NEWS: 18 positive covid-19 cases have been identified at a Wakefield housing centre🦠 The council's working with Public Health England to control the outbreak at Urban House - with over 90% of residents now being tested Hear more in our news: ridingsfm.co.uk/radioplayer

NEWS: Wakefield Council's Director of Public Health is reassuring people living near 'Urban House' that risk to them is very low There's been an outbreak of covid-19 at the asylum housing centre - with all residents being told to self-isolate Hear more: ridingsfm.co.uk/radioplayer

NEWS: Victims of sexual crimes in West Yorkshire will soon be able to access better, tailored support The region's Police Commissioner welcomed a national report - which said more help will be given to those reporting serious sexual crimes Hear more: ridingsfm.co.uk/radioplayer

NEWS: The proposed expansion of Leeds Bradford airport is facing opposition from @WakefieldLabour They're concerned by having more daytime flights and operating a nighttime schedule will increase carbon emissions and have a negative impact on the environment

SPORT: Rugby League's Challenge Cup is back 🏉 It kicks off in August, with the final held in October Wakefield Trinity take on Featherstone Rovers, while York City Knights line up against Castleford Hear more in our news: ridingsfm.co.uk/radioplayer

NEWS: Over £3.3m of government funding is on it's way to the Wakefield district to relieve coronavirus-related spending pressures However Leader Denise Jeffrey says they're still facing a significant budget gap and asks the government to fully fund the impact of the pandemic

NEWS: Leeds United's owner has praised coach Marcelo Bielsa for leading them to promotion ⚽☝️ Celebrations have been taking place across West Yorkshire as the Whites were confirmed as champions at the weekend🏆 Hear more in our news: ridingsfm.co.uk/radioplayer

NEWS: Over 260 patients are waiting for a transplant in West Yorkshire According to the latest NHS figures, in the last year 47 people donated their organs after they died - saving another life Hear more in our news: ridingsfm.co.uk/radioplayer

NEWS: New business owners in the Wakefield District are being offered free support during the Covid-19 pandemic Ad-venture is a project which offers advice, mentoring and funding grants for new ventures Hear more in our news: ridingsfm.co.uk/radioplayer

NEWS: Residents across the Wakefield District are being urged to sign up for Covid19 home testing kits 🏠🦠 Wakefield Council's Public Health team are wanting to gather data from people taking the tests to make it easier to track the virus and work alongside the national programme

NEWS: Over 47,000 people in Wakefield have been furloughed since the coronavirus pandemic started Figures from West Yorkshire Chamber show it's almost 30% of the eligible workforce Hear more in our news: ridingsfm.co.uk/radioplayer

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NEWS: Wakefield's Council Leader Denise Jeffery wants those living at Urban House not to have to share rooms It comes after a Covid-19 outbreak was identified at the accommodation centre for people seeking asylum Hear more in our news: ridingsfm.co.uk/radioplayer

NEWS: The managing director at Mid Yorkshire Chamber's worried what'll happen to Wakefield businesses if another lockdown happens📉 Martin Hathaway says the local economy is only just starting to get back on its feet again⬆️ 💷 Hear more in our news: ridingsfm.co.uk/radioplayer

NEWS: There are calls for tougher sentences for assaulting West Yorkshire police officers The county's police federation says too many are getting what they call a "slap on the wrist" for attacks on the front line Hear more in our news: ridingsfm.co.uk/radioplayer

NEWS: A community space can once again provide vital respite thanks to a group of young people from Wakefield🌿🌱 The teens transformed Appletree allotment so those who're struggling with their mental wellbeing can visit. 📻👂Hear more in our news Wakefield Council

NEWS: The Labour Leader's meeting teachers in Wakefield today to talk about the upcoming exam results📚 Kier Starmer's making his first trip to Yorkshire since becoming leader - he'll also chat about schools reopening🏫 Hear more in our news: ridingsfm.co.uk/radioplayer

NEWS: Students at Wakefield Girls' High School are among thousand across the country who've received their A Level results today🏫📓 Headteacher Heidi-Jayne Boyes says she's so proud of how they've adapted to the changes because of coronavirus. Have a listen!👂👇 Wakefield Girls' High School