Pontefract7 days agoFamily angry at nine-year cancer diagnosis delayTerry Adams was diagnosed with prostate cancer nine years after first visiting his GP with symptoms.7 days ago7 days agoBrides left 'heartbroken' after bridal shop closes suddenlyDozens of women have been left without wedding dresses after the sudden closure of the bridal shop7 days ago8 days agoSweet giant launches £35m expansion The firm says the expansion of its site will cement West Yorkshire's "sweet-making tradition". 8 days ago23 Jun 2026Drug dealer doorman who killed dad-of-three jailedLuke Thompson died in hospital 10 days after being attacked in Pontefract by Dylan Maxwell in 2023.23 Jun 202617 Jun 2026Disability football club is what 'players live for'The team is attempting to raise £5,000 to help pay for pitch hire and the cost of travel.17 Jun 202616 Jun 2026Four-year wait for trial over girl's crash deathMark Lee has been charged with causing death of Sarah Cain, from Hartlepool, by dangerous driving.16 Jun 20268 Jun 2026Sinfield reveals final MND ultramarathon challengeRugby legend Kevin Sinfield will run between all 12 English Super League grounds in seven days.8 Jun 202628 May 2026'This is why rivers and lakes are so dangerous to swim in'Every year people die in water-related incidents during a heatwave, so why does it keep happening?28 May 202617 May 2026'A haunted house at the top of your street is fantastic'A quiet residential street in Pontefract is the focus of a podcast exploring paranormal phenomena.17 May 2026...
