Wakefield Council

Part of the proposed site looking towards Overton. Protestors say the solar farm would turn areas of open country side in Wakefield and Kirklees into an 'industrial landscape'. (Photo by Martin Hague)

Police warn proposed solar farm could be targeted by organised crime gangs

A planning application has been submitted to Wakefield Council to convert the former Nevisons Leap pub into shops and flats. Picture: Google

Residents object to plan to turn former pub into flats and shops

The major development on council-owned land at City Fields was given the go-head despite a plea to reject the scheme. Picture: Google

Plans passed for 250 more houses as meeting told of loss of wildlife

Wakefield Council have contacted the police over the felling of the tree in front of The Wharf pub, in Wakefield.

Pub boss defends decision to axe willow tree as council launches investigation

The scheme includes a range of two, three and four-bed properties on a six-hectares of grassland off Neil Fox Way (Photo by Google)

Plans to build 135 new homes on council land given green light

Kevin McLoughlin, senior coroner for West Yorkshire eastern coroner’s service, left, and Les Shaw, Wakefield Council's cabinet member for resources and property, stand inside the main coroner's court at Mulberry House, Merchant Gate, Wakefield.

First look inside new £2.7m coroner's court

Labour council leader Denise Jeffery and Tory opposition leader Nadeem Ahmed (Photo by Local Democracy Reporting Service)

Wakefield Council leader reports herself to parking authorities

The principal at Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill said that a new catering company would take over operations from September. Photo: Google

School 'very sorry' for serving non-halal meat that was marked as being 'halal'

The sculpture, by Wakefield-born artist Jason Wilsher-Mills, will be placed near to Wakefield Cathedral

'Amazon love God' statue approved despite claims it 'mocks Christianity'

The Stop Crofton Developments group claims the latest proposal by Harron Homes will put further strain on local infrastructure.

Network Rail fears housing scheme could threaten Leeds to London train line

Local councillors, business owners and residents hoped they could persuade Marks & Spencer to reverse their decision to close the Castleford store. Picture Scott Merrylees

Castleford M&S closure confirmed after 90 years

Wakefield Coroner's Office has issued a public appeal for information on the relatives of two men. Picture: Dan Rowlands/SWNS.com

Coroner searching for the families of two men who recently died

A photomontage of the building was created so that people can see what has been exposed.

Timber building dating back to the 1500s uncovered

An exterior view of how Titgers' new main stand could look. Picture by Castleford Tigers/Highgrove Group/WMA Architects.

Plans submitted for vital Tigers stadium upgrade

Campaigners pictured who are fighting against the plans submitted to Wakefield Council.

Plans to build huge new solar farm near Leeds

This farmhouse with a range of outbuildings and opportunities is for sale at £1,750,000.

There is much more offered here than the stunning farmhouse - for £1,750,000

The Ridings Shopping Centre in Wakefield.

Council urged to buy Ridings Shopping Centre in 'no-brainer' deal

Wakefield MP Simon Lightwood pledged to protect NHS services as part of his successful by-election campaign.

MP warns of ‘healthcare black hole’ as future of NHS walk-in site in doubt

The Education Act says councils must make suitable full-time provision for children of school age who are absent because of illness, exclusion or otherwise.

Wakefield Council apologise for autistic student missing over year of schooling

Wakefield council has been accused of 'bullying tactics' after plans to build a new traveller site were approved.

Council accused of ‘bullying tactics’ as plan to build £5m site approved

People evacuated after 'large scale' fire in town centre

Senior councillors are being asked to approve the use of compulsory purchase orders. Image: Google Street View

Castleford business owners could face compulsory purchase orders

Wakefield Council wants to transform Castleford Town Centre.

Castleford business owners could face compulsory purchase orders

The proposed package of measures include dedicated bus lanes and cycle lanes, new crossings, wider pavements and footpaths.

Public consultation on bus and cycle route plans for Leeds to Wakefield roads

Fire crews fighting a wildfire at Haw Park Woods, adjacent to Anglers Country Park on Haw Park Lane. [Image: Google]

Fire crews fighting blaze in Yorkshire woodland next to popular country park

James Atkinson, from Leeds, died after eating just one slice of pizza

Council could give evidence at inquest of Leeds man who died after eating pizza

The land includes the site once occupied by Chantry House. Credit: John Clifton

Affordable homes planned for Wakefield city centre

WH Smith is seeking permission to sell alcohol at its shop in Wakefield Westgate station. Picture: Simon Hulme

Station alcohol sales bid by WH Smith faces opposition

Martin Lewis has warned people to be aware of scam callers (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis issues warning to households expecting council tax rebate

A pitchside view of what Tigers' redeveloped stadium will look like. Picture by Castleford Tigers/Highgrove Group/WMA Architects.

Tigers reveal first look at redeveloped stadium

Wakefield councillor Matthew Morley has said cuts to bus services being made by Arriva are unacceptable. Picture: Scott Merrylees

Arriva bus service cuts prompt warning over transport network 'crisis' point

The proposed site of the HQ could be next to Wakefield Westgate station. (Pic: Simon Hulme)

New Great British Railways headquarters could soon be coming to West Yorkshire

Wakefield South councillor Nadeem Ahmed says residents deserve answers about the future of West Yorkshire Sports and Social Club in Sandal.

'At the end of my tether' - councillor demands decision on club's future

The moment the iconic cooling towers at Ferrybridge Power Station come down

Watch moment final cooling towers at Ferrybridge Power Station are demolished

A 2020 report told how there was a lack of childcare places across the district, following an exodus of people from the profession. Picture: Scott Merrylees.

Shortage of childminders stopping parents returning to work

Akef Akbar, who was one of 17 Conservatives sitting on Wakefield Council, said he would carry on serving as an independent councillor.

Wakefield councillor who called Boris Johnson an ‘idiot’ leaves Tory party

Firefighters are now damping down with four crews still at the scene.

Ossett fire: Heavy traffic in Wakefield after scrapyard blaze

Smoke can be seen billowing across the city due to the fire in the Wakefield Road area.

Roads closed as firefighters tackle scrapyard blaze in Ossett

A Wakefield Council report said that almost 20,000 local children were living in families facing “real financial hardship”. Photo: Adobe.

‘The cusp of something really worrying’: Third of kids living in poverty

Pontefract Park is among those across the Wakefield district that are set to receive extra funding. Picture: Scott Merrylees

These parks are poised to benefit from a £2.2m cash injection

An artist's impression of how the new Co-op store in South Kirkby would have looked.

Co-op spent three years fighting to build this store - and now it's walked away

The Penny Appeal charity wants to turn old campus buildings at Thornes Park in Wakefield into offices and a call centre. Picture: Scott Merrylees

Controversial call centre plans for park are defended by charity