There were emotional scenes as rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield carried his former Leeds Rhinos team-mate Rob Burrow across the finish line at a marathon held in his name. Wakefield Express News …
Wakefield’s traditional Gawthorpe Maypole Procession, which usually takes place on the first Saturday of May, has been pushed back due to the coronation of King Charles III. Wakefield Express News …
The number of sex offenders living in West Yorkshire increased over the past three years, new figures show. Wakefield Express News …
Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Wakefield Council have been included in a major arts investment programme. Wakefield Express News …
Work to enhance safety on the M62 in West Yorkshire will be moving to a new phase as National Highways continues to upgrade sections of the motorway. Wakefield Express News …
Teaching assistants and catering staff would rather work at McDonald’s than in schools due to poor levels of pay, education leaders have warned. Wakefield Express News …
Police are appealing for information about Daniel Habberjam, who is wanted on recall to prison. Wakefield Express News …
A former pub owner has been jailed for grooming two young girls whom he would pay 50p each time he abused them. Wakefield Express News …
The main swimming pool at Sun Lane leisure centre will be closed for most of next due to maintenance. Wakefield Express News …
Business owners in the district have reacted to Simon Lightwood winning the by- election for Labour overnight. Wakefield Express News …