Leanne Clarke Senior Reporter
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Leanne is a senior reporter at JPI Media.

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11 months ago
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Revealed: How many Wakefield pupils were given their first-choice secondary school place for 2023/24

More than nine in 10 pupils in Wakefield were admitted to their first-choice secondary school, new figures show.

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43 photos showing how Wakefield turned pink for Race For Life and Pretty Muddy 2023

People across Wakefield united against cancer on Sunday by taking part in a bumper day of Cancer Research UK Race for...

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Armed Forces Day 2023: Here are 46 photos as the Wakefield district celebrates Armed Forces Day

Commemorative events took place in Pontefract at the weekend to celebrate Armed Forces Day 2023 – marking the outstan...

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How Wakefield charity Aphasia Support is helping Ossett woman regain her communication after a st...

Susan Kirke’s life was transformed overnight when she suffered a major stroke, leaving her with aphasia and mobility ...

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Armed Forces Day: 103-year-old Pontefract war veteran to join celebrations

There will be a very special guest at this year’s Armed Forces Day in Pontefract – 103-year-old war veteran, Godfrey ...

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King's Birthday Honours 2023: Here are the people from Wakefield awarded honours, including a PE ...

Outstanding individuals from the Wakefield district have been honoured for extraordinary service to their communities...

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12 photos taking a nostalgic look at Wakefield sports days in 1985

It’s that time of year again where parents gather on the school fields to cheer their little ones on – and also maybe...

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The Ridings Centre giving local businesses the opportunity to buy retail units

The new owner of The Ridings Shopping Centre are giving Wakefield businesses the chance to open up at one of their re...

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Wakefield weather: Met Office issues yellow warning for thunderstorms

Thunderstorms will hit Wakefield this weekend, the Met Office has said.

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First look at the new adventure playground coming to The Ridings Shopping Centre

The Ridings Shopping Centre have unveiled the first images of the new adventure playground set to open.

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Minor TV disruption possible as signals tested at Emley Moor next week

People are being warned that their TV signals may be disrupted next week due to testing works at Emley Moor.

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Fire closes main road in Wakefield city centre

A road in Wakefield city centre was closed earlier today due to a fire at a shop on Northgate.

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