Wakefield

Inhealthcare technology is to be used to assist patients in West Yorkshire.

Inhealthcare wins NHS contract to help Yorkshire patients avoid hospital

Neighbours Hazel Rowley and Alan Wright have campaigned to stop the closure of the Halifax bank branch in Normanton, Wakefield.

Neighbours campaign to save Yorkshire town’s last bank branch

A developer has lost his appeal after being refused permission to turn the former Avondale Fisheries, in Wakefield, into a house share for 14 people. Residents began a campaign to stop the scheme in August 2022.

Plan to turn Yorkshire chippy into house share for 14 people turned down

Santas Grotto at Ingleborough Cave. (Pic credit: Bruce Rollinson)

Santa's Grottos in Yorkshire 2023: Where can I visit Santa and his elves?

Chestnut man Alan Jones shares his secrets after 40 years - and introduces us to his dog Albert

Chestnut man shares his secrets after 40 years

South Kirkby Colliery near Wakefield in the 1970s. It closed in 1988 and the site has been redeveloped

Council considering scheme to use water in collieries to generate energy

Richard Dean, the co-founder of United Autosports in Normanton, Wakefield, whose team have been elevated to the streamlined WEC grid in 2024 (Picture: Simon Hulme)

McLaren Automotive and Yorkshire's United Autosports earn WEC elevation

In a statement, Team17 said: "Despite this overall robust revenue performance, certain titles within the Games Label are not meeting internal expectations, resulting in a less favourable mix between higher margin own-IP titles and third-party titles (with higher royalty payments) than anticipated." (Photo supplied by Team17)

Team17 Group says 'certain titles' are not meeting internal expectations

Luke Gale is loving life at new-look Wakefield. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Luke Gale takes us inside new and improved Wakefield Trinity

The original iteration of Welcome to Yorkshire was placed into liquidation

Council to investigate cost of collapse of Welcome to Yorkshire

Simon Lightwood has criticised Arriva's bus services in rural villages

Rural villages becoming ‘transport deserts’ due to ‘shocking’ bus services

Wakefield One, Wakefield Council's headquarters building.

Ten-week consultation launched over plans to re-draw political map in Wakefield

Lacey Owen is making history with York Valkyrie. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Valkyrie star Lacey Owen on full-time dream and inspiring next generation

Mark Applegarth has been out of work since leaving Wakefield. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Mark Applegarth drifting away from coaching as reality of situation sets in

Jane McDonald is going on tour in 2024 (Pic credit: Jeff Spicer / Getty Images)

How you can get tickets to see Jane McDonald on her latest tour

Delin Property, the European logistics warehouse specialist, has started preparing a 22.8-acre site in Wakefield Europort business park for the development of a large warehouse. Picture: Blink Image

European logistics specialist prepares 23-acre site for large warehouse

Amazon employs thousands of people in Yorkshire

Amazon says it has invested £3bn in Yorkshire since 2010 - creating 6,000 jobs

The operators of Welbeck landfill site, in Wakefield, have applied to continue to dump waste at the site for two more years.

Tip operator ‘moving the goalposts’ over plans to dump waste for two more years

An application has been made to Wakefield Council to operate a 24-hour online alcohol sales warehouse at the former Bezier print factory, on Balne Lane.

Residents oppose licensing application for 24 hour alcohol warehouse

Daryl Powell has made his latest signing as Wakefield boss. (Photo: Wakefield Trinity)

Wakefield Trinity pay 'substantial fee' to land Bradford Bulls starlet

An appeal has been made for a photograph of Sgt William Herbert to lay with fellow crewmembers who died in the 1942 crash. Top: Jack Herring, William C. Massey, Phillip S Hammond, Thomas C. Dewar and Valentine G. Brough. All are buried in the Commonwealth War Graves section of the General Cemetery in Gramsbergen.

Appeal for information on Wakefield WW2 Airman who was shot down over Germany
A Dutch World War 2 research team are appealing for help to find out more information about a Wakefield Airman who was killed when his plane was shot down over Germany.

Plans have been approved to open a new alcohol sales warehouse at the former car dealership in Barnsley Road, Sandal, Wakefield. Pictured left, a stock image showing inside an alcohol sales warehouse.

New alcohol 'sales warehouse' to open at former car dealership

In the swing: Yorkshire's Dan Bradbury of England plays his second shot on the 14th hole during Day One of the Nedbank Golf Challenge at Gary Player CC (Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images)

Steak diet key to Dan Bradbury getting taste for success

Polish emigrant Stella from Wakefield (surname withheld) courtesy of Lucy Kaye.

New film shows life in Northern towns post-Brexit

Daryl Powell has taken the reins at Belle Vue. (Photo: Wakefield Trinity)

Wakefield enter dual-registration partnership with Super League champions

Megan Everett with her devoted Lurchers, Dodger (left) and Bambi. Photo: Chantry Vets

Starved puppy thrown from a van at the roadside saved by vet

School education

Wakefield schools will lose out on £2.5m of funding due to funding errors

Tom Johnstone enjoyed a strong series against Tonga. (Photo by Jess Hornby/Getty Images)

Tom Johnstone spares thought for Wakefield at end of 'special year'

Plans to convert the former Grey Horse pub, on Kirkgate, Wakefield, into offices have been rejected.

Plans to convert historic former coaching inn to offices rejected

The banks around the lake at Pontefract Park have been eroding for several years.
The public is currently banned from accessing parts of the perimeter as is has become a safety hazard.

Repair work to disintegrating waterside at Pontefract Park lake next year

New hubs have been set up in Wakefield to help prevent heart disease. Photo: John Clifton

Yorkshire woman with congenital heart disease now volunteering to help others

Danny Kirmond, playing for York earlier this season, has announced his retirement (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Wakefield Trinity stalwart and Huddersfield Giants player calls time on career
Former Wakefield Trinity captain Danny Kirmond has reflected on an “amazing career” after announcing his playing retirement.

Wakefield recently redeveloped their Belle Vue home. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Wakefield share disappointment over 'inappropriate and unfair' grading aspect

Protestors say the solar farm would turn areas of open country side in Wakefield and Kirklees into an "industrial landscape". Part of the proposed site looking towards Overton. Picture by Martin Hague.

Plans revealed to put solar panels across 133 acres of Yorkshire countryside

Daryl Powell has taken charge at Belle Vue. (Photo: Wakefield Trinity)

Wakefield fans have reasons to dream at start of new era - comment

Dom Young has been ruled out of the series against Tonga. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

England lose Dom Young and Morgan Knowles for final two Tests against Tonga

Liam Hood has signed up for Wakefield's Championship challenge. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

New Wakefield boss Daryl Powell expresses delight after retaining Liam Hood

The premises is opening on Railway Street. Picture from Google Maps.

Craft brewery gets licence after owner makes promise

Zeus. (Pic credit: RSPCA)

RSPCA launches appeal for dog who spent 360 days waiting to be adopted

Councillors in Wakefield are being asked to approve a second phase of major housing development on local authority land at City Fields.

‘Heartbreaking’ loss of wildlife as more than 250 homes to be built in Yorkshire

Former Castleford boss Daryl Powell has returned to West Yorkshire with Wakefield. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Daryl Powell details how Matt Ellis sold him dream of rebuilding Wakefield

A blogger has shared a hidden seating area at London’s busy Stansted Airport that she came across “by accident”. (Photo: Cora Harrison / SWNS)

Yorkshire travel blogger reveals 'hidden' seating area at airport

Title: Martyn Pitt: A Life In Photography
Dates: Saturday 21 October 2023 - Sunday 18 February 2024
Venue: National Coal Mining Museum for England - Exhibition Space
Credit: Martyn Pitt, NCMME

Pictures show what life was like during the last years of Yorkshire's mines

MTW Architectural, based in Wakefield, was founded in 2005 by Richard Moore, Managing Director and Neville Taylor, Commercial Director. (Photo by Richard Franklin supplied on behalf of MTW)

Wakefield-based MTW Architectural becomes employee-owned business

The Yorkshire-based hospitality business Dabangg Group has announced it is opening a new Portuguese restaurant in East Yorkshire. (Photo supplied on behalf of Dabangg Group)

Hospitality group creates 20 jobs with new Portuguese restaurant in Beverley

John Minards, right, has left Belle Vue. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

John Minards stands down as Wakefield chairman ahead of takeover

Mark Applegarth applauds the fans after the defeat to Hull KR. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Trinity confirm Applegarth departure as former head coach seeks fresh challenge

Light up your life with these illuminating experiences across Wakefield – family entertainment for all. Picture supplied (Andrew Benge).

Ad Feature Light up events across Wakefield this November – what’s on and when

It's not yet clear how long St Thomas a Becket Catholic Secondary School will be closed for most pupils.

West Yorkshire school closes after discovery of 'crumbly concrete'

Fraser Reddick, a senior vet at Chantry Vets, with Nellie and the CT scanner which was used to determine the extent of her internal injuries following a 40ft cliff fall. Photo: © Chantry Vet

Terror as owner watches Miniature Dachshund fall 40ft onto rocks

Labour council leader Denise Jeffery and Tory opposition leader Nadeem Ahmed

‘We didn’t want it anyway’: Leaders welcome scrapping of HS2

Heavy rain and high winds are set to hit Yorkshire as Storm Babet batters the UK

Yorkshire set to be hit with 'extremely heavy' rain this week

Lanson Moore, the Ashes to Art artist, pictured in her studio at Ossett, Wakefield. Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme

The Yorkshire artist turning the ashes of loved ones into incredible paintings

Hugo Salabio played for Wakefield Trinity this season. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Watson outlines where Salabio can improve Giants after landing Wakefield prop

Jai Whitbread has completed his move across Yorkshire. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Hull KR swoop for Wakefield prop Jai Whitbread after releasing Rhys Kennedy

Kris said he liked to challenge himself by sowing plant seeds that might struggle in Britain - battered by rain and ice

Yorkshire man creates incredible jungle in back garden of Wakefield home

Opus North and Bridges Fund Management have secured outline planning permission from Wakefield Council for the City Fields employment scheme. (Photo by Neil Mitchell)

Around 800 jobs set to be created on Wakefield's City Fields development

Morgan Smith has joined Hull. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Morgan Smith becomes latest Hull FC signing after short Wakefield stint

The Hepworth Wakefield

Council to grant new lease to ease Hepworth Wakefield’s ‘funding difficulties’

Clarence Park in Wakefield, which is connected to the adjoining Thornes Park.

Children ‘too terrified’ to go into public parks due to anti-social behaviour