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The daughter of a British woman who died of rabies after a holiday puppy scratch has launched a dog vaccination campaign...
27/07/2025

The daughter of a British woman who died of rabies after a holiday puppy scratch has launched a dog vaccination campaign.
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The daughter of a British woman who died of rabies after she was scratched by a puppy on holiday has spoken for the first time as she launches a dog vaccination campaign.

Standing within lawned gardens, and set over three floors, is this uniquely comfortable Pontefract home designed for the...
27/07/2025

Standing within lawned gardens, and set over three floors, is this uniquely comfortable Pontefract home designed for the larger style family.

Standing within lawned gardens, and set over three floors, is this uniquely comfortable home designed for the larger style family.

'He was a much loved son, brother, dad, colleague and partner' 💔(via NationalWorld)
27/07/2025

'He was a much loved son, brother, dad, colleague and partner' 💔
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Tributes have been paid to a firefighter dad who died earlier this month aged 38, including from stars of Coronation Street and Emmerdale.

27/07/2025

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 C'mon England! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

⚽ Share your photos of you cheering on The Lionesses 👇

More than 40 young people from Wakefield and beyond will take to the stage.
27/07/2025

More than 40 young people from Wakefield and beyond will take to the stage.

Next month more than 40 young people from Wakefield District and beyond will take to the stage in Theatre Royal Wakefield’s production of Guys and Dolls.

Resident doctors, make up around half of all doctors in the NHS.
27/07/2025

Resident doctors, make up around half of all doctors in the NHS.

The doctor’s strike will last for five days 🩺

The Revd Canon David Gerrard, who is currently the Area Dean of Wakefield and Vicar of St Catherine’s Church, will take ...
27/07/2025

The Revd Canon David Gerrard, who is currently the Area Dean of Wakefield and Vicar of St Catherine’s Church, will take up his new role in the autumn.

A Wakefield vicar will become the next Archdeacon of Sheffield and Rotherham.

Campaigners argue the current system is unfair and outdated.
27/07/2025

Campaigners argue the current system is unfair and outdated.

A national push is growing to bring England in line with the rest of the UK on over-60s travel 🚌

Her 'presence alone could light up an entire room' 💔
26/07/2025

Her 'presence alone could light up an entire room' 💔

Toby Atwoods's family and friends are trying to come to term with her tragic passing at the age of 21

Here are all the free family events and activities taking place at The Ridings this summer☀️
26/07/2025

Here are all the free family events and activities taking place at The Ridings this summer☀️

There are a variety of free family events and activities taking place at The Ridings this summer.

Jodie and Maria said they work hard to be involved in all aspects of Bright Sparks, including having close relationships...
26/07/2025

Jodie and Maria said they work hard to be involved in all aspects of Bright Sparks, including having close relationships with their staff, children, parents and communities.

Two local businesswomen said they are “absolutely over the moon” after all three nurseries in their childcare business were rated as “outstanding” by Ofsted.

Cheer on the Lionesses on the big screen with the whole family in Wakefield this Sunday!https://trib.al/98isBTj 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
26/07/2025

Cheer on the Lionesses on the big screen with the whole family in Wakefield this Sunday!
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Wakefield is backing the Lionesses to bring the trophy home after the England national team reached the final of the UEFA Women’s Euros 2025.

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