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Problems with street drinking and begging in Wakefield city centre are getting worse, police say.

Two artists have set up a project to preserve the history of east Wakefield where the City Fields development is being built.

Motorists face rush hour delays in Leeds today (Monday) following a collision between a lorry and a bus that has left two people in hospital.

The NHS trust which runs Pinderfields, Pontefract and Dewsbury hospitals has been told it needs to improve several aspects of patient care.

To a generation it is among the most enduring slogans in living memory.

The world was a different place in many ways when the adage, “a dog is for life, not just for Christmas’ was unleashed 40 years ago.

But not so far removed for it to have lost its relevance today.

The annual scramble for Christmas presents is well and truly underway. Fiona Evans rummages around for ethical stocking fillers.

Pete Shelley, the co-founder and former lead singer of influential British punk band the Buzzcocks, has died at the age of 63.

Families can get into the festive spirit with a fun day out at Lotherton Hall’s Christmas Experience, writes Gemma Jimmison.

Everyone loves a good pantomime - oh, yes they do - and this year’s production of Cinderella at Theatre Royal Wakefield is a great one to see, writes Gemma Jimmison.

For a truly magical Christmas Experience, head to Stockeld Park, writes Gemma Jimmison.

An "extremely dangerous" Wakefield man who raped a woman and two children has been jailed for 20 years.

Countryside campaigners welcome a new plan for greater public access to the great outdoors Reporter Charlie Bullough looks at proposals to improve access for walkers and other outdoor enthusiasts.

Social media and celebrity culture is helping drive the rise of veganism. Reporter Charlie Bullough looks at why the number of vegans in Britain has quadrupled in four years.

Around 23% more people die in winter than in summer in Wakefield, official figures show