Wakefield

Smyths Toy Superstore turns one this weekend!

Smyths Wakefield offering giveaways and prizes to celebrate it's first birthday

Dan Bradbury poses with the winning trophy after finishing first in the FedEx Open de France 2024 at Le Golf National. Photo by Luke Walker/Getty Images

Wakefield golfing star Dan Bradbury savours second DP World Tour triumph

Valentino’s Wakefield won Best family friendly Italian Restaurant, Best Italian Restaurant in Yorkshire and was also highly recommended for Best Team at the awards.

Wakefield's Valentino's restaurant wins big at the Italian Awards 2024

An overview of the stunning country house that is currently for sale at £1.5m.

£1.5m Elizabethan manor house has links to Cromwell and Mary Queen of Scots

Crowd at the DIY Kitchens Stadium ahead of Wakefield v York.

Live Betfred Championship Play-Off Semi-Final: Wakefield Trinity v York Knights LIVE

The lovely Elm House, is currently available on Rightmove for offers over £1 million.

For sale in Wakefield: Inside Sandal's incredible £1 million home

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Latest decided planning applications

Wakefield Hospice hosted their third “Wakefield Walkies” event where the community came together to complete a 3km walk around Newmillerdam Country Park.

19 paw-some photos as cute canines take part in Wakefield Walkies 2024

The Wakefield Arms in 2003 after its closure

‘Leeds would like to take the credit but Portland cement is from Wakefield’

Leszek, who is 65, was last seen at Pinderfields Hospital at around 4pm yesterday (Thursday) and is believed to have left the facility at around 4.30pm.

'Serious concerns' for the welfare of missing Wakefield

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

Readers captured the stunning northern lights above Wakefield overnight.

19 of your amazing pictures as northern lights dazzle onlookers

These lovable animals are all looking for their fur-ever home.

Meet the paw-some animals at the RSPCA Leeds and Wakefield branch

Wakefield Hospice. Picture Scott Merrylees

£200,000 levied on housing developers to be spent on Wakefield Hospice

Hurricane Milton will travel across the Atlantic Ocean this weekend.

Hurricane Milton: Will Florida hurricane affect weather in West Yorkshire?

The Hemsworth development.

Major housing developments recommended for planning approval

Three large scale housing developments in the Wakefield district have been recommended for approval.

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Study shows owning a pet can boost your mental health

Two thirds of Wakefield pet owners say owning a pet boosts their mental wellbein...

Jon Newall - Managing Director of Prosura.

Prosura shortlisted for Insurance Times Award

In honour of Hospice Care Week, The Prince of Wales Hospice has thanked the work of volunteers in their charity chops across Wakefield.

Prince of Wales Hospice shines spotlight on charity shops and their volunteers

Abigail Wallbank, Skipton’s Group Social Impact Senior Specialist

Skipton relaunches scheme where Wakefield community can vote to support nine goo...

10-year-old Labradoodle, Kobi, had to have his eye removed due to cataracts.

World Sight Day: Elderly dog’s vision saved by Wakefield vets

A full evening of entertainment is being planned for Thornes Park in time for Bonfire Night.

Thornes Park to take centre stage for free firework display for Bonfire Night

Pontefract Hosptial

Public consultation over closure of birthing centre set to begin

Author and illustrator Liz Million treated pupils at Glasshoughton Infant Academy to a series of interactive workshops exploring storytelling and illustration following the school's performance in the summer reading challenge.

Glasshoughton school wins visit from celebrated author

Drawing of the Aspdin kiln used to create Portland cement and was located close to the current Wakefield Kirkgate railway station

New sample from pub may prove city bricklayer invented Portland cement

The Vinyl Café has officially opened up in Tileyard North.

Brand new cafe and live events venue opens up inside Tileyard North

The yellow weather warning for rain is in place until 3pm.

Heavy rain warning issued by Met Office for Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford

A yellow weather warning for rain, covering Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford, has been issued by the Met Office.

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Toby Carvery, on Denby Dale Road in Wakefield, is offering their 'Famous Festive Carvery' alongside lots of other menu options. It will be available from November 13 until the end of December, excluding Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Food and drink: Wakefield restaurants offering festive food this December

Bread Street, Wakefield. Picture by Google

Former pub could be converted into home as wine bar plan deemed 'untenable'

Wakefield Athletic's stand-in goalkeeper Aaron Dooley was forced off ill after quarter of an hour in his side's 3-2 home defeat at the hands of Dale Club in the Wakefield Sunday League's Premiership One.

Wakefield Athletic unable to salvage point in battling display after shock start

The Crofts is a Grade ll-listed home in private grounds, close to the centre of Horbury.

Beautiful £1.85m historic home with pool for sale for first time in 40 years.

Rachel Hutchinson and Tom Walker with the new mural at Hall Green Community Centre. with Photo: Scott Merrylees

Youth group create vibrant mural at community centre

Junior Roberti has left his role as Wakefield AFC manager. Picture: Scott Merrylees

Wakefield AFC begin search for new manager after Junior Roberti quits

Attendees celebrate 50 years of Wakefield firm John Monaghan Ltd

Wakefield firm celebrates landmark 50 years in business

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Latest submitted planning applications

Hundreds queue as Popeyes opens its doors in Wakefield

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Wakefield care home call local crafters to create poppies for Remembrance Day di...

Tasha Ghouri and Aljaž Škorjanec performed a rumba for week three of Strictly Come Dancing. (Image: BBC/Guy Levy)

Wakefield star tops the Strictly leaderboard for the second week in a row

The event, hosted at Green’s in Wakefield, recently acquired by Ropsley Ltd

Ropsley announces new group identity

Drivers faced disruption on the M1 yesterday after a swan wandered on to the motorway.

Rogue swan causes traffic chaos on motorway near Wakefield

It's National Curry Week - so we've put together a handy guide as to which restaurants across Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford are rated the best by customers Google Reviews.

National Curry Week: Some of the top Indian restaurants across Wakefield

Here are the locations of every mobile speed camera in use Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford next week:

Here are all the mobile speed cameras in use in Wakefield and the Five Towns

These jobs have all become available across Wakefield.

Here are 14 new job openings across Wakefield including cake decorater

Laura Turnbull, who worked at Linnaeus-owned Paragon Veterinary Referrals in Wakefield, died in January 2023 after a brave eight-year battle against cancer.

Legacy bursary set up in memory of inspirational Wakefield vet nurse

Here are some of the most affordable properties on the Wakefield hosuing market right now.

Here are 14 of the most affordable homes for sale in Wakefield on Rightmove

David Hookham, Chester Williams and Claire Hookham Williams

Three generations of the same family will appear onstage together

Taking steps weeks in advance can reduce the likelihood of fears developing in their dogs

Dogs Trust urges dog owners to act NOW to prepare their pets for Bonfire Night

Here are some of the most romantic restaurants across the district.

14 of the most romantic restaurants in Wakefield, according to Tripadvisor

Arriva has been accused of treating passengers with “contempt” over plans to make more “devastating” cuts to services across West Yorkshire.

Wakefield school bus routes under threat in latest Arriva cuts

Wakefield Council has given the go-ahead for the renewable energy scheme at the force’s base at Laburnum Road.

Solar panels to be fitted to “sagging” roof at West Yorkshire Police HQ

Wakefield ranked fourth for the number of freelance jobs and ninth for train connectivity

Wakefield ranked third best UK city for freelancers in new study

The luxurious Highfield House is currently for sale on Rightmove for £1.1 million.

Luxury living: Inside a luxury £1.1 million elegant mansion, for sale in Horbury

Wakefield Council moved stalls from outside the city’s cathedral onto Teall Street, near to the Trinity Walk shopping centre, in June last year.

Wakefield’s market could be expanded after ‘positive feedback’ over relocation

Wakefield Council has confirmed the scheme to increase the number of pitches at Heath Common has been halted as part of spending cuts.

Council halts £5.8m plan to extend traveller site at Heath Common

Morley attacked one man outside Rocco’s pizza shop and snatched money from a man stood at an ATM two months later. (pics by Google Maps / National World)

Schizophrenic drug addict freed after admitting two street robberies