A failed London "love parade", a backroom Act of Accord and a brutal run of battles from Wakefield to Towton end with Richard of York dead, Henry VI on the run and his son's rival, the teenage Edward ...
Wakefield's Ridings Shopping Centre is to be demolished as part of a major transformation of the city centre after the council agreed a deal to buy the site. Plans have been drawn up to replace ...
Wigan Warriors edged out Wakefield Trinity in a Challenge Cup quarter-final thriller at Belle Vue. Warriors had to overcome a frenetic start from the hosts, who raced into a 12-point lead after a ...
14-day weather forecast for Wakefield. Today This morning, cloud will dissipate to reveal plenty of sunshine. However, by the afternoon, cloud will move in from the north with scattered showers ...
Wakefield Trinity keep pace with the top few sides in the Super League table following a comfortable win at Castleford Tigers.
Wakefield Prison, pictured in 1914, has housed some of the UK's most notorious criminals The towering walls of HMP Wakefield have been home to some of the UK's most notorious and violent criminals ...
Follow live BBC coverage as Wakefield Trinity take on Leeds Rhinos plus listen to live BBC Radio Manchester commentary as Wigan Warriors play Bradford Bulls in the Challenge Cup.
Council tax bills in Wakefield will rise by 4.99% after the council approved its budget plans for the next financial year. The proposals included the creation of a £4.3m fund to help residents ...