Wakefield2 hrs agoCouncil votes to axe two hour free parking schemeThe free parking scheme will be scrapped and charges reintroduced across the borough. 2 hrs ago8 hrs agoHomes approved despite residents' wildlife concernsThe proposals for the scheme next to the Aire and Calder Navigation are part of a wider development.8 hrs ago20 hrs agoMan describes racial attack after Hindu celebrationThe victim describes being attacked as he retreated back inside a West Yorkshire town hall for safety. 20 hrs ago1 day agoFormer PC admits indecent child images chargeZachary Haile, 27, is due to be sentenced next month after pleading guilty to four offences.1 day ago1 day agoParking charges would drive shoppers away, businesses fearWakefield Council is considering scrapping parking concessions across the district.1 day ago2 days agoRaac-affected school set for major redevelopmentPlans propose demolishing the majority of St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School.2 days ago2 days agoThe Cribs set for 'emotional' hometown showThe band, who have not played in Wakefield since 2014, will play at Tileyard North in August.2 days ago2 days agoChris Kamara to take on Children in Need challengeThe former footballer says he will join schoolchildren in Wakefield for the fundraiser. 2 days ago3 days agoStories to make you smile from across YorkshireThis week's tales include a lost wedding album returned to a family and a Children in Need challenge.3 days ago...
