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Wakefield

In the last 6 hours

National Coal Mining Museum puts on machine rally for Heritage Open Days Wakefield Express19:00

In the last 8 hours

Celebration as Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce reaches 'major milestone' of 170th year Yorkshire Post16:51

When are secondary schools in Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford holding their 2024 open… Wakefield Express16:03

Earlier today

Arriva Yorkshire HQ and Wakefield bus depot permanently closed due to ‘structural problem’ as… Yorkshire Evening Post15:12

Arriva Yorkshire headquarters and Wakefield bus depot permanently closed due to ‘structural… Wakefield Express14:26

Love Your Gut Week urges the nation to learn to love their gut Wakefield Express13:12

Wakefield Council has warned it is heading for an overspend of £9.9m this financial year Wakefield Express11:02

Every Yorkshire city ranked and rated causes uproar amid 'never been' debate Leeds Live10:29

Run for a loved one at Age UK’s Leeds Abbey Dash Wakefield Express10:21

Sheffield solo artist 'Unwanted Guest' releases second album Wakefield Express10:10

Appeal to trace Castleford man Christopher Swift wanted in connection with multiple shoplifting … Wakefield Express09:14

Residents concerns over plan to turn old Horbury school house into flats Wakefield Express09:10

Wakefield road closures: Here are the roads to avoid over the next fortnight Wakefield Express06:01

The Battle of Wakefield: The Yorkshire field which witnessed one of the bloodiest battles of… Yorkshire Post04:00

Yesterday

Wakefield district planning submitted applications: Proposals revealed for former bank and new… Wakefield Express19:08 16-Sept-24

Can you age proof your eyes? Eye care tips for National Eye Health Week Wakefield Express17:00 16-Sept-24

New style home to be unveiled at City Fields Wakefield Wakefield Express16:45 16-Sept-24

Dr's Casebook: On the trail of Agatha Chrstie Wakefield Express15:59 16-Sept-24

Wakefield district reports from the courts: Man attempted to evade duty on 79,600 cigarettes at … Wakefield Express13:42 16-Sept-24

Ossett Library to welcome back visitors after refurbishment Wakefield Express12:36 16-Sept-24

Open Communications appoints PR account Executive Wakefield Express12:18 16-Sept-24

Djh Leeds announced as Gold Sponsor for sold-out Morley 10k run Wakefield Express12:10 16-Sept-24

Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025 opening and final ticket presale opens soon Wakefield Express12:10 16-Sept-24

Simon Lightwood MP: Labour has a plan to fix the railways - and get Britain moving Wakefield Express09:08 16-Sept-24

In the last 7 days

A650 in Bradford set for £20m upgrade for 'people on low income' Yorkshire Live19:45 15-Sept-24

Wakefield paedophile caught trading horrific child-abuse images over Snapchat Yorkshire Evening Post11:37 15-Sept-24

Wakefield Council is asking residents for their views on their local voting arrangements Wakefield Express09:03 15-Sept-24

Model railway exhibition ready to make tracks into Wakefield Wakefield Express06:09 15-Sept-24

Pat Costello: Last surviving member of legendary Yorkshire band Kalahari Bushmen dies aged 83 Yorkshire Post05:05 15-Sept-24

Properties in West Yorkshire: The 12 most expensive streets across Wakefield, Pontefract and… Wakefield Express19:07 14-Sept-24

Woman dies after being hit by scrambler bike in Wakefield road Yorkshire Live17:41 14-Sept-24

Woman attacked by partner forced to flee Wakefield home after he bombarded her with letters… Yorkshire Evening Post16:36 14-Sept-24

Thai takeaway planned for Castleford denied permission Wakefield Express16:35 14-Sept-24

Disruption between Wakefield Kirkgate and York expected until 18:15 National Rail (Press Release)16:28 14-Sept-24

Woman, 79, has died in hospital after a motorcycle crash in Wakefield Yorkshire Post14:04 14-Sept-24

Wakefield Thornes parkrun celebrates 10 year anniversary as runners and volunteers look back to … Wakefield Express11:30 14-Sept-24

Three-way traffic lights planned as Yorkshire Water work to reduce storm overflows in Eastmoor Wakefield Express09:02 14-Sept-24

Thug who brought kebab for his ex after drinking in Wakefield then threw her down flight of… Yorkshire Evening Post04:45 14-Sept-24

Plan for apartments above Wakefield city centre NHS walk-in centre, King Street Wakefield Express16:49 13-Sept-24

Wakefield city centre bar Cosa Nostra withdraws planning application for upstairs area Wakefield Express16:31 13-Sept-24

Meningitis alert as charity issues concern over sharp rise in cases - here's what to look out… Wakefield Express15:58 13-Sept-24

Smartphone 'zombies': Children urged to look up from their phones in road safety campaign Wakefield Express15:05 13-Sept-24

South Milford couple raise over £11,000 for local hospice with wedding anniversary celebrations Wakefield Express14:47 13-Sept-24

Sun Shines on Yorkshire Solar Distributor as Turnover Hits £20+ Million in First Full Financial … Wakefield Express14:36 13-Sept-24

Caddick Construction Group launches new headquarters - site home to 130 staff Insider Media11:58 13-Sept-24

Lloyds bank branches: Normanton and South Elmsall Halifax and Lloyds bank branches among 100s… Wakefield Express11:53 13-Sept-24

Paranoid Wakefield partner lifted kettle of hot water over woman's head amid cheating claims Yorkshire Evening Post11:37 13-Sept-24

Wakefield district decided planning applications: Children’s nursery is approved Wakefield Express11:36 13-Sept-24

Ofsted: Wakefield Lawefield Primary School continues to be a “Good” school in first ungraded… Wakefield Express08:48 13-Sept-24

Wanted: 18 people police urgently want to speak to in Wakefield Wakefield Express06:01 13-Sept-24

Blue plaque to be installed at Wakefield Cathedral to mark life of Mabel Norton Wakefield Express16:36 12-Sept-24

Could schools in Wakefield adopt a pig as part of learning scheme? Wakefield Express14:59 12-Sept-24

Win tickets to see Jane McDonald and meet her after her show to raise funds for my MRI Appeal Wakefield Express14:01 12-Sept-24

Castleford woman jailed over drunken TikTok inciting violence against judge who ordered… Wakefield Express12:02 12-Sept-24

The ‘Queen of Wakefield’ continues unwavering support for local Hospital Charity in a bid to help raise funds for MRI… The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust (Press Release)10:36 12-Sept-24

Homebuilder donates outdoor library to Whitley and Eggborough primary school Wakefield Express10:24 12-Sept-24

Banned teen who mowed down nine-year-old on pelican crossing while pulling a wheelie is jailed… Wakefield Express10:20 12-Sept-24

Real-time fall detection platform launched in West Yorkshire, revolutionising home care Wakefield Express10:17 12-Sept-24

Community wealth building: from Preston to Wakefield? Yorkshire Bylines06:58 12-Sept-24

Three Wakefield schools to merge to form one 'bespoke diamond model school' for pupils aged… Wakefield Express06:09 12-Sept-24

Peddler Market: Popular street food market set to return to Tileyard North next month Wakefield Express18:01 11-Sept-24

Planning application submitted for a further 123 homes in Normanton Wakefield Express16:32 11-Sept-24

Aldi reveals it wants to build a new store in Wakefield - here's where Wakefield Express14:06 11-Sept-24

Action plan to end council ‘blame culture’ following care home failings Wakefield Express12:38 11-Sept-24

Wakefield business urged to join 'decarbonisation revolution' Wakefield Express12:14 11-Sept-24

Approval sought for ‘ambitious’ four-year district housing plan TheBusinessDesk.com11:40 11-Sept-24

Energy consultancy signs up for refurbished offices TheBusinessDesk.com11:40 11-Sept-24

Plan submitted to convert former Wakefield pub the Grey Horse into business units Wakefield Express11:34 11-Sept-24

Normanton Gala: 60th annual parade and family fun weekend to take place this weekend Wakefield Express09:02 11-Sept-24

Dr's Casebook: Vary the protein in your diet to reduce the risk of hypertension Wakefield Express09:00 11-Sept-24

Energy consultancy inks HQ deal for Wakefield office Insider Media05:14 11-Sept-24

Wakefield mum tells of shock after daughter suddenly dies after suffering from brain bleed Wakefield Express20:07 10-Sept-24

Strongest rise in business activity since April 2023 Wakefield Express16:24 10-Sept-24

Wakefield education leavers urged to consider veterinary physiotherapy Wakefield Express16:21 10-Sept-24

Opening date announced for opening of Scandinavian-inspired homewares, Søstrene Grene, at… Wakefield Express16:05 10-Sept-24

Council land to be sold to build ‘City Fields style’ development of 800 homes in Wakefield Yorkshire Post15:53 10-Sept-24

Stricter HMO rules could be introduced in Wakefield and Castleford Wakefield Express15:05 10-Sept-24

Former independent living scheme in Knottingley could be demolished amid asbestos concerns Wakefield Express14:04 10-Sept-24

Wakefield submitted planning applications: Objections grow over Normanton housing development Wakefield Express11:31 10-Sept-24

Free life-saving first aid training from St John Ambulance in South and West Yorkshire Wakefield Express11:17 10-Sept-24

Long-distance rail services to return to Wakefield Westgate Wakefield Express10:47 10-Sept-24

Overnight M62 closures for the next two weeks following bridge demolition and weekend closure Wakefield Express10:47 10-Sept-24

Former Kiko’s nightclub set to be demolished to build ‘iconic’ affordable homes Wakefield Express10:38 10-Sept-24

Beerhouses shortlisted for ‘doing good’ award Dewsbury Reporter10:36 10-Sept-24

'Thunder and wintry showers': Met Office shares cold weather warning across Wakefield,… Wakefield Express09:08 10-Sept-24

Wakefield coroner's office issues appeal to locate family of a 67-year-old man from Yeadon,… Yorkshire Evening Post04:48 10-Sept-24

In the last month

Vile brute fractures woman's eye socket and cheekbone in 'particularly horrific' attack Yorkshire Live19:30 9-Sept-24

Here are some of the best places to eat out in Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford, according… Wakefield Express19:03 9-Sept-24

Wakefield man jailed for ‘horrific attack’ leaving woman with fractured eye socket and cheekbone Yorkshire Post17:44 9-Sept-24

Wakefield man jailed for 'horrific attack' on woman leaving her with fractured eye socket Wakefield Express17:01 9-Sept-24

Here are the 23 roads to avoid across the Wakefield district this week, including the A162,… Wakefield Express16:28 9-Sept-24

Man Jailed for "Horrific" Attack on Woman in Wakefield West Yorkshire Police (Press Release)16:25 9-Sept-24

Heritage Open Days: DIY catapults at Pontefract Castle as festival of free events across… Wakefield Express14:00 9-Sept-24

Wakefield district court reports: Man carried kitchen knife in pub Wakefield Express11:35 9-Sept-24

For sale in Wakefield: Inside one of Normanton's most expensive Grade II period homes - that… Wakefield Express19:09 8-Sept-24

Retro: Photos of Wakefield from the 1980s from newborns to the classroom - and Noel Edmonds Wakefield Express16:36 8-Sept-24

West Yorkshire Mayor announces new solar panel scheme to lower energy bills across Wakefield Wakefield Express14:03 8-Sept-24

International nurse from local NHS Trust shortlisted at the Nursing Times Workforce Summit… Wakefield Express09:04 8-Sept-24

Back in time: life on the canals – the Calder and Hebble Navigation Yorkshire Bylines07:52 8-Sept-24

Filmed in Wakefield: The best films and TV shows filmed across Wakefield throughout the years Wakefield Express19:05 7-Sept-24

Woman left fighting for her life after being hit by a motorbike in Wakefield Yorkshire Live17:35 7-Sept-24

Appeal: Serious Injury Collision, Wakefield West Yorkshire Police (Press Release)14:53 7-Sept-24

Brave youngster born with major heart defect in Wakefield to take on Great North Run for hero… Yorkshire Evening Post11:35 7-Sept-24

The Ridings to host unique Pop Up Planetarium for shoppers next month Wakefield Express09:05 7-Sept-24

'Horrible' Wakefield man started 'truly terrible' abuse of partner after birth of their child Yorkshire Evening Post04:53 7-Sept-24

Whitehaven coach Kyle Amor names 17-strong squad Cumbria Crack04:22 7-Sept-24

No Grand Central trains between Bradford Interchange and Wakefield Kirkgate via Halifax on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8… National Rail (Press Release)00:02 7-Sept-24

Buses replace trains between Leeds and Knottingley on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September National Rail (Press Release)00:02 7-Sept-24

Time to stand out - Gallagher Re’s Wakefield Global Reinsurance16:27 6-Sept-24

Nursery to open at Normanton village farm to help town’s childcare shortage Wakefield Express15:04 6-Sept-24

Pinderfields Hospital pond scheme will be part of green plan for patients and for Wakefield Wakefield Express14:10 6-Sept-24

M62 weekend closure: Here's a map of the diversions drivers will take on M62 as it closes this… Wakefield Express14:02 6-Sept-24

European hotel deal volumes surge to five year high in H1 2024 Hotel Owner12:20 6-Sept-24

Wakefield regeneration shifts as derelict Poundstretcher revamp approved after failed council… Yorkshire Post12:18 6-Sept-24

Wakefield promoter Roy Bradley delighted with success of his Armley show Wakefield Express12:16 6-Sept-24

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