- Korean firm wins MoD tankers deal
- Mother and daughter given Asbos
- 'Exceptionally' mild weather on way
- Teenager 'repeatedly raped by gang'
- Man quizzed over women's murders
- Cherie Blair makes phone hack claim
- Man accused of murdering vicar
- Peacocks saved, but 3,000 jobs go
- Sex attacker was under surveillance
- RBS set to unveil £400m bonus pot
- 'Anxious' teacher 'set self alight'
- 'Crush racism' in football: PM
- Protesters refused cathedral appeal
- Man accused of starting riots blaze
- PM urges 'thorough' fraud probe
- Fox urges Budget business tax cuts
- UK reporter dies in Syria onslaught
- Private firm to run police station
- Ex-bouncer guilty of Nikitta murder
- Third chance to get Olympic tickets
Lifestyle and Leisure
Brits winner Adele left speechless
The organisers of the Brits have apologised to Adele after she was unceremoniously forced to cut short her acceptance speech for the top gong at this year’s awards.
Award winning musical
Broadway’s longest running show The Phantom of the Opera is heading to Leeds in August.
Shipshape in Bristol
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Angus, Thongs and Even More Snogging
Ryan McBride’s production of Leeds born Louise Rennison’s witty tale of teenage dilemma makes its debut at the West Yorkshire Playhouse. Angus, Thongs and even more Snogging is about typical young teenage girls who hang out with their mates, chatting about boys and trying to work out where they have got to on the snog-o-meter which ranges from holding hands to the full monty.
The beat on the street
EIGHT dancers brought together by a France-based Spaniard are bringing their first ever UK tour to the region.
Showbiz
Tussauds' Clooney gets Oscar update
Oscar hopeful George Clooney will want to look his best for Sunday's awards ceremony and Madame Tussauds is making sure his wax figure is also looking good.
Actress Bonham Carter receives CBE
Helena Bonham Carter has been made a CBE by the Queen to recognise her glittering acting career.
Mendes: Craig real man like Connery
James Bond director Sam Mendes has said Daniel Craig is a "real man" on screen, just like previous 007 Sean Connery.
Kelly reveals horse fall 'fright'
Lorraine Kelly has told how she suffered a "real fright" when she fell from a horse, which then stamped on her leg.
Cyndi Lauper makes theatrical debut
A new musical bringing together Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein and rock icon Cyndi Lauper will put its best foot forward in Chicago this autumn.
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Weather for Wakefield
Wednesday 22 February 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 11 C to 12 C
Wind Speed: 33 mph
Wind direction: South west
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 10 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 21 mph
Wind direction: South west
