Increased stop and search powers have been put in place temporarily in Wakefield city centre to prevent serious violence and keep communities safe following an incident last night ...

Wakefield Business Improvement District (BID) has officially launched Safer Wakefield – a major new initiative designed to ...

Two men have been charged following an incident in Wakefield city centre on Friday night which resulted in increased stop and search powers being put in place.

Two men have been arrested and one is in hospital with serious injuries after a disturbance involving about 30 people with weapons, police said. Officers were called to Kirkgate in Wakefield following ...

Increased stop-and-search powers were introduced for 48 hours in Wakefield city centre following the disturbance "to detect and deter the carrying of offensive weapons in the area and to prevent ...

Planning permission was granted for the prominent building to be turned into new homes and retail premises in 2023. It was ...

The West Yorkshire city has a history steeped in coal mining, but today it’s forging a reputation as a cultural capital with ...

Officers were called to Kirkgate in Wakefield following reports of an ... Increased stop and search powers were in force around the city centre as investigations continued, police said.

Proposals include creating a “vibrant hub” for youngster, parents and caregivers at the premises on Northgate in Wakefield. An application has been made to Wakefield Council to open the new ...