Wakefield Express

Wakefield Trinity star surprised to receive call-up to World Cup

Tony Harber — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:47:08 GMT

Wakefield Trinity star Jazz Tevaga has admitted he was surprised to be chosen for the Samoa squad for the Rugby League World Cup.

Leeds United's Ethan Ampadu joins Premier League players supporting new No Room For Racism film

Tony Harber — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:43:21 GMT

The Premier League and its clubs are coming together this month to support No Room For Racism.

Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV review: big, clever and surprisingly sensible

Gareth Butterfield — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:22:13 GMT

The Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV is big, bold and packed with clever touches. It may cost around £50,000, but against pricier seven-seat rivals it starts to look like a very sensible choice.

Did you know Bunches does more than flowers? The online shop also sells plants, hampers and cards

Natalie Dixon — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:35:44 GMT

Bunches has plenty of options to choose from including flowers, hampers and greeting cards.

Reports from the courts: Castleford man who drove while banned is jailed

James Carney — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:11:04 GMT

The following cases were heard at Leeds Magistrates’ Court.

The Hop and Cobbles to reopen with fresh new look and brand-new live music venue

Leanne Clarke — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:40:18 GMT

A much-loved Wakefield city centre pub is undergoing an exciting refurbishment, with a fresh new look, traditional pub atmosphere and a brand-new live music venue set to welcome customers later this month.

Retro: 24 fabulous photos that will take you back to nights out in Flares in the noughties

Kara McKune — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:30:37 GMT

We’re turning back the clock back to nights out in Wakefield hotspot Flares in 2005, 2006 and 2007.

Wakefield company donates £2,500 worth of stationery to schools for NSPCC's Kindness Challenge

Kara McKune — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:07:48 GMT

Schools across the region have benefited from £2,500 worth of free stationery thanks to a YPO donation marking the NSPCC Kindness Challenge 2026.

Light Up Wakefield: Spectacular illuminated parade set to transform city centre

Leanne Clarke — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:46:38 GMT

A spectacular illuminated parade celebrating nature, creativity and community spirit is set to light up Wakefield city centre next month.

Sandal Singers raise £2,500 for Wakefield Hospice

Leanne Clarke — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Sandal Singers have presented Wakefield Hospice with a generous donation of £2,500, continuing the community choir’s long-standing support for local charities.