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Wakefield has been named the sixth-least lonely area within England.

Wakefield named as one of England’s least lonely areas in new national study

Pregnant women and vulnerable people have been warned after dangerous bacteria was been found in a type of cheese

Warning for pregnant women after deadly bacteria found in cheese

M&S has apologised for displaying daffodils next to spring onions

M&S apologises after displaying poisonous daffodils with spring onions

BoyleSports UK has applied to open a bookmakers at a former Poundworld building near to the city’s Trinity Walk Centre.

Public health chiefs object to city centre betting shop application

Findings of a clinical trial involving a new Alzheimer's drug Lecanemab have been published

New Alzheimer’s drug Lecanemab hailed ‘momentous’ by experts in trial

A six-year-old pupil from Ashford Church of England School has died after falling ill with Group A streptococcal infection.

Six-year-old child died in a Strep A outbreak at school

Almost four in 10 Brits aged over 65 find it difficult to have conversations abo...

Calorie counts to feature on menus from today to tackle obesity

New data suggests the STI is on the rise (Photo: Shutterstock)

What you need to know about flesh eating STI donovanosis - and how it’s treated

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month approaches this October, experts are urging women across the UK to check for signs and symptoms of the disease and for those eligible to take up their invitations for routine screenings.

More than 10,000 women miss "vital" breast cancer screenings in Wakefield

Four-fifths of the UK population is now fully vaccinated against Covid-19, with a booster programme announced for the over-50s this week.

Covid jabs in Wakefield and Five Towns: Areas where the fewest people are fully ...

A "very concerning" rise in Covid-19 infection rates has been identified in the Wakefield district, just days after the 2,100th case of the Delta variant was confirmed.

Warning after 'very concerning' rise in cases and hospital patients confirmed

Where cases of new Columbian Covid variant been found in the UK (Photo: Getty Images)

Where cases of new Columbian Covid variant are in UK - and its effect on vaccine...

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Heat-health warning issued as temperatures set to soar across England

Babies in Wakefield could be in danger of catching deadly diseases as figures show dozens missed their first potentially life-saving vaccines.

Babies in Wakefield at risk of deadly diseases as dozens miss life-saving vaccin...

More than 300 new cases of the Delta variant of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Wakefield and the Five Towns.

300 new cases of Delta variant confirmed in Wakefield as surge testing continues

More than 300 new cases of the Delta variant of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Wakefield and the Five Towns.

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The Wakefield district has recorded a full month without any recorded Covid deaths for the first time since the pandemic began. Pictured is Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield, where hospital treatment has been centralised for much of the pandemic.

Wakefield district records one month without Covid deaths

A further 172 cases of the Delta variant of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the Wakefield district, as concerns grow about the risk of the variant. Pictured is a member of the public attending a lateral flow testing site in Wakefield in March 2021.

Cases of Delta variant in Wakefield jump as rate of infection rises further

Every adult in England will be able to book their Covid-19 vaccine from today (Getty Images)

All adults in England can now book their Covid-19 jab - here’s how to get your a...

People in Wakefield are being urged to 'remain vigilant' about Covid restrictions, after a 'concerning' rise in Covid cases was recorded.

Latest Covid case rates for every area of Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford

Mr Johnson said he wanted to speak up on behalf of families who would still be subject to tight limits on mourners for the foreseeable future.

Bereaved son calls on council to relax numbers limit at crematoria

This map shows how many covid cases are near you as 21 June set to be delayed

The rate of cases of Covid-19 in Wakefield has risen sharply, as more than 300 cases of the Delta variant are confirmed in the district.

300 cases of Delta variant confirmed in Wakefield district

As concerns about the Delta variant continue, these are the latest Covid-19 figures for every area of Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford.

These are the areas of Wakefield where case rates are rising and falling

Campaigners against the mast in Lupset

Plans for 5G mast in Wakefield are rejected after protests

The Delta Covid-19 variant is now thought to be dominant in the UK (Photo: Getty Images)

Delta Covid variant is now ‘dominant in UK’ - and poses greater risk of hospital...

A new Covid variant first detected in Thailand has now been identified in the UK (Photo: ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

New Thai Covid strain found in the UK - but is it as infectious as the Indian va... Helen Johnson

The Indian variant has been detected

Covid Indian variant detected in Wakefield, Public Health England confirms

Protesters against a 5G mast in Lupset pictured earlier this month

Residents' fury over plans for 5G mast in Wakefield village

A new variant of Covid-19 has been discovered in Yorkshire and the Humber, Public Health England has confirmed. Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images

New Covid variant discovered in Yorkshire, Public Health England confirms

Surge testing has been under way in parts of Bolton since 7 May (Photo: Getty Images)

Where India variant is dominant in UK - amid concerns lockdown could be extended

People in Wakefield have been warned that it is 'more important than ever' to abide by Covid restrictions, after the rate of new cases rose further.

'More important than ever' to follow Covid rules in Wakefield

MP Jon Trickett will say Wakefield has a much higher rates of Covid-19 infections than the local areas of Matt Hancock and Boris Johnson. Stock image

Why more than a third of England's workplace Covid-19 outbreaks are in Yorkshire

More than a fifth of three-year-olds in Wakefield have rotten teeth, a survey suggests.

More than a fifth of Wakefield three-year-olds have rotten teeth

Health officials have designated the Indian variant as a “variant under investigation” (Photo: Getty Images)

77 cases of a new Indian Covid variant found in the UK could be ‘cause for conce...

Locking down streets could be the way forward when it comes to containing outbreaks of Covid variants (Photo: Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Entire streets could be locked down to stop spread of Covid variants, says exper...

A total of 25,282 people have had Covid-19 in Wakefield, the latest figures show.

Covid: More than 25,000 people have had coronavirus in Wakefield

As case rates in Wakefield rise to the seventh highest in the UK, these are the latest Covid figures for every area of the city and surrounding towns.

Latest Covid figures and rates for every area of Wakefield

Is your area among the worst affected? (Photo: Getty Images)

These are the 15 areas in England with the highest Covid infection rates right n...

People in Wakefield are being warned they must 'not become complacent' about coronavirus restrictions, as another fall in case rates is recorded.

People in Wakefield urged 'not to become complacent' as Covid case rates fall sl...

A new Covid-19 variant has been listed as a 'Variant Under Investigation' (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

New Covid-19 strain declared as ‘Variant Under Investigation’ - what we know so ...

16 cases of the new variant have been identified in the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

Scientists are tracking another new Covid variant in the UK after 16 cases found

A further 1.7 million people were advised by the Government to shield earlier this month, with hundreds of thousand now invited to receive a Covid vaccination (Photo: Shutterstock)

600,000 more people who were shielding have been invited for a Covid vaccine

If further data confirms the findings, the 10 day self-isolation period may have to be extended (Photo: Shutterstock)

The UK Covid variant could stay in the body longer - and self-isolation times ma...

Covid-19 case rates have dropped across nearly 95 per cent of local authorities in the UK (Photo: Getty Images)

Covid cases have dropped in nearly 95% of the UK - here’s how regions compare

Infection rates have fallen across all age groups and regions. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Coronavirus infections are now highest among 30 to 39 year olds in England

Have you got what it takes? (Photo: BBC)

TV quiz show Pointless is looking for new contestants - how to apply

The UK Covid variant has mutated again - here’s what scientists are saying (Photo: Shutterstock)

The UK Covid variant has mutated again - here’s what scientists are saying

The number of cases of Covid-19 in the Wakefield district has topped 20,000 for the first time. Pictured are staff at a vaccination centre at Spectrum Community Healthcare, Wakefield.

Covid cases in Wakefield reach 20,000 as rate falls

Case rates have dropped to their lowest levels since the end of last year (Photo: Getty Images)

Covid levels are at lowest in 2021 for most of England - the regions compared

Matt Hancock will lead a coronavirus briefing today - here's when

The daily testing of secondary school pupils and staff in England has been temporarily paused, due to concerns over the new variant (Photo: Shutterstock)

Daily Covid tests for secondary school pupils and staff in England have been pau...

Rising river levels at Stanley Ferry on Wednesday. Picture courtesy of Simon Marshall.

Wakefield Council arranges hotel accommodation for flood victims as local people...

This is when schools could reopen in England - and what you need to know about e...

Around 1 in 10 people in the UK had Covid in 2020 - latest data explained