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This incredible property on The Mount is currently available on Rightmove for £650,000.

Inside one of Pontefract's most expensive period homes that was built in 1903

Ministers have said that this was a Budget for working people, but this claim doesn’t stand up to scrutiny. Photo: Getty Images

Jon Trickett MP responds to the Autumn Budget Statement

Christmas at the Vale will return to The Calder Vale this weekend.

Free vintage event to return to Wakefield for Christmas special this weekend

The flooded yard

Flooding wipes out seven cars as water fills haulage firm yard

Generous donations in the CAP warehouse

CAP warehouse overflows with donations for Wakefield Christmas Hamper Appeal

Jerry Clay Academy has been praised by Ofsted inspectors.

Ofsted inspectors hail Jerry Clay Academy a 'remarkable school'

Lana Willis has launched her new lashes range at Locks & Lashes in Featherstone with the support of her partner Leon Leake and her children Reuben and George.

Meet the Featherstone salon-owner launching her own Yorkshire-themed lash brand

Chloe Dovey, aged 14, who has been reported missing from her home in Wakefield.

Appeal to help find missing 14-year-old from Wakefield

During construction work, tanks and a drainage area which serve the leisure centre and swimming pool were discovered underground.

Developer accused of 'virtually blackmailing' council

Anna Howard

Wakefield Street Kitchen needs help in toughest ever winter

Sport

Mason Rubie's ninth goal of the season sealed Wakefield AFC's victory at Staveley MW. Photo by Mark Parsons

Wakefield AFC extend their lead at top of NCE Division One
The temperature is starting to plummet as the Toolstation NCE Division One season nears December, but Wakefield AFC are getting hotter and hotter, having gone from hunters to the side being hunted at the top of the table after a run of irresistible form.

Goal scorers who steered Wakefield Athletic A into the quarter-final of the Landlords Trophy, from left, Luke Evans, Ted Dunning and Kailub Robinson.

Wakefield Athletic lose out to Kirklands in thrilling Landlords Trophy tie

Caleb Uele is being tipped to be a big hit at Wakefield Trinity.

Caleb Uele is backed to be a big hit at Wakefield Trinity

John Davies is set to return to Featherstone Rovers' Millennium Stadium with his new Bradford Bulls side. Photo by Rob Hare

Featherstone Rovers tackle Bradford Bulls and Dewsbury Rams in pre-season games

Castleford Tigers fans will be hoping to see more tries like this from Jason Qareqare in the 2024 Super League season. Photo by Bruce Rollinson

New look Castleford Tigers handed tough start to 2024 season

Rugby League

Brad Day is ready to get stuck in again with Featherstone Rovers. Photo: JLH Photography

Brad Day ready for new challenge at Featherstone Rovers

Wakefield Trinity supporters with Luke Gale last season. Photo by Bruce Rollinson

Fans backing Matt Ellis's Wakefield Trinity revolution in big numbers

Nathan Massey has made the short move from Castleford to Featherstone. Photo by Ed Sykes/SWpix.com

Nathan Massey aims to put his experience to good use at Featherstone Rovers

Harry Bowes has moved from Wakefield Trinity to Featherstone Rovers. Photo by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Featherstone Rovers boss James Ford excited by 'explosive' young signings

Crime

Do you recognise anyone?

Wanted: 16 people Wakefield police would like to speak to

Leeds Magistrates' Court

Latest magistrates' court listings

During the chase, the car was involved in a collision on Denby Dale Road.

Driver arrested following police chase across Wakefield city centre

A meeting heard South Kirkby had become blighted by teen gangs carrying knives, county lines drug dealing, anti-social behaviour and petty crime.

Town mayor’s stark warning to police chiefs over lack of officers

Flavell was jailed for the double attack on his partner and friend after a night drinking. (pic by WYP / National World)

Angry thug 'smirked' at partner as he stamped on her head

McNally bit a chunk from the bouncer's ear outside The Raven pub in Wakefield. (pic by WYP / Google Maps)

'Crunching' noise heard as drunken thug bit off bouncer's ear

What's On

Sticky Vicky in her hey day.

Benidorm legend Sticky Vicky dies aged 80
Benidorm legend Sticky Vicky has died aged 80, her heartbroken daughter confirmed this morning.

Wakefield Hospice's annual Santa Dash returns this Sunday.

How to sign up for Wakefield Hospice's annual Santa Dash this weekend

Illuminating photos from The National Coal Mining Museum's Lantern Parade.

Illuminating photos as lanterns light the way at the National Coal Mining Museum

The Hepworth Wakefield’s popular Festive Market has returned.

All the festive fun at The Hepworth Wakefield Festive Market

Elsie Swannick - YSP retail development assistant

Art-inspired Christmas gifts for the whole family at Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Retro

Do these photos from the 80s bring back any memories?

33 nostalgic photos taking you back to Wakefield in the 1980s
Here’s another batch of brilliant photos taken around Wakefield in the 1980s.

In a field outside the village of Heath, 1.5 miles outside of Wakefield, is Dame Mary Bolles's Water Tower: a Grade II Listed structure dating from the 1600s.

Explore the historic Wakefield water tower - haunted by a dame's ghost

Wakefield horticulturalist James Akers has died

Tribute to horticulturalist James Akers

You know you're from Wakefield when...

You’re not really from Wakefield if you haven’t done these 16 things

Coun Michelle Collins reading an original copy of Mathew Tomlinson's journal.

19th century manuscripts and diaries hidden from public to be digitised

Homes & Gardens

The approach to the properties in the village of Darrington.

Two homes with gardens hit the market as one sale in select village cul-de-sac
This opportunity to acquire two homes as one has arisen in a village close to Pontefract, with a four-bedroom bungalow and a further two-bedroom detached property.

These are the most expensive homes across Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford, currently for sale on Rightmove.

16 of the most expensive homes for sale across Wakefield

A front view of the impressive bay-fronted period property.

Historic home restored and given new lease of life in contemporary fashion

This incredible property on Aberford Road, is currently available on Rightmove for £675,000.

Luxury private pool: Inside one of Wakefield's most expensive properties

Winter Stags Blue Double Reversible Duvet Cover Bedding Set.

Black Friday: Happy Linen Company making bedtime a dream

Lifestyle

Rather than having everything scattered about the home, get into the habit of having one place for car keys, house keys, the dosset box for the drugs you take, your purse.

Dr's Casebook: A magic box and a nostalgic trip down memory lane

Matilda has been battling Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia for 17 months to-date and is due to finish her treatment in April 2024.

Family share their story following tot's acute lymphoblastic leukaemia diagnosis

Wakefield-born Amy Garcia is celebrating ten years as an anchor on BBC's Look North.

Wakefield presenter celebrates 10 years anchoring on BBC's Look North

The new range.

Restaurant quality pizzas and pasta with pizzazz from PizzaExpress

People

When the mercury drops to zero the doors open to the city’s night shelter for rough sleepers.

Wakefield Night Shelter will open tonight as temperatures hit freezing
The shelter for homeless people at Wakefield Baptist Church will be open overnight tonight (Tuesday, November 28) as temperatures are set to plummet.

Deputy Leader of Wakefield Council Jack Hemingway. Picture Scott Merrylees

Hopes for mine water power as Wakefield Council joins climate change 'A list'

Emergency services were called to Ings Road shortly after 4.50pm yesterday.

Pedestrian seriously injuried after being hit by van in Wakefield

The incident took place on Ledger Place shortly before 3.55pm.

Woman injured after car ploughs into Wakefield house

Rose Ambler is celebrating her 100th birthday.

Celebrations as Rose Ambler celebrates her 100th birthday

Business

Residents are being encouraged to nominate a charity they care about.

Nominate a charity to receive a festive financial boost this Christmas

The initial first phase of the partnership sees 2-Work create a combined space to include coworking at Tileyard North.

Tileyard North: Wakefield creative hotspot announces new partnership

Yorkshire Air Ambulance Paramedics call out to supporters to donate through the Big Give.

Yorkshire Air Ambulance announces new Christmas fundraiser

The club applied to Wakefield Council for permission to host live music at its ground on Wakefield Road.

‘We don’t want to become a rave venue’: Cricket club premises licence approved

Registered veterinary nurse Toni Middleton, left, and head nurse Megan Everett at Chantry Vets’ Brindley Way Veterinary Hospital which is a gold standard cat-friendly clinic. Photo: Chantry Vets

Wakefield's Chantry Vets is the cat’s whiskers for gold standard care

The county’s tourism agency went into administration in March 2022 after council leaders decided to withdraw public funding for the private organisation following years of financial and reputational problems.

Call for answers on financial costs over collapse of Welcome to Yorkshire

Recommended

These are the best and spookiest costumes for children for Halloween 2023.

Cheap, scary Halloween costumes for kids - Wednesday and Marvel heroes

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Top cabin bags and suitcases that you can carry on to an airplane

Top cabin bags that you can carry on to an airplane

The best sideboards for maximum storage and style

Stylish, practical sideboards for house storage

UK Trending

Royal Mail have confirmed the final dates for posting.

Royal Mail Christmas posting dates 2023 confirmed

Will Jamie Lynn Spears still get paid if she quits I’m A Celeb? (ITV)

Jamie-Lynn Spears leaves I'm A Celebrity jungle on medical grounds

Full calendar of celestial events to look out for in 2024

Spotify Wrapped 2023 is available now

Spotify Wrapped: How to find yours as 2023 feature released

Sticky Vicky (left) with her daughter - the X-rated Benidorm entertainer has died aged 80 (Credit: Real Sticky Vicky)

Legendary Benidorm entertainer Sticky Vicky dies aged 80

Dog Trust Leeds' have issued important advice on keeping dogs safe this winter.

How to keep your dog safe this winter

Must Read

It’s now officially the time of year when people fret about what gifts to buy loved ones before taking the safe option by buying them a book.

Life on Tapp: You can’t go wrong with a book for Christmas – or can you?

A recent visit to the car booter’s paradise that is our garden shed left me yearning for a stiff drink, such was the scale of the chaos before me.

Life on Tapp: It's a never ending cycle of selling, buying and selling again

There’s a bloke around the corner from me who before Bonfire Night was out of the way, was up his ladder, stringing lights across the front of his house, which perfectly complemented his eight foot inflatable Santa.

There’s nothing wrong with going early when it comes to Christmas planning

I don’t think any amount of unsolicited contact with ill folk would be enough to make most people want to dig face masks out of their sock drawers or from the back of the cupboard where we keep our shopping bags.

Life on Tapp: You would've thought society might have learned its lesson