A scheme to provide renewable energy to power classrooms by installing solar panels at schools across the district is now underway.

Plans have been approved to convert a guesthouse into a retreat for vulnerable women.

Security is to be increased at a city’s bus station to clamp down on anti-social behaviour.

Staff at a school in Wakefield are taking action in protest at an academy trust’s plans to extend the day for students and teachers.

Wakefield Council is helping to lead the way for the future provision of children’s homes services in the UK.

Following a weekend of sunshine, rain will return to the district this week.

Proposals to build a battery energy storage system (BESS) next to a former power station have been approved.

Working two jobs to support his growing family, Manchester man Semir Omar landed a life-changing surprise when BOTB turned up at his door with a brand new Mini Cooper S.

Chief Superintendent Stuart Bainbridge has been announced as the new District Commander for Wakefield.

Stopping at a service station off the A1(M) last week, I noticed three soldiers in uniform were also pausing mid-journey. This was the same day that the Government announced it is going to spend considerably more on our Armed Forces because the world we live in is much less safe than we imagined.

Ossett held its 10th Beercart Festival on Friday and Saturday (May 30 to 31), and hundreds attended to enjoy fantastic dancing, beer and entertainment.

A Wakefield man found guilty of non-recent sexual offences against a child has been jailed.

Visitors to Trinity Walk this half term came face-to-face with giant moving Walkersauraur-rex dinosaur and baby dinos for a weekend of jurassic fun.