Image: A new stadium is at the heart of the scheme

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, the rugby league team based in West Yorkshire, has announced its plans for a new stadium have been "provisionally" approved by the government.

A public inquiry into the proposals started in December last year and the planning inspector has now recommended the scheme go ahead, subject to the receipt of additional information.

Yorkcourt Properties, the developer behind the proposals, has been given until 15 August by communities secretary Eric Pickles to provide the further details requested.

At the centre of the development near the M62 motorway in Newmarket is a 12,000-capacity stadium, while sports facilities to be used by the local community are also proposed.

Wildcats chief executive James Elston said: "This is fantastic news and is a decision that provides security for the club's long term future which now looks even brighter."

Details: www.wakefieldwildcats.co.uk