Wakefield

YORKSHIRE’s arts leaders have hailed the social and economic benefits of cultural attractions in the region after a new report found the sector is worth £10.8bn to the UK’s economy - more than agriculture.

Card Factory reported a 56.3 per cent growth in online sales and an increased market share despite flat like-for-like sales and a drop in footfall.

“THERE is no such thing as public opinion,” said Winston Churchill. “There is only published opinion.”

YPO is to provide procurement support in the hosting of the forthcoming UCI Road World Championships.

The amount of retail outlets vanishing from Yorkshire’s high streets has hit a five year high as the sector continues to struggle with changing consumer habits and increasing economic uncertainty.

The amount of retail outlets vanishing from Yorkshire’s high streets has hit a five year high as the sector continues to struggle with changing consumer habits and increasing economic uncertainty.

A property maintenance firm tasked with looking after Wakefield Council's buildings and schools has drastically improved its performance, the local authority has said.

One of Leeds' most famous faces Damien Hirst is coming home this summer as several of his pieces will go on exhibition.

Chris Turner would have been forgiven for wanting to lead a quieter life having turned 60 last September.

Facilities management firm B38 Group has invested £600,000 in to new premises in Wakefield.

The M62 westbound between Wakefield and Lofthouse has two lanes closed due to a vehicle fire.

From: Peter Spawforth, Newmillerdam.

IT is a sad and sorry sign of the times when traffic wardens in Wakefield are to be given body cameras for their own safety following a rise in verbal and physical assaults described as “alarming” by police and civic leaders in the city.