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Six in hospital after Batley factory explosion

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:11:33 +0000

SIX people are now being treated in hospital after an explosion at Fox’s Biscuits today.

Child porn shame teacher caught by US officers

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:00:13 +0000

A SCHOOL teacher from South Elmsall pretended to be a woman in an internet chatroom before discussing sexual assaults and attacks upon young children.

Three injured in explosion at Fox’s Biscuits

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:46:40 +0000

THREE people have been injured in an explosion at Fox’s Biscuits in Batley.

Grandmother’s terror at sneak-in burglary

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:30:20 +0000

A GRANDMOTHER whose home was burgled while she sat unaware in her living room is urging residents to lock their doors and avoid becoming victim to sneak-in thieves.

Caring youngsters donate food to help community

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:00:25 +0000

Generous pupils at Carlton J&I School brought tinned food into school last Friday to donate to elderly and vulnerable residents.

Sky is the limit for son raising cash for charity

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:30:49 +0000

A DARING but caring son will plummet 160 feet to the ground to raise money for a bereavement group which has helped his mum cope after the loss of his father.

Man avoids jail over cannabis growing

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:30:42 +0000

AN UNEMPLOYED Hemsworth man who was caught growing more than 40 cannabis plants in his home has escaped a jail sentence.

Plans approved for new super surgery

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:00:20 +0000

A SUPER surgery which will provide health services for 12,000 people will be built in South Kirkby, after Wakefield Council approved plans.

Castleford Tigers' coach Ian Millward speaks of ‘sadness’ after teenage son’s death - UPDATED

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:30:26 +0000

CASTLEFORD Tigers’ coach Ian Millward has spoken of his shock after the death of his teenage son.

Councillor elected

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:30:31 +0000

HEMSWORTH Town Council has a new Labour member after a by-election last Thursday.

Council urged to start promised flood work

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:30:07 +0000

A SOUTH Elmsall man is urging Wakefield Council to ‘stop dragging its feet’ and build flooding prevention measures that were promised two years ago.

Clowning around is a serious business

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:00:07 +0000

PUPILS got the chance to clown around for the day when they learnt circus skills good enough for the Big Top.

Top band play gig

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 07:30:42 +0000

CHART topping indie rockers Razorlight have announced they will headline Pontefract’s hottest new music event, Crooked Ways.

Plans to transform pub to shop agreed

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 07:30:04 +0000

A SOUTH Elmsall pub could re-open as a shop after plans were approved by Wakefield Council.

Park design winners

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 12:30:49 +0000

CREATIVE school children will be able to see their artistic designs displayed in Frickley Country Park when they next visit.

Artistic pupils help tidy up

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:30:35 +0000

CREATIVE students put pens to paper and came up with winning designs for their school’s Big Tidy Up campaign.

Estate plan develops

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:30:47 +0000

PLANS to regenerate two estates with a multi-million pound government grant are gaining pace.

Characters come to life

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:00:25 +0000

CAVEMEN, wizards, sharks and gruffaloes were among the weird and wonderful creatures that turned up at South Hiendley J&I School last week.

Under-cover drugs work reaps results

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:30:12 +0000

A TENANT from South Kirkby has become the fourth person to lose his home in an under-cover police operation that targeted drug dealers in the area.

Park gets accredited

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:34:39 +0000

ANGLERS Country Park has been officially accredited as a country park by Natural England.