The game's afoot at Theatre Royal Wakefield Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle's epic second Sherlock Holmes tale is being brought to life in a spectacular new stage adaptation in Wakefield next month. News
84 per cent cut in NHS waiting times for autism referrals Waiting times for Wakefield children referred for an autism assessment by the NHS have been drastically cut over the last four years. News
This is the full list of road closures for the Wakefield Hospice 10k route 2019 A number of road closures will be in place for the Wakefield Hospice 10k this weekend. News
Food from your flower beds: 11 Unusual Garden Recipes for Budding Chefs Nettle soup and tulip canapés have been named as two of the unusual dishes Brits can cook up from their flower beds. Lifestyle
Promises made over plans for new Castleford Tigers stadium Political turmoil has been blamed for delays in building a new stadium for Castleford Tigers. News
M1 southbound closed at Wakefield due to 'incident' Miles of traffic is being reported with the M1 shut near Wakefield. News
Wakefield academy trust celebrates 22 top Ofsted ratings Twenty-two schools run by an academy chain based in Wakefield have been rated 'good' or 'outstanding' by the education watchdog. News
Arts minister says £3m cash boost will improve lives in Wakefield A £3 million cash pot that will boost social and community projects in the north of England was revealed in Wakefield yesterday. News
Have your say on future of Outwood station People are being urged to have their say with a consultation into improvements at Outwood train station News
Town’s Second World War building is granted Grade-II listed status A relic building in Horbury left over from the Second World War has been granted listed status. News
Wakefield gym membership prices frozen for a year Wakefield Council has frozen its membership prices for its leisure centres, including Sun Lane, Normanton and Thornes Park. News
Sadaqa day for the homeless in city Muslims will be feeding the homeless and the vulnerable at St Andrew’s Church on Peterson Road this Sunday. News
'I went to the bridge and I just sat there' Sitting on the edge of the bridge and waiting for the right moment to jump, former rugby starlet Brett Barlow thought he had finally reached his end. News
These are your Cafe of the Year winners 2019 Readers have been voting for their favourite cafes in the district and the Express can now reveal the winners. News
These are all the roads that will be closed during the Wakefield Hospice 10k 2019 The Wakefield Hospice 10k will take place this weekend, and roads across the city will be fully or partially closed as runners pass through. News
Get a delicious discount from Keg and Kitchen The Wakefield Express has teamed up with the newest restaurant in The Ridings to bring you this delicious discount deal. News
Pontefract teaching assistant was told her illness was 'all in her head' A teaching assistant who was once told her illness was ‘all in her head’ is hosting a charity evening to raise awareness for the condition. News
