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Six in hospital after Batley factory explosion
SIX people are now being treated in hospital after an explosion at Fox’s Biscuits today.
Child porn shame teacher caught by US officers
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
THREE people have been injured in an explosion at Fox’s Biscuits in Batley.
Grandmother’s terror at sneak-in burglary
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
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
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
AN UNEMPLOYED Hemsworth man who was caught growing more than 40 cannabis plants in his home has escaped a jail sentence.
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Plans approved for new super surgery
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
CASTLEFORD Tigers’ coach Ian Millward has spoken of his shock after the death of his teenage son.
1 commentCouncillor elected
HEMSWORTH Town Council has a new Labour member after a by-election last Thursday.
Council urged to start promised flood work
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
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
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
A SOUTH Elmsall pub could re-open as a shop after plans were approved by Wakefield Council.
Park design winners
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
CREATIVE students put pens to paper and came up with winning designs for their school’s Big Tidy Up campaign.
Estate plan develops
PLANS to regenerate two estates with a multi-million pound government grant are gaining pace.
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Characters come to life
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
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
ANGLERS Country Park has been officially accredited as a country park by Natural England.
Public health services shift
STOP smoking services, obesity help and sexual health services will all become the responsibility of Wakefield Council from April.
Don’t lose your vote
Residents are being urged to make sure they have the right to vote in this year’s election.
Man dies after collapsing at Pontefract nightclub - LATEST
A MAN died after collapsing at a Pontefract nightclub in the early hours of Sunday.
£30k for energy help
MORE than 650 homes in South Kirkby will be eligible for help with home insulation after Wakefield Council secured £30,000 of funding.
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‘Our baby was born dying’
THE INSPIRATIONAL parents of a baby girl who was born with a rare genetic disorder and has only months to live hope to raise £20,000 to open a sensory unit in her honour.
Election held today
A BY-ELECTION is being held today to fill a west ward position on Hemsworth Town Council.
Hospital chairman quits
A CASH-strapped NHS trust has replaced its chairman - just a week after the chief executive quit.
A dream village wedding
A GENEROUS couple who set up a school in a deprived Kenyan village have tied the knot - with all 55 of their pupils in the wedding party.
A day to surely put a smile on your face
PUT the winter blues behind you and take some time to smile this weekend.
Labour candidate elected in Hemsworth
THE Labour Party candidate has been elected onto Hemsworth Town Council.
Schools score big at festival
PUPILS from schools across the Express area ran rings around each other when they competed in a basketball festival at Minsthorpe Community College.
Campaign to reduce fast cars near school
WORRIED Hemsworth residents who live near a school are joining forces to get a reduction on the speed limit near their homes.
Donor gives the gift of life
A DEDICATED blood donor has been rewarded for her life-saving generosity.
Charity football event at college
THREE college students are hosting a charity football tournament to raise cash for Help for Heroes.
Apprentice job swaps
COUNCIL apprentices have been taking part in job swaps to raise awareness of other roles and improve communication.
Business course
A NEW course in level one business administration is starting at the Havercroft and Ryhill Community Learning Centre.
Met Office weather warning
SNOW and ice will cause treacherous travel conditions tomorrow, the Met Office has warned.
Pledge to tackle district skills shortage
REGENERATION bosses have pledged to tackle rising unemployment and skills shortages in the Wakefield district.
Windsurfer pub has been transformed into cafe
AN OPENING date could be in sight for a former pub at Hemsworth Water Park.
Nominate a council employee
TIME is running out to nominate the council worker who has made a difference over the past year.
Hornsea centre to go on sale
An outdoor centre that has benefited thousands of local schoolchildren is to be sold by Wakefield Council.
Both our colleges under performing
LEAGUE tables for last year’s A Level and GCSE results have shown that both colleges in the Express area are under performing.
Derelict land turned into new allotments
A DERELICT piece of land in South Elmsall that was a hotspot for fly tipping and anti-social behaviour has been transformed into allotments by dedicated residents.
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Kids clean up school fields
YOUNGSTERS who were disappointed by the state of their school field rolled up their sleeves and got stuck in with cleaning it up.
Gig tribute to hospital
A CONCERT organised in tribute to a musician’s cancer fight will help nurture up-and-coming talent - as well as raising cash for the hospital that is treating him.
Cannabis farm found
POLICE shut down a cannabis farm in Havercroft after receiving information from the public.
2 commentsTalks still ongoing on the future of library services in the area
WAKEFIELD Council is working with community groups to decide the future of libraries in the Express area.
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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
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Temperature: 10 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 21 mph
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