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Wakefield is marking the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE) on May 8, by taking part in a national beacon lighting ceremony.

Thornes Park Athletics Stadium in Wakefield will be temporarily closed over three days – to host the counting of votes for the Parliamentary, district council and town and parish council elections, which take place on May 7 and May 8.

Young people from the Wakefield district are being urged to get creative and enter this year’s Armed Forces Day drawing competition.

Details have been unveiled of a range of family fun and sports activities taking place in Wakefield – when the city hosts the start of the final day of the Tour de Yorkshire on Sunday May 3.

Postal voters set to receive ballot papers

Wakefield Council launches Housing Benefit campaign

National offer day for primary school admissions is today when parents will find out where their child has been offered a reception class place for September 2015.

Voters have just a few days to make sure they are registered to vote in the general and local elections next month

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UK Directors of Public Health elect Dr Andrew Furber as new ADPH President

Have you received your poll card?

An information day is being held at Castleford Cemetery to let people know about a programme of memorial safety checks.