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MP calls for halt to ‘delusional’ shake-up at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Trust

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:19:42 GMT

An MP has asked for “dangerous” plans do downgrade and centralise parts of the district’s hospital services to be referred to the secretary of state.

VIDEO: Youngsters to rub shoulders with top acts

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:36:48 GMT

Two school bands will take to the stage in front of thousands of music fans next weekend after winning a spot at Pontefract’s Crooked Ways festival.

Broken down lorry causes delays on A1(M)

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:25:42 GMT

Motorists face delays on the A1(M) this morning (Friday).

Accident causes delays on the M62

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:25:54 GMT

Motorists face delays on the M62 motorway this afternoon (Thursday).

Record number of cyclists raise thousands for hospice

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:17:58 GMT

A record number of cyclists took to the streets of Pontefract for the Prince of Wales Hospice’s cyclothon event last weekend.

Big plans for park move a step closer

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:32:24 GMT

Work to revamp Pontefract Park is underway after a group campaigned for improvements at the site.

Family prepare for Chelsea death trial

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:31:34 GMT

The family of Castleford woman Chelsea Hyndman are preparing to travel to Crete to see the man accused of causing her death go on trial next week.

Roadworks planned for Ackworth and Castleford

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:43:07 GMT

Motorists across the district face delays later this month when roadworks take place.

Mid Yorkshire Hospitals new deadline to become Foundation Trust

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:19:38 GMT

NHS bosses say they are working towards securing the long-term future of the district’s cash-strapped hospitals trust.

In this week’s Express

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:04:08 GMT

This week we lead on the hundreds of jobs at risk at Kellingley Colliery as bosses fight to save the pit from closure.

Sharna’s close shave!

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:55:40 GMT

Castleford woman Sharna Child is taking a short cut to raising cash for charity when she has her head shaved as part of a fun day she has organised to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.

MPs submit health review responses

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:55:12 GMT

MPs Yvette Cooper and Jon Trickett will hand over more than 500 responses to health bosses tomorrow on proposed changes to hospital services.

Firm’s anger at repeated flooding

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:23:32 GMT

A Castleford haulage firm is calling for Yorkshire Water to take action after it was flooded for the fifth time in two years.

SLIDESHOW: Bouncing bunnies turn heads in Featherstone

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:21 GMT

Bouncing bunnies turned heads in Featherstone when they practiced their jumping skills.

Trevor hosts poetry evening

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:36:08 GMT

Castleford man Trevor Wainwright is hosting a poetry evening in Leeds next month .

Ruby’s all heart with teddy bear fundraiser

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:41:23 GMT

Big-hearted Ruby Hodlin will be taking her teddy bear to Pontefract Park next month after asking her mum if she could raise money for her friend who has cerebral palsy.

Lorry driver takes to the streets on foot

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:11:22 GMT

A lorry driver from Feathestone will take to the streets of Edinburgh on foot this weekend to raise money for charity.

Kings of the crafty catwalk

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:11:08 GMT

Fashion forward pupils from The King’s School in Pontefract have snapped up an award for their savvy style skills.

Roadworks lead to delays in Pontefract

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:04:54 GMT

Roadworks in Pontefract are causing delays for motorists and commuters this afternoon (Monday).

Hard shoulder opened up as an extra lane on M62

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:56:31 GMT

Motorists will be able to use the hard shoulder of the M62 as an extra lane today (Monday).