Shawna Healey community reporter

16/11/2022

Wakefield’s Youth Parliament representatives speak at House of Commons on cost of living crisis.

Two members of the Youth Parliament from Wakefield have debated the cost of living crisis at the House of Commons in London.

10/11/2022

Wakefield author Anita Kirk has released her eighth mystical book.

Wakefield author, Anita Kirk, has announced the release of her latest book, Magical Footsteps.

10/11/2022

Wakefield Street Kitchen 'busier than ever before' as more food banks become paid pantries.

The founder of Wakefield Street Kitchen says the charity is “busier than ever before” as more food banks in the district become paid food pantries.

09/11/2022

The provisional completion date for the new play area at Thornes Park has been announced.

The provisional completion date for the new play area at Wakefield’s Thornes Park has been announced.

09/11/2022

Amazon opens a new gigantic Wakefield fulfilment centre in Stanley creating 1,200 jobs.

Online retail giant Amazon has opened its new huge new fulfilment centre off Newmarket Lane in Stanley, Wakefield.

09/11/2022

Remembrance 2022: Ossett Through the Ages creates poppy display ahead of Armistice Day.

A local history group has created a poppy display at Ossett Town Hall ahead of Remembrance Day.

09/11/2022

Seven-year-old Ada and Ferrybridge Community Centre among winners of the WDH Love Where You Live Awards.

The winners of the 11th annual Love Where You Live awards by Wakefield District Housing have been announced.

09/11/2022

Wakefield District Sight Aid nominated in Marsh Commercial's For the People Awards - with a £5,000 prize.

Wakefield District Sight Aid is up for a £5,000 prize at this year’s For the People Awards.

09/11/2022

Wakefield Hospice’s Christmas Tree Collection Service is now open for bookings.

After raising over £20,000 last Christmas, Wakefield Hospice will once again be running its tree collection service for recycling festive firs in January 2023.

08/11/2022

ZTL Contracting appointed to carry out earthworks at former Kellingley Colliery Konect 62 warehouse project site.

A firm has been subcontracted for earthworks at the former Kellingley Colliery Konect 62 site – marking a special return for one employee.

08/11/2022

Ink Kingz Tattoo Studio Pontefract offering free tattoos in exchange for food bank donations - find out when.

Ink Kingz Tattoo Studio in Pontefract will be offering three days of free tattoos in the run up to Christmas in exchange for food bank donations.

05/11/2022

The Hepworth's Festive Markets will return this December.

The Hepworth Wakefield’s Festive Market is set to return across two weekends in November and December.

05/11/2022

Housing development firm backs Yorkshire Trust's Christmas toy appeal - with a drop off point at City Fields Wakefield.

A Yorkshire housing development firm has pledged its support to this year’s Christmas Toy Appeal by Yorkshire Children’s Trust.

03/11/2022

Wakefield woman celebrates 100th birthday with one of the first cards from King Charles III.

Wakefield centenarian Marjorie Brooke has become one of the first people in the district to receive a 100th birthday card from King Charles III.

03/11/2022

Heritage of Walton group to host Walton Colliery miners reunion at social club next week.

The Heritage of Walton group is hosting a reunion at Walton Sports and Social Club, Wakefield, for ex-miners of the local colliery.

03/11/2022

Police appeal for information after reports of 40 youths 'egging' cars in Ossett on Halloween.

Police were called to Ossett after reports of around 40 youths hurling eggs at cars near the town’s precinct.

03/11/2022

The Ruddy Duck will reopen later this month with a new name.

The Ruddy Duck in Wakefield will reopen with a new name and a new look on November 21 after undergoing a £400,000 transformation.

02/11/2022

Ossett family go the cut above and shaved their heads to raise money for MS Society.

A brave family from Ossett have gone the cut above the rest and shaved their heads to raise money for the MS Society and to raise awareness of the condition.

01/11/2022

Environment Agency issues flood warnings for Wakefield and Kirklees after heavy persistent showers.

The Environment Agency and The Met Office have issued four flood warnings in Wakefield and Kirklees after heavy persistent showers rained across the district.

30/10/2022

Wakefield Cathedral to host first crafts fair since 2019 - find out when.

Wakefield Cathedral will host its first craft fair since 2019 after a hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

28/10/2022

Halloween 2022: Hulkbuster Iron Man, R2-D2, Transformers and more to assemble at Trinity Walk Wakefield today and tomorrow.

A 1959 Cadillac replica Ghostbuster Ecto1, a famous fan-made R2-D2 and a host of movie characters from Iron Man to Chewbacca will invade Wakefield city centre today and tomorrow.

28/10/2022

Appeal after pensioner suffers serious injuries following collision with car on Asdale Road, Wakefield.

A man in his 70s was seriously injured after being hit by a car in Wakefield.

28/10/2022

General secretary of mineworkers union reacts to Yorkshire's Kellingley Colliery redevelopment.

The general secretary of the National Union of Mineworkers has spoken about his hopes for jobs and employment prospects in the region as details of a huge redevelopment of the former Kellingley Colliery site have emerged.

27/10/2022

With the announcement of 2,000 new jobs arriving in the area through the Konect 62 warehouse development on the former site, we take a look back at the rise and fall of Kellingley Colliery near Knottingley.

27/10/2022

Wakefield's Yorkshire Sculpture Park and The Hepworth win gold at VisitEngland tourism awards.

VisitEngland has recognised the Yorkshire Sculpture Park and The Hepworth Wakefield in its prestigious Visitor Attraction Accolades 2021-2022.

27/10/2022

Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust hospitals offer discounted food and drink to help with the pressures of the cost of living crisis.

Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust hospitals in the region will now offer staff and guests discounted meals, drinks and snacks to help with the pressures of the cost of living crisis.

26/10/2022

Cervical cancer survivor to launch weekly cancer support crafting sessions.

A mum of-three is set to launch a support group in Wakefield with a focus on crafts after battling through cervical cancer.

26/10/2022

Northern passengers can now buy digital rail season tickets with new in-app option.

Northern passengers across West Yorkshire are now able to buy digital season tickets for train travel with a new in-app option.

26/10/2022

Wakefield's Amirah Spice takeaway restaurant named in the top 10 per cent of eateries worldwide by Tripadvisor

Amirah Spice in Wakefield has been placed in the top 10 per cent of eateries worldwide by TripAdvisor.

26/10/2022

West Yorkshire Mayor meets with rail bosses to address repeated train cancellations.

The Mayor of West Yorkshire has called for action after a meeting with TransPennine Express bosses following concerns that repeated train cancellations are causing chaos for rail passengers.