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29/03/2026

🐣🐥It's the last week of the school term and many are holding Easter egg and bonnet decorating competitions.
If you're artistic little one has been busy with their creation, share a photo below for our gallery! 🐣🐥

29/03/2026

A new library has opened in West Bretton Junior & Infants School, made possible by £14,000 of funding raised by the school's PTA and the local community.

What to do with kids in Wakefield this Easter half term from Taylor Swift to hunting for eggs
28/03/2026

What to do with kids in Wakefield this Easter half term from Taylor Swift to hunting for eggs

28/03/2026

Look inside Trinity Walk's brand new toy shop, Toyland🧸

Leeds Festival announces second wave of artists for 2026 including Violet Grohl and Cruz Beckham - full list
28/03/2026

Leeds Festival announces second wave of artists for 2026 including Violet Grohl and Cruz Beckham - full list

Wakefield artist breaks barriers with hands-on mural
28/03/2026

Wakefield artist breaks barriers with hands-on mural

28/03/2026

New government guidance on screen time for children says under 5s should be limited to an hour a day and under 2s should not have screen time at all. Let us know what you think 👇

28/03/2026

Charity champion Danny's surprise new role at Ossett United as they team up with Prostate Cancer UK

Enjoy an egg-cellent Easter at the National Coal Mining Museum this half term
28/03/2026

Enjoy an egg-cellent Easter at the National Coal Mining Museum this half term

Licence revoked over ‘serious failings’ at pub where man was attacked
27/03/2026

Licence revoked over ‘serious failings’ at pub where man was attacked

David Taylor, the last mayor of Ossett, has died aged 85
27/03/2026

David Taylor, the last mayor of Ossett, has died aged 85

Much-loved lunchtime supervisor Angie Leech retires after 35 years caring for Ossett pupils
27/03/2026

Much-loved lunchtime supervisor Angie Leech retires after 35 years caring for Ossett pupils

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