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handhyorkshire.bsky.social
Between 1915-18, workers at Barnbow filled 24,750,000 shells. Mary Lucy Turner of Pontefract (below) died of TNT poisoning on 3 September 1917 in Leeds Infirmary after working for just a short time at Barnbow #Remembrance
Mary Lucy Turner of Pontefract died of TNT poisoning 3 September 1917 in Leeds Infirmary after working a short time at Barnbow. Image: Imperial War Museum.
November 6, 2026 at 11:27 AM
mrmicknl.bsky.social
She has more faces than all Pontefract, Knottingley and Castleford's town halls put together. And takes money from the murderous Israeli regime. Horrible creature.
November 7, 2026 at 11:50 PM
smartsmartie.bsky.social
Nay, I prefer Pontefract cakes.
November 9, 2026 at 6:10 AM
heatonstan.bsky.social
🎥 Ahead of this afternoon’s game, catch-up on highlights from last Saturday’s 4-1 win at Pontefract!

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November 7, 2026 at 8:55 AM
refugeefromtwitter.bsky.social
Yorkshire puddings or Pontefract cakes
November 4, 2026 at 11:32 AM
natrail-bot.bsky.social
Heads up! Grand Central has no trains between Wakefield Kirkgate and Pontefract Monkhill until around 19:30.

#GrandCentral #WakefieldKirkgate #PontefractMonkhill
National Rail Disruptions
No trains between Wakefield Kirkgate and Pontefract Monkhill until approximately 19:30
www.nationalrail.co.uk
November 8, 2026 at 6:22 PM
andylewis.bsky.social
I commend unto you The Licorice Fields At Pontefract by Sir John Betjeman youtu.be/7gqAc6lMgwA?...
The Licorice Fields At Pontefract
YouTube video by Sir John Betjeman - Topic
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November 4, 2026 at 4:27 PM
handhyorkshire.bsky.social
Pontefract is like that.
November 8, 2026 at 1:31 PM
stansnaps.bsky.social
And some semi-decent photos here!

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November 7, 2026 at 9:39 AM
uk-roadsworks-news.bsky.social
Planned road closures starting tomorrow in #Pontefract, Mon 9 Nov, 2026:

Bell Street, for the day

CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/pontefract/
November 8, 2026 at 5:06 PM
heatonstan.bsky.social
⚫️TEAM NEWS⚪️

Starting XI unchanged from last Saturday’s win at Pontefract…

🔙 Hornsby returns to the bench
🥹 Burn could make second debut as a substitute
November 7, 2026 at 2:16 PM
spitfirepilot.bsky.social
Stain on Pontefract & Castleford.
November 7, 2026 at 8:19 AM
cheapfuelnearme.bsky.social
Update reported Nov. 5th, 2026: Cheapest petrol in #Pontefract has fallen from 164.9p to 163.9p a litre.

See all prices in #Pontefract: https://CheapFuelNearMe.uk/fuel-prices/pontefract/
November 6, 2026 at 10:32 AM
localtoossett.bsky.social
Jubilee Way: Major Pontefract road closing for four weeks for resurfacing work #LocalToOssett #westyorkshire
Jubilee Way: Major Pontefract road closing for four weeks for resurfacing work
Motorists in Pontefract are advised to plan ahead as resurfacing work will close a major town centre route for several weeks.
www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk
November 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM
localtoossett.bsky.social
For sale in Pontefract: Inside a £500,000 character cottage with direct views of Pontefract Castle #LocalToOssett #westyorkshire
For sale in Pontefract: Inside a £500,000 character cottage with direct views of Pontefract Castle
This beautifully renovated three-storey home, located in a prime position in Pontefract, is currently for sale through estate agents Enfields Luxe.
www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk
November 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM
uk-roadsworks-news.bsky.social
Reopened after roadworks in #Pontefract, reported Fri 6 Nov, 2026:

Woodhall Drive, works from 30 Oct

CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/pontefract/
November 6, 2026 at 6:15 PM
localtoossett.bsky.social
Four members of Pontefract family among war dead names on new banners #LocalToOssett #westyorkshire
Four members of Pontefract family among war dead names on new banners
Four members of one Pontefract family are among 320 names of the town's war dead on new banners unveiled ahead of Remembrance Sunday.
www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk
November 7, 2026 at 6:45 PM
uk-roadsworks-news.bsky.social
Planned road closures starting tomorrow in #Pontefract, Sun 8 Nov, 2026:

Market Street, for the day
Mill Lane, for the day
Wakefield Road, for the day

CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/pontefract/
November 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM
uk-roadsworks-news.bsky.social
Roadworks report for #Pontefract, Mon 9 Nov, 2026:

CLOSURES FILED: Hemsworth Bypass, West End Road, Common Lane, Oakwell Avenue, Onward Way Langthwaite Industrial Estate, Priory Estate, Racca Green, Spennithorne Road

+25 more: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/pontefract/
November 9, 2026 at 7:03 AM
cheapfuelnearme.bsky.social
Update reported Nov. 4th, 2026: Cheapest petrol in #Pontefract has fallen from 165.9p to 164.9p a litre.

See all prices in #Pontefract: https://CheapFuelNearMe.uk/fuel-prices/pontefract/
November 5, 2026 at 10:35 AM
uk-roadsworks-news.bsky.social
Roadworks report for #Pontefract, Sun 8 Nov, 2026:

CLOSED: Hemsworth Bypass, Mill Lane, West End Road, Common Lane, Oakwell Avenue, Onward Way Langthwaite Industrial Estate, Priory Estate, Racca Green, Spennithorne Road

+27 more: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/pontefract/
November 8, 2026 at 7:03 AM
uk-roadsworks-news.bsky.social
Roadworks report for #Pontefract, Sat 7 Nov, 2026:

CLOSED: Hemsworth Bypass, West End Road, Common Lane, Oakwell Avenue, Onward Way Langthwaite Industrial Estate, Priory Estate, Racca Green, Spennithorne Road
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Grange Lane

+25 more: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/pontefract/
November 7, 2026 at 7:04 AM
uk-roadsworks-news.bsky.social
Roadworks report for #Pontefract, Fri 6 Nov, 2026:

CLOSED: Hemsworth Bypass, Hoyle Mill Road, Wakefield Road, Common Lane, Oakwell Avenue, Onward Way Langthwaite Industrial Estate, Priory Estate, Racca Green, Spennithorne Road, Woodhall Drive

+24 more: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/pontefract/
November 6, 2026 at 7:04 AM
jillianw.bsky.social
Me, stockpiling food amid rising threat to US
A photo of four Pontefract cakes. Text: Pontefract cakes 19 ratings Only 7 left $6.50 Arrives as soon as Thu Nov 5 Size 7oz
November 1, 2026 at 1:30 PM
uk-roadsworks-news.bsky.social
Roadworks report for #Pontefract, Wed 4 Nov, 2026:

CLOSED: Common Lane, Oakwell Avenue, Onward Way Langthwaite Industrial Estate, Priory Estate, Spennithorne Road, Woodhall Drive
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Kirkby Road, Pontefract Road, Wakefield Road

+21 more: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/pontefract/
November 4, 2026 at 7:04 AM