Pontefract

This incredible property, named Castle Cottage, is currently available for £500,000 through estate agents Enfields Luxe.

Inside a £500,000 character cottage with direct views of Pontefract Castle

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

Rose Garden and Cafe

Plans submitted for new cafe at garden centre

The Cryer and Stott team

Cheesemonger shortlisted for hat-trick of awards

Farmer Copleys Pumpkin Festival.

Farmer Copleys confirms future of Pumpkin Festival following cancellation

Sam Millard was a try scorer for Pontefract RUFC in their game at Morley.

Pontefract lose out to Morley in slugfest played out in testing conditions

Dr David Aaron showcasing Navigating Suicide Prevention resources at the Trust Quality Conference.

NHS Trust launches Navigating Suicide Prevention programme at local hospitals

Patients enjoy special horse visit at The Prince of Wales Hospice.

Patients enjoy special horse visit at The Prince of Wales Hospice

Chef Kez.

Michelin-trained chef beats cardiac crisis to help launch viral cafe

Storm Boelo will hit Wakefield this weekend.

Storm Boelo: Yellow weather warning issued across Wakefield

Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield. Picture Scott Merrylees

Mid Yorkshire NHS trust criticised over staff parking charges

Aaron Young and Will Goodall established AW Detailing when they were 18.

From £500 to a thriving business: Teenagers' car detailing success story

Squash fans watch action from Pontefract 1's clash with Ferriby Hall. Pic: Pontefract Squash Club

Pontefract keep hat-trick bid on track with win at Hall

Yvette Cooper MP meeting with West Yorkshire Police's off -road bike team.

Everyone deserves to feel safe where they live

Wakefield Council's cabinet has agreed to scrap two-hour free parking. LDRS image

Two-hour free parking across the Wakefield district scrapped

King High romps to victory. Pic: Alan Wright

Impressive King High reigns supreme in feature race at Pontefract
The finale of the 2026 racing season took place at Pontefract and the feature race on the card was the 34th running of the one mile Listed British Stallion Studs EBF Silver Tankard Stakes.
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Families and visitors can enjoy a packed programme of festive fun at the Light Switch-On events in Castleford, Ossett and Pontefract, with live entertainment, festive markets, tasty treats and plenty of activities.

Start the festive season in style as Pontefract, Castleford and Ossett light up

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Sam Gilbert scores Pontefract's first try. Pic: Jonathan Buck

Pontefract withstand Moortown barrage to seal thrilling win

Rachel Brown, founder of Pontefract and District Breast Cancer Support Group.

Bra thief will not deter breast cancer support group

Liz Abbott outside Flowerworks on Ropergate

Ropergate florist celebrating 20 years in business says Pontefract is blooming

Pontefract captain Matt Godson was in winning form against Chapel Allerton.

Pontefract stay perfect after ending Chapel Allerton’s 100 per cent start

The Buttercross in Market Place, Pontefract.

Artisan craft fair to be held in town centre

Artisan market in Pontefract.

Artisan craft and gift fair to visit Pontefract, Castleford and Wakefield

Frosty mornings are on the way for Wakefield.

Frosty mornings on the way for Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford

Tom Papworth scored an excellent try for Pontefract at Selby. Picture: Jonathan Buck

Pontefract RUFC suffer first defeat despite strong defence in derby tussle

Campbell Hatton playing in the charity football match.

Celebrities turn out for charity football match
More than 500 spectators supported a celebrity charity football match at Pontefract Collieries FC.
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Rory Stewart won a crunch game to help Pontefract to a narrow win over Hallamshire. Picture: PSA

Champions Pontefract are given a fright before confirming victory

Here are the locations of every mobile speed camera in use Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford next week

Here are all the mobile speed cameras in use around Wakefield next week

Pontefract is set to welcome the festive season in style with its annual Christmas Light Switch-On, featuring a festive market, live entertainment, funfair rides and attractions for families.

Pontefract light switch-on to bring festive cheer with market and family fun

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"The best thing I've eaten": MasterChef star raves about Pontefract bruch spot

Noble Grace charges ahead to win the Always Trying Syndicate Handicap for Warren Greatrex and Ed Greatrex. Picture: Alan Wright

Biscuits all round as Pontefract serves up bumper race meeting

Ardagh Glass in Knottingley

MP pledges to fight for 80 jobs under threat

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Planning applications received week starting October 5 2026

Mr Lamb and Mr Niculescu in the operating theatre after successfully completing the first two Rottinger hip replacements ever performed at Wrightington Hospital.

Pontefract surgeon's expertise helps shape the future of hip replacement care

Families across Wakefield are being invited to enjoy a week of free Halloween-themed activities at markets across the district during the October half-term.

Free Halloween fun coming to Wakefield markets this half-term

Chris Walker outside Ego on Ropergate, Pontefract.

Hairdresser Chris launching new venture

There are a variety of pumpkin patches across Wakefield this October.

The top places for pumpkin picking in and around Wakefield and the Five Towns

Charlotte Dean (left) and Ella Gusterson outside the Enchanted Village on Cornmarket, Pontefract.

Hospital nurses open children's play centre

Pontefract Racecourse is staging an eight-race card today.

Pontefract Racecourse: Preview and tips for Monday’s eight-race meeting

Lucas Ketteridge makes a flying break to open Pontefract's scoring at Malton and Norton. Picture: Jonathan Buck

Andy Fradgley’s promising start as Pontefract head coach continues

Rory Richmond sealed Pontefract One's winning start to the season. Picture: Magda Kaminska

Strong start to new season for Pontefract’s squash champions

Market life in Wakefield District

31 pictures showing life in Wakefield, Castleford and Pontefract markets

This lovely property, on Royal Birkdale Way, is currently for sale through estate agents Enfields for £375,000.

Inside a gorgeous £375,000 family home, for sale in Normanton

Mayor of Wakefield Coun Brian Moorhouse, Godfrey Brooks and daughter Janet.

Pontefract veteran celebrates 107th birthday as regional regiment marks 20 years

Beer lovers across the district can sample cask ales from China, Singapore, Ukraine, the USA and Denmark at their local Wetherspoon pubs this month.

Pubs to serve 20 cask ales from around the world in 12-day beer festival

A photo from the 2025 Friarwood Music Festival

Get involved with Friends of Friarwood Valley Gardens

Pontefract Swimming Pool on Stuart Road closed in 2021. LDRS image

Offer made to buy former Pontefract Swimming Pool site

Josh Hough returned to Pontefract's front row and took the man of the match award against Dinnington. Picture: Jonathan Buck

Pontefract collect bonus with hard fought opening day victory

The Good Biscuit, ridden by Jason Hart, gets up for a third win at Pontefract in 2026. Picture: Steve Davies/sdphotos

Hat-trick star The Good Biscuit on way to becoming Pontefract legend

Plans have been been lodged to convert the former Northern Social bar in Pontefract town centre into a HMO. LDRS image

Plans lodged to convert former Pontefract sports bar into HMO

Coroner's appeal: Search launched for loved ones of man who has sadly died in Pontefract

Search launched for loved ones of man who has sadly died in Pontefract

The former NatWest branch in Pontefract town centre.

Plans approved to remove artwork from former town centre bank

Pontefract Racecourse is staging a seven-race card.

Pontefract Racecourse: Preview and tips for Thursday’s seven-race meeting

Seven libraries across Wakefield will receive collections of books that inspired Netflix films and series.

Netflix brings the stories behind its biggest hits to libraries across Wakefield

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