A team of police officers have been recognised by a national charity for their innovative and dedicated work tackling anti-social behaviour.

Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a motorcycle rider suffered life-threatening injuries.

The Leader of Wakefield Council has wished England the best of luck ahead of their first World Cup group match against Croatia tonight.

Fraudster pretended to be a property magnate who was legally qualified and had cancer

Leeds Rhinos will once again unite the rugby league community in support of the fight against Motor Neurone Disease when they host Hull KR at AMT Headingley on Friday, June 26 for the club’s annual MND Awareness Game.

Parents and children have launched a campaign to get a new playground near to their homes in Knottingley.

The Darrington Feast and Fayre will return this weekend.

Vico Homes is creating more than 150 affordable homes for families in Knottingley as part of a £30million investment.

He later smashed up the car during police chase

Wakefield residents are being encoruaged to step inside Helios at Wakefield Exchange (WX) this summer and experience a breathtaking, larger‑than‑life encounter with the Sun.

Pontefract Hospital’s orthopaedic surgical hub has been awarded national NHS England accreditation for delivering high‑quality clinical care and operational standards for patients.

A new Integrated Resource Provision designed to support students with speech, language and communication needs has officially opened at Carleton High School.

Pinderfields Hospital has become the first site in the UK to recruit a patient into a ‘landmark’ Phase III cardiology clinical trial.

As the England team prepare to take on Croatia tonight in their first match of the FIFA World Cup there’s no doubt football fans around Wakefield will be out in force cheering the lads on.