard.
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Each week we bring you some weird and wonderful stories from our websites to put a smile on your face at the start of the weekend. Hope you enjoy them as much as we did!
Community
Give Steve a chance in Castleford Tigers job
After reading all the comments made in regards to Castleford Tigers appointing Steve Gill as their new chief executive (Express April 18), I have just two questions of the contributors:
Is this democracy in action?
Anyone who attended the annual town meeting for Hemsworth on April 18 must think we live in an undemocratic country.
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Monday 20 May 2013
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