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August 2019
Mon 26 Aug 2019
The former Market Hall has been transformed for two-weeks of celebrations.
Wed 21 Aug 2019
Around 3,500 young people across the Wakefield district sat GCSE exams earlier this year.
Sun 18 Aug 2019
Residents in the Wakefield district will soon be receiving letters to make sure that they are registered to vote.
Sun 18 Aug 2019
Residents invited to meeting and to put their questions about local issues to senior counciillors.
Sun 18 Aug 2019
Residents and businesses are being asked for their views on the district's high streets.
Wed 14 Aug 2019
Yorkshire appears as never seen before in dramatic, newly revealed photography.
Wed 14 Aug 2019
Young people across the district are receiving their A Level results today (15 August).
Tue 13 Aug 2019
More children than ever before have taken part in this year's Summer Reading Challenge.
Mon 12 Aug 2019
Bin lorries are fitted with CCTV from today to safeguard the public and staff from cars overtaking on pavements.
Sun 11 Aug 2019
The results of the survey will go towards preparing a management plan for the park.
Sun 11 Aug 2019
A move to replace outdated and expensive coal and electric heating is being considered.
Sun 04 Aug 2019
Visitors to Pontefract Castle can enjoy new and improved café facilities from next week.
Sun 04 Aug 2019
Programme for young people considered for a national award.
Sun 04 Aug 2019
Wakefield Council will fly the rainbow flag at the Town Hall on Wakefield Pride Day 2019.
Wed 31 Jul 2019
Today - Yorkshire Day - Historic England announces that Pontefract Castle is being removed from the risk register.
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