Wakefield13 hrs agoHonorary doctorate 'unbelievable' says KamaraFootballer and pundit Chris Kamara is awarded an honorary doctorate from Bradford University.13 hrs ago14 hrs agoCyclist, 66, seriously injured in crash with carThe cyclist is in a serious condition in hospital after the crash, police say.14 hrs ago2 days agoWakefield Council set to scrap climate pledgesThe Reform UK-controlled council wants to overturn goals made by the Labour administration in 2019.2 days ago4 days agoMan in court charged with murder after fatal fireJoshua Hodlin, 23, is accused of murdering Shirley Hodlin, 75, on 5 July in Knottingley.4 days ago6 days agoPlans submitted for rooftop hospital solar farmMore than 600 solar panels could be installed at the Fieldhead Hospital site in Wakefield.6 days ago6 days agoThe gardener growing bananas - in WakefieldDave Iveson says he has spent the past six years, transforming his garden into a "tropical oasis". 6 days ago7 days agoHeatwaves creating new pressures for NHS hospitalsA hospital boss says "operational pressures are no longer confined to winter months".7 days ago8 days agoFamily hope to fund life-saving treatment for sonEliyas Bashir, from Wakefield, is living with a condition which has affected his development.8 days ago5 Jul 2026Battery storage site given go-ahead after appealMore than 2,000 people objected to installing 72 containers for lithium ion batteries near Heath.5 Jul 2026...
