Hemsworth

Theo Harkin is believed to be in the Wakefield area and is thought to frequent Fitzwilliam, Hemsworth, South Elmsall and Pontefract.

Appeal to find missing teen with links to Wakefield district

Initial enquiries suggest that the the deceased is Alex and his family have been informed.

Body found in the search for missing Wakefield man Alex Wilby

The shop on Market Street. Picture by Google

Disappointment as plans to convert fireplace shop into restaurant are cancelled

The former Hemsworth Fireplace and Stoves shop on Market Street. Picture by Google

Hemsworth fireplace shop could be converted to fish and chip restaurant

Developer Banks Property has been given permission for a major residential development at an 11-hectare site to the east of Wakefield Road, Hemworth.

Major housing scheme for Hemsworth approved

Developer Banks Property wants to build a major residential development at an 11-hectare site to the east of Wakefield Road, Hemworth.

Plan to build 260 new homes recommended for approval

Wakefield Hospice. Picture Scott Merrylees

£200,000 levied on housing developers to be spent on Wakefield Hospice

The Hemsworth development.

Major housing developments recommended for planning approval

Let's go fly a kite at Heath Kite Festival 2024.

Let's go fly a kite! Heath Kite Festival a flying success

I took the difficult decision to vote against the government and my own party leadership on the removal of the winter fuel payment.

Jon Trickett MP: Why I voted against the removal of the winter fuel payment

The former Barclays bank branch in Hemsworth could be converted into a gym and physiotherapy centre. Image: Google Streetview

Former Barclays bank in Hemsworth set to be turned into gym

Hemsworth kickboxer Jordan Stones. Photo courtesy of Valhalla Promotions

Hemsworth kickboxer Jordan Stones is ready to bring the excitement

Even more businesses across the district can now apply for a grant from Wakefield Council to help improve shop security measures.

Security grants for up to £6K available for businesses across Wakefield

Predator Kirkby (pictured) was given an extended 17-year jail sentence at Leeds Crown Court. (pics by WYP / National World)

Predator 'could die in prison' for years of abuse against young boys

Wakefield Council looks set to sell off playing fields on Highfield Road, Hemsworth, to allow a developer to build houses.

Sale of junior football pitches agreed to allow Hemsworth housing scheme

Lee tried to outrun the police then made Dodson switch seats to take the blame. (pic by National World)

Motorist switched seats during police chase to blame his passenger
A motorist with multiple driving offences forced his passenger to swap seats after failing to outrun police.
Nick Frame

General Election 2024: The Normanton and Hemsworth result was finally announced at close to 5am on Friday, July 5, showing that Jon Trickett had been re-elected with an increased majority.

Jon Trickett MP: I will fight for the interests of working people

Wakefield Council looks set to sell off playing fields on Highfield Road, Hemsworth, to allow a developer to build houses.

Junior football pitches set to be sold to developer for housing

The Blue Bell, in Hemsworth, has gained the top rating for its levels of hygiene

Wetherspoon pub in Hemsworth gets top hygiene rating

Jon Trickett wins the Normanton and Hemsworth seat

Election result for Normanton and Hemsworth as Nigel Farage's party comes second

General election polling station at Outwood Memorial Hall, Wakefield.

General election in Wakefield district: Every candidate standing for parliament

Team Revie v Team Bremner

YORKSHIRE’S ‘SOCCERAID’ COMES TO HEMSWORTH

Lee Vigars is staying as Hemsworth MW manager for the 2024-25 season.

Hemsworth MW manager Lee Vigars commits to club along with all cup final squad

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Latest submitted planning applications

Grove Lane Park play area improvements complete

Take a look at Grove Lane Park’s new play area after its £29K revamp

Police in Wakefield have found a body in Hemsworth during enquiries for a missing person appeal.

Body of a man found in a property in Hemsworth

Mumbai Boss, Wakefield

Wakefield businesses shortlisted at Yorkshire Curry Awards 2024
Businesses across Wakefield have been shortlisted at the first ever Yorkshire Curry Awards.
Tom Scargill

Cordall was arrested after an imagen of a child was uploaded to the internet by him, with officers later finding more images on his iPhone. (pics by National World)

Vile paedophile took his own abuse photos and shared image online

Julie Outram at the protest

Developer defends plan for 260-home project

Peter Mandleson, Minister without Portfolio, emerges from the lift after a trip down Kellingley Colliery, with Jon Trickett, MP for Hemsworth, and John Grogan, MP for Selby in 1998

MP calls for Orgreave inquiry and pension restoration amid neglect of pit towns

The site for the homes off Wakefield Road in Hemsworth. Picture by Google

Hundreds object to plan for 260 new homes

Banks Property has put forward proposals for an 11-hectare development on land to the east of the B6273 Wakefield Road in Hemsworth, to the south east of Wakefield, which will include up to 260 high-quality homes of different sizes and types.

Plan to build 260 'high-quality homes' in Hemsworth

Here are 21 of the poorest neighbourhoods in Wakefield, according to statistics.

Wakefield’s 21 poorest neighbourhoods based on income deprivation statistics

The event at Hemsworth Community Centre

New jobs on offer for carers at Hemsworth recruitment event

Codie Smith is calling on politicians to improve the leisure facilities for young people in the Hemsworth district.

Hemsworth pro boxer Codie Smith calls for better leisure facilities

Phoebe and Imogen Kaye whose cat has gone missing have adopted a lookalike cat. Picture Scott Merrylees

Family looking for missing cat give shelter to identical 'imposter' tabby

Plans for a Burger King drive-thru in Hemsworth have been approved despite concerns raised by a council's healthy places officer.

Town near Wakefield set to get a new Burger King drive-thru

A grotto for dogs to come and have their picture taken with Santa Paws is returning to Hemsworth.

Hemsworth pet shop announces return of Santa Grotto for dogs this Christmas

The semi-detached home has a lovely quiet location, surrounded by open fields.

Appealing home with gardens, open views and just one neighbour hits the market

Scott Askham made a winning return to UK MMA at Manchester. Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images

Hemsworth fighter Scott Askham back on winning trail on OKTAGON debut

Brent Law hit 45 in Streethouse's victory over Old Sharlston which clinched the Pontefract Cricket League title. Photo by Scott Merrylees

Final day victory seals Streethouse seal Pontefract Cricket League title triumph

Developer Banks Property is preparing proposals for a major residential development at an 11-hectare site to the east of Wakefield Road, Hemworth.

Hemsworth residents to be told of plan to build 260 homes near to Vale Head Park

Hemsworth branch of Barclays is set to close on September 15. Photo: AdobeStock

Jon Trickett MP: Elderly and vulnerable hit by the local bank closures

Peter and family with staff from The Poplars, Hemsworth receiving the donation.

Hemsworth husband raises £3,000 for memory loss unit

Here's how my day at Pontefract Racecourse, as a journalist, went.

High fashion and thrilling races on annual Ladies Day at Pontefract Races

Celebrations: St Helen’s CE Primary School in Hemsworth achieved a Good rating in its recent Ofsted inspection after successive ‘Requires Improvement’ ratings and even an ‘Inadequate’ grade.

School celebrates 'Good' Ofsted rating for the first time in almost 20 years

Cost of living crisis hits low-income households the hardest.

Jon Trickett MP: Millions of people living in poverty

Codie Smith is raring to go for his second professional fight. Picture: Wasserman Promotions

Hemsworth boxer Codie Smith gives warning to future opponents

Shaub 'Shab' Mohammed.

Shab's Indian Kitchen in Hemsworth shortlisted for Takeaway of the Year

MPs Yvette Cooper, Simon Lightwood and Jon Trickett.

Knottingley 'put on parliamentary map' in boundary changes

More patients in Yorkshire than any other county have had to travel out of the area to access the mental health treatment they need. Photo: AdobeStock

Jon Trickett MP: Mental health crisis created by 13 years of Tory austerity

Hemsworth MW in action last season against Frickley Athletic. Picture: Scott Merrylees

Hemsworth MW in danger of being thrown out of Northern Counties East League

Jeremy Renner on set of Rennervations, a bus behind him and some power tools to one side (Credit: Disney+)

Jeremy Renner deemed ‘toughest Avenger’ on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Protest against the Crofton development

Residents launch campaign to stop housing development in village

Pontefract Park's new kids playground has opened.

New kids playground at Pontefract Park now open