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Wakefield Council has joined forces with four other West Yorkshire councils to secure almost £1million in funding for a new hub supporting veterans, reservists and their families.

Funding secured for a hub that supports veterans and their families

Jon Trickett, the Member of Parliament for Normanton and Hemsworth. Picture Tony Johnson.

MP Jon Trickett vows to stand by miners in pension dispute

Wakefield Council has identified a site on Ings Road to build a £15 Youth Zone. LDRS image

Consultation held over city’s £15m ‘world class’ youth centre plan

Workhorse: the Ryichi wind-up radio is compact but could be a lifesaver

I tested this £29.99 emergency radio for power cuts

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Explainer What you need in a Government 3-day emergency kit

Ardagh Glass at Knottingley

Councillor calls on Andy Burnham to act over 80 jobs

Ardagh Glass in Knottingley

MP pledges to fight for 80 jobs under threat

Ruby Noon pictured with mum Faye

Seriously injured teenager wins Blue Badge appeal

A major change to tobacco sales is less than 100 days away with retailers across Wakefield being urged to get ready.

Less than 100 days to go until new tobacco law changes who can buy cigarettes

Work has begun on imrpoving roads across the district.

Wakefield Council marks 100 days of Reform UK control

The government has confirmed benefit payments are to be paid early this weekend - ahead of the August bank holiday.

The 11 benefits to be paid early this August bank holiday weekend

Morrisons launches 1,000 new apprenticeships to develop next generation of retails leaders.

Morrisons launches 1,000 new apprenticeships

Wakefield Bus Station. Picture Scott Merrylees

Families can earn rewards while enjoying free bus travel this summer

Tracy Brabin

County set to get more control over its own money under devolution shake-up

The state-of-the-art facility will be purpose-built

Ad Feature AG&P Industrial launches new fabrication yard

West Yorkshire’s Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, Alison Lowe OBE.

West Yorkshire Deputy Mayor appointed to the House of Lords
West Yorkshire Deputy Mayor Alison Lowe OBE has been appointed to the House of Lords.
Kara McKune

The new legislative framework means that the council will have to act sooner and requires earlier formal action and more frequent use of civil penalty notices.

New legal requirements for private renters and landlords across Wakefield

New common-sense proposals announced today will see the loudest fireworks restricted to professional displays

Crackdown on the loudest fireworks to protect families, pets and wildlife

Steph McGovern will host the celebration in Cornwall

Ad Feature Steph McGovern hosts first Vocational Day

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Government's 11 emergency essentials every home should have

The Coca Cola team

Factory’s £42m green upgrade revealed

New breakfast clubs in the Wakefield District.

These 12 Wakefield district schools to get free breakfast clubs

Gibraltar is entering a new chapter following the landmark UK-EU Treaty

Ad Feature Gibraltar announces residency scheme reforms

Following a series of public engagement sessions in Featherstone last month, residents are being reminded that they can still have their say online on how £20million of government funding is spent.

Featherstone residents to decide how £20 million of funding is spent

Fans watch England at WX

Pubs can stay open until 5am for England's World Cup clash with Mexico

The Springs, Wakefield city centre

MP backs Labour's new asylum and immigration reforms

Four in 10 blamed geopolitical factors for rising energy price

Nine in 10 Brits have no idea where their energy bill spend goes
Almost nine in 10 Brits have no idea where their energy bill spend actually goes, according to research.
Ellie Clibbens

The University of Hong Kong secured the 11th spot in the latest QS World University Rankings

Ad Feature Hong Kong universities rank among the world's top 100

From left to right: Emma Mayou, Senior Homesearch Officer for Vico Homes; Ewa Szlacheta, Assistant Development Project Manager for Vico Homes; Courtney Hill, Shared Ownership Sales Officer for Vico Homes; Michael Ramsbottom, Contracts Manager for Miller Homes Yorkshire; David Bagnall, Delivery Development Manager for Vico Homes, Frank Man, Assistant Clerk of Works for Vico Homes; David Blakely, Senior Director of Bellrock Group.

Vico Homes brings 151 more affordable homes to Knottingley with £30m investment

Resident doctors in England call off strikes with new offer to be put to membership

Resident doctors call off strikes with new offer to be put to membership

Simon Topham (left), the inaugural chair of Lupset's new neighbourhood board, which will oversee government investment in area, with Simon Lightwood, MP for Wakefield and Rothwell. LDRS image

£20m investment for Lupset - and you can decide where the money will be spent

Terminal 2 at Hong Kong International Airport commenced operations on 27 May.

Ad Feature Smooth take-off for new terminal at Hong Kong International Airport

Novuna Consumer Finance is one of the UK's leading providers of retail point of sale finance and personal loans

Ad Feature One in eight households couldn't cover essentials for two months

Philip Hobday.

‘It’s not good for people to be alone’

Join our day of action.

How ‘legal bullying’ is silencing journalists and harming democracy

Ad Feature Full details of the With Banners Held High march

It comes as SMEs brace for further economic shocks

Ad Feature UK SMEs may turn their backs on apprenticeships, experts warn

The new look Prince of Wales website.

Hospice unveils dynamic new website transforming access to local care

Despite their young age, children are spending more time on phones than ever – raising urgent questions for parents about safety, supervision and screen time

Parents turn to safer phones as kids’ screen time warning lands

Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! Town criers take to the streets as 83 per cent of Brits miss daily fruit and veg target. Picture: David Parry/PA Media Assignments

83 per cent of Brits miss daily fruit and veg target

Industry Minister Chris McDonald is tackled by Steph McGovern over apprenticeship fears.

Ad Feature Industry Minister Chris McDonald champions apprenticeship reforms

Union GMB says jobs are to be slashed at the Knottingley site.

Knottingley glass factory jobs under threat due to 'lack of Government support'

“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...

Yvette Cooper MP with police in Castleford town centre

Political opinion column with Yvette Cooper: Police up, crime down in our towns

Kirsty has been a childminder in the Wakefield district for over six years.

'Make a difference' in 2026 and become a childminder in Wakefield

As primary school deadline day approaches, here are all the primary schools within the district that were rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.

All of the primary schools in Wakefield rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted

The Autumn Budget might have brought a glimmer of hope - but there’s a catch

The truth behind the £150 energy bill cut nobody mentions

Jade Botterill MP

Political opinion column with Jade Botterill MP: Supporting local parents

British citizens or UK residents can create parliamentary petitions online, with the Petitions Committee checking they meet the standards to be published.

The top 10 parliamentary petitions people in Wakefield are backing

Simon Lightwood MP at No 10 Downing Street

Political opinion column with Simon Lightwood MP: Reflecting on 2025

Yvette Cooper MP with local teacher Jed Schofield.

Political opinion column with Yvette Cooper: Our communities coming together ove...

The 27 best-performing primary schools in Yorkshire that set pupils up for success

The 27 best-performing primary schools in Yorkshire named

Jade Botterill MP

Political opinion with Jade Botterill MP: Guaranteed opportunity for young peopl...

The research found overwhelming support for small businesses at a time of economic uncertainty when they are facing multiple financial pressures.

Lower taxes, cheaper energy and rate cuts urged for small businesses

Coun Denise Jeffery, Leader of Wakefield Council.

Wakefield Council leader responds to Autumn Budget 2025

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