Newsroom Archive

Residents can apply to install first time gas central heating in their homes.

Benjamin Smith, 28, of Pontefract Road, Featherstone, fly-tipped a plastic shed.

Carers Trust say that one in five secondary school children may be a young carer.

The event, in partnership with Wakefield College, will take place on Tuesday 4 February.

​Ambitious plans are being formulated to shape the future of Pontefract.

Multi-Michelin star award-winning chef Jean-Christophe Novelli will be at the festival.

The delegation was made up of educators, students and local government officials.

Demolition work is to start at Chantry House next month, as part of Wakefield Council’s regeneration plans for the Kirkgate area of the city.

Cllr Jeffery has ensured that her team is focussed on the key priorities of the Council.

The campaign aims to reduce the supply and demand for illegal tobacco.

​Wakefield Council wants residents’ views on shaping the future of the city centre.

​Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School has been awarded a ‘good’ rating by Ofsted.

Scaffolding is being removed from the landmark building.

This year there's a whole week of rhubarb-inspired fun planned for half-term week.

​Work is expected to start on site this month on the historical Rutland Mills.

The Government has recognised the continued and sustainable progress being made.

A new £4.4m project could revitalise an historic part of Wakefield and boost investment in the local economy.

​A major investment of over £4.8million is being planned for the district’s markets.