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2 months ago
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WAKEFIELD SUBMITTED PLANNING APPLICATIONS: Extension planned for graveyard and work on town hall ...

A graveyard could be expanded and work could be approved to secure the structure of a town hall clock.

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2 months ago
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MINERS’ STRIKE 40TH ANNIVERSARY: Unprecedented industrial dispute changed the face of Wakefield d...

This month marks the beginning of the 40th anniversary of Britain’s biggest industrial dispute of the 20th century.

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3 months ago
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SUBMITTED WAKEFIELD PLANNING APPLICATIONS: Appeal against enforcement notice at landfill site

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Wakefield Council.

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3 months ago
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Latest reports from the courts involving people from the Wakefield district

The following cases involving people from the Wakefield district were heard at Leeds Magistrates’ Court.

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3 months ago
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Ossett Brewery invests £500,000 in village pub

A Wakefield-based brewing company with pubs all over the county has invested half a million into a village pub.

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3 months ago
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WAKEFIELD PLANNING DECIDED: Change of use for brewery approved and chip shop to be part of school

The week’s decided planning applications for the Wakefield district include a derelict chip shop becoming part of a s...

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3 months ago
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SUBMITTED PLANNING APPLICATIONS: Wakefield pub could be knocked down and turned into bungalows

The latest planning applications submitted to Wakefield Council includes a request to knock down a pub and replace it...

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3 months ago
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Plans submitted for motor neurone disease centre named in honour of Pontefract-born LTake a look ...

Plans have been submitted for a new motor neurone disease centre in honour of Pontefract’s Rob Burrow to help people ...

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3 months ago
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Application for Knottingley quarry concrete factory to operate for another decade is approved

A concrete factory at a Knottingley quarry has been granted permission by Wakefield Council to continue its operation...

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3 months ago
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Planning permission approved for outdoor terrace at Pontefract's historic Counting House and buil...

The next stage in the redevelopment of one of Pontefract’s oldest buildings has been approved.

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3 months ago
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Wakefield and Castleford men fined for fishing illegally

A man from Wakefield and a man from Castleford have been handed fines for fishing without a licence.

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3 months ago
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Valentine’s funfairs arrive in Wakefield city centre

A Valentine’s funfair will be in Wakefield for the rest of the week.

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