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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.

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).

Cash grant helps community garden

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:38:53 GMT

A community garden has been given a £500 boost with a grant from Leeds City Council. The Growing Zone at Kippax will use the money to buy materials for its work with teenagers, who attend placements to learn skills including gardening and carpentry.

A1 near Pontefract to be closed overnight

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:52:03 GMT

Motorists face delays this week due to overnight closures of the A1 near Pontefract.

Two-vehicle smash in South Elmsall

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:33:19 GMT

One person was taken to hospital following a road traffic incident in South Elmsall yesterday.

UPDATE: M62 motorway reopens after smash

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:21:29 GMT

The M62 motorway has re-opened following a serious smash between a lorry and a tanker.

UPDATE - Police advise motorists to avoid M62

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:47:17 GMT

Motorists have been advised to avoid the M62 after a serious smash between a lorry and a tanker.

M62 motorway closed after serious smash

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:54:08 GMT

A lorry, a tanker and a car have all been involved in accident on the M62.

Faux doe sews up a new life for Leanne

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:51:48 GMT

A former firefighter who had to give up her job when she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease has sewn up a new career.

Inquiry into force conduct

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:49:44 GMT

A “root and branch” review of the conduct of West Yorkshire Police officers has been ordered following-high profile scandals.

Dedicated traffic court to be set up in West Yorkshire

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:36:42 GMT

A dedicated court will be set up in West Yorkshire to deal with low-level road traffic offences.

Video: Councillor Brian Holmes becomes new Mayor of Wakefield

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:21:31 GMT

The new Mayor of Wakefield has promised to bring a bit of humour to his role over the next year.