South Elmsall

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Next could move to South Elmsall by next autumn

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High street chain Next set to move warehouse to South Elmsall

Coun Michael Graham and Jackie Jones outside the shop

Charity shop front revamped in £1.1m scheme to improve town centres

A statement from the Hospice said of the renovations that "These shops are also focusing on building a sense of community by promoting fundraising events and wellbeing programs that align with the Hospice’s mission. It's not just about shopping; it's about building connections and supporting charitable causes."

Prince of Wales Hospice shops undergo refresh and renovation

The Pumpkin Festival will take place at the markets for the first time and will include two free events, hosted at South Elmsall and Castleford.

Spooktacular Pumpkin Festival in Castleford and South Elmsall

South Elmsall Market is one of six local markets operated by Wakefield Council.

New traders to be given 50 per cent start up discount

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Latest planning applications

Sophie Watkins on her wedding day

Family rally to help mum, 26, diagnosed with terminal cancer

Mason hasn't been seen since July 13.

Police growing 'increasingly concerned' for missing South Elmsall teen

A Grand Day Out provides the perfect opportunity for children to engage in some fun and creative play and it’s time to pick up a bucket and spade and practice sandcastles whilst playing in the giant sand pit.

A Grand Day Out brings the seaside to Wakefield, South Elmsall and Castleford

Newsome's South Elmsall, Previously EV Fox & Sons.

South Elmsall funeral home merges with Yorkshire-wide company

The beach returns to Wakefield, Castleford, and South Elmsall this summer as part of Wakefield Council's Grand Day Out.

Fun at the seaside for all the family as the beach returns to Wakefield

South Kirkby Health Centre is a dilapidated and derelict former medical centre.

Take a tour of South Kirkby's abandoned old health centre

Work has started on modernising Castleford and Pontefract markets with the hope of attracting new traders.

Work begins on the transformation of Castleford and Pontefract markets

He is described as a white male who is six foot two inches tall with a slim build and brown hair.

Police appeal for information on missing Wakefield teenager

Jasmine Barnett and her sons Sam and Harry is organising a charity walk. Picture Scott Merrylees

Woman who survived leukaemia aged 26 to lead country park charity walk
A mum from South Elmsall who faced a battle with leukaemia in her 20s will lead a group of volunteers on a ‘light the night’ walk to raise money for a cancer charity.

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Latest Wakefield district planning applications

These are the latest planning applications for the Wakefield district.

PLANNING APPS: Changes to Nostell Bridge plan and lights for dog training centre

Planning permission has been granted for houses on land where a wall collapsed and seriously injured a young girl.

South Elmsall housing application approved despite plea to get it demolished

People living close to the site on Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, have objected to the plan for five new homes.

Objections to housing plan where wall collapsed and injured eight-year-old girl

Residents object to housing application at site where wall collapsed

Wakefield Council is proposing to spend the money as it upgrades markets in Castleford, Pontefract, South Elmsall and Normanton.

Wakefield markets regeneration project to get extra £900K to cover rising costs

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

Cllr Jack Hemingway and Robyn Downs from Renewi promoting the recycling banks for small electrical items that have been placed in libraries around the Wakefield district. Pictured in Stanley library.

Recycle small electrical items at libraries across Wakefield

Barnsley Road, South Emsall.

Grant scheme for Pontefract high streets recieves great interest

A view of the attractive house and its separate annexe

This home comes with a self-contained annexe and ample family space - see inside

Bennett Court in South Elmsall, Pontefract.

Pontefract care home celebrates ‘Good’ CQC rating ahead of anniversary
A Pontefract care home has celebrated receiving a ‘Good’ CQC rating, one year after opening its doors.

A variety of events are taking place throughout the district.

List of Christmas lights switch-ons across Wakefield for 2022

Coun Darren Boyford, cabinet member for regeneration.

South Elmsall and South Kirkby shops to benefit from £10,000 grants

Ronnie Radford, who scored one of the most iconic strikes ever in the FA Cup, has died aged 79.

Legendary FA Cup goalscorer Ronnie Radford passes away aged 79

HMO proposal is refused

The Hepworth Wakefield partnered with students at Backstage Academy, Production Park and Wakefield Council to create a light spectacle on the façade of our iconic building as part of the Light Up festival.

Wakefield gears up for third Light Up festival

Police are searching for Brandon Varley

Wakefield man wanted on recall to prison for breaching terms of bail

Lewis Daykin made a winning debut in bareknuckle boxing.

South Elmsall's Lewis Daykin defies injuries to make winning bareknuckle boxing ...

South Elmsall

Next warehouse site given own postcode to stop HGV 'rat run'

Wakefield Council's planning and highways committee approved an application by Next to build a fourth warehouse at South Elmsall.

Next warehouse expansion plan on greenbelt land gets go-ahead

Next says more than 400 full-time jobs could be created if planning permission is granted to build a fourth warehouse at their site in South Elmsall.

Next to create 400 jobs if warehouse expansion plan approved

Frickley Athletic are in need of a new physio ahead of next season.

Frickley Athletic looking for a physio and set to return to pre-season training

South Elmsall fighter Lewis Daykin is set to make his bareknuckle boxing debut.

South Elmsall's Lewis Daykin aiming to make his mark in bareknuckle boxing

The new development, which will be known as Meadow Walk, will see the 5.06 acre plot be transformed into a collection of beautiful, high quality, low cost two, three and four bedroom semi-detached and detached homes.

Planning permission granted for 61 new homes in South Elmsall

The company has been fined £22,500 and ordered to pay £11,998.80 in costs.

Castleford company fined after wall collapsed on girl, 8, resulting in amputatio...

The local community in South Elmsall has come together to support the first sponsored Ukrainian family in the district, Liliana and her children George Kiln and Maria. Picture Scott Merrylees

Ukrainian family given safety in our community

Signing up....Charlie Boardman signs for Barnsley. His father Craig (top right) was a professional player, along with his grandad George (middle right) and George Snr (bottom right).

Charlie becomes fourth generation to sign for a professional football club

Council officers have recommended the scheme be approved.

New development in South Elmsall could be approved next week

The former medical centre has now fallen to rack and ruin.

Co-op abandons South Kirkby site they spent three years fighting to develop

Jane Carter interacts with the new Faces of South Elmsall exhibition.

A new exhibition at South Elmsall library celebrates some of the people and stor...

HAVE YOU SEEN HER? Missy is 18 and blind.

Family's desperate plea to help find missing pooch Missy who is elderly and blin...

The depot in Normanton.

'Disgrace': Empty-shelf warning with Asda workers to vote on pay-related strike ...

The accident took place in the carpark of the White Rose Surgery in South Elmsall.

Woman in serious condition after crash in South Elmsall

Wrangbrook Lane.

Elderly woman seriously injured in two-car smash

Photographic artist Jonathan Straight will be out and about in South Elmsall over the enxt few weeks

Photographer wants to hear stories of those who have lived in South Elmsall for ...

The pitch is likely to be built over the coming months at Frickley Country Park.

New 3G football pitch for South Elmsall will be 'fabulous' asset for community

Northern had objected to the idea of the pub reopening, but has now dropped its opposition to it.

Northern drops objection to station pub after reaching agreement with brewery

All seats will be up for election in 2024.

Wakefield to have first all-out elections for 20 years: Here's what it means

Councillor Steve Tulley

Councillor suggests highways officers 'ain't got a clue' amid planning row