Rothwell

Simon Lightwood, Labour MP for Wakefield and Rothwell.

A bit of breathing space for families and businesses

Simon Lightwood MP launches annual Christmas chocolate appeal

Simon Lightwood MP launches annual Christmas chocolate appeal

Simon Lightwood MP at Labour Conference.

Simon Lightwood MP: Restoring trust, delivering change

Firefighters, police, and ambulance all attended the scene on Lock Lane, Castleford at around 11.11pm on Saturday

Woman pulled from water by firefighters in Castleford

I have repeatedly raised residents' concerns with government colleagues and argued that we need a sensible approach that tackles anti-social behaviour while preserving the important role fireworks play in celebrations.

Safer celebrations, stronger rules on fireworks

Simon Lightwood, MP for Wakefield and Rothwell.

MPs welcome new powers to stop vape and betting shops

Wakefield Council has confirmed a road safety scheme planned for the junction of Bradford Road and Wrenthorpe Road would not be going ahead. Google image

Wakefield MP critical of council decision to shelve road safety scheme

Nobody is pretending one month can fix everything. It can’t.

Things are starting to move in the right direction

Wakefield MP Simon Lightwood

Wakefield MP's response to Burnham's school change plans

Simon Lightwood MP.

Simon Lightwood MP appointed Minister for Equalities by new PM Andy Burnham

Sir Keir Starmer promoting the official launch of the Great British Summer Savings scheme.

Making summer a little easier for families

The Springs, Wakefield city centre

MP backs Labour's new asylum and immigration reforms

Families across Wakefield are under real pressure. Photo: stock.adobe.com

Simon Lightwood MP: My reflections on the local elections

"After much thought and consideration, the continued rise in costs which includes fuel and many other significant increases has made it no longer sustainable for us to continue operating. This has not been an easy decision, and it is one we have fought hard to avoid however with further cost increases forecast on the horizon the decision has had to be made sooner rather than later." CREDIT: YORKSHIRE BUSES

Bus operator ceases operations amid rise in fuel costs

Wakefield to get new bus services thanks to £15 million investment

Wakefield Post Office opens new branch in city centre following petition success
Wakefield Post Office has officially opened at a new location in the city centre.
Kara McKune

The new Post Office will open this Friday.

New Post Office branch to open in Wakefield this weekend

Simon Lightwood MP at No 10 Downing Street

Political opinion column with Simon Lightwood MP: Reflecting on 2025

Simon Lightwood MP

Column: Simon Lightwood MP: A Budget that delivers for Wakefield and Rothwell

Wakefield Mayor Maureen Tennant-King

Mayor Maureen Tennant-King and Simon Lightwood MP at Wakefield Mental Health Day

Wakefield MP Simon Lightwood visited Coca-Cola Europacific Partners’ Wakefield factory to officially open new high-speed canning line.

Coca-Cola pumps £30million into Wakefield factory site

Simon Lightwood MP, Member of Parliament for Wakefield & Rothwell

Column: Political opinion with Simon Lightwood MP: A Britain built for all

Lupset and Featherstone to get £20m community funding boost over next decade

Lupset and Featherstone to get £20m community funding boost over next decade

Simon Lightwood MP, Member of Parliament for Wakefield & Rothwell

Column: Simon Lightwood MP: Next stop: Better Buses

Simon Lightwood MP, Member of Parliament for Wakefield & Rothwell

Column: Simon Lightwood MP: Labour's small business strategy

Caroline, the Slimming World Consultant in Rothwell

Slimming Groups Are Here to Stay

75% sold - The Coverham (CGI shown) is one of the remaining homes for sale at Strawberry Fields, Carlton

Avant Homes announces £44m development in Carlton, near Rothwell is 75 per cent ...
Avant Homes has announced that more than three-quarters of the new homes at its £44m Strawberry Fields development in Carlton, near Rothwell have been sold.
Beth Ellis

Caroline Sykes collecting her Gold Award at the recent Slimming World Oscars

Go for gold with Caroline's Slimming World Group

Aurora Ivy Lane School pupils and staff with MP Simon Lightwood

Local MP welcomes Wakefield pupils to parliament

Simon Lightwood, Member of Parliament for Wakefield and Rothwell

Political opinion: Simon Lightwood MP: "We are investing in your priorities and ...

Simon Lightwood, Labour MP for Wakefield and Rothwell.

Wakefield's MP backs plan for better bus services

Simon Lightwood MP, Member of Parliament for Wakefield & Rothwell

Labour’s free breakfast clubs will make parents' lives easier and put more money...

The Government announced reforms to the welfare system in the Spring Budget last month, including tightening eligibility for Personal Independence Payment, and replacing the Universal Credit Limited Capability for Work and Work-Related Activity with a new UC health element.

One in 10 working age people in Wakefield on disability benefits

The crash happened on Leadwell Lane shortly after noon today.

UPDATE: Bus driver and passengers treated in Rothwell bus crash

The crash happened at around noon.

Rothwell bus crash: Road closed as emergency teams respond

Easter egg appeal: MP aims to collect 200 Easter eggs for foodbanks

Easter egg appeal: MP aims to collect 200 Easter eggs for foodbanks

Simon Lightwood, MP for Wakefield & Rothwell welcomed the Government’s announcement, describing the new appointments as ‘vital’ and ‘desperately needed’.

Extra urgent dental appointments for Wakefield welcomed by MP

River Calder is among the ten most polluted in the country with sewage spillages doubling between 2022 to 2023.

Labour promises to clean up our rivers, lakes, and seas for good

Early years are crucial to the development, health and life chances of children.

Wakefield to receive at least £1.5m to support families and new parents

Citilodge, on Lower Warrengate, in Wakefield city centre

Citilodge no longer being used to house homeless as council makes £450K saving

This Labour government has already set about restoring our confidence in the police and taking back our high streets. Photo: Scott Merrylees

Simon Lightwood MP: Small businesses are the lifeblood of our communities

Wakefield Street Kitchen

Simon Lightwood MP – 800 donations collected in Christmas Appeal

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street on October 30 to present the government's annual autumn budget to Parliament. Photo: Getty Images

This Budget delivers the change people in Wakefield and Rothwell voted for

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Nominate a veteran to be remembered in the House of Commons’ Garden of Remembran...

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Inspired by Kev Sinfield

In June, CrossCountry withdrew ten daily services calling at the city’s main station..

Long-distance rail services to return to Wakefield Westgate

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Simon Lightwood MP launches third annual Christmas card competition

Pictured from left to right are Cameron Burrows, Sam Hanson, Jonny Kennedy, Dean Holtby and Thomas Devine at the top of Pen-y-ghent on their second lap of the Yorkshire Three Peaks. The group completed the challenge in under 19 hours on Saturday, August 3 to raise money for the Rob Burrow Centre for MND appeal

Friends walk Yorkshire Three Peaks twice in 19 hours for Rob Burrow appeal

Simon Lightwood and Jade Botterill celebrate their election with supporters at Wakefield Labour Club on Friday morning

Simon Lightwood MP: “The King’s Speech represents a new era of national renewal"

Simon Lightwood remains the MP for Wakefield and Rothwell

Election results for Wakefield and Rothwell with surprise second place result

Police searching for Rothwell man Allyn Grayson who vanished after match at Elland Road find a body in woodland

Police searching for man who vanished after Leeds United game find body

He was seen on CCTV around Lands Lane and Briggate a short time later.

Appeal to find Rothwell man who went missing after Leeds United game

Located on Main Street close to Swithens Farm and Oulton Hall, the 129-home development comprises a mix of two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom practically designed, energy efficient properties.

New three bedroom showhome at £44m development in Carlton

Firefighters were called early this morning to help the pair in Wakefield

Scores of firefighters called to pull two men from river in Wakefield

National Highways will begin to carry out overnight drainage and ground surveys on the M1 next week.

National Highways announce overnight closures on M1 in West Yorkshire next week

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