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Labour’s Darren Byford has been returned as Horbury and South Ossett Ward…
As we continue to edge back towards normal life it is great to see the Mirfield…
It’s too close to call the final results of the Wakefield District Council…
As we continue to edge back towards normal life, it was great to see the…
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Victory in Europe (VE) Day traditionally marks the end of the Second World War in 1945, when Germany’s surrender was…
14-05-2021
Beautiful cygnets are now gracing Horbury Lagoon. IMAGES: Joanne Rycroft
Labour’s Darren Byford has been returned as Horbury and South Ossett Ward Councillor by just 161 votes, while Lyn…
07-05-2021
It’s too close to call the final results of the Wakefield District Council elections, which were held yesterday. Once…
Thirty four brave Wakefield Hospice supporters have raised £5,000 for the charity after completing the Firewalk…
Meet Rob… How long have you lived here? I live just a short ride away, but I spend a large part of both my work and…
Tell us about your business What do you sell/provide? Business support, together with outsourcing resources for admin…
11-01-2021
Castleford nutritionist consultant and trainer, Julie Spegiht hopes we can all kick off the new year as we hoped despite…
Wakefield’s landmark neoclassical water tower, which sits on a high ridge and can be seen for miles around, has been…
18-12-2020
There’s still time for the district’s residents, businesses, and school children to share their thoughts and feelings…
After a few suggestions for the men in your life in our last issue, this week we’re focussing on the way to spoil all…
The Yorkshire Ambulance Service will be recruiting volunteer community first responders in early 2021. The role of a…
Sharing festive spirit at the Ossett Grotto
First of all, thank you and well done to everyone who submitted an entry into the competition. They have encouraged us…
Eggnog for all seasons! Any brand of liquor is fine, put your spin on it with your favourites. And remember, a little…
From BBC Food Prep: 30 mins - 40 mins | Cook:40 mins plus 1 hour to soak the cranberries This festive stuffing brings…
With the help of local businesses, Wakefield Council is gifting refurbished IT equipment to help children who don’t have…
Tell us about your business: What do you sell/provide? Birthday/celebration cakes, cakesicles, geo hearts, cupcakes…
The 2021 new year forecast looks more positive than anything we’ve experienced this year. The following are some…
Paître is a home-based takeaway and caterer, located in Wrenthorpe, Wakefield. They create unique and delicious grazing…
This bestseller is The Yorkshire Handbag Company ‘organiser’ which is versatile, practical and comes in an array of…
For gorgeous loungewear in sizes 10 to 20, visit The Coxley Cabin on Facebook and Instagram. Prices start at £25.
Home organisation and decluttering is so good for our mental health, A Tidy Mind voucher is a gift worth giving. Email…
All of their jewellery, including these earrings, are made from recycled coffee pods and sustainable items. Earrings £1…
Special Interests
By Helen Bickerdike The QR Code Trail was created by Horbury Civic Society, in conjunction with Horbury and Sitlington…
Sport
As we continue to edge back towards normal life it is great to see the Mirfield Bowls League back in full swing…well…
The winter months of lockdown have dragged, haven’t they? We’ve all found new ways of filling our time at home and I…
In the return to the crease for 2021, there’s hopes for a decent season and premiership after restrictions and lockdown…
As we continue to edge back towards normal life, it was great to see the Mirfield Bowls League return with plenty of…