A resident of Havercroft for more than 15 years, she currently serves as a parish councillor for Havercroft with Cold ...

The second phase of a city centre housing scheme aimed at regenerating Wakefield’s civic quarter is nearing completion.

Historically overshadowed by its larger West Yorkshire neighbours, Wakefield is quietly stepping into the spotlight – not just for its growing cultural credentials but as one of the region’s most ...

Wakefield District Water Safety Group is raising awareness of water safety through a programme of free, practical ...

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The M1 was shut in both directions between junction 40 (Wakefield) and junction 41 (Tingley), due to a "police-led incident". A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said officers were called to a ...

A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving over a crash that killed six people including two young girls. Poppie Roller, 11, is the only surviving member of her ...