Nov 23, 2025 · Wakefield Council has teamed up with the Woodland Trust to encourage people to create new wildlife habitats and support the council's net zero goals, the authority said.

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 12, 2025 · Despite the announcement, Wakefield Council's leader says it is in a "strong position" to balance its books.

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Sep 20, 2025 · The influential Trump ally who at age 18 set up Turning Point USA died in a shooting while speaking at a Utah campus event.

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

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.

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Sep 26, 2025 · Relive the action as Leigh Leopards beat Wakefield Trinity in their Super League play-off eliminator to set up a trip to Wigan in the semi-finals.