Pontefract3 days agoHow school pupils 'beat the experts' in measuring Chernobyl falloutA school was the first place to accurately monitor radiation reaching the UK after the disaster, a former teacher says.3 days ago23 Apr 2026Tulip festival bans dogs after pet's deathTulips are harmful to dogs and owners of farm attraction say they no longer want to take risk.23 Apr 202623 Apr 2026Former PC sentenced for making silent calls to exThe former Wakefield officer made repeated calls to his ex months after their relationship ended.23 Apr 202623 Apr 2026Owner's warning after dog's tulip festival deathA dog owner who lost her pet after it ingested material from a tulip at an event warns of dangers.23 Apr 202623 Apr 2026Self-storage plan for former club site refusedThe plan would have seen 10 shipping containers placed at Pontefract's former Prince of Wales WMC.23 Apr 202622 Apr 2026Owner's warning after dog's tulip festival deathJemma Ladwitch, from Ackworth, says she wants to highlight the dangers posed by the flowers to dogs.22 Apr 202613 Apr 2026Struck-off doctor loses appeal to return to workMohamed El Muiad was struck off in 2012 for accepting overlapping shifts at separate hospitals.13 Apr 202612 Apr 2026Where to spot the best cherry blossoms this springThe vibrant displays can typically be seen between March and May, depending on the weather.12 Apr 20269 Apr 2026Men admit charges after cereal found in drugs raidThree men admit charges after police seized drugs worth £750,000 and cornflakes in raids last month.9 Apr 2026...
