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Driver admits horror bus smash

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:46:06 GMT

A motorist who hit a bus at 84mph has admitted dangerous driving and causing the bus driver grievous bodily harm.

We want you to be involved in the Express - your chance to be the editor

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:21:05 GMT

In a weeks’ time, the Express will embark on an innovative scheme to allow its readers to help edit their own local newspaper.

Cars and band at market

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:42:10 GMT

Classic cars, a brass band and maypole dancing will feature at a special market in the town centre tomorrow.

MP calls for halt to ‘delusional’ shake-up at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Trust

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:19:42 GMT

An MP has asked for “dangerous” plans do downgrade and centralise parts of the district’s hospital services to be referred to the secretary of state.

VIDEO: Youngsters to rub shoulders with top acts

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:36:48 GMT

Two school bands will take to the stage in front of thousands of music fans next weekend after winning a spot at Pontefract’s Crooked Ways festival.

500 Yorkshire Ambulance Service staff to take strike action

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:03:08 GMT

Ambulance workers will stage two days of strike action in June in a row over patient safety and trade union recognition.

Murdered Woolwich soldier Lee Rigby was married in West Yorkshire

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:19:17 GMT

A soldier brutally cut down by Islamic militants has been named as Lee Rigby who married West Yorkshire girl Rebecca Metcalfe.

Express joins fight against cancer

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:54:46 GMT

Women around Wakefield are preparing to turn Thornes Park pink and raise cash for Cancer Research UK.

Debbie’s stilton the block after a quarter a centu-brie and “Caerphilly” going for a world record attempt

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:48:23 GMT

It was a blockbusting monument to mark a quarter of a century in cheese.

Brave toddler faces fight to save her eyesight

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:33:16 GMT

Brave toddler Sophie Baines is battling a rare cancer that has already cost her the sight in one eye.

Accident causes delays on the M62

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:25:54 GMT

Motorists face delays on the M62 motorway this afternoon (Thursday).

Police scheme for Wakefield youngsters who want to make a difference - £1,000 prizes up for grabs

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:21:24 GMT

Time is running out for young people to apply for a police scheme.

Cash and drugs found in house

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:16:14 GMT

Police seized drugs, weighing scales and cash from a house on Wharncliffe Road, in Kettlethorpe, on Sunday.

West Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner - WEB POLL

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:49:01 GMT

It has been six months since the government brought in elected Police and Crime Commissioners.

Lane closures causing delays on M1

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:55:12 GMT

Motorists are facing delays after two lanes were closed on the M1 at Lofthouse.

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.

‘Bribes’ being offered to fill disused £14m fire control centre in Wakefield

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:03:22 GMT

Tax-payer funded ‘bribes’ are being offered to encourage organisations to move into a £14m fire control centre which has never been used.

Delays on M1 motorway

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:30:09 GMT

Drivers have been warned to expect delays on the M1 motorway this evening (Tuesday).

Wakefield Council agrees on £1.5m scheme to create 140 jobs

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:28:13 GMT

A £1.5m scheme will help to create 140 jobs and 40 new businesses.

Wakefield Retail Awards - winners of inaugural event revealed

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:11:22 GMT

Saturday night was party night for many retailers across the city as they celebrated their successes at the first ever Wakefield Retail Awards.