Wakefield - BBC News
Dec 11, 2025 · The Burkinshaws' popular display raises money for the hospice where their late mum was treated. The "safe point" van will provide support, medical equipment, water and phone charging …
Heinous crimes and nursery rhymes: Wakefield Prison's story - BBC
Nov 8, 2025 · The towering walls of HMP Wakefield have been home to some of the UK's most notorious and violent criminals, from serial killer GP Harold Shipman and armed robber Charles …
Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins dies in prison attack as two men ... - BBC
Oct 12, 2025 · The disgraced rock star from Pontypridd was serving a 29-year sentence at HMP Wakefield for child sex offences.
Wakefield Council facing budget deficit of £3.1m next year - BBC
Nov 12, 2025 · Despite the announcement, Wakefield Council's leader says it is in a "strong position" to balance its books.
Fact-checking three claims Trump made about autism - BBC
Sep 23, 2025 · The discredited idea that childhood vaccines are linked to autism first gained mainstream attention after a paper by British doctor Andrew Wakefield was published in the medical journal The …
Wakefield Council approves tax increase of almost 5% - BBC
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.
Increased violence at HMP Wakefield, report finds - BBC
Sep 29, 2025 · "In addition to our national security investments we've taken further action in high-security prisons such as Wakefield to reduce violence."
Wakefield: Man seriously injured in Crofton group machete attack - BBC
Aug 8, 2025 · The man was attacked by a machete-wielding gang after two cars crashed in Wakefield, police say.
Barbara Hepworth: Wakefield gallery hits £3.8m target to buy ... - BBC
Aug 19, 2025 · Olivia Colling, interim director and CEO at the Hepworth Wakefield, said Dame Barbara would be "delighted" so many people ensured the piece can be displayed in her home city.
Super League: Huddersfield Giants 10-46 Wakefield Trinity - BBC
Jul 18, 2025 · Wakefield Trinity moved back into the top six of Super League and secured their best ever victory against West Yorkshire rivals Huddersfield Giants in a 46-10 win at the newly renamed Accu …