Yes — Redbeck Motel is OPEN!
There’s been a lot of talk lately about what’s happening with Redbeck. It’s true that outline planning has been granted for future redevelopment, but that’s just the first stage, and…
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Pontefract Prince of Wales Colliery banner donated to heritage group
A piece of Pontefract mining and railway history has been presented to a coal mining heritage group. Wakefield Express News …
City’s two-hour free parking start date confirmed
A date has been confirmed for the re-introduction of two hours’ free parking at council-run car parks across Wakefield. Councillors last month agreed to scrap the charges at all its…
Farmer Copleys: Pontefract farm named among UK’s best for pumpkin picking
One beloved Pontefract farm has been named as one of the UK’s best pumpkin patches to visit this autumn A much loved activity throughout the run up to Halloween for…
Staff errors cause crane collapse that killed 18-year-old Castleford worker
Staff errors caused the collapse of a crane which killed three men eight years ago, including an 18-year-old from Castleford, an inquest has found. Wakefield Express News …
Defra’s 2025 UK bird data: Three species which are declining – and three that could be making a comeback
Official figures show some birds are handling our changing world better than others 🐦 Wakefield Express News …
Wakefield Area
Hi this is not just a site for the City of Wakefield but everywhere in the Wakefield area. We are going to be working on updating the site to include…
Pontefract brand of gin launched
A brand of gin celebrating Pontefract’s heritage has been launched. Wakefield Express News …
‘We’re officially open!’ Castleford Tigers, Bluey and free ice cream help celebrate Vue cinema’s arrival
To mark its arrival in Castleford, Vue hosted a family event today with special guests and freebies. Wakefield Express News …
Former Pontefract soldier tells tale of evacuation from Burma during World World II Japanese invasion as country marks VJ Day
A former soldier from Pontefract who was only a teenager was evacuated from Burma as the Japanese military invaded during the Second World War. Wakefield Express News …