Dec 8, 2025 · Police officer fined for assault while on duty PC Kenny Walton was found guilty of committing the offence in Wakefield city centre last year.

Nov 8, 2025 · The towering walls of HMP Wakefield have been home to some of the UK's most notorious and violent criminals, from serial killer GP Harold Shipman and armed robber …

Sep 23, 2025 · The discredited idea that childhood vaccines are linked to autism first gained mainstream attention after a paper by British doctor Andrew Wakefield was published in the …

Oct 12, 2025 · The disgraced rock star from Pontypridd was serving a 29-year sentence at HMP Wakefield for child sex offences.

Jan 14, 2025 · Up to 270 jobs could be axed at Wakefield Council under plans to save £29m from its budget in the next financial year.

Mar 3, 2025 · A rise in council tax of just under 5% has been approved as part of Wakefield Council's budget for the next financial year.

Sep 29, 2025 · "In addition to our national security investments we've taken further action in high-security prisons such as Wakefield to reduce violence."

Aug 8, 2025 · The man was attacked by a machete-wielding gang after two cars crashed in Wakefield, police say.

May 22, 2025 · Planners have given the go-ahead for Cars 2 Limited to store hundreds of vehicles at the former Speedibake factory, close to Wakefield city centre.

Jul 15, 2025 · Wakefield's Pride event has been cancelled after organisers said they suffered a "catastrophic" loss of grants and sponsorship.