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Wakefield

Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease: Leeds Hospitals Charity thanks supporters as it… Wakefield Express16:34Leeds (city) Disability West Yorkshire

Local NHS Trust to step away from popular social media site due to 'difference in values' Wakefield Express11:49Leeds (city) Disability West Yorkshire

Travel: Northern issues update on train journey disruption between Leeds and Wakefield… Wakefield Express12:49Wakefield Westgate Leeds (city) West Yorkshire

Travel: train journey disruption expected between Leeds and Wakefield Westgate stations… Wakefield Express09:46Wakefield Westgate Leeds (city) West Yorkshire

Grandad who wanted to rape six-year-old girl tried to arrange meeting at Wakefield Spar car park Yorkshire Evening Post04:50Sex Crime Cases West Yorkshire

Homes evacuated after Wakefield gas main severed by Audi-driving dealer who rammed police to… Yorkshire Evening Post11:31Sex Crime Cases West Yorkshire

'An Audience with Jane McDonald' coming to Wakefield February 2025 - here's how to get tickets Wakefield Express17:03West Yorkshire

National School Quiz: Pupils at Wakefield Girls' High School win top prize in prestigious… Wakefield Express06:02West Yorkshire

Microbrewery to be installed at Wakefield Exchange former market hall in city centre Wakefield Express11:32West Yorkshire

Woolley Hall: Intruder alarms to be installed at 17th Century mansion to cut security costs Yorkshire Post05:03West Yorkshire

Here's how secondary schools in Wakefield performed for Attainment 8 according to latest league … Wakefield Express06:06Exams Department for Education West Yorkshire

Best and worst performing secondary schools across Wakefield for Progress 8 according to latest … Wakefield Express06:33Exams Department for Education West Yorkshire

Pontefract man charged following hoax calls to West Yorkshire Police Wakefield Express09:38West Yorkshire England

Wanted: 19 people police urgently want to speak to in Wakefield Wakefield Express16:05West Yorkshire England

UNISON claims Wakefield Council revealed plans to cut 236 jobs The Telegraph & Argus14:06UNISON Trade Unions West Yorkshire

Council job losses could be “catastrophic” for staff and residents, union warns Wakefield Express12:39UNISON Trade Unions West Yorkshire

Total Fitness Wakefield enhances facilities including new cafe, squads area and equipment Wakefield Express11:32West Yorkshire

Wakefield Business Awards donate £750 to St George's Lupset Yorkshire Post11:43West Yorkshire

Latest News

In the last hour

Jade Botterill MP: Bringing trust back into politics Wakefield Express19:01

In the last 2 hours

Plan for Castleford railway bridge is approved Wakefield Express18:04

In the last 4 hours

First look: Studio Nicholson returns to east London with new store Drapers17:42

Earlier today

Local NHS Trust to step away from popular social media site due to 'difference in values' Wakefield Express11:49

Microbrewery to be installed at Wakefield Exchange former market hall in city centre Wakefield Express11:32

Pontefract Racecourse begins search for a new chief executive after Richard Hammill leaves Wakefield Express08:08

UPDATE: Appeal for Sightings of Missing Barnsley Teen Believed to be in Wakefield West Yorkshire Police (Press Release)07:39

Yesterday

West Linton farm 'would suffer economic harm if planning decision not overturned' Peeblesshire News, Scotland19:11 11-Dec-24

‘Perfect storm of austerity’: Council leaders call for government help as job cuts plan approved Wakefield Express16:03 11-Dec-24

Towngate Primary School pupil Scarlet wins MP Jade Botterill’s Christmas card design competition Wakefield Express15:02 11-Dec-24

Second Avenue Fitzwilliam: Casualty rushed to hospital after house fire in Wakefield Yorkshire Evening Post14:55 11-Dec-24

New children’s homes to open amid ‘national crisis’ Social Care Today14:35 11-Dec-24

Domestic abuse services expanded to tackle high offence rates Wakefield Express14:01 11-Dec-24

Appeal for Sightings of Missing Barnsley Teen Believed to be in Wakefield West Yorkshire Police (Press Release)13:20 11-Dec-24

Christmas and New Year flights from Leeds-Bradford airport under threat as Swissport workers… Wakefield Express13:05 11-Dec-24

Wakefield decided planning: Microbrewery is approved Wakefield Express11:38 11-Dec-24

Family-run Pontefract business BB Superstore celebrates 40th anniversary with visit from Home… Wakefield Express09:03 11-Dec-24

Tributes paid to headmaster who had ‘time for every single pupil’ Wakefield Express08:56 11-Dec-24

New children’s care homes will address ‘massive challenges’, meeting told Wakefield Express08:04 11-Dec-24

Drug dealer pilfered bacon from Wakefield rugby club during community service Yorkshire Evening Post04:48 11-Dec-24

In the last 7 days

Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease: Leeds Hospitals Charity thanks supporters as it… Wakefield Express16:34 10-Dec-24

Cineworld announces closure of Castleford cinema site Wakefield Express15:43 10-Dec-24

Daughter appeals for information on 10-year anniversary of dad’s disappearance from Bridlington The Scarborough News12:19 10-Dec-24

Evri deliveries: Christmas parcel deadline reminder as Evri announces festive period delivery… Wakefield Express12:10 10-Dec-24

'I was a ghost': Powerful videos highlight realities of domestic abuse Yorkshire Post11:52 10-Dec-24

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust’s Maternity Service introduce personalised care booklet Wakefield Express11:38 10-Dec-24

Dr's Casebook: A fun experiment to try out on Christmas Day Wakefield Express10:07 10-Dec-24

Free specialist stop smoking service ‘Yorkshire Smokefree Wakefield’ launches next stop to better health South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (Press Release)02:28 10-Dec-24

Wakefield submitted planning applications: New covered areas could be coming to Trinity Wakefield Express19:36 9-Dec-24

Novus Health: Exercising in cold weather – top 10 tips to stay safe and motivated Wakefield Express19:31 9-Dec-24

'An Audience with Jane McDonald' coming to Wakefield February 2025 - here's how to get tickets Wakefield Express17:03 9-Dec-24

Wakefield council issues scam warning over £40 food payments Wakefield Express16:42 9-Dec-24

Pontefract man charged following hoax calls to West Yorkshire Police Wakefield Express09:38 9-Dec-24

Simon Lightwood MP: Small businesses are the lifeblood of our communities Wakefield Express09:34 9-Dec-24

Perfect Pontefract are half way to first title in 15 years Wakefield Express09:17 9-Dec-24

Here's how secondary schools in Wakefield performed for Attainment 8 according to latest league … Wakefield Express06:06 9-Dec-24

Deported immigrant caught stealing £30,000 Mercedes in Wakefield using hi-tech car-hacking… Yorkshire Evening Post16:31 8-Dec-24

Perrie, 9, wins tickets to Theatre Royal Wakefield panto with Christmas card design Wakefield Express14:00 8-Dec-24

Total Fitness Wakefield enhances facilities including new cafe, squads area and equipment Wakefield Express11:32 8-Dec-24

Children's care homes set to open to meet demand BBC09:22 8-Dec-24

Hemsworth fighter Dom Williams finds solace in amateur MMA Wakefield Express08:00 8-Dec-24

In pictures: Explore Nostell Priory's magical country-house Christmas decorations and activities Wakefield Express19:06 7-Dec-24

Mike Tindall's old school with 400 years of history is going co-ed in response to Labour's… MailOnline16:45 7-Dec-24

National T Levels Week 2024: Wakefield College unveils state-of-the-art hospital simulation… Wakefield Express11:33 7-Dec-24

Homes evacuated after Wakefield gas main severed by Audi-driving dealer who rammed police to… Yorkshire Evening Post11:31 7-Dec-24

Street brawler armed himself with bottle of ammonia during Wakefield scrap Yorkshire Evening Post11:31 7-Dec-24

Production Park in South Kirkby helps young people network with dozens of leading live events… Wakefield Express06:07 7-Dec-24

UPDATE: Appeal to Help Find Missing Richard, Wakefield West Yorkshire Police (Press Release)17:17 6-Dec-24

Doorbell camera footage captured what appeared to be a small tornado in Outwood, near Wakefield. ITV News - YouTube16:40 6-Dec-24

Former New Airedale pub in Castleford set to become Asda store Wakefield Express16:06 6-Dec-24

Appeal to Help Find Missing Richard, Wakefield West Yorkshire Police (Press Release)14:24 6-Dec-24

Storm Darragh: Yellow weather warning in place for Wakefield as storm hits this weekend Wakefield Express13:59 6-Dec-24

Storm Darragh: West Yorkshire Police training facility damaged following high winds on Thursday … Wakefield Express13:19 6-Dec-24

Travel: Northern issues update on train journey disruption between Leeds and Wakefield… Wakefield Express12:49 6-Dec-24

District in line for multi-million pound Government funding TheBusinessDesk.com11:53 6-Dec-24

Diggerland stunt driver to take on nailbiting challenge on ITV show You Bet with Holly… Wakefield Express11:34 6-Dec-24

Fallen tree causes major disruption to rail services ITV11:26 6-Dec-24

Storm Darragh: Watch as 'tornado' winds send debris flying into cars and gardens during… Yorkshire Post10:01 6-Dec-24

Travel: train journey disruption expected between Leeds and Wakefield Westgate stations… Wakefield Express09:46 6-Dec-24

Trees down and rail disruption as strong winds batter Doncaster overnight Doncaster Free Press07:38 6-Dec-24

Best and worst performing secondary schools across Wakefield for Progress 8 according to latest … Wakefield Express06:33 6-Dec-24

Falling tree brings overhead electric wires crashing down onto West Yorks rail line The Telegraph & Argus23:01 5-Dec-24

Major disruption between Leeds and Wakefield Westgate expected until the end of the day National Rail (Press Release)17:42 5-Dec-24

Two new children’s homes set to open in the district amid ‘national crisis’ Wakefield Express17:09 5-Dec-24

Wanted: 19 people police urgently want to speak to in Wakefield Wakefield Express16:05 5-Dec-24

Wakefield's National Coal Mining Museum to stop underground tours after Christmas Wakefield Express14:00 5-Dec-24

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners announces £42.3m investment into its factory in Wakefield PoliticsHome12:27 5-Dec-24

Wakefield Business Awards donate £750 to St George's Lupset Yorkshire Post11:43 5-Dec-24

Image appeal after indecent exposure at Castleford's Junction 32 shopping outlet Wakefield Express09:28 5-Dec-24

Traffic & travel: Major West Yorkshire motorway M606 is closed northbound due to a vehicle fire Wakefield Express08:50 5-Dec-24

Gymnast champion keeps up her winning streak Barnsley Chronicle06:08 5-Dec-24

Holy Trinity CE Primary School in Ossett "delighted" following recent Ofsted inspection in… Wakefield Express06:06 5-Dec-24

Grandad who wanted to rape six-year-old girl tried to arrange meeting at Wakefield Spar car park Yorkshire Evening Post04:50 5-Dec-24

In the last month

Tileyard North's '12 Dates of Christmas' gigs, including Marvin Humes and Skinny Living, kicks… Wakefield Express21:04 4-Dec-24

“One Final Time” Help Wakefield Hospice raise £20,000 in seven days Wakefield Express19:08 4-Dec-24

Met Office weather warning as strong winds and rain to batter Wakefield for four days Wakefield Express16:03 4-Dec-24

Unison claims Wakefield Council revealed plans to cut 236 jobs The Telegraph & Argus14:06 4-Dec-24

Wakefield Council to spend £19m on improving area's roads Wakefield Express14:00 4-Dec-24

Council job losses could be “catastrophic” for staff and residents, union warns Wakefield Express12:39 4-Dec-24

Ryhill pub locals come together for Movember to raise cash for men's charities Wakefield Express11:00 4-Dec-24

Pinderfields and Dewsbury hospitals limit visitors to protect patients from Norovirus Wakefield Express09:38 4-Dec-24

National School Quiz: Pupils at Wakefield Girls' High School win top prize in prestigious… Wakefield Express06:02 4-Dec-24

Woolley Hall: Intruder alarms to be installed at 17th Century mansion to cut security costs Yorkshire Post05:03 4-Dec-24

Wakefield dad-to-be given devastating cancer diagnosis as friends, family and colleagues help… Yorkshire Evening Post04:50 4-Dec-24

Independent Wakefield boys' school, Queen Elizabath Grammar School, recognised for creative… Wakefield Express16:39 3-Dec-24

Coca-Cola Christmas truck makes a ‘surprise’ stop in Yorkshire outside a village pub Yorkshire Post16:37 3-Dec-24

Wakefield Council set to invest £19m to fund two-year road improvement plan Yorkshire Post14:01 3-Dec-24

The story behind suet pudding and other Christmas delicacies unearthed at Wakefield & District… Yorkshire Post13:33 3-Dec-24

More than 200 jobs at risk as council seeks to make £29m worth of initial savings TheBusinessDesk.com12:45 3-Dec-24

Dr's Casebook: Some medical curiosities in old Edinburgh’s Surgeon’s Hall Wakefield Express12:24 3-Dec-24

Popular Wakefield garden centre invites guests to have breakfast with Santa this Christmas Wakefield Express11:31 3-Dec-24

Pontefract family urges people to support ‘double donation’ scheme for children’s cancer… Wakefield Express09:01 3-Dec-24

Wakefield Council set to axe more than 200 jobs to save cash Wakefield Express06:09 3-Dec-24

West Yorkshire at Christmas: 11 festive photos from busy Wakefield Christmas market Wakefield Express16:32 2-Dec-24

Wakefield Council asks for feedback on upcoming Council Tax Support scheme Wakefield Express14:01 2-Dec-24

Winter vomiting bug: West Yorkshire hospitals limit visitors to protect patients from Norovirus Wakefield Express13:01 2-Dec-24

Iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck to visit Wakefield on new tour tomorrow Wakefield Express11:37 2-Dec-24

Latest Wakefield reports from the courts Wakefield Express11:30 2-Dec-24

Art stolen from £1m sculpture trail LocalGov11:22 2-Dec-24

Bus operators 'interested' in replacing routes cut by Arriva West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin… Yorkshire Post06:04 2-Dec-24

Comedy king Jasper Carrott to bring new tour to Wakefield Wakefield Express14:02 1-Dec-24

Knottingley Judo Club celebrates multiple medals at latest competition Wakefield Express11:33 1-Dec-24

Bronze bird song sculptures part of £1 million art trail stolen from Wakefield Council… Yorkshire Post11:04 1-Dec-24

Total ankle replacement surgery patient praises ‘excellent care’ Wakefield Express09:03 1-Dec-24

In pictures: Images from White Rose Boxing Club's successful show Wakefield Express00:02 1-Dec-24

Christmas in Wakefield: The 14 best places for a festive night out in Wakefield, according to… Wakefield Express19:04 30-Nov-24

Man hit by car while walking near Wakefield Wildcats ground Yorkshire Live19:02 30-Nov-24

Doncaster Road Wakefield: Pedestrian seriously injured in hospital after crash near Trinity… Yorkshire Evening Post14:29 30-Nov-24

Appeal: Serious Injury Collision, Wakefield West Yorkshire Police (Press Release)13:57 30-Nov-24

Pinderfields Hospital honoured with National Autistic Society’s Autism Inclusion Award Wakefield Express11:30 30-Nov-24

Ariana Grande and me: Wicked star Bronwyn James on how she bonded with her famous co-star and… MailOnline09:33 30-Nov-24

Aldi donates thousands of Christmas lunches to those in need in Knottingley Wakefield Express09:00 30-Nov-24

Pictures of families enjoying festivities at the Light Up Festival as National Coal Mining… Wakefield Express06:09 30-Nov-24

Lorry's shredded tyres left trail of sparks after Wakefield police stinger move Yorkshire Evening Post04:48 30-Nov-24

Review: Cinderella at the Theatre Royal, Wakefield Wakefield Express19:07 29-Nov-24

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