Wakefield

In the last 8 hours

National Stalking Awareness Week: Stalking CPD Event, Wakefield West Yorkshire Police (Press Release)16:24

Earlier today

Wakefield RSPCA announce spring 'Paws 4 a Walk' fundraiser is cancelled Wakefield Express15:09

Get walking this weekend as Pontefract hosts biggest Let's Walk Day 2025 Wakefield Express13:06

City office leasing hits record as firms stay local – Cushman & Wakefield The Intermediary12:46

Wakefield Westgate: No direct trains to London King’s Cross from Wakefield train station next… Wakefield Express11:31

White Rose boxers progress from Yorkshire Schoolboys finals Wakefield Express11:11

Teams to battle it out for the 34th annual Wakefield Hospice Golf Day - here's how to take part Wakefield Express09:02

Sickening thug threw burning oil in partner's face during row at Wakefield home Yorkshire Evening Post04:46

Yesterday

Christopher Farrow: Shoe fetish murderer's less secure prison move rejected Wakefield Express14:06 24-Apr-25

Young Brits are so embarrassed about toilet noises they hide until they're sure no one can hear … Wakefield Express13:07 24-Apr-25

Wakefield care home residents celebrate International Dance Day HC-One (Press Release)11:56 24-Apr-25

Objections lodged to plan for 56 new homes in Normanton Wakefield Express11:41 24-Apr-25

Here are the finalists for the West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2025 Wakefield Express10:02 24-Apr-25

Pioneering Wakefield cyclist and Tour de France icon Barry Hoban dies Wakefield Express09:05 24-Apr-25

Which schools are offering free breakfast clubs: The Kirklees and Wakefield schools selected… Wakefield Express06:06 24-Apr-25

In the last 7 days

Brits baffled as snubbed UK city compared to beautiful Japanese hotspot The Mirror20:53 23-Apr-25

Brahim Hamzaj: Wakefield police search for man suspected of serious sexual offence Yorkshire Evening Post14:49 23-Apr-25

Police hunt man with Bradford links wanted on suspicion of serious sexual offence The Telegraph & Argus14:44 23-Apr-25

'Call 999' manhunt for suspected rapist at large in West Yorkshire Leeds Live14:24 23-Apr-25

'Call 999': Man wanted by police on suspicion of serious sexual offence in Wakefield Wakefield Express14:22 23-Apr-25

Wanted Appeal: Brahim Hamzaj, Wakefield West Yorkshire Police (Press Release)13:56 23-Apr-25

Work due to start on Kellingley Club demolition as part of major redevelopment plan Wakefield Express12:36 23-Apr-25

Preparation works to begin to knock down and replace former social club TheBusinessDesk.com11:39 23-Apr-25

Pinderfields Hospital's security team wins national award for new training initiative Wakefield Express11:30 23-Apr-25

Former Nevisons Leap pub to become Post Office and convenience store Wakefield Express10:38 23-Apr-25

Hobbycraft closing down: Havant branch looks to be safe from cuts for now Wakefield Express10:17 23-Apr-25

M62 traffic: Drivers are facing severe delays on M62 Eastbound between Ainley Top and Chain Bar Wakefield Express08:38 23-Apr-25

South Street, Normanton: Man suffers serious injuries after assault Yorkshire Evening Post07:53 23-Apr-25

Former Debenhams store to become bowling and entertainment centre TheBusinessDesk.com07:03 23-Apr-25

Booze-addled Wakefield thug ripped clumps of hair from woman's scalp during paranoid rant Yorkshire Evening Post04:50 23-Apr-25

Latest decided planning applications in Wakefield Wakefield Express19:08 22-Apr-25

Wakefield brain injury charity receives church donation in honour of former volunteer Wakefield Express18:14 22-Apr-25

Strike! New Tenpin bowling and entertainment centre set for Trinity Walk Wakefield Yorkshire Evening Post16:06 22-Apr-25

Wanted: 22 people police urgently want to speak to in Wakefield Wakefield Express16:01 22-Apr-25

Jane McDonald is selling her £1 million bungalow in Wakefield, which she shares with best… Yorkshire Post15:38 22-Apr-25

Man left with serious head injuries following assault by three men in Normanton Wakefield Express15:20 22-Apr-25

Weather in Wakefield: Warm weather to continue despite scattered showers across Wakefield,… Wakefield Express14:07 22-Apr-25

Strike! New Tenpin bowling and entertainment centre set for former Debenhams unit at Trinity… Wakefield Express10:57 22-Apr-25

Towngate welcomes Artisan Bakes to Flanshaw Industrial Estate Yorkshire Post08:21 22-Apr-25

Barry Hoban: Tributes paid to Yorkshire legend of British cycling who battled greats in Tour de … Yorkshire Post05:09 22-Apr-25

Wakefield: Police and Environment Agency take action at ‘stinking’ waste site Yorkshire Evening Post04:45 22-Apr-25

From a soak in a jacuzzi to therapy and exercise groups the Prince of Wales Hospice expands its … Wakefield Express15:05 21-Apr-25

Wakefield to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day Wakefield Express14:00 21-Apr-25

Nuisance Wakefield caller demanded £500,000 from police or he 'would start shooting' Yorkshire Evening Post04:49 21-Apr-25

Romans return! Castleford to be transformed back in time to celebrate Roman Festival 2025 Wakefield Express19:09 20-Apr-25

'The whole town centre has drastically improved': Businesses praise council grant schemes Wakefield Express16:30 20-Apr-25

What's on: The best shows and performances taking place at Wakefield's Theatre Royal this spring Wakefield Express16:03 20-Apr-25

Dragon Boat Challenge back on the water at Pugney's Country Park this summer Wakefield Express14:04 20-Apr-25

Latest Wakefield district submitted planning applications Wakefield Express11:31 20-Apr-25

Sandal Castle, Wakefield: The ruined Yorkshire castle which is the scene of a Shakespeare play Yorkshire Post05:06 20-Apr-25

Sadistic 'black magic' enforcer burnt and tortured man in Wakefield flat 'for days' over… Yorkshire Evening Post04:47 20-Apr-25

Mayor of Wakefield 'attacked' with mace by eight-year-old girl Wakefield Express16:32 19-Apr-25

Castleford’s £24m regeneration schemes delayed as deadline extended Wakefield Express16:32 19-Apr-25

Appeal to Locate Missing Teenager, Mohammed Ibrahim, Wakefield West Yorkshire Police (Press Release)13:56 19-Apr-25

Ageing Wakefield paedophile spared jail - because sickening images found were CGI Yorkshire Evening Post11:30 19-Apr-25

'UK's most dangerous killer' moves out of Monster Mansion glass box basement Leeds Live09:36 19-Apr-25

Unearth the fun! Geology Rocks event returns to National Coal Mining Museum Wakefield Express09:07 19-Apr-25

Sickening thug repeatedly stamped on man's head on Wakefield street over 'dog-theft claim' Yorkshire Evening Post04:50 19-Apr-25

Bin collection dates for Easter 2025 in Leeds, Wakefield, Pontefract, Ilkley, Birstall and… Yorkshire Evening Post16:36 18-Apr-25

Wakefield Council recognised by UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative Wakefield Express14:04 18-Apr-25

Wakefield Council appoints new corporate director for adults and health Wakefield Express14:04 18-Apr-25

Cam Hardie is hat-trick hero as big crowd turns out for Pontefract Racecourse's Oap Free Day… Wakefield Express10:52 18-Apr-25

In the last month

Proud Ainie: Brand new Irish pub to open on popular Wakefield street this weekend Wakefield Express19:04 17-Apr-25

Jane McDonald forced to bid goodbye to £1 million Yorkshire bungalow – and hinted at plans in 2024 HELLO!18:45 17-Apr-25

100 years of Cancer Research: Incredible Wakefield fundraiser reflects on the last 10 years… Wakefield Express14:00 17-Apr-25

Appeal to Locate Missing Teenager, Mohammed Ibrahim West Yorkshire Police (Press Release)11:45 17-Apr-25

Wakefield Traitors star Theo Mayne speaks of the heartbreak of losing his cousin to asthma… Wakefield Express11:38 17-Apr-25

The Wakefield Hospice Pub Walk returns for 2025 with extra pub added to route Wakefield Express09:05 17-Apr-25

West Yorkshire buses: Here are the changes to bus services over the Easter weekend Wakefield Express08:41 17-Apr-25

Wakefield Westgate: Search still on for developer to build hotel at city’s old railway station Yorkshire Post05:00 17-Apr-25

Flanshaw United Reformed Church which closed down last year goes up for sale Wakefield Express00:04 17-Apr-25

Wakefield city centre cafe near cathedral set to become takeaway Wakefield Express17:38 16-Apr-25

'My 1lb 8oz baby was so tiny his teddy now wears his first clothes' Wakefield Express16:07 16-Apr-25

Matthew Bouw named EMEA chief executive of Cushman & Wakefield Estates Gazette15:05 16-Apr-25

Hop into the Easter fun with the return of My Pet Pals workshops at Pets at Home Wakefield Express15:00 16-Apr-25

Easter weather in Wakefield: Met Office warns of 'heavy showers' and 'thunder' across… Wakefield Express14:00 16-Apr-25

NHS plan to move staff to Tileyard North complex, meeting told Wakefield Express13:54 16-Apr-25

'Britain's most dangerous killer' asked for prison pet and promised not to eat it The Mirror10:15 16-Apr-25

Here’s where you can get medical help across Wakefield this Easter bank holiday Wakefield Express09:00 16-Apr-25

More burial plots to be created, pledges council BBC08:44 16-Apr-25

Craft bakery expands with deal for Wakefield unit - “significant step” in company’s expansion Insider Media06:08 16-Apr-25

Wakefield decided planning applications: Libary will be converted to retail unit Wakefield Express06:07 16-Apr-25

Jane McDonald officially opens Pinderfields’ new £6million MRI suite Wakefield Express16:02 15-Apr-25

Deputy leader gives ‘unequivocal commitment’ over city burial plots Wakefield Express11:38 15-Apr-25

'Roleplay' Wakefield pervert pretended to be a teenager and sent sex pics to 13-year-old Yorkshire Evening Post11:37 15-Apr-25

Solar farm next to ‘uniquely picturesque’ historic village given green light Yorkshire Post09:54 15-Apr-25

Time to paw-ty! RSPCA Wakefield's huge family fun day and dog show to return this summer Wakefield Express09:00 15-Apr-25

Jane McDonald to open £6m hospital MRI suite BBC07:29 15-Apr-25

Business: 23-year-old sports therapist from Featherstone to open new clinic in Wakefield this… Wakefield Express06:01 15-Apr-25

Permission refused for ‘garish’ signs outside Indian restaurant Wakefield Express16:09 14-Apr-25

Teachers could strike again after rejecting latest pay offer Wakefield Express15:38 14-Apr-25

Shaking alcoholic begged Wakefield ex for booze before strangling her with both hands Yorkshire Evening Post15:35 14-Apr-25

Wakefield Exchange: Toddler disco, Eurovision and comedy nights coming up at WX Wakefield Express14:10 14-Apr-25

Teenager in Wakefield charged with possession of a firearm Wakefield Express12:23 14-Apr-25

Wakefield man jailed for rape and abuse in 'worse case' of controlling behaviour Wakefield Express10:10 14-Apr-25

Retro: 18 old photos showing Wakefield schools and pupils from the 1950s to the 1990s Wakefield Express19:08 13-Apr-25

Furious man tried to torch partner's Wakefield flat after argument over neighbour's music Yorkshire Evening Post11:37 13-Apr-25

Multi-million-pound investment for roads across Wakefield and Dewsbury approved Dewsbury Reporter09:00 13-Apr-25

Blooming lovely: Farmer Copleys' incredible Tulip Festival returns to Pontefract Wakefield Express16:04 12-Apr-25

Pinderfields Road: Man charged after armed police carry out raids at properties in Wakefield Yorkshire Evening Post13:47 12-Apr-25

Wakefield man jailed for rape and abuse of three women in 'worst case' judge had seen Yorkshire Evening Post12:13 12-Apr-25

Bottomless brunch in Yorkshire: Best places to enjoy a bottomless brunch in Leeds, York,… Yorkshire Post11:48 12-Apr-25

Wakefield Man Jailed for Violence and Abuse Against Multiple Women West Yorkshire Police (Press Release)11:44 12-Apr-25

Spitting thug 'tortured' partner and attacked her with kitchen stool during prolonged Wakefield … Yorkshire Evening Post11:32 12-Apr-25

What is happening with Woolley Hall: Historic Wakefield country mansion that was going to be… Wakefield Express11:03 12-Apr-25

White Rose boxers advance in national championships Wakefield Express08:00 12-Apr-25

Woolley Hall: Historic Wakefield Council-owned country mansion formerly owned by famous… Yorkshire Post05:07 12-Apr-25

Police 'concerned' for missing Essex man, 41 Essex Live22:03 11-Apr-25

For sale in Wakefield: Here are eight businesses and commercial properties for sale in Wakefield Wakefield Express19:07 11-Apr-25

Farmer Copleys: Pontefract attraction crowned Large Farm Shop of the Year at prestigious awards Wakefield Express16:34 11-Apr-25

Armed police in Wakefield: Man arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to possess a firearm Wakefield Express16:07 11-Apr-25

Wakefield Council shortlisted for prestigious national award following success of Our Year 2024 Wakefield Express09:06 11-Apr-25

Wakefield Kirkgate: Campaign call to boost facilities at historic Wakefield train station once… Wakefield Express06:03 11-Apr-25

Sandal Grove Infants, Wakefield: Derelict former school site in Yorkshire could be sold for… Yorkshire Post05:03 11-Apr-25

Arrogant Wakefield woman tried to make partner beg and told her: 'You will obey me' Yorkshire Evening Post04:52 11-Apr-25

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