Sport

Local sports groups suffering - due to the current economic climate

Coun Michelle Collins at Normanton Leisure.

Welcome reopening of Normanton Leisure Centre after refurbishment

The improved children's area is inspired by nature and the outdoors.

Wakefield Council announces revamp of children’s space at Airedale Library

Lynsey Clark, Secretary of the Friends of Airedale Library with her niece Everlyn Clark, Coun Lynn Masterman and children from Townville Infants School.

New look for children's space at Airedale Library after £10K revamp

Max Verstappen is on the way to another record after seccuring nine wins in a row at the Dutch Grand Prix

Alonso says Max Verstappen’s success shouldn’t be underestimated

Girl, 14, dies after falling ill at sports camp

Christian Horner has taken aim at Taylor Swift with controversial comments

Taylor Swift’s “lucky if she’s allowed in”: Formula One controversy

Downing Street hosts a reception for the GB Special Olympics Squad in the garden of 10 Downing Street. Back row: Jayne Cross (Coach), Brooke Lammas, Jordan Chandler, Rob Crosse, Jason Nicholls, Ellen Greenall Front: Lochlann Kaye (Coach), Thomas Shaw, Jacob Fairweather, Craig Williamson, Steve Bradley (Head Coach)

Wakefield Hockey Club members invited to meet PM following Olympics success

Female sports stars join forces with Bodyform for the #VaginasUncensored campaign

Female sports stars join forces to fight against women's censorship

DJ Eats Everything shares his latest track, as a collaboration with Nissan - named "Feeel"

DJ Eats Everything shares latest track - using sounds from motorsports

Princess Charlotte and Prince George were at the Wimbledon 2023 men’s final - Credit: Getty

Princess Charlotte and Prince George break strict Wimbledon rule

Novak Djokovic (left) and Carlos Alcaraz (right)

Wimbledon 2023: Carlos Alcaraz wins men’s singles final for first time

Sebastian Vettel has shared his views on Nyck de Vries being fired from AlphaTauri

Sebastian Vettel shares thoughts on ‘brutal’ Nyck de Vries sacking

Marketa Vondrousova has won the 2023 women’s Wimbledon final

Wimbledon 2023: Marketa Vondrousova wins women’s final

Sporting events across the county have been disruputed by heavy wind and rain

UK sport disrupted as country hit by strong winds and rain

Sebastian Vettel is back behind the wheel of an F1 car for Goodwood Festival of Speed

Sebastian Vettel makes his return to an F1 car
Sebastian Vettel will climb back into an F1 car this weekend as part of the Goodwood Festival of Speed

Mick Schumacher will pay tribute to his father Michael this weekend at Goodwood

Mick Schumacher to wear dad’s iconic helmet during Goodwood appearance

AlphaTauri have thanked Nyck De Vries after his F1 career came to an end

AlphaTauri thank Nyck de Vries after sudden F1 exit

Walking and swimming or playing golf once or twice a week will help keep you fit and healthy. Photo: AdobeStock

Dr's Casebook: You really are never too old to exercise

Gary Neville confirmed to join Dragons Den as guest on BBC One show

Gary Neville joins BBC show Dragons’ Den - confirmed

The swimming pool at Normanton Leisure is to close as the final phase of work to improve facilities takes place this summer.

Temporary closure of Normanton Leisure's swimming pool for upgrading work

Aldi is offering a special voucher ideal for parents when you spend £30

Aldi offering special voucher ideal for parents when you spend £30

The 7 best wetsuits for women 2022, from Roxy, Billabong, Decathlon

The 7 best wetsuits for women 2023, from Roxy, Billabong, Decathlon

Lewis Hamilton’s unusual travelling companion exposed by McFly star Danny Jones

McFly star exposes Lewis Hamilton’s unusual travelling companion

Lewis Hamilton’s unusual travelling companion exposed by McFly star Danny Jones

McFly star exposes Lewis Hamilton’s unusual travelling companion

British surfing champion Lucy Campbell says sport needs to be greener

Leeds Marathon 2023: Who is Rob Burrow - everything to know about his Leeds Rhino career & MND diagnosis

Who is Rob Burrow ahead of Leeds Marathon 2023
Rob Burrow Leeds marathon is set to take place this weekend

Tori Bowie as World Champion in 100m at 2017 World Athletics Championship

American ex-world champion sprinter Tori Bowie dies at 32

Former UK Athletics chief, Julian Starkey, has been banned from holding an official position for three years and has his licence revoked for two years.

Former UK Athletics chief banned for racist remarks

Former UK Athletics chief, Julian Starkey, has been banned from holding an official position for three years and has his licence revoked for two years.

Former UK Athletics chief banned for racist remarks

Jeff Stelling leaving Sky Sports: Soccer Saturday presenter confirms departure after 30 years

Jeff Stelling leaving Sky Sports after 30 years with Soccer Saturday

Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds’ morning after tweet following Wrexham celebrations

Michael Schumacher’s family will take legal action against a German magazine for publishing an AI interview with the F1 driver

Michael Schumacher’s family plan legal action after AI interview

Harry Potter Quidditch Champions video game in the works, Warner Bros confirm

New Harry Potter Quidditch video game in the works, says Warner Bros

BMW X1

Driven: the diminutive SUV from BMW

Lord Sebastian Coe, World Athletics President said transgender women will be banned from competing in female world rankings ‘to maintain fairness’

Transgender athletes to be banned from international female categories

The celebration for Wakefield Museum will give visitors the chance to have a close up look at artefacts including this vintage fire engine.

Take a photo with a restored 1930s fire truck in Wakefield this weekend

Ronnie O’Sullivan hints snooker players should go on strike

Martina Navratilova has been diagnosed with cancer. (Getty Images)

Martina Navratilova has announced she is cancer free

A Scotland fan waves a national flag as they enjoy the pre-match atmosphere prior to a Six Nations Rugby match at Murrayfield Stadium

Scotland v Italy Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

In passenger mode the Renault Trafic van is a fantastic way to transport up to nine people.

Putting the Renault Trafic Passenger Van through its paces

UK coronation party map launched by Government ahead of King Charles coronation in May - how to use

Government launches interactive street party map for coronation

The Jonathan Ross Show: Who is on ITV show this week including The 1975, Danny Dyer and Maisie Adam

The Jonathan Ross Show - who is on ITV show this week

ITV sports Dickie Davies has died - Jim Rosenthal leads tributes

The popular Rhubarb Festival is back this weekend.(Andrew Benge)

Countdown underway for Wakefield's Rhubarb Festival this weekend

Councillor Michael Graham, cabinet member for Culture, Leisure, and Sport previewed the exhibition.

Wakefield Museum launches an interactive exhibition to help shape its new home

Edward Mansfield, 6, of Brighouse, powerlifting a bunch of freshly picked rhubard at the 2022 Rhubarb Festival.

Counting down to Wakefield Rhubarb Festival

Here are all the businesses on the Rhubarb Festival 2023 Food and Drink Trial.

Here are all the places taking part in the Rhubarb Festival Food and Drink Trail

Nadine Dorries interviewed Boris Johnson on Talk TV show Friday Night with Nadine

Nadine Dorries launches Talk TV show with Boris Johnson interview

Lewis Capaldi (left) and Tony Bellew (Photo: Getty)

Tony Bellew hints at hilarious fight against Lewis Capaldi

Love Island 2023: Ten contestants who swapped sport for sun

The Mazda MX-5 looks stunning with the roof down.

Road test Mazda-MX-5 Roadster

Amir Khan and his family will take to our TV screens once again as the next series of Meet The Khans is set to return to the BBC next week.

Meet The Khans returns to BBC next week - how to watch

Graham Norton Show: how to watch New Year’s Eve special, line-up including Olivia Coleman & Leah Williamson

The Graham Norton Show: how to watch New Year’s Eve special 2022

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How to watch Premier League football on Amazon Prime