Pupils from schools across Wakefield are being given the opportunity to step into the shoes of a police detective as part of an initiative aimed at reducing knife crime.

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Daryl Powell promised his Wakefield Trinity stars that he would “buy them all a beer” after he left his former club Warrington Wolves with another two points on the road.

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Here are the latest planning applications decided by Wakefield Council.

https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/environment/wakefield-district-decided-planning-application-to-turn-pub-into-flats-refuse...

Eagle-eyed parents will spot some familiar names 👀

https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/education/the-20-top-state-secondary-schools-west-yorkshire-2025-latest-gcses-ofsted-data-4973276

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Firms across Wakefield are halting recruitment plans with intentions to take on new members of staff in the final quarter of 2024 at the lowest level since the pandemic.

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The number of home-schooling cases across the Wakefield district has risen to almost 1,000, according to latest figures.

https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/education/number-of-home-schooling-cases-acro...

These are the latest planning applications submitted to Wakefield Council.

https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/politics/latest-planning-applications-submitted-to-wakefield-council-4928609

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A stunt driver from Diggerland will be taking centre stage this weekend on the newly revived ITV show, You Bet!

https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/people/diggerland-stunt-driver-to-take-on-nailbit...

This is the dramatic moment cops used a chainsaw to smash their way into an industrial unit to uncover a massive £2.7 million cannabis factory.

https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/watch-this/police-bust...

Celebrate National Burger Day with this ‘whopper’ of a deal 🍔

https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/business/consumer/burger-king-national-burger-day-2024-menu-martin-lewis-whopper-deal-uk-4750974

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The Castleford Roman Festival returned to the district, providing a day full day of history-fuelled fun in the sun for all the family.

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It can be tricky finding the right driving instructor that suits you.

https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/people/these-10-driving-instructors-are-among-the-best-in-wakefield-pontefract-and-castlefo...

Pinderfields Hospital is benefitting from a new piece of specialist equipment, that improves breast reconstruction surgery, thanks to fundraising efforts by two local charities.

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A young Wakefield fundraiser who overcame her own horrific injuries to support other children has been nominated for three awards.

https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/people/cast-your-vote-for-wake...

A plan to build 27 new homes in a Wakefield village has been approved.

https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/environment/plan-to-squeeze-in-27-new-homes-at-wakefield-village-street-where-children-pla...

An exhibition showcasing regeneration plans for Wakefield city centre is open to the public

https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/environment/exhibition-showcasing-regeneration-plans-for-wakefield-ci...

Here are the latest cases involving people from the Wakefield district.

https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/crime/latest-wakefield-district-reports-from-the-courts-4455423

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