Wakefield Express

07/08/2025

A survivor told an 82-year-old s*x offender he caused ‘irreversible pain and fear’ as he was jailed for historical abuse in Whitby.
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A survivor told an 82-year-old s*x offender he caused ‘irreversible pain and fear’ as he was jailed for historical abuse in Whitby.

06/08/2025

Two children were mauled and 15 reports of dangerous dogs were made in just 24 hours.
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Two children were mauled and 15 reports of dangerous dogs were made in just 24 hours, prompting police to issue an urgent warning to South Yorkshire families.

06/08/2025

Yorkshire’s high streets are facing another wave of closures this August, with several well-known names disappearing from town and city centres across the region.

From bank branches to beloved restaurants, here’s what’s closing across Yorkshire this month 🏙️

06/08/2025

"For the four weeks that we endured at the hospital’s critical care unit, we watched Macie’s lifeless body sleep, unaware if she would ever wake up again." 💔
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The families of the victims of a horrific car crash have spoken out for the first time.

06/08/2025

One of Wakefield's landmark homes is for sale at £1.95m - with considerable development opportunities:

This impressive period property, described by the estate agent as a "splendid home but also a promising development opportunity," played a part in Wakefield's history, and is now for sale, with another detached home in its grounds, and full planning permission for another property.

06/08/2025

"Surrounded by people who’ve changed their lives like I have and then meeting Paul Merson has been unforgettable."

A Wakefield man has turned his life around after losing an incredible 6st 5lbs and earning a place in the semi-finals of a national Slimming World competition.

06/08/2025

The two missing 12-year-old girls, Isabella Durant and Lily Watson, have now been located.
West Yorkshire Police thank everyone for sharing the appeal.

06/08/2025

The strike will coincide with the last two weeks of the summer holidays and into September.

Workers at the National Coal Mining Museum in Wakefield are to start four weeks of strikes later this month in a row over pay.

06/08/2025

It would be open between 11am and 11pm.

An application has been submitted to convert premises in a Wakefield village into a hot food takeaway.

06/08/2025

The shop, which is inspired by American candy stores, sells a variety of chocolate, sweets and drinks – with a large pick ‘n’ mix sitting in the middle.

A new, American-inspired sweet shop has opened in Trinity Walk.

06/08/2025

06/08/2025

Police are concerned for the welfare of the girls who are believed to be together.

Police are concerned for the welfare of two missing 12-year-old girls who are believed to be together.