Wellbeing

The top 20 pieces of advice adults would give their younger selves

Restaurants are the biggest enhancer of community spirit nationwide

Ad Feature More than meets the dry eye - combatting eye discomfort

EasyJet flight forced to divert after ‘emergency alert’ onboard

More than 15,000 easyJet passengers have been hit by flight cancellations. Picture by PAU BARRENA/AFP via Getty Images

easyJet flight cancellations: Safety and wellbeing “highest priority”

Prince Harry

Prince Harry in High Court: Key points from his witness statement

The common examples of ultra-processed foods include ice cream, ham, sausages, crisps, mass-produced bread, breakfast cereals, biscuits, carbonated drinks, fruit-flavoured yoghurt, instant soups, and some alcoholic drinks including whisky, gin, and rum.

Ultra-processed foods - are they really harmful

Superdrug to cut cost of sun cream with items available from just £2.79

Superdrug to cut cost of suncream with items available from just £2.79

Boots offering free health MOT checks to people over the age of 40

Ikea automated drone

Ikea launch automated drones working in stores

Matt Hancock

Matt Hancock appears to reject expert advice in leaked messages

Emmerdale to showcase an all-male episode - here’s why

Lynette Howgate, originally from Dewsbury, has joined Wakefield's Trinity Walk as its new centre manager.

All change at Wakefield's Trinity Walk as new stores move in

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon in Whitechapel near Adler Street.

Fears missing aristocrat and newborn baby are sleeping in a tent

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month a senior doctor for the NHS North East and Yorkshire region is encouraging women to take up the offer of breast screening and make an appointment – even if they received an invite weeks or months ago.

Call for women across Yorkshire to come forward for NHS breast screening

The best aromatherapy oil diffusers: what do oil diffusers do?
Essential oil diffusers were one of the top-selling items of late 2020, helping people create a calm atmosphere in their home while also smelling great. We've picked our favourites

Make your bed each morning and improve your day.

House to Home with Rachel Smith: Make your home a happy place

New law makes it illegal for under 18s to get Botox for cosmetic reasons in Engl...

More than 4,000 people in Wakefield have been advised to begin shielding for the first time, after a change in government guidelines. Photo by GEOFF PUGH/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Additional 4,000 Wakefield residents advised to begin shielding

Wakefield council chamber

Wakefield Council supports time to talk campaign

Wakefield Council has launched a new campaign to tackle to spread of Covid misinformation, warning that sharing information from bogus sources could contribute to a rise in infections and "ultimately cause more deaths". Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images

Wakefield Council launches new campaign tackling Covid misinformation

People in Wakefield have been reminded that it is 'absolutely crucial' to continue following all lockdown measures, as more than 200 people are currently receiving hospital treatment for Covid-19.

200 patients in Wakefield currently in hospital with Covid-19

The Wakefield district is at a 'crucial' point in the fight against Covid-19, leaders have warned, as health services remain under significant pressure. Stock image.

Latest Covid figures as district at 'crucial' point in fight against coronavirus

Wakefield's first permanent Covid-19 testing centre is set to open next week, as part of an effort to improve local testing for residents. Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Wakefield's first permanent Covid testing centre to open next week

The number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Wakefield has now reached 5,000.

Latest Covid-19 figures for Wakefield as number of confirmed cases reaches 5,000

Wakefield Town Hall

Pandemic community spirit is turned into video art project

Councillor Jacquie Speight with ward members at Aspire@ThePark, which is on track to open next year. Photo: Wakefield Council

Work underway at new £21m Five Towns Leisure Centre
Progress is well underway at the new Five Towns Leisure Centre, with walls, ceilings and windows in place - and even the swimming pool beginning to take shape.

More people are expected to need help

'More people will need mental health support as a result of the pandemic'

People in Wakefield have been warned they could be unwittingley spreading Covid-19 to others if they ignore even mild symptoms of the disease. Stock image.

These are the latest Covid-19 figures for the Wakefield district

Royal Mail has successfully lobbied for changes to the Dangerous Dog Act (Shutterstock)

You could now face 5 years in prison if your dog bites a postal worker through t...

Almost 200 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the Wakefield district since the start of the month.

These are the latest Covid-19 figures for the Wakefield district

Wakefield city centre

Number of Wakefield coronavirus cases falls but district is still an 'area of co...

Wakefield Town Hall

This is why Wakefield Town Hall's clock tower will be lit up purple tonight

Wakefield Council has launched a new drug treatment service.

Wakefield Council launches new drug treatment service for adults and children

The psychology behind public shaming during the coronavirus pandemic - explained...