Wakefield

In the last hour

'Too much violence' at HMP Wakefield month before Ian Watkins and Kyle Bevan deaths Leeds Live07:07

In the last 2 hours

Upcoming road closures for Pontefract, Castleford and Ferrybridge Wakefield Express06:03

Yesterday

West Yorkshire Police are recruiting - here's how to become a Special Constable Wakefield Express16:39 8-Nov-25

Wakefield social worker recruitment to ease rising staff caseloads Wakefield Express14:01 8-Nov-25

Things to do in Wakefield in November Wakefield Express11:33 8-Nov-25

Pontefract suffer big defeat to rivals as Premier League title race hots up Wakefield Express10:00 8-Nov-25

Heinous crimes and nursery rhymes: Inside HMP Wakefield BBC09:19 8-Nov-25

Clairvoyant medium Steve Holbrook heading to Featherstone Wakefield Express09:03 8-Nov-25

In the last 7 days

Look back at Wakefield's Light Up festival ahead of its illuminating return Wakefield Express19:09 7-Nov-25

Florists Michelle's Flowers celebrates 45 years of serving Pontefract and beyond Wakefield Express16:06 7-Nov-25

Former Thatched House pub set to be converted into nursery Wakefield Express15:05 7-Nov-25

It's time to name Junction 32's Christmas train and win £150 for Nike Wakefield Express14:05 7-Nov-25

Kyle Bevan murder accused in court with one telling judge: 'Absolutely not. I’m innocent' Yorkshire Live13:44 7-Nov-25

Plans for Silly Goose ‘axe throwing’ pub in The Ridings Centre Wakefield Express11:02 7-Nov-25

Plans revealed for 'axe throwing pub' in Yorkshire shopping centre Yorkshire Post10:46 7-Nov-25

Mark Fellows and two other suspects named after child killer found dead in cell Liverpool Echo10:38 7-Nov-25

Three prisoners charged with murder of child killer The Narberth & Whitland Observer09:49 7-Nov-25

Knife-wielding robber restrained by public after violence spree jailed East Anglian Daily Times09:36 7-Nov-25

Kyle Bevan murder detectives charge three men over HMP Wakefield death Yorkshire Live09:34 7-Nov-25

Heavy showers to continue as Wakefield sees dullest October 'in almost 60 years' Wakefield Express09:08 7-Nov-25

HMP Wakefield murder: Three men charged after death of prisoner in cell Wakefield Express09:06 7-Nov-25

Three prisoners charged with murder of child killer Kyle Bevan The Independent08:35 7-Nov-25

Pontefract's Sienna continues long unbeaten run in cross country league Wakefield Express08:04 7-Nov-25

Three Men Charged with Murder Following Death of Man, HMP Wakefield West Yorkshire Police (Press Release)08:04 7-Nov-25

Police issue murder update after Welsh child killer found dead Wales Online07:28 7-Nov-25

West Yorkshire Police introduce live facial recognition Wakefield Express20:03 6-Nov-25

Men still questioned over murder of child killer BBC18:47 6-Nov-25

UPDATE: Investigation Launched Following Man's Death At HMP Wakefield West Yorkshire Police (Press Release)18:09 6-Nov-25

Castleford window cleaning business shortlisted for Small Business Award Wakefield Express16:33 6-Nov-25

Children's safety and public transport concerns raised over £15m youth centre Wakefield Express15:02 6-Nov-25

Pontefract artist specially selected for the North's largest art fair Wakefield Express14:49 6-Nov-25

Three arrested in murder probe after Welsh child killer found dead in prison cell Wales Online14:18 6-Nov-25

Thieves steal cash and cigarettes in morning petrol station raid Wakefield Express12:36 6-Nov-25

Experience the magic of a handmade Christmas as Makers Wonderland returns Wakefield Express11:36 6-Nov-25

Child killer Kyle Bevan ‘murdered’ in same prison where Ian Watkins died Metro.co.uk09:35 6-Nov-25

Three prisoners arrested for murder after Haverfordwest child killer found dead The Pembrokeshire Herald09:27 6-Nov-25

HMP Wakefield: Three arrested after death of jailed child killer Kyle Bevan Wakefield Express09:13 6-Nov-25

Murder arrests made after child killer found in cell Wales Online07:52 6-Nov-25

Security improvements planned at primary school to improve safeguarding Wakefield Express06:10 6-Nov-25

Three arrested after child killer found dead in cell at HMP Wakefield Yorkshire Evening Post05:51 6-Nov-25

Monster Mansion murder arrests after child killer Kyle Bevan found dead in cell Leeds Live22:02 5-Nov-25

Kyle Bevan: What we know so far about the death of Pembrokeshire child killer The Pembrokeshire Herald20:50 5-Nov-25

Investigation Launched Following Man's Death At HMP Wakefield West Yorkshire Police (Press Release)20:44 5-Nov-25

Inside a gorgeous Grade II listed mansion, for sale in Wakefield Yorkshire Evening Post19:11 5-Nov-25

Police investigate death of Haverfordwest child killer at top-security jail The Pembrokeshire Herald19:08 5-Nov-25

Police probe after prisoner dies at HMP Wakefield BBC17:15 5-Nov-25

Police investigate Wakefield Prison death ITV17:15 5-Nov-25

HMP Wakefield: Investigation underway after prisoner found dead in his cell Wakefield Express16:01 5-Nov-25

Head to Hemsworth for Bonfire Night with funfair and fireworks Wakefield Express14:32 5-Nov-25

Evri looking for recruits in Castleford ahead of busy Christmas period Wakefield Express14:02 5-Nov-25

Wakefield predator plied teen with drink before raping her while she slept Yorkshire Live12:59 5-Nov-25

CCTV caught teenage girl being raped in underground car park Wakefield Express12:07 5-Nov-25

Jon Wakefield appointed MD of Aion Auto UK Motor Trader10:08 5-Nov-25

NHS Trust celebrates volunteers at special awards ceremony in Wakefield Wakefield Express09:07 5-Nov-25

MP visits Wakefield Community Diagnostic Centre Wakefield Express16:39 4-Nov-25

Dozing drug addict smashed into garden after nodding off at the wheel Wakefield Express15:56 4-Nov-25

Buddy the Elf to spread Christmas cheer as beloved musical to visit Wakefield Wakefield Express09:01 4-Nov-25

Trailer for Sky's Christmas movie ‘Tinsel Town’ filmed in Wakefield drops Wakefield Express20:02 3-Nov-25

Castleford cinema to host special screenings of Wicked: For Good Wakefield Express19:07 3-Nov-25

One of Castleford's oldest buildings to be transformed into community centre Wakefield Express16:39 3-Nov-25

In pictures: First look inside the new Rob Burrow Centre for Mnd Wakefield Express16:24 3-Nov-25

Countdown to Christmas with Wakefield Hospice's annual festive fair Wakefield Express14:03 3-Nov-25

What time is WWE Monday Night Raw starting in the UK this evening? Wakefield Express12:13 3-Nov-25

Political comedian Mark Thomas stars in new play at Leeds Playhouse Wakefield Express11:42 3-Nov-25

The 11 most expensive streets to buy a property on in Wakefield Yorkshire Evening Post09:07 3-Nov-25

TV's Kym Marsh stars in world premiere tour of Single White female Wakefield Express08:58 3-Nov-25

Rob Burrow Centre for Mnd opens as a lasting legacy to Leeds Rhinos legend Wakefield Express08:36 3-Nov-25

British Junior Champion Logan Willstrop following in father’s footsteps Wakefield Express06:04 3-Nov-25

Pontefract Prince of Wales Colliery banner donated to heritage group Wakefield Express16:33 2-Nov-25

New permanent gallery celebrating Charles Waterton opens in Wakefield Museum Wakefield Express14:07 2-Nov-25

College students visit Japan to learn about East Asia’s beauty industry Wakefield Express14:07 2-Nov-25

Knottingley fighter Murray takes chance to impress on big Yorkshire show Wakefield Express08:02 2-Nov-25

Traffic and travel: Upcoming road closures in Pontefract, Castleford and beyond Wakefield Express06:06 2-Nov-25

In the last month

Castleford shoplifter given prison sentence and Criminal Behaviour Order Wakefield Express14:00 1-Nov-25

Upcoming road closures for Wakefield drivers to avoid in November Wakefield Express06:01 1-Nov-25

Discount store set to open in Castleford's former Poundstretcher building Wakefield Express16:32 31-Oct-25

Continental Street Market to return to Pontefract next week Wakefield Express14:09 31-Oct-25

Pontefract town centre HMO plans rejected after more than 300 objections Wakefield Express12:49 31-Oct-25

Public inquiry into battery storage facility close to village postponed Yorkshire Post06:00 31-Oct-25

Padel courts could be built at wedding venue to ‘diversify’ business Wakefield Express15:38 30-Oct-25

Pinderfields Hospital announces relocation of Regional Burns service Wakefield Express14:21 30-Oct-25

Major sponsors announced for Great Northern Conference Wakefield Express13:11 30-Oct-25

More than 500 solar panels set to be installed at primary school Wakefield Express11:39 30-Oct-25

Watch: Man finds evidence of 'ghost' in Wakefield Cathedral Yorkshire Evening Post09:30 30-Oct-25

‘We used to sell breakfasts for 99p -sadly we can't afford that now’ Yorkshire Evening Post09:19 30-Oct-25

Wakefield Skywalkers’ “Footballathon” nets fundraising success Wakefield Express08:07 30-Oct-25

Yorkshire village pub set to be demolished to make way for bungalows Yorkshire Post06:04 30-Oct-25

Solar farm scheme on roof of Yorkshire hospital gets green light Yorkshire Post06:01 30-Oct-25

Hospital rooftop solar farm scheme gets green light Wakefield Express15:08 29-Oct-25

Every Yorkshire Greene King pub you can stay in this winter Yorkshire Post14:43 29-Oct-25

Rain and strong winds expected this Halloween across Wakefield Wakefield Express14:09 29-Oct-25

M62 vehicle fire: Drivers facing 60 minute delays after incident Wakefield Express11:34 29-Oct-25

Demolition begins on Wakefield’s former Wilko store Yorkshire Evening Post11:18 29-Oct-25

Planners reject 164-home plan for site near village BBC07:22 29-Oct-25

How modern technology is changing car servicing in Wakefield workshops Mansfield & Ashfield News Journal20:41 28-Oct-25

'Call 111 before going to A&E during doctors strike' hospital trust warns Wakefield Express16:35 28-Oct-25

Former Wakefield pub to be demolished to build bungalows Wakefield Express15:32 28-Oct-25

Hemsworth's West End Park play area gets £83k makeover Wakefield Express12:33 28-Oct-25

Inside Wakefield's new city centre neighbourhood Yorkshire Post11:50 28-Oct-25

Wanted: 17 people police urgently want to speak to in Wakefield Wakefield Express11:46 28-Oct-25

Yorkshire author to host special storytelling event at Pontefract Castle Wakefield Express11:34 28-Oct-25

Stanley's spectacular fireworks return this weekend Wakefield Express09:42 28-Oct-25

City's two-hour free parking start date confirmed BBC07:16 28-Oct-25

Wakefield: Date announced for return of two hours of free parking Yorkshire Post18:11 27-Oct-25

Ghost bustin’ Halloween fun at Trinity Walk as Star Walk returns Wakefield Express16:54 27-Oct-25

York and Hull amongst worst areas for pharmacy closures ITV16:08 27-Oct-25

Date announced for return of two hours of free parking Wakefield Express15:48 27-Oct-25

Take a look at The Upton Arms pub after £200k makeover Wakefield Express14:06 27-Oct-25

Wakefield Westgate: CrossCountry customers advised of significant disruption Yorkshire Post14:06 27-Oct-25

Mural artist Burley Banksy commissioned for Wakefield Trinity street art Yorkshire Evening Post13:58 27-Oct-25

Plans to build more than 160 houses near village refused The Telegraph & Argus11:22 27-Oct-25

Plans to build more than 160 houses near to Wakefield village refused Wakefield Express10:57 27-Oct-25

Travellers warned of 'significant disruption' in day of industrial action Wakefield Express09:00 27-Oct-25

Wakefield Exchange: Here are 10 top things to do at WX in November Wakefield Express06:04 27-Oct-25

Generous pupils support families with harvest donation to foodbank Wakefield Express16:34 26-Oct-25

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