Wakefield Council

Grade II-listed Kirkthorpe Weir near Wakefield

Historic 200-year-old weir in Yorkshire at risk of structural collapse Home

Louise Haigh has hailed Labour's council election results in Wakefield ahead of a by-election in the city.

Wakefield Council result 'vote of confidence' for Labour before key by-election Politics

Martin Lewis issues warning to households expecting council tax rebate Read This

Tigers reveal first look at redeveloped stadium Rugby League

Council awarded £1.3 million damages over 'badly-designed' Yorkshire school Education

Homes plan for sports club set to be pulled as council to 'review' sale of site Politics

Featherstone councillor to leave Labour and stand as independent candidate Politics

Afghan refugees who arrived in Yorkshire last summer still living in hotels Politics

Watch moment final cooling towers at Ferrybridge Power Station are demolished Home

Conservative councillor, who called Boris Johnson an 'idiot', leaves Tory party Politics

Ossett fire: Heavy traffic in Wakefield after scrapyard blaze People

Roads closed as firefighters tackle scrapyard blaze in Ossett People

Third of kids in Wakefield district living in poverty Lifestyle

Council misses pothole targets after delays to road repairs Politics

Great British Rail Off: Wakefield enters bid to become new trains HQ Transport

Wakefield formally severs ties with Russian city over Ukraine invasion Politics

Decision on future of Welcome to Yorkshire expected today Politics

What to expect from Wakefield's Rhubarb Festival People

Forestry Commission to probe tree felling as contractors 'deeply apologetic' News

Council outlines new vision for Woolley Hall after taking it off the market Home

Labour councillor claims party have 'stabbed me in the back' after deselection Politics

Wakefield set for £27m investment in full fibre broadband Consumer

Travellers allowed to stay on former allotment site for five years News

Council could take 'financial interest' in The Ridings Business

Lidl wants to extend Ossett store, but neighbours unhappy with plans Business

Merrie to moreish: How Wakefield is making a name for itself as a foodie city Food and Drink

Levelling Up funding dismissed as 'beauty contest' by council leader Politics

Store gets alcohol licence under 'most robust conditions in West Yorkshire' Politics

Disabled man 'insulted' by suggestion he use bedpan instead of move home Politics

Sleeping homeless found in city centre bins 'almost killed' by refuse lorries People

Calls for parents to be given help price of school uniform in Wakefield revealed Education

Council leader Denise Jeffery confirms intention to carry on in role Politics

'I had to pay £360 just for permission to leave my estate' Politics

Video shows aftermath of major fire in Yorkshire which gutted two businesses People

Revamp of 'nightmare' Newton Bar roundabout in Wakefield to go ahead News

Why councils buying retail parks may soon be a thing of the past Business

Council 'needs £15m just to stand still' because of inflation and rising costs Politics

Wilko 'committed' to Yorkshire city despite being forced to find new home Business

Council tax bills set to rise as Budget proposals unveiled News

Long-awaited revamp of Newton Bar junction in Wakefield to be debated News

Council keen to go ahead with junction revamp after campaigners forced halt Politics

Great British Bake Off stars amongst line-up for Wakefield Rhubarb Festival Food and Drink

Wakefield Council children's services rated as 'good' by Ofsted Politics

Mum paid daughter £25k to duck social care costs, Wakefield Council rules Health

Significant milestone reached as XPLOR takes shape Business

Man wins battle with council to remove 'unattractive' Christmas tree Politics

'Unsung hero' care workers set for 59p-an-hour pay rise Politics

Council urged to set up support network for female staff facing harassment Politics

Not suitable for 'every' street or garden: Trees 'in the wrong place' removed News

Council promises better internet with 20 year deal, but some have misgivings Politics

Campaigners say ‘clock is ticking’ for Grade II-listed mansion Home

Allegations Wakefield Council staff took on second jobs being investigated Politics

Sandal Magna pupils face further delay in returning to school Education

Castleford, Wakefield and Featherstone receive funding boost worth £6m Rugby League

Dogs brought to Yorkshire from Ukraine forced into quarantine People

Claims some Ofsted inspectors have 'forgotten' Covid impact on schools Coronavirus