Wakefield

Appeal for striking members at the National Coal Mining Museum UNISON (Press Release)15:46
Arrest made after man barricades himself into Wakefield city centre property Wakefield Express15:28
Explore the abandoned 19th century pet cemetery hidden in a Wakefield park Yorkshire Evening Post09:51
Investigation into 'heartless' paedophile's death in prison Wakefield Express08:08
Plans approved to replace 1960s town centre apartment block Yorkshire Evening Post16:30
Bat discovery halts housing scheme at former primary school site Yorkshire Post07:04
Watch: Drivers banned from driving after being found over the limit Wakefield Express19:08

Latest News

In the last 4 hours

£34K grant funds sensory support for Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill Wakefield Express16:50

In the last 6 hours

Eat your five a day for better sleep straight away Wakefield Express15:51

City to keep its central branch of post office BBC14:54

Earlier today

'Vital service remains' Post Office set to be retained for city centre Yorkshire Evening Post11:33

Met Office warns of more snow across Wakefield with a risk of 'wintry hazards' Wakefield Express09:10

Controlling boyfriend attacked Wakefield woman with curtain pole Yorkshire Evening Post04:48

Yesterday

Green Party leader Zack Polanski launches Wakefield local election manifesto Wakefield Express17:37 19-Jan-26

Appeal for striking members at the National Coal Mining Museum UNISON (Press Release)15:46 19-Jan-26

Arrest made after man barricades himself into Wakefield city centre property Wakefield Express15:28 19-Jan-26

'Thank you' rings out at Wakefield Hospice during week-long Thank-a-thon Wakefield Express14:05 19-Jan-26

Former Wakefield pub to be converted into children’s nursery Wakefield Express12:54 19-Jan-26

The Stranglers announced as third 'Live At Tileyard North' headliner Wakefield Express11:35 19-Jan-26

Title contenders cut gap but given big test by Pontefract’s second team Wakefield Express09:07 19-Jan-26

Sports teacher to take on endurance challenges for cancer Wakefield Express09:01 19-Jan-26

5 Key Reasons an Mot in Wakefield Matters for Yorkshire Drivers Harrogate Informer08:32 19-Jan-26

Northern Ballet brings story of Halifax's Anne Lister to Yorkshire stage Wakefield Express07:54 19-Jan-26

Waking up Wakefield with Zack Polanski Yorkshire Bylines07:35 19-Jan-26

In the last 7 days

Age UK boss who received MBE says her team are ones who deserve a medal Wakefield Express16:33 18-Jan-26

Live concert experience featuring viral K-pop hits to visit Theatre Royal Wakefield Express14:01 18-Jan-26

Council confirms 2026 ‘all out’ local election to go ahead as planned Yorkshire Evening Post11:33 18-Jan-26

Explore the abandoned 19th century pet cemetery hidden in a Wakefield park Yorkshire Evening Post09:51 18-Jan-26

Big Garden Birdwatch returns as district urged to make every bird count Wakefield Express09:07 18-Jan-26

'Bringing generations together through art': School helps tackle loneliness Wakefield Express09:04 18-Jan-26

Greens to push for free bus travel for under 22s, Zack Polanski says Yorkshire Evening Post06:00 18-Jan-26

Plans approved to replace 1960s town centre apartment block Yorkshire Evening Post16:30 17-Jan-26

Wrenthorpe students create art booklets for older people receiving home care Wakefield Express14:05 17-Jan-26

Knottingley dad's 18-mile walk for Lgi ward that helped son's stroke recovery Wakefield Express16:01 16-Jan-26

Wakefield Council confirms 2026 ‘all out’ local election will go ahead Wakefield Express15:56 16-Jan-26

'He has ruined our girl's childhood memories': Man jailed for child sex offences Wakefield Express14:11 16-Jan-26

Bat discovery halts housing scheme at former primary school site Yorkshire Post07:04 16-Jan-26

Bat discovery halts housing scheme at former Wakefield primary school site Yorkshire Evening Post18:45 15-Jan-26

Meet the Wakefield fish frier named among the best in the UK Wakefield Express15:35 15-Jan-26

New footpaths planned at Pontefract Park to enable major road upgrade Wakefield Express14:01 15-Jan-26

Plan to spare terminally ill residents from paying council tax approved Wakefield Express12:32 15-Jan-26

Jane McDonald to deliver first-ever festival performance at Mighty Hoopla 2026 Wakefield Express11:32 15-Jan-26

Men accused of helping man flee the UK to appear in court Wakefield Express11:32 15-Jan-26

Council tax to be scrapped for terminally ill BBC11:14 15-Jan-26

Ropergate Dental Care offers NHS care for children Wakefield Express09:08 15-Jan-26

Investigation into 'heartless' paedophile's death in prison Wakefield Express08:08 15-Jan-26

Wedding and events business which suddenly moved issues message to couples Wakefield Express17:12 14-Jan-26

Man charged with manslaughter after death of man in Wakefield to appear in court Wakefield Express16:21 14-Jan-26

New stand to increase rugby league ground capacity BBC11:40 14-Jan-26

Yvette Cooper MP welcomes rail fare freezes for commuters in the Five Towns Wakefield Express11:34 14-Jan-26

Wakefield Trinity stadium upgrade to take capacity above 11,000 Yorkshire Evening Post06:33 14-Jan-26

Watch: Drivers banned from driving after being found over the limit Wakefield Express19:08 13-Jan-26

True story of five men’s tragic downfall comes to Theatre Royal Wakefield Wakefield Express17:20 13-Jan-26

Wakefield budget: Leader says 'no time for novices’ as proposals approved Wakefield Express16:35 13-Jan-26

Three Flames restaurant crowned Best Steakhouse in Yorkshire Wakefield Express14:04 13-Jan-26

New school-based nursery having positive impact on community Wakefield Express11:34 13-Jan-26

'Make a difference' in 2026 and become a childminder in Wakefield Wakefield Express06:03 13-Jan-26

In the last month

Heavy rain to replace cold and wintry weather across Wakefield Wakefield Express22:38 12-Jan-26

Wakefield District Off-Road Bike Team Achieves Record-Breaking Results in 2025 West Yorkshire Police (Press Release)17:27 12-Jan-26

Councillor explains decision to quit Tories to join Reform Wakefield Express16:39 12-Jan-26

Table topping Pontefract stay on title track against stablemates Wakefield Express09:04 12-Jan-26

24 of the best health and beauty salons in Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford Wakefield Express19:08 11-Jan-26

Far right 'activist' visits convicted terrorist and child sex offender in 'Monster Mansion' Lancs Live16:38 11-Jan-26

Reports from the court Wakefield Express14:04 11-Jan-26

All of the primary schools in Wakefield rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted Wakefield Express11:32 11-Jan-26

Longest-serving prisoner 'Hannibal the Cannibal' becoming lonely after jail move The Mirror09:50 11-Jan-26

Road closures: Two for Wakefield drivers to avoid in January Wakefield Express06:00 11-Jan-26

'I taught art in a high-security Yorkshire prison' Yorkshire Evening Post05:47 11-Jan-26

Neo-Nazi who plotted to kill Labour MP 'is left disfigured after vicious attack with makeshift… MailOnline00:40 11-Jan-26

Explore Wakefield's abandoned golf club and its 18 hole course Yorkshire Evening Post19:05 10-Jan-26

Latest decided planning applications Wakefield Express16:38 10-Jan-26

Former Rate My Takeaway star from Wakefield reveals new YouTube channel Wakefield Express14:04 10-Jan-26

Man charged with manslaughter after death of man in Wakefield Wakefield Express12:06 10-Jan-26

Pension fraudsters who duped 74 people out of more than £3.7million jailed Wakefield Express11:35 10-Jan-26

Fraudsters who used 'careful lies' to steal £3.7m from pensions jailed Yorkshire Post10:04 10-Jan-26

Man Charged With Manslaughter, Wakefield West Yorkshire Police (Press Release)09:49 10-Jan-26

Fry Awards 2026: Wakefield fish and chip shop named among 50 best in UK Wakefield Express09:04 10-Jan-26

Pontefract Traitors star Theo Mayne shares thoughts on series four Wakefield Express20:05 9-Jan-26

Primary school opens new library Wakefield Express16:40 9-Jan-26

I taught art in a high-security prison – Waiting for the Out took me straight back to my classroom The Conversation (UK)14:16 9-Jan-26

Wakefield councillor Samantha Harvey leaves Tories to join Reform Wakefield Express12:49 9-Jan-26

‘Garish’ city centre Indian restaurant signs approved after redesign Wakefield Express11:33 9-Jan-26

Unity takes over as main opposition group on Wakefield Council Wakefield Express11:06 9-Jan-26

Yellow snow and ice warning issued for Wakefield for the weekend Wakefield Express10:39 9-Jan-26

Inside gorgeous £800,000 family home, for sale in heart of Wakefield Yorkshire Evening Post09:11 9-Jan-26

Meet the Crofton Bradley Ninjas taking the combat sports world by storm Wakefield Express08:03 9-Jan-26

Wakefield district MPs welcome road safety strategy Wakefield Express06:01 9-Jan-26

Four arrested for murder after Wakefield man found 'unresponsive' on Christmas Eve Yorkshire Live17:46 8-Jan-26

'Tuning in to help others': Musician busks for 24-hours for Andy's Man Club Yorkshire Evening Post16:45 8-Jan-26

Wakefield Council gritters ready to hit the road as Storm Goretti approaches Wakefield Express16:38 8-Jan-26

Storm Goretti: Northern Powergrid warns Wakefield to prepare for power cuts Wakefield Express16:08 8-Jan-26

Here is the exact time snow is set to hit Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford Wakefield Express16:08 8-Jan-26

Four arrests made in connection with death of 72-year-old man Yorkshire Post15:46 8-Jan-26

Three arrested on suspicion of murder following death of Wakefield man Wakefield Express15:40 8-Jan-26

Update: Arrests Following Death of Man in Wakefield West Yorkshire Police (Press Release)15:15 8-Jan-26

International food store opens in Featherstone Wakefield Express09:04 8-Jan-26

Wakefield district opportunities to be assessed at latest Insider Invest breakfast event Insider Media06:02 8-Jan-26

Traitors star urges people to sign up for Wakefield's Race for Life 2026 Wakefield Express19:00 7-Jan-26

Vape shop plans for former police box blocked over road safety fears Yorkshire Evening Post16:46 7-Jan-26

Wakefield M&S store to relocate from city centre BBC15:47 7-Jan-26

Millions of discounted tickets made available for Northern customers Wakefield Express14:00 7-Jan-26

Heavy snow expected with further yellow weather warning issued for Wakefield Wakefield Express13:30 7-Jan-26

Road closed in Wakefield after water main bursts Wakefield Express11:48 7-Jan-26

West Yorkshire police boss welcomes tough new driving laws Wakefield Express11:38 7-Jan-26

Man caught checking private parts was checking 'it hadn’t fallen off' Wakefield Express10:57 7-Jan-26

Marks & Spencer to shut store on high street in West Yorkshire The Telegraph & Argus10:52 7-Jan-26

M&S to leave Ridings Centre and open new food hall on edge of Wakefield Yorkshire Post09:33 7-Jan-26

Terminally ill residents set to be spared from paying council tax Wakefield Express09:04 7-Jan-26

M&S to open food store at City Fields - relocating from existing site in Wakefield Insider Media08:08 7-Jan-26

Injury sidelines world champion Ren after he extends his winning run Wakefield Express08:04 7-Jan-26

Wakefield Council set to issue maximum council tax rise for fourth year in a row Yorkshire Post06:09 7-Jan-26

The top 10 parliamentary petitions people in Wakefield are backing Wakefield Express06:01 7-Jan-26

M&S to leave store and open new food hall on edge of city centre Yorkshire Evening Post04:50 7-Jan-26

M&S to leave Ridings store and open new food hall on edge of city centre Wakefield Express18:24 6-Jan-26

Outwood teacher becomes Women of West Yorkshire Network's 1000 member Wakefield Express16:33 6-Jan-26

Council plans to raise tax by maximum amount BBC12:41 6-Jan-26

Further snow and ice warnings issued across Wakefield Wakefield Express12:34 6-Jan-26

Maximum council tax rise expected for fourth year in a row Wakefield Express11:32 6-Jan-26

Nestle recalls baby formula products over food poisoning fears Wakefield Express10:13 6-Jan-26

Terminally ill residents set to be spared from paying council tax in Wakefield Yorkshire Post09:49 6-Jan-26

Denise van Outen to bring one-woman show to Wakefield's Theatre Royal Wakefield Express09:06 6-Jan-26

Wakefield road closures: The roads to avoid this week across the district Wakefield Express06:07 6-Jan-26

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