Food and Drink

A premises licence review hearing is to be held after police seized illegal tobacco products from Top Shelf off-licence, on Leeds Road, Outwood, on August 21 this year.

Police seized illegal tobacco at Outwood off-licence

The Dam Inn pub is hosting a charity night packed with entertainment, raffles and festive cheer this week with all proceeds going to Wakefield Hospice.

The Dam Inn pub to hold festive fundraiser for Wakefield Hospice

Parents warned about risks of banned American sweets - as thousands found on sale (Photo: beats_ - stock.adobe.com)

Brits warned over American food containing banned additives

Fans confused as iconic Cadbury product withdrawn from shelves (Photo: flow - stock.adobe.com)

Cadbury drink removed from shelves due to quality issue

Santa’s Smashed Burger makes an appearance on the festive menu

Don't miss limited-edition Santa’s Smashed Burger this festive season

These jobs have all become available this week.

Here are 14 new job openings in Pontefract and Castleford

Situated within the renowned Victoria Quarter arcade on Vicar Lane, The Ivy Victoria Quarter will be open seven days a week.

The 10 most booked restaurants in West Yorkshire, according to OpenTable

The former Castleford pub which has been empty for more than a decade looks set to be converted into an Asda convenience store.

Former New Airedale pub in Castleford set to become Asda store

Aldi expert Julie Ashfield shares five secrets about the chilled aisle (Photo: City Press / Adobe)

Aldi's five festive changes for Christmas

Here are some of the best pubs across the district, as chosen by readers.

24 of the best pubs to visit across Wakefield this Christmas

Christmas markets: My ranking of the most popular foods and drinks from mulled wine to churros (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Christmas market food and drinks from best to worst

Junk food adverts are set to be banned from October 2025 (Photo: beats_ - stock.adobe.com)

Junk food advert ban - which foods will be included?

An espresso machine and hot chocolate maker are on offer in Aldi later this week

Bargain espresso machine for barista-style coffees on Specialbuys

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Supermarket ready meal recalled over health alert

Celebrity chefs who have appeared on I’m A Celebrity: Get Me Out of Here (Photo: Getty Images)

Every celebrity chef who has appeared on I'm A Celebrity

How to get your hands on free Subway merchandise (Photo: Joe Pepler/PinPep)

Subway launch free merchandise including meatball marinara t-shirt
We absolutely need the Chipotle Southwest Sauce t-shirt 👕
Holly Allton

Karen paid a visit to the Well Women Centre in Wakefield.

Karen Wright: Ticking off the to do list for Christmas prep

Asda confirms return of its Christmas pizza

Karen needed help icing the celebration cake. Photo: Adobe

Karen Wright: Everyone comes together at a time in need

15 of the best sushi restaurants in the UK - according to food writers and TripAdvisor reviews (Photo: Google/TripAdvisor)

15 of the finest sushi restaurants in the UK

Wine offers for new customers can be very inviting

Best wine deals: How to save money and get free bottles for Christmas

The Appleeton's festive hamper.

Appleton’s Butchers lights up Yorkshire town with Christmas charity initiative

Gorgeous Gin from £18

Food for thought - tasty Yorkshire gifts for this Christmas

These subscriptions either send you fully-prepared meals, or the ingredients to start you off on a culinary journey

Top 10 meal kits and recipe boxes - save time and money on your meals

The packs arrive in the post and you just top them up with the fresh ingredients

We try a pack of four recipe kits for £1 and the results were amazing

Where you can meet the Grinch at McDonald's sites across the UK - full list of restaurants (Photo: Red Consultancy)

McDonald's celebrates Grinch happy meal with character meet and greet

The Great British Sandwich Study: The most-loved UK sandwiches named as Gen Z turn away from classic fillings (Photo: mariolizaola - stock.adobe.com)

The nation choose their favourite sandwiches and fillings
We are a nation of sandwich lovers 🥪
Holly Allton

The L'OR Barista Sublime is ideal for coffee lovers

This Black Friday coffee machine deal is perfect for bargain hunters

If you're looking for a good local night out this Christmas, then visit one of these great venues.

The 14 best places for a festive night out in Wakefield

Jack Daniels Rye is available at a Black Friday bargain price

This surprise Jack Daniels deal is a whiskey wonder for Black Friday!

I tried Caorunn Gin - and I think it would make the perfect Christmas gift (Photo: Stellar PR)

Caorunn Gin launches personalised service for Christmas

A licensing review hearing over Cheers pub, Newton Lane, Outwood, is due to be held on December 9.

Pub’s new tenants could lose licence over claims of illegal events

Jonathan Allum, Joanne Tomlinson and David Parfitt at Allums Butchers in Wakefield. Picture: John Clifton

10 best butchers in Wakefield, according to Express readers

The vodka has a near-perfect score

The best vodka in the world is now ultra cheap for Black Friday

Asda sells 60k of its £1 winter warmer deal - where you can get it and end date (Photo: Alan - stock.adobe.com)

Asda relaunches £1 winter warmer deal for over 60s

We were invited to Cosmo in Doncaster

Food review: We were invited to Cosmo to sample cuisines from across the globe

Trinity Kitchen

Feast your way through the festive season at Trinity Kitchen

Christmas drinks offers include exciting options and deals for 2024

Top Christmas booze Black Friday deals for presents and parties

Leading UK supermarkets ranked from cheapest to most expensive for Christmas Dinner (Photo: Seventyfour - stock.adobe.com)

Aldi tops list of affordable Christmas dinner

Carlsberg Martson set to axe eight popular British beers from pubs after Christmas (Photo: Isabella - stock.adobe.com)

Eight popular beers set to be axed from pubs after Christmas

Plymouth Gin is among the big name brands where shoppers can save during Black Friday sales

Black Friday gin deals - the biggest brands offering huge savings

75 finest UK restaurants named best in the world (Photo: Adobe Stock)

The 75 finest UK restaurants named among best in the world

Some of the best whisky delas we've found for this Black Friday

My best whisky picks for Black Friday - Lagavulin, Jura and Mortlach

Greggs releases nostalgic card game - which will make the ideal stocking filler this Christmas (Photo: Richard Lee/PinPep)

Greggs unveils nostalgic card game in time for Christmas

200 Degrees will officially open next weekend.

200 Degrees coffee shop opening in Castleford

Lamb and chickpea curry

Karen Wright: I love creating fantastic meals that fit into my plan

Back at its lowest-ever price, the Ninja knife block could be another popular bargain during Black Friday

Ninja's popular knife block is back at its lowest-ever price

Luxury Christmas hampers for the foodies in your life

Best hampers for foodies that make great Christmas gifts

Mecca Bingo launches free festive dabbers - including Pigs in Blankets scent (Photo: We Are The Romans)

Mecca Bingo gives away festive scented dabbers

Grimace Shake makes return to McDonald’s for two weeks only (Photo: Adobe/McDonald's)

Iconic purple milkshake makes return to McDonald's

The Guinness Nitrosurge device helps you pour the perfect pint at home

Guinness Nitrosurge is now at its lowest ever price for Black Friday

The best premixed cocktails for Christmas

Goslings Black Seal Rum from Bermuda

Special rum Black Friday deals that bring taste of Caribbean alive

Calling all cheese fans! Babybel has gone big for Christmas (Photo: Popcorn PR)

Maxi Babybel returns for Christmas to delight fans

Mixologists share tips and tricks for Christmas drinks (Photo: New Africa - stock.adobe.com)

Tips and tricks from mixologists for festive drinks