Wakefield

Welcome Break Rotherham.

'I went to the best services in the country - and it's in Yorkshire'
Sophie Mei Lan Malin visited the Welcome Break services in Rotherham in August 2025, just a few months after opening. Now named the best services in the UK by T...

Pontefract town centre

'Forgotten Communities Fund' - The ten Wakefield areas set to get funding boost

The Ridings Shopping came under the ownership of Wakefield Council on May 1 after the authority completed a deal to buy it for just over £11m.

The Ridings Shopping Centre demolition plan set to be scrapped

Zac Lipowicz has returned to Wakefield for the 2027 season. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Lipowicz returns to Wakefield after delaying Perth move

Walton Sports and Social Club.

Suspected arson at Walton Sports and Social Club in Wakefield

Homes in Yorkshire damaged and buses targeted in suspected attacks

A retrospective planning application has been submitted to allow the former Black Swan, on Westgate, to remain in use as 13-bedroom shared accommodation. LDRS image

Black Swan: New HMO plan for former city centre hotel

Sofra Express Grill Kitchen has been refused permission to relocate to a former betting shop 250m from its current base on Alverthorpe Road due to it being within a "takeaway exclusion zone."

‘Healthy’ shop's 250m move rejected due to ‘takeaway exclusion zone’ policy

Zimbabwe, playing in the Rugby Sevens, are heading back to the World Cup in Australia next year, via Wakefield. (Picture: Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Zimbabwe in Wakefield: How World Cup newcomers came to Super League champions

Out of the rough: Dan Bradbury found the only whispy stuff in the desert on Thursday during his first round at the Abu Dhabi Aldir Championship. (Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images)

Dan Bradbury on LIV backtrackers, DP Tour play-offs and his PGA Tour ambitions

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

Wakefield: Plans lodged for annual music festival in Clarence Park

Greenfield (inset) died at HMP Moorland in Durham just months into his 10-year sentence.

'Vile' sex predator died behind bars just months into 10-year sentence

The parish church of St Mary Magdalene, Whitgift

The Yorkshire sites added to Heritage at Risk Register 2026

The devastating wildfire at Fylingdales Moor

Fylingdales Moor added to Heritage at Risk Register after wildfire

Wakefield Council's cabinet has agreed to scrap two-hour free parking.

Wakefield politicians give views on scrapping two hours free parking

The poor animal was rushed to nearby Castleford Hedgehog Rescue

Hedgehog dies after being spray-painted by yobs 'to look like Sonic'

School children during a class at a primary school in Yorkshire. PIC: Danny Lawson/the Press Association

Bonuses aren't stopping the brain drain - Dr Gurmit Singh

Jules Jones, holistic home consultant, based in Wakefield. Picture: Skywall Photography

How to make your home work better for you when life changes

Lee (pictured) was found to have downloaded apps to his phone, which put him in breach of his order.

Paedophile sent back to jail after hiding dating apps on his phone

Wakefield Town Hall

Opposition to council plan to scrap empty home tax discount

Telford International Centre

Yorkshire bodybuilder, 33, dies after collapsing during competition
A Yorkshire bodybuilder has died after collapsing on stage at a competition in the West Midlands.
Jonathan Pritchard

The Ridings Shopping came under the ownership of Wakefield Council on May 1 after the authority completed a deal to buy it for just over £11m.

Major announcement on The Ridings Shopping Centre due ‘within weeks’

Ongoing work on the Wrenthorpe Bypass is set to continue this week. A lane closure is in place while Wakefield Council carry out work, and is set to continue until January 2022.

Wakefield road closures: Seven locations affected by works

Rosie Doonan.

Rosie Doonan: 'This album is about life'

Robbie Crewe of Wakefield doing barefoot water skiing.

Barefoot Water Skiing - from Cawood to Florida for Yorkshire daredevils

Paul Rowley has been tasked with reviving Castleford. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Rowley holds key to ending years of drift at Castleford - comment

Design Tonic co-founder, Amanda Cook.

Sharp launches new Leeds office with help from local firm

Wakefield Council has appointed a developer to deliver a new hotel at the site of the city centre's former railway station. Artist impression of new hotel. Image: Wakefield Council

Construction of hotel at old station site expected in 2027

Plans to demolish the Sandal Grove Infants School site to build a 76-bedroom care home have been approved by Wakefield Council. LDRS image

Care home to be built at fire-damaged former school site

Nathan Wilsher, 40, from Harrogate, has been spared jail again after crashing his car into a parked vehicle while drug-driving – while on a suspended prison sentence for conspiring to supply heroin and crack cocaine

Court round-up: Wife killer jailed and A1(M) drug dealer sentenced

Julian Norton pictured with his Jack Russell, called Emmy.

Bridge too far for one stranded heifer - Julian Norton

Aagrah has been shortlisted in the Asian Curry Awards

The Yorkshire restaurants shortlisted for Asian Curry Awards 2026
More than a dozen Yorkshire restaurants are in the running to scoop a title at the Asian Curry Awards 2026.
Jonathan Pritchard

David Barraclough killed his wife, Carolann Barraclough with a hammer, delivering multiple blows to her head, then bound her in tape before putting her in the chest freezer in the utility room.

Husband kept wife’s body in freezer after killing her with hammer

Wakefield are the new kings of Super League. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Wakefield set new Super League benchmark as Leeds chief hails IMG transformation

Doncaster Road in Foulby, Wakefield

Man, 67, fighting for life after serious crash involving lorry

Wakefield have been crowned Super League's best club on and off the field. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Wakefield Super League's leading club on and off field after grading reveal

WalkingGirll Georgie Smith joins Mountain Rescue as ambassador

16-year-old Nadia Mucha

Teenage girl, 16, who died after suspected Wakefield hit-and-run named

The body of Carolann Barraclough (inset) was found at an address in Wakefield. David Barraclough appeared at Leeds Crown Court this morning charged with her murder.

Wakefield man admits murder of wife whose body was found in freezer

HOMECOMING: Wakefield Trinity's players and staff are greeted by thousands of fans on their open-top bus parade as they bring home the Super League Grand Final trophy after beating Warrington at Old Trafford. Picture: John Clifton/Wakefield Trinity Media.

'First time they've gone about things properly' - McDermott on Wakefield's rise

Lachlan Walmsley celebrates Wakefield's Old Trafford success - but he remains without a contract for next year. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

The unusual case of Lachlan Walmsley as champion addresses uncertain future

Joe Walshaw, Survey X project manager, said: “We are delighted to have won these contracts as we start to gather momentum following the launch of the business. They underscore our commitment to delivering exceptional, rapid and highly effective services to key market sectors.." (Photo by Survey X)

Start-up Survey X secures work at Twycross Zoo estate

Max Jowitt bowed out as a Grand Final winner. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

'What dreams are made of' - Wakefield stalwart Jowitt bows out a Super League ch...

Tom Johnstone celebrates with the trophy in front of the Wakefield fans. (Photo: Callum Pilkington/SWpix.com)

Johnstone overcome with emotion after long road to Wakefield glory

Wakefield celebrate their famous win in the changing room. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Powell's Old Trafford redemption as Wakefield prove him wrong

Daryl Powell celebrates a famous win. (Photo: Callum Pilkington/SWpix.com)

'You can’t write this stuff' - Powell hails Trinity's rags-to-riches story

Jay Pitts celebrates the semi-final win over Wigan. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Pitts out to pay ultimate tribute to Kear in Grand Final farewell

Jane McDonald at First Direct Bank Arena

Jane McDonald to set sail for one last cruise with fans in 2027

Tom Johnstone is a firm favourite at Belle Vue. (Photo: Mathew Wells/SWpix.com)

Johnstone remembers Wakefield 'waffle' - now they're living the dream

Wakefield Trinity's Corey Hall celebrates scoring a try on the road to Old Trafford.

'I never thought this day would come...' - Wakefield Trinity in the Grand Final

A new bandstand is to be installed in Carr Lodge Park in Horbury after Wakefield Council have the go-ahead to Horbury Civic Society's proposals.

Barbara Hepworth-inspired bandstand design for historic park divides opinion

Together Matt Ellis, right, and Daryl Powell, left, have transformed Wakefield's fortunes. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

From 50 fans to 5,000 - Ellis' Wakefield revolution reaches Grand Final

Ian Brooke is delighted to see Wakefield back at the top of the game. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

From Don Fox to Daryl Powell as Ian Brooke dreams of a lottery-winning moment

Jack Ako is set to compete in his first bodybuilding competition.

'I was 47 stone - now I'm competing in bodybuilding championship'

Jake Trueman has endured a difficult road to Old Trafford. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Trueman reflects on remarkable journey from injury struggles to Grand Final

The Albion Inn, on Greenhill Road, Eastmoor, has been sold at auction for £445,000.

Vacant former Sam Smith’s pub near Wakefield city centre sold at auction

Rooks Nest Road remains closed and motorists are advised to find alternative routes where possible.

Girl, 16, found seriously injured in Wakefield road

Jack Sinfield after scoring a semi-final try against Wigan. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Jack Sinfield's remarkable Old Trafford story set to come full circle

Jazz Tevaga, left, celebrates the semi-final win with Wakefield owner Matt Ellis. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

'I don’t think; I know’ - Tevaga doubles down on Wakefield pack claim ahead of G...

Rooks Nest Road, Wakefield

Girl, 16, critically injured after being found lying in Wakefield road

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