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Danni Cooper was left unable to walk or talk after cost of living stress triggered a rare neurological condition.

Watch: Money stress triggered woman’s rare neurological condition

Chris Moran died in a horror crash as he crossed a busy road on a stag do in Las Vegas.

British man dies in horror crash while on Las Vegas stag do

Workers at the Coca Cola plant in Wakefield are set to go on strike for 14 days in June. (Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Coca Cola plant workers announce 14-day strike

"Sitting in the sunshine with a lovely view, it was just marvellous."

Karen Wright: Tapas or not tapas, that is the question

A corner shop has got into hot water after selling Prime Energy drinks for £100 a bottle

Shop owner banned from Tik-Tok for selling Prime Energy for £100

Gingerbread biscuits make lovely Christmas tree decorations or gifts

Gingerbread biscuits and lights: it must be almost Christmas

Karen and her mum at an event in Wakefield

Chef Karen Wright on how to make perfect naan

The jogger said the animal, which he described to be just below waist height, remained stationary as he tried to get its attention.

Jogger spotted ‘Big Cat’ in Wakefield countryside

I used a slow cooker to make spag bol!

Karen Wright: Off on exciting trip to Italy by coach from Wakefield

We had a wonderful time making bread at Wakefield Festival.

Baking hot for baking bread at festival workshops
It was fabulous to be back home and out and about in Wakefield at the weekend. As much as I love to be away “there’s no place like home.”
Christine Emelone

Martin Lewis has warned people to be aware of scam callers (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis issues warning to households expecting council tax rebate

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World Drowning Prevention day: More than 20 people have drowned in the UK this week (Photo: FRANCOIS-XAVIER MARIT/AFP via Getty Images)

World Drowning Prevention day: More than 20 people have drowned in the UK this w...

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More than 2.5 million drivers in the UK currently have at least one penalty point on their driving licence (Photo: Shutterstock)

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