By Jacob Shillam. To celebrate International Women’s Day Parkrun have teamed up with ThisGirlCan to encourage more women to take part in Parkrun. According to… Read More »Wakefield Thornes Parkrun celebrates International Women’s Day by encouraging women to take part in running.
By Tyler Morrell
RESIDENTS IN Hemsworth have raised concerns about damage around West End Park caused by the anti-social behaviour of youths congregating in the area.Read More »Council takes action against anti-social behaviour in Hemsworth
By Jake Ashby Wakefield Trinity have given their notice of exit to leave historic ground Belle Vue at the end of the season, following stalls… Read More »Wakefield Trinity face uncertain future with stadium exit looming
By Jake Ashby A dominant second half performance from Wakefield Trinity sparked a fantastic comeback over Leigh Centurions in the Super League. The victory banished… Read More »Wakefield Trinity’s late comeback secures victory against Centurions
By Alex Haithwaite
WAKEFIELD’S Eastern Relief Road (WERR) is nearing completion and is expected to be open this spring.
The new £33m highway will reduce traffic congestion in the city centre and service a 2,500 housing development at the City Fields site.Read More »Wakefield’s Eastern Relief Road project nears completion
By Jake Ashby Staff and fans from Wakefield Trinity are walking to the Friday night Super League fixture against Huddersfield Giants for the “Walk with… Read More »Wakefield Trinity march to Huddersfield Giants
By Kelly Woodward
THE HEPWORTH Wakefield has launched the first UK-wide competition to honour the nation’s sculptors – with a prize of £30,000 at stake.Read More »Hepworth Wakefield launches £30,000 hunt to find Britain’s top sculptor
By Mike Berriman
A 1,000-year-old Viking logboat has gone on display in Wakefield – the city where it was discovered – for the first time.
It was discovered in 1838 by canal workers who were building the Stanley Ferry Aqueduct on the River Calder, six feet below the bed of the river.
Read More »1,000-year-old Viking logboat returns to Wakefield
By Hayley Longster An 88-year-old man who was the victim of a hit and run in Wakefield died yesterday from his injuries in Leeds General… Read More »Police appeal after pensioner dies in Wakefield hit and run
A community of travellers has moved from a Bradford park after local residents voiced their concerns of having the group in the area. The travellers… Read More »Travellers move on from Bradford park