- Thug chased, punched, kicked and stamped on Pontefract nightclubber
by Nick Frame on August 14, 2026 at 3:30 amThe violent altercation was caught on CCTV
- ‘It’s the highlight of the summer’: Kids accidentally discover military bomb during litter pick near Castleford
by Jennifer Cartwright on August 13, 2026 at 4:38 pmIt’s safe to say these children found the ultimate show-and-tell item
- 14 of the best solar eclipse pictures taken across Wakefield and the Five Towns
by Kara McKune on August 13, 2026 at 4:11 pmHere are 14 incredible photos of the solar eclipse, taken by Express readers.
- Lines closed and trains cancelled at Wakefield Westgate due to track-side fire
by Kara McKune on August 13, 2026 at 3:40 pmA fire near Westgate station has led to travel disruption in Wakefield.
- Man in court charged over £2 million ketamine seizure
by James Carney on August 13, 2026 at 1:11 pmA Wakefield man has been charged with importing £2m of ketamine.
- Wakefield pub to pour more than 50 different ales at beer festival
by James Carney on August 13, 2026 at 12:58 pmMore than 50 ales from more than 20 breweries will be available at a Wakefield pub next month.
- Appeal hearing to be held over 164-home plan refusal near Wakefield village
by Tony Gardner on August 13, 2026 at 12:25 pmA developer has appealed a decision to refuse planning permission for 164 homes to be built near a Wakefield village.
- Man, 62, due to be married was punched and killed in Wakefield pub in phone-charger argument
by Nick Frame on August 13, 2026 at 11:54 amBlow led to man’s death weeks later
- Wakefield Council congratulates students on A Level results
by James Carney on August 13, 2026 at 11:43 amYoung people across the district are receiving their A Level results today.
- A Level results day 2026: Live updates as students across Wakefield and the Five Towns collect their grades
by Kara McKune on August 13, 2026 at 10:30 amIt’s A Level results day and students across the district are eagerly awaiting the news of their results.
- Eco-friendly festival is coming to Normanton
by James Carney on August 12, 2026 at 8:21 pmAn eco-friendly festival with music, workshops and community activities is preparing to welcome visitors in Normanton.
- Castleford rugby heroes’ lives revealed in remarkable tales of pubs, crime and wartime tragedy
by James Carney on August 12, 2026 at 7:43 pmCastleford’s Victorian rugby stars were used to taking centre stage on the pitch – but the lives of four England internationals connected with the town proved just as dramatic away from it.