Wakefield2 days agoChild murderer stabbed more than 30 times - courtMark Fellows, David Taylor and Lee Newell are on trial for the murder of fellow inmate Kyle Bevan.2 days ago3 days agoNewly elected Reform councillor quits partyRhys Carr says the party is "no longer the right fit for me".3 days ago3 days 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.3 days ago4 days ago'Insufficient progress' to address prison violenceDeaths at the prison have led to "significant additional toll on leaders, staff and prisoners".4 days ago4 days agoSinfield reveals final MND ultramarathon challengeRugby legend Kevin Sinfield will run between all 12 English Super League grounds in seven days.4 days ago8 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.8 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 2026...