Ridings

Karen promoting her book during the festive lights switch on.

Karen Wright: Promoting my book with a festive switch on

Wakefield Council made the ‘right decision’ not to buy The Ridings shopping centre, the local authority’s leader has said.

Council made ‘right decision’ not to buy The Ridings, leader says

The party was in full swing at the Ridings Centre on Saturday for its 40th birthday celebrations. (Photos Scott Merrylees)

The Ridings celebrates 40th birthday with big bash and special superhero guests

Images of how the transformed building could look.

First look inside Wakefield's former BHS store

The band has previously played numerous sold out shows across the district.

Popular Wakefield indie band's hometown gig cancelled by police

This is how you can book a stall at the Christmas lights switch on at The Ridings.

Here is how to book a market stall at The Ridings' Christmas lights switch on

'The Park' will open in The Ridings centre next month.

The Ridings set to open giant indoor park

Wakefield Council has approved an application to build the properties above the premises near to the entrance to The Ridings shopping centre.

Flats scheme approved above new Greggs shop in Wakefield city centre

Magician, Zen, will bring a Poirot-inspired stunt to the Wakefield shopping centre.

Castleford magician to host 'dangerous and spectacular' stunt at The Ridings

The Ridings Shopping Centre is set to undergo further transformation.

The Ridings to undergo further transformation with return of outdoor shop area

The Free Little Library in The Ridings Shopping Centre is found on the upper mall next to Boots.

Help needed: Here is how to donate to The Riding's Free Little Library

The new owner of The Ridings Shopping Centre are giving Wakefield businesses the chance to open up at one of their retail units.

The Ridings Centre giving local businesses the opportunity to buy retail units

The Ridings Shopping Centre have unveiled the first images of the new adventure playground set to open.

First look at the new adventure playground coming to The Ridings Shopping Centre

Danny Tymon has opened Tattoo Journey in The Ridings. Picture Scott Merrylees

New businesses unveiled at Wakefield's Ridings shopping centre

Councillor Michael Graham revealed plans to increase leisure facilities in an attempt to revive the city centre.

New bowling alley included in plans to increase leisure facilities

Karen Wright popped into town to see all the classic cars and bikes that were on display in the bull ring and all the streets around the cathedral on May 1 bank holiday

Karen Wright finds plenty to enjoy on her own doorstep
I like to spend plenty of my leisure time out and about in my local town Wakefield whenever possible. We can often overlook what we have on doorsteps.

Coronation quiche makes a tasty centrepiece for a celebratory spread

Karen Wright: Savouring the coronation

Kalush Orchestra of Ukraine won the Eurovision Song Contest last year. The 2023 final will be held in Liverpool on May 13. Photo: Getty Images

Wakefield group to host Eurovision party

Owner of Tattoo Journey, Danny Tymon and tattooist Laura Robson.

Wakefield tattoo and piercing shop to move into The Ridings

To make the bunnies you will need to buy a bag of jumbo-sized mallows and a bag of regular mallows

Karen Wright's recipe for an easy edible Easter treat

The Ridings is set to open a new kids adventure play area later this year.

New kids play area planned for Wakefield shopping centre

Founder and CEO of Bring Me To Life, Catherine Breadmore.

Women's wellness group to unveil new hub at The Ridings tonight

The Ridings shopping centre Wakefield. Picture Scott Merrylees

The Ridings Shopping Centre scraps mobility scooter scheme

Matt Allwright and Karen cut the cake

Looking forward to March after a flipping fantastic February

The sculpture was inspired by 19th century conservationist and naturalist Charles Waterton, who opened what is recognised as the world’s first nature reserve in the grounds of his estate near Wakefield.

‘Love God’ statue outside Wakefield Cathedral would ‘mock Christian faith’

The market will include a variety of vegan street food, artisan bakes, craft cheeses, handmade cosmetics, ethical clothing and jewellery, arts and crafts and charity stalls.

Vegan festival date for Wakefield shopping centre

Delicious rhubarb and custard cheesecake

Celebrating versatile vegetable rhubarb at festival weekend!
From February 17 to 19 it is the Rhubarb Festival here in Wakefield. For many years now we have been celebrating the glorious pink vegetable that thrives in the nine square miles that is affectionately called “The Rhubarb Triangle”.

The coffee morning is open to all adult men living in the Wakefield District.

Free men's mental health coffee mornings to relaunch in The Ridings

The owners of The Ridings Shopping Centre are in negotiations with a potential new buyer.

Ridings owners ‘in negotiations’ with potential buyer after council backed out

The event by ManMatters will be held in South Elmsall on Wednesday January 25 from 11am to 3pm.

ManMatters to hold health awareness day in South Elmsall

Karen Wright refelcts on the past year and looks to the future

Reflecting on a passing year and what the future holds

Treacle’s, named after the hospice’s mascot Treacle Bear, who officially opened the shop, is on The Springs and just a short distance away from the hospice’s Teall Street shop.

New children’s shop opens in Wakefield city centre

Gingerbread biscuits make lovely Christmas tree decorations or gifts

Gingerbread biscuits and lights: it must be almost Christmas

Wakefield's Mayor CounDavid Jones with Card for Good Causes shop manager Jill Farringdon.

Charity Christmas card shop unveiled in Wakefield

Age UK Wakefield District are working in partnership with The Ridings Shopping Centre to host Silver Sunday event for older people.

Age UK to hold 'Silver Sunday' event celebrating Wakefield's older people

David Woodhead, director of Woodhead Investments, said purchasing the Ridings Centre should be a ‘no-brainer’ for Wakefield Council.

Ridings Centre sale presents ‘rare opportunity’ to transform city centre

Karen Wright.

Karen Wright: Summer festival in Wakefield with baking and plenty of sun

Joys Coffee House Wakefield will open its doors to customers on Friday.

New independent coffee shop to open in The Ridings

Karen’s Yorkshire tea loaf

Karen Wright: Simple to make Yorkshire tea loaf recipe for Yorkshire Day

It was important to Tia and Achellia for the hub to have free period products available.

Teenage volunteers decorate youth mental health hub at The Ridings

Wakefield Council leader Denise Jeffery said more leisure facilities were needed in the city centre to attract younger people.

Plan to end ’empty shop culture’ with transformation of The Ridings Centre

Under the hammer Picture supplied by Acuitus.

TK Maxx lease in the Ridings is up for auction with a guide price of £200k

Chicken, parsnips and rhubarb with a Middle Eastern flavour

Karen Wright: My savoury rhubarb dish that I made at the Rhubarb Festival

The Ridings was built in 1982.

Council leader explains Ridings Shopping Centre interest

The shopping centre was put on the market last year.

Council could take 'financial interest' in The Ridings

Vinnie spreading some joy at The Ridings.

Little Vinnie the Elf spreads Christmas cheer to Wakefield shoppers

Karen enjoys Silver Sunday

Karen Wright: Celebrating Silver Sunday with ‘fabulous’ carvery then dancing

The Ridings Wakefield will host antiques fair this weekend

Gareth Southgate Way

Wakefield's The Ridings renames lower entrance Gareth Southgate Way

The Ridings

Antiques fair coming to the Ridings Wakefield

View of Wakefield

These are the restrictions set to be relaxed and to attractions open in Wakefiel...

The Ridings

Wakefield Ridings Reel Cinema to reopen on Monday

The council said blanket free parking had caused issues with crowding shoppers out of the city centre, but that two hours' free would give businesses a boost.

Confirmed: Wakefield drivers to get two hours' free parking in council run car p...

As the third national lockdown comes into effect in Wakefield, these are all the shops in the district's shopping centres which will remain open to customers.

Shops at Trinity Walk, the Ridings and Junction 32 which are open in lockdown

Once a year, people come together to celebrate all the region has to offer on Yorkshire Day (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s everything you need to know about Yorkshire Day - and ways to celebrate