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Nights of fun, food and fireworks are taking place all over Wakefield and the Five Towns for Bonfire Night 2026

All the bonfire and firework displays taking place across the district this year

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BFG wins top spot at Altofts Scarecrow Festival

A Walk for Nadia poster

More details on fundraising Walk For Nadia Mucha

A bumper gallery of iconic photos of thousands of Wakefield Trinity fans coming together on a historic ‘day to remember’.

58 iconic photos of historic ‘day to remember’ for people of Wakefield

Jane McDonald shows off her keyboard skills at First Direct Bank Arena. Picture Danny Kaan

Jane McDonald at First Direct Bank Arena was a night to remember

Cash for parcels? Police warn of growing criminal trap

Cash for parcels? Police warn of growing criminal trap

Reece and Troy welcome you to The Kettlethorpe.

Meet the landlords breathing new life into The Kettlethorpe pub

A colourful day out for families

In pictures: Wakefield colour bomb inflatable festival

Wakefield BID's Merrie City Festival 2026

Fun for all family at Merrie City Festival 2026

The hedgehog died after being kicked around like a football in Castleford.

Plea for information after pregnant hedgehog 'kicked like a football'

Wakefield Express readers have been giving their opinions on proposals for the first Lidl store in the city

Mixed views on proposed Lidl

GIna has been helped by friends Niki Fray-Smith and Eliza May Smith.

‘I bought 200 pairs of solar eclipse glasses and helped Wakefield’s stargazers’

George Pugh

'The local support makes it al worthwhile'

Stanley Ferry

Stanley Ferry pub parking row grows as readers split over new rules

Trinity Walk

New noodle bar to open in city centre

Family-run fish and chip restaurant opens in former YMCA after planning battle
A family-run fish and chip business dating back almost a century has opened the doors to its new Hemsworth restaurant after overcoming a lengthy planning process.
James Carney

A new Domino's store will open in Normanton.

New Domino's store to open in Normanton later this month

Emma Garner, who founded a pet waste disposal company after being made redundant from her law firm job,

Wakefield animal lover able to buy a house - from picking up dog poo

The Singing Friar is offering fish and chips for a fiver.

Chippy offering fish and chips for a fiver on St George's Day

Emergency services were called this morning.

What's happening at Thornes Park: Emergency services called to Wakefield park

Dare you take on the Stratos Fear?

Valentine's Mega Funfair at Redbeck Café carpark with over 20 rides

The Redbeck Motel has announced when it will close. Picture: Google

Redbeck Motel: “Iconic” business announces closing date

A proposal to tackle speeding on Thornes Road has been criticised by a councillor.

Councillor criticises council's plans to tackle speeding on Thornes Road

The Wild and Wood store opened in Pontefract in 2024.

Vegan skincare brand announces it will close

“It’s time for a national conversation about social media and our children”

Political Opinion Column with Simon Lightwood MP: “It’s time for a national conv...

New entertainment is heading to Wakefield city centre.

New showbar ready to open in Wakefield city centre

The Prince of Purston has announced it will close. Picture: Google

Business announces closure with 'heavy heart'
A Featherstone business has announced it will close.
Catherine Gannon

WATCH: Pontefract pub takes to TikTok with 'anything but a pint glass' prank

Jack Spencer.

Wakefield fish fryer one step closer to being named Young Fish Frier of the Year

They are on the hunt for photos of your cat, whether curled up in a cozy corner, sprawled across the sofa, or in a hilariously awkward position.

Calling all cat lovers - your feline friend could star in a WX exhibition

Wedding and events firm which suddenly moved issues message to couples

Wakefield Community Fridge

Foodbank helps more than 250 people over Christmas

Wakefield Community Fridge opened earlier this month

Foodbank will give away free goods to people in need on Christmas Eve

Wakefield Trinity RFLC and Eastmoor Dragons ARLFC have paid tribute to a young player who has died.

Local clubs pay tribute after young player passes away

The band at the Bull's Head in Horbury

Charity brass band concerts will be held in to raise funds in memory of Ami

Petting zoo's 'heartfelt' message as it announces permanent closure

Martin Britton was 41

Tributes paid to Martin Britton

Junction 32 has unveiled the name of its new magical Christmas train, the Thirty Choo Express.

Junction 32 unveils the name of its new festive train as voted for by locals

DownDetector has recently seen a huge spike in problems with major apps including Twitter and Facebook. (Photo: SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty)

Major social media app goes down for users

Children in Need 2025.

Children in Need: 38 fabulous photos of your little ones fundraising

Supermarket Aldi has dished up this autumn’s hottest drop which is guaranteed to keep you spud-tacularly snug as the air turns crisp.

Spud-tacular style! Aldi launches jacket potato jacket

Tributes pour in for ‘much loved and respected’ pub landlord

The Sun

Grand Reopening: The Sun in Wakefield shines with a brand-new look

Queen's Mill Tearooms has marked its 10-year anniversary. Dana Russell, centre

Queen's Mill Tearooms marks 10 year anniversary

Couples can now get married at The Boathouse at Newmillerdam Country Park.

Couples can now get married at "iconic" Wakefield venue

iPhone with social media apps showing

Digital Afterlife explained: What happens to your social media accounts when you...

Matt Kitchin

Wakefield residents offered the chance to win a day out with difference!

Debbie and Conrad

Sky dive for Ackworth Community Library

Facebook has been deleting millions of accounts in a purge on 'spammy' content

Facebook deletes millions of accounts in major purge

A dog attack has left Moonie with a cracked shell and potentially "months of recovery."

Dog attack leaves nursery's cherished pet tortoise facing “months of recovery”

Suncream application

Almost half of Brits ignore guidance for suncream application – new research

Do you fancy scaring others this Halloween?

Here's how to get paid to terrify people at Wakefield attraction this Halloween

Evie has become a regular at The Junction Inn pub.

Meet Evie - the stray cat who has become a regular at a Normanton pub

Aldi launches limited edition Supernova Champagne in tribute to Oasis reunion.

Aldi launches limited edition Supernova Champagne in tribute to Oasis reunion

Habibur Masum is on trial at Bradford Crown Court

Breaking Husband who stabbed wife as she pushed baby in pram guilty of murder

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