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Neighbourhoods fitting this profile are found in Wolverhampton, Dudley, Darlington, Stoke, Rotherham and Mansfield.

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Schools

Find out the performance data, locations and contact details of your local schools. All the vital information you need to help make educational decisions for your children.
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Crime

The West Yorkshire Police force is responsible for policing the Wakefield Council local authority area.
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Council tax

The average council tax per household in Wakefield council is £904.00, compared to an average in England of £1,278.93.
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Local news

Bin strike ends as offer accepted

23/11/2009 14:09:40

An 11-week bin strike in Leeds comes to an end after council and union officials reach an agreement over pay.
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Heart defect killed rugby player

23/11/2009 13:41:18

An undetected heart defect lead to a Leeds rugby player collapsing and dying during a match, an inquest hears.
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MP joins calls for Brown to quit

21/11/2009 11:02:45

A West Yorkshire MP joins calls for Gordon Brown to quit and force a leadership race before the next election.
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Mother supports for 300-year law

23/11/2009 03:38:41

The mother of a murdered Leeds teenager backs a law to pursue young people who are present at attacks committed by friends.
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Swimming pool plans unveiled

22/11/2009 10:35:37

A new £11m swimming pool and fitness centre is planned for the centre of Wakefield, the city council reveals.
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Church raised to minster status

22/11/2009 16:23:36

A commemorative service is held to celebrate St John's Parish Church in Halifax being awarded minster status.
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Got a story?

07/07/2003 11:48:13

Contact BBC News Interactive's West Yorkshire team
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More news sites

19/10/2004 08:53:17

Links to other local news internet sites in West Yorkshire
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On your bike

06/11/2009 14:58:20

Graham Liver cycles 250 miles for Children in Need
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Railway Stations

Wakefield Westgate (1.18 miles away), National Express East Coast

Wakefield Kirkgate (1.88 miles away), Northern Rail

Outwood (2.42 miles away), Northern Rail

Sandal & Agbrigg (2.52 miles away), Northern Rail

Dewsbury (4.10 miles away), TransPennine Express

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