Pontefract2 days ago'Ghost town' fears as traders shut their doors Business owners say the last year has been so quiet they have been forced to close their doors.2 days ago10 Feb 2026Unauthorised works at nuclear bunker to be fixedThe above ground works at the 1950s site were carried out by a previous owner, the plans say.10 Feb 20265 Feb 2026Firm fined after worker's fingers severed by toolThe 57-year-old woman was injured while cleaning a printing machine at the firm in West Yorkshire.5 Feb 20264 Feb 2026'The football team I started after my son's death changes lives'Parents say the team has given children a massive confidence boost and helped them make friends.4 Feb 202617 Jan 2026Road plan set to progress after park path decisionWakefield Council says the loss of land in Pontefract Park will not damage the park's character.17 Jan 202631 Dec 2025'My befriender has taught me how to live again'Unlikely friendships blossom as volunteers give up their time to provide companionship to elderly people.31 Dec 202528 Dec 2025Stargazers fear new homes will affect observatoryConcerns have been raised that light pollution from 192 homes could interfere with Rosse Observatory.28 Dec 202524 Dec 2025'Coming home means everything after year in hospital'David Taylor returns home to Knottingley after a year at Pontefract Hospital.24 Dec 20257 Dec 2025'After 51 years as a nurse, I will miss my patients the most'Carol Wilkins says the biggest change she has seen in her career is watching robots perform surgery.7 Dec 2025...