Wakefield3 hrs agoNewly elected Reform councillor quits partyRhys Carr says the party is "no longer the right fit for me".3 hrs ago4 hrs agoWoman's famous gorilla statue to move to LondonAdele Teale was told by Wakefield Council that the gorilla must be removed from her Stanley house.4 hrs ago23 hrs ago'Insufficient progress' to address prison violenceDeaths at the prison have led to "significant additional toll on leaders, staff and prisoners".23 hrs ago1 day agoSinfield reveals final MND ultramarathon challengeRugby legend Kevin Sinfield will run between all 12 English Super League grounds in seven days.1 day ago5 days agoNew inquiry date set for 'putrid smell' waste siteMinore, also known as Mineral Processing Ltd, want the site to remain open for another ten years.5 days ago31 May 2026Lock keepers needed to help boaters this summerThe Canal & River Trust is looking to recruit volunteers to work the locks on some Yorkshire canals.31 May 202630 May 2026Man charged after airport brought to a standstillJack Reall from Wakefield is charged with causing a public nuisance and a public order offence.30 May 202630 May 2026City's old coroner's court to become creative hubThe grade II listed building has been empty since inquests moved to a new facility in Wakefield. 30 May 202622 May 2026Jury discharged in Ian Watkins prison murder trialRico Gedel and Samuel Dodsworth had been on trial at Leeds Crown Court accused of his murder. 22 May 2026...
